January 2025
February 2025
International Task Force Investigates Cape Town Terror Attack
In response to a December 2023 bomb attack on Cape Town's Samson Community Center, Rabbi Warren Goldstein formed an international counter-terrorism task force led by Andre Pienaar, comprised of experts from South Africa, the UK, the US, and Israel, to investigate the attack and provide recommendatio...
International Task Force Investigates Cape Town Terror Attack
In response to a December 2023 bomb attack on Cape Town's Samson Community Center, Rabbi Warren Goldstein formed an international counter-terrorism task force led by Andre Pienaar, comprised of experts from South Africa, the UK, the US, and Israel, to investigate the attack and provide recommendatio...
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40% Bias Score
Cyberattack Targets Israeli Organizations, Displays Pro-Palestinian Message
ESET reported a cyberattack targeting Israeli organizations, replacing desktop backgrounds with a pro-Palestinian message and corrupting files; the attackers are using RDP and geolocation verification, potentially linking it to the Handala hacking group.
Cyberattack Targets Israeli Organizations, Displays Pro-Palestinian Message
ESET reported a cyberattack targeting Israeli organizations, replacing desktop backgrounds with a pro-Palestinian message and corrupting files; the attackers are using RDP and geolocation verification, potentially linking it to the Handala hacking group.
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40% Bias Score
US Government Considers Action Against Tencent, Following TikTok Ban
Following the TikTok ban, the US government is considering targeting Tencent, a major Chinese video game company with stakes in Riot Games (League of Legends), Epic Games (Fortnite), and others, raising concerns about Chinese influence and national security.
US Government Considers Action Against Tencent, Following TikTok Ban
Following the TikTok ban, the US government is considering targeting Tencent, a major Chinese video game company with stakes in Riot Games (League of Legends), Epic Games (Fortnite), and others, raising concerns about Chinese influence and national security.
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56% Bias Score
FTC Accuses PBMs of \$8.7 Billion in Price Gouging
The FTC released a report accusing the three largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)—OptumRx, Express Scripts, and CVS Caremark—of marking up specialty generic drug prices by over \$7.3 billion from 2017-2022, and an additional \$1.4 billion through spread pricing, ultimately increasing patient cos...
FTC Accuses PBMs of \$8.7 Billion in Price Gouging
The FTC released a report accusing the three largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)—OptumRx, Express Scripts, and CVS Caremark—of marking up specialty generic drug prices by over \$7.3 billion from 2017-2022, and an additional \$1.4 billion through spread pricing, ultimately increasing patient cos...
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24% Bias Score
Job Insecurity Fuels Rise of Freelancing and Side Hustles
Recent layoffs and a decrease in workplace flexibility are driving a surge in professionals adopting side hustles and freelancing, with 65% of freelancers reporting increased financial security and projections showing the freelance workforce reaching 50.9% of the U.S. workforce by 2027.
Job Insecurity Fuels Rise of Freelancing and Side Hustles
Recent layoffs and a decrease in workplace flexibility are driving a surge in professionals adopting side hustles and freelancing, with 65% of freelancers reporting increased financial security and projections showing the freelance workforce reaching 50.9% of the U.S. workforce by 2027.
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52% Bias Score
UK Government Prepares for Potential Trump Tariffs, but Believes Scenario Unlikely
The UK government acknowledges President Trump's potential imposition of tariffs on US imports, including from the UK, but says it is unlikely and that it has plans in place. A cabinet minister said that the UK has a plan for if tariffs are imposed but will not release details until they know for su...
UK Government Prepares for Potential Trump Tariffs, but Believes Scenario Unlikely
The UK government acknowledges President Trump's potential imposition of tariffs on US imports, including from the UK, but says it is unlikely and that it has plans in place. A cabinet minister said that the UK has a plan for if tariffs are imposed but will not release details until they know for su...
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60% Bias Score
Hamas's Resilience in the Gaza Conflict: A Study in Adaptive Warfare
Following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, a protracted conflict ensued, in which Hamas, despite heavy losses, demonstrated resilience, leveraging underground infrastructure, strategic retreats, and civilian cover to regroup repeatedly, highlighting the challenges of urban counterinsurgen...
Hamas's Resilience in the Gaza Conflict: A Study in Adaptive Warfare
Following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, a protracted conflict ensued, in which Hamas, despite heavy losses, demonstrated resilience, leveraging underground infrastructure, strategic retreats, and civilian cover to regroup repeatedly, highlighting the challenges of urban counterinsurgen...
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52% Bias Score
Intertwined Ceasefires: Israel's Lebanon-Gaza Dilemma
As Israel's 60-day ceasefire with Hezbollah expires on January 27th, following a ceasefire with Hamas on October 7th, the IDF faces the challenge of maintaining deterrence against both groups while managing international pressure for withdrawal from Lebanon, potentially influencing the enforcement o...
Intertwined Ceasefires: Israel's Lebanon-Gaza Dilemma
As Israel's 60-day ceasefire with Hezbollah expires on January 27th, following a ceasefire with Hamas on October 7th, the IDF faces the challenge of maintaining deterrence against both groups while managing international pressure for withdrawal from Lebanon, potentially influencing the enforcement o...
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40% Bias Score
Meerlust Estate: From Parisian Fashion Shows to Global Wine Success
Hannes Myburgh, 8th-generation owner of Meerlust Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, transformed his family's winery after a 1970s experience at Château Lafite Rothschild, leading to international acclaim for their wines and a worker-empowerment program.
Meerlust Estate: From Parisian Fashion Shows to Global Wine Success
Hannes Myburgh, 8th-generation owner of Meerlust Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, transformed his family's winery after a 1970s experience at Château Lafite Rothschild, leading to international acclaim for their wines and a worker-empowerment program.
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40% Bias Score
AI Undermines Critical Thinking Skills: Study Reveals Risks in High-Stakes Professions
A study of 666 participants reveals that growing reliance on AI tools undermines critical thinking skills through cognitive offloading, especially among younger users, posing significant risks to professionals in high-stakes fields like law and forensics.
AI Undermines Critical Thinking Skills: Study Reveals Risks in High-Stakes Professions
A study of 666 participants reveals that growing reliance on AI tools undermines critical thinking skills through cognitive offloading, especially among younger users, posing significant risks to professionals in high-stakes fields like law and forensics.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Highlights Weather Misinformation Concerns
A potential TikTok ban in the U.S. highlights the platform's role in spreading both accurate and inaccurate weather information, raising concerns about public trust and the need for media literacy and fact-checking.
TikTok Ban Highlights Weather Misinformation Concerns
A potential TikTok ban in the U.S. highlights the platform's role in spreading both accurate and inaccurate weather information, raising concerns about public trust and the need for media literacy and fact-checking.
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56% Bias Score
British-Israeli Hostage Released in Gaza Ceasefire Deal
British-Israeli Emily Damari, 28, was released Sunday after 15 months as a Hamas hostage, part of an initial phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal, following her abduction from her home near the Gaza border during the October 2023 Hamas attacks.
British-Israeli Hostage Released in Gaza Ceasefire Deal
British-Israeli Emily Damari, 28, was released Sunday after 15 months as a Hamas hostage, part of an initial phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal, following her abduction from her home near the Gaza border during the October 2023 Hamas attacks.
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36% Bias Score