January 2025
February 2025
Staley's Record-Breaking Contract Makes Her Highest-Paid Women's College Basketball Coach
University of South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley signed a contract extension through 2029-30, making her the highest-paid coach in women's college basketball with a $4 million annual salary, exceeding $25 million total, after leading the Gamecocks to multiple national championships.
Staley's Record-Breaking Contract Makes Her Highest-Paid Women's College Basketball Coach
University of South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley signed a contract extension through 2029-30, making her the highest-paid coach in women's college basketball with a $4 million annual salary, exceeding $25 million total, after leading the Gamecocks to multiple national championships.
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40% Bias Score
DDoS Attacks Cripple Dutch Universities and DigiD System
Coordinated DDoS attacks disrupted Dutch universities connected to the SURFnet network and the government's DigiD login system, leading to a week-long shutdown at Eindhoven University of Technology and temporary outages elsewhere; investigations are ongoing.
DDoS Attacks Cripple Dutch Universities and DigiD System
Coordinated DDoS attacks disrupted Dutch universities connected to the SURFnet network and the government's DigiD login system, leading to a week-long shutdown at Eindhoven University of Technology and temporary outages elsewhere; investigations are ongoing.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands Imposes Mandatory Security Screenings on Sensitive Technology Researchers
The Netherlands will conduct mandatory security screenings for all master's students and researchers in sensitive technology studies to counter espionage and theft of vital information by foreign powers, impacting thousands of students across Europe, following warnings of such activities from securi...
Netherlands Imposes Mandatory Security Screenings on Sensitive Technology Researchers
The Netherlands will conduct mandatory security screenings for all master's students and researchers in sensitive technology studies to counter espionage and theft of vital information by foreign powers, impacting thousands of students across Europe, following warnings of such activities from securi...
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60% Bias Score
Israeli Drone Strike in Syria Kills Three, Raising Regional Tensions
An Israeli drone strike in Quneitra, Syria, killed three, including the village mayor, marking the first direct attack on Syria's new General Security Service since December 2024 and escalating tensions in the region.
Israeli Drone Strike in Syria Kills Three, Raising Regional Tensions
An Israeli drone strike in Quneitra, Syria, killed three, including the village mayor, marking the first direct attack on Syria's new General Security Service since December 2024 and escalating tensions in the region.
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52% Bias Score
Sortera's AI-Powered Recycling Technology Revolutionizes Scrap Metal Industry
Sortera, an Indiana startup, uses AI to sort shredded aluminum, enabling domestic reuse and reducing energy consumption by 95% compared to new aluminum production; the company aims to expand this process to other scrap metals.
Sortera's AI-Powered Recycling Technology Revolutionizes Scrap Metal Industry
Sortera, an Indiana startup, uses AI to sort shredded aluminum, enabling domestic reuse and reducing energy consumption by 95% compared to new aluminum production; the company aims to expand this process to other scrap metals.
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40% Bias Score
MBA Graduate Unemployment Doubles, Highlighting Skills Gap in Evolving Job Market
A recent Wall Street Journal article reports that twice as many graduates from top MBA programs are unemployed three months after graduation compared to last year, prompting concerns about the evolving job market and the importance of practical skills and entrepreneurial experience.
MBA Graduate Unemployment Doubles, Highlighting Skills Gap in Evolving Job Market
A recent Wall Street Journal article reports that twice as many graduates from top MBA programs are unemployed three months after graduation compared to last year, prompting concerns about the evolving job market and the importance of practical skills and entrepreneurial experience.
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32% Bias Score
Mpox Outbreak in Africa Surpasses 77,000 Cases, 1,300 Deaths
Africa has reported 77,888 mpox cases and 1,321 deaths since the start of 2024, with Sierra Leone reporting its first outbreak on January 10th, bringing the total affected African countries to 21; the Africa CDC is prioritizing response intensification and infrastructure improvements.
Mpox Outbreak in Africa Surpasses 77,000 Cases, 1,300 Deaths
Africa has reported 77,888 mpox cases and 1,321 deaths since the start of 2024, with Sierra Leone reporting its first outbreak on January 10th, bringing the total affected African countries to 21; the Africa CDC is prioritizing response intensification and infrastructure improvements.
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24% Bias Score
Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks: 2022 Stalled Negotiations and Future Prospects
Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in 2022 almost reached a deal on neutrality, but stalled over territorial disputes, domestic policy changes demanded by Russia, and military strength limitations. Despite this, future talks remain possible.
Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks: 2022 Stalled Negotiations and Future Prospects
Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in 2022 almost reached a deal on neutrality, but stalled over territorial disputes, domestic policy changes demanded by Russia, and military strength limitations. Despite this, future talks remain possible.
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48% Bias Score
Russia and Iran Sign 20-Year Strategic Partnership Treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 20-year strategic partnership treaty on Friday, focusing on closer defense cooperation and economic ties, bypassing Western sanctions; this strengthens their alliance amidst Western sanctions, potentially reshaping reg...
Russia and Iran Sign 20-Year Strategic Partnership Treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 20-year strategic partnership treaty on Friday, focusing on closer defense cooperation and economic ties, bypassing Western sanctions; this strengthens their alliance amidst Western sanctions, potentially reshaping reg...
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52% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Force Evacuations, Spark Major Celebrity Fundraising
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, starting January 7th, have forced the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people, destroyed homes of numerous celebrities, and prompted major fundraising efforts including a star-studded benefit concert and a celebrity sweepstakes and auction, raising millio...
Los Angeles Wildfires Force Evacuations, Spark Major Celebrity Fundraising
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, starting January 7th, have forced the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people, destroyed homes of numerous celebrities, and prompted major fundraising efforts including a star-studded benefit concert and a celebrity sweepstakes and auction, raising millio...
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36% Bias Score
Diverging Views on EV Adoption: Consumer Enthusiasm Meets Manufacturer Concerns
A Tata Consultancy Services study reveals that while 64% of consumers globally are likely to consider an EV for their next vehicle, manufacturers express concerns about cooling demand and insufficient charging infrastructure; despite this, U.S. EV sales surged 7.3% in 2024.
Diverging Views on EV Adoption: Consumer Enthusiasm Meets Manufacturer Concerns
A Tata Consultancy Services study reveals that while 64% of consumers globally are likely to consider an EV for their next vehicle, manufacturers express concerns about cooling demand and insufficient charging infrastructure; despite this, U.S. EV sales surged 7.3% in 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Ovechkin Sets New NHL Record, Closes in on Gretzky's Goal-Scoring Record
Alex Ovechkin scored against his 179th different NHL goaltender on Thursday, setting a new league record and further fueling his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal-scoring record; he currently has 874 goals, needing 21 more to surpass Gretzky.
Ovechkin Sets New NHL Record, Closes in on Gretzky's Goal-Scoring Record
Alex Ovechkin scored against his 179th different NHL goaltender on Thursday, setting a new league record and further fueling his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal-scoring record; he currently has 874 goals, needing 21 more to surpass Gretzky.
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36% Bias Score