January 2025
February 2025
Russia Accuses US of Directing Attack on TurkStream Gas Pipeline
Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the US of directing a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russkaya compressor station in the Krasnodar region on January 11th, aiming to disrupt the TurkStream gas pipeline, citing statements from US officials and UK involvement in destabilizing the Black Sea r...
Russia Accuses US of Directing Attack on TurkStream Gas Pipeline
Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the US of directing a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russkaya compressor station in the Krasnodar region on January 11th, aiming to disrupt the TurkStream gas pipeline, citing statements from US officials and UK involvement in destabilizing the Black Sea r...
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68% Bias Score
Aging America: Impact on Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth
America's aging population, with the median age rising from 30 in 1980 to 39 in 2022, is impacting entrepreneurship and social security, but immigration and housing policies could mitigate some negative effects.
Aging America: Impact on Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth
America's aging population, with the median age rising from 30 in 1980 to 39 in 2022, is impacting entrepreneurship and social security, but immigration and housing policies could mitigate some negative effects.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Warns of Oligarchy Amidst Billionaire Campaign Donations
President Biden warned of a growing "oligarchy" of extreme wealth threatening American democracy in a farewell speech, despite receiving substantial campaign donations from several billionaires, including George Soros, Reid Hoffman, and Michael Bloomberg.
Biden Warns of Oligarchy Amidst Billionaire Campaign Donations
President Biden warned of a growing "oligarchy" of extreme wealth threatening American democracy in a farewell speech, despite receiving substantial campaign donations from several billionaires, including George Soros, Reid Hoffman, and Michael Bloomberg.
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56% Bias Score
Guinea Opposition Withdraws from Parliament Amid Junta's Delayed Transition
Guinea's main opposition coalition withdrew from the National Transitional Council after the ruling junta missed a December 31, 2024 deadline for a return to democratic rule, prompting protests and escalating tensions.
Guinea Opposition Withdraws from Parliament Amid Junta's Delayed Transition
Guinea's main opposition coalition withdrew from the National Transitional Council after the ruling junta missed a December 31, 2024 deadline for a return to democratic rule, prompting protests and escalating tensions.
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44% Bias Score
Inflation Rise Pushes Mortgage Rates Higher
US inflation rose to 2.9% annually in December, exceeding forecasts and impacting borrowing costs, potentially affecting the Federal Reserve's approach to future rate cuts and further increasing mortgage rates which currently average 7.01% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.
Inflation Rise Pushes Mortgage Rates Higher
US inflation rose to 2.9% annually in December, exceeding forecasts and impacting borrowing costs, potentially affecting the Federal Reserve's approach to future rate cuts and further increasing mortgage rates which currently average 7.01% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.
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40% Bias Score
Huntington's Disease: CAG Repeat Expansion Identified as Key Disease Mechanism
New research shows that the Huntington's disease mutation, involving a repeated DNA sequence (CAG), expands over time, remaining harmless until it surpasses 150 repeats, triggering toxic protein production and neuronal death; this discovery could lead to new treatment strategies.
Huntington's Disease: CAG Repeat Expansion Identified as Key Disease Mechanism
New research shows that the Huntington's disease mutation, involving a repeated DNA sequence (CAG), expands over time, remaining harmless until it surpasses 150 repeats, triggering toxic protein production and neuronal death; this discovery could lead to new treatment strategies.
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0% Bias Score
Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Face Payment Suspension Until 2025 Amidst Legal Battles
The Education Department announced that millions of student loan borrowers will likely have no payment obligations for most of 2025 due to ongoing legal challenges over the SAVE plan and other income-driven repayment (IDR) plans; however, student loan forgiveness remains blocked under several plans ...
Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Face Payment Suspension Until 2025 Amidst Legal Battles
The Education Department announced that millions of student loan borrowers will likely have no payment obligations for most of 2025 due to ongoing legal challenges over the SAVE plan and other income-driven repayment (IDR) plans; however, student loan forgiveness remains blocked under several plans ...
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36% Bias Score
Bob Uecker, "Mr. Baseball," Dies at 90
Bob Uecker, the iconic Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster and actor, died on [Date of death] at age 90 after a battle with small-cell lung cancer; he is survived by his son and daughter.
Bob Uecker, "Mr. Baseball," Dies at 90
Bob Uecker, the iconic Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster and actor, died on [Date of death] at age 90 after a battle with small-cell lung cancer; he is survived by his son and daughter.
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16% Bias Score
DeSantis Appoints Moody to Senate, Replacing Rubio
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to the Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio, who is nominated for Secretary of State; Moody, known for her conservative stances and legal battles against the Biden administration, will serve the remaining two years of Rubio's term.
DeSantis Appoints Moody to Senate, Replacing Rubio
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to the Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio, who is nominated for Secretary of State; Moody, known for her conservative stances and legal battles against the Biden administration, will serve the remaining two years of Rubio's term.
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44% Bias Score
Anduril to Build Massive Ohio Manufacturing Facility, Creating 4,000 Jobs
Anduril Industries will build a massive $5 million advanced manufacturing facility near Rickenbacker International Airport in Ohio, creating 4,000 jobs and producing military drones and autonomous air vehicles starting July 2026; this is Ohio's largest single job creation project.
Anduril to Build Massive Ohio Manufacturing Facility, Creating 4,000 Jobs
Anduril Industries will build a massive $5 million advanced manufacturing facility near Rickenbacker International Airport in Ohio, creating 4,000 jobs and producing military drones and autonomous air vehicles starting July 2026; this is Ohio's largest single job creation project.
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48% Bias Score
New Taiwan Semiconductor Plant Strengthens Global AI Chip Production
Taiwan's semiconductor industry took a step forward with the opening of a new plant by Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) in Taichung, attended by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, highlighting the growing importance of Taiwan in the global AI chip supply chain amid a new US export framework.
New Taiwan Semiconductor Plant Strengthens Global AI Chip Production
Taiwan's semiconductor industry took a step forward with the opening of a new plant by Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) in Taichung, attended by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, highlighting the growing importance of Taiwan in the global AI chip supply chain amid a new US export framework.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Transition Team Asks Three Senior State Department Diplomats to Resign
Trump's transition team requested the resignation of three senior State Department career diplomats, Dereck Hogan, Marcia Bernicat, and Alaina Teplitz, who oversaw the department's workforce and internal coordination; this move might signal a significant restructuring of the State Department and ref...
Trump Transition Team Asks Three Senior State Department Diplomats to Resign
Trump's transition team requested the resignation of three senior State Department career diplomats, Dereck Hogan, Marcia Bernicat, and Alaina Teplitz, who oversaw the department's workforce and internal coordination; this move might signal a significant restructuring of the State Department and ref...
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52% Bias Score