January 2025
February 2025
Replit's AI Tool Boosts Revenue 500%, Cuts Workforce in Half
Replit, a software company, is laying off half its workforce after launching an AI tool that generates software from natural language prompts; this tool is causing a 500% revenue increase, indicating significant advancements in artificial general intelligence (AGI) and raising concerns about job dis...
Replit's AI Tool Boosts Revenue 500%, Cuts Workforce in Half
Replit, a software company, is laying off half its workforce after launching an AI tool that generates software from natural language prompts; this tool is causing a 500% revenue increase, indicating significant advancements in artificial general intelligence (AGI) and raising concerns about job dis...
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48% Bias Score
HHS Debars EcoHealth Alliance, Daszak for Five Years
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) debarred EcoHealth Alliance and its president, Dr. Peter Daszak, for five years, barring them from receiving federal funds due to alleged unreported dangerous gain-of-function experiments and violations of grant terms, following an investigation b...
HHS Debars EcoHealth Alliance, Daszak for Five Years
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) debarred EcoHealth Alliance and its president, Dr. Peter Daszak, for five years, barring them from receiving federal funds due to alleged unreported dangerous gain-of-function experiments and violations of grant terms, following an investigation b...
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68% Bias Score
Judge Sentences Last January 6th Rioter Before Potential Trump Pardons
On the last day of federal court before Donald Trump's inauguration, Judge Tanya Chutkan sentenced Brian Leo Kelly, a nonviolent January 6th rioter, to 10 days in jail, probation, community service, and restitution, acknowledging that this might be her last such sentencing due to the possibility of ...
Judge Sentences Last January 6th Rioter Before Potential Trump Pardons
On the last day of federal court before Donald Trump's inauguration, Judge Tanya Chutkan sentenced Brian Leo Kelly, a nonviolent January 6th rioter, to 10 days in jail, probation, community service, and restitution, acknowledging that this might be her last such sentencing due to the possibility of ...
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36% Bias Score
Surge in Same-Sex Marriages Amidst Fears of Legal Rollback
Fearful of potential legal challenges to same-sex marriage under the incoming Trump administration, numerous LGBTQ couples across the US are marrying ahead of the inauguration, leading to a surge in demand for wedding officiants and related services, some of whom are offering their services pro bono...
Surge in Same-Sex Marriages Amidst Fears of Legal Rollback
Fearful of potential legal challenges to same-sex marriage under the incoming Trump administration, numerous LGBTQ couples across the US are marrying ahead of the inauguration, leading to a surge in demand for wedding officiants and related services, some of whom are offering their services pro bono...
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32% Bias Score
Oakland Mayor and Three Others Indicted on Bribery and Fraud Charges
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner, and two businessmen were indicted on Friday for allegedly conspiring to funnel city business to their companies in exchange for money and benefits, resulting in a recall election after the FBI raided Thao's home.
Oakland Mayor and Three Others Indicted on Bribery and Fraud Charges
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner, and two businessmen were indicted on Friday for allegedly conspiring to funnel city business to their companies in exchange for money and benefits, resulting in a recall election after the FBI raided Thao's home.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Likely to Grant TikTok 90-Day Extension, Delaying US Ban
President-elect Donald Trump is likely to grant TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a US ban, delaying the implementation of a law that requires its China-based parent company to sell its US operations by Sunday.
Trump Likely to Grant TikTok 90-Day Extension, Delaying US Ban
President-elect Donald Trump is likely to grant TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a US ban, delaying the implementation of a law that requires its China-based parent company to sell its US operations by Sunday.
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56% Bias Score
FDA Approves Renal Denervation for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension
The FDA recently approved renal denervation, a minimally invasive procedure to treat hypertension by disrupting overactive kidney nerves, offering a new option for patients whose blood pressure remains high despite medication and lifestyle changes.
FDA Approves Renal Denervation for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension
The FDA recently approved renal denervation, a minimally invasive procedure to treat hypertension by disrupting overactive kidney nerves, offering a new option for patients whose blood pressure remains high despite medication and lifestyle changes.
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32% Bias Score
Cryptojacking Scam Targets Job Seekers
Job seekers are targeted in a new phishing scam using emails that appear to be from recruiters; clicking a link downloads a malicious application that secretly mines cryptocurrency, slowing down the victim's computer.
Cryptojacking Scam Targets Job Seekers
Job seekers are targeted in a new phishing scam using emails that appear to be from recruiters; clicking a link downloads a malicious application that secretly mines cryptocurrency, slowing down the victim's computer.
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40% Bias Score
Oakland Mayor and Three Others Indicted on Bribery and Fraud Charges
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner, and two businessmen were indicted on Friday for allegedly conspiring to funnel city business to the businessmen's companies in exchange for money and benefits, resulting in charges of bribery, conspiracy, mail and wire fraud; Thao was recalled from offic...
Oakland Mayor and Three Others Indicted on Bribery and Fraud Charges
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner, and two businessmen were indicted on Friday for allegedly conspiring to funnel city business to the businessmen's companies in exchange for money and benefits, resulting in charges of bribery, conspiracy, mail and wire fraud; Thao was recalled from offic...
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44% Bias Score
70 Dead in Nigeria Fuel Tanker Explosion Amid Economic Crisis
At least 70 people died in central Nigeria on January 18th after a fuel tanker exploded, engulfing a crowd collecting fuel amid a severe economic crisis, exacerbated by the removal of fuel subsidies, highlighting dangerous conditions for the population.
70 Dead in Nigeria Fuel Tanker Explosion Amid Economic Crisis
At least 70 people died in central Nigeria on January 18th after a fuel tanker exploded, engulfing a crowd collecting fuel amid a severe economic crisis, exacerbated by the removal of fuel subsidies, highlighting dangerous conditions for the population.
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16% Bias Score
Houthi Ceasefire Conditional on End to Gaza and Yemen Conflicts
The Houthi rebels in Yemen have conditionally agreed to a ceasefire, halting attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping if Israel stops its Gaza offensive and the US/UK halt strikes on Yemen; this follows 15 months of Israeli bombardment in Gaza killing over 46,000 Palestinians and a missile attack from...
Houthi Ceasefire Conditional on End to Gaza and Yemen Conflicts
The Houthi rebels in Yemen have conditionally agreed to a ceasefire, halting attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping if Israel stops its Gaza offensive and the US/UK halt strikes on Yemen; this follows 15 months of Israeli bombardment in Gaza killing over 46,000 Palestinians and a missile attack from...
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48% Bias Score
Democrats Divided on Trump: Cooperation or Resistance?
Following Trump's second election, some Democrats are open to working with his administration, while party leaders prioritize winning elections and opposing his agenda, creating an internal struggle as governors and party leaders weigh collaboration against resistance.
Democrats Divided on Trump: Cooperation or Resistance?
Following Trump's second election, some Democrats are open to working with his administration, while party leaders prioritize winning elections and opposing his agenda, creating an internal struggle as governors and party leaders weigh collaboration against resistance.
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44% Bias Score