January 2025
February 2025
Nuclear Energy Poised for Record Growth, but Massive Investment Needed
The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a record-breaking year for nuclear energy in 2025, driven by policy shifts, technological advancements (like SMRs), and growing investments; however, achieving cost parity with renewables requires \$120 billion in annual investments by 2030.
Nuclear Energy Poised for Record Growth, but Massive Investment Needed
The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a record-breaking year for nuclear energy in 2025, driven by policy shifts, technological advancements (like SMRs), and growing investments; however, achieving cost parity with renewables requires \$120 billion in annual investments by 2030.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump's Threat to CBP One System Leaves Thousands of Asylum Seekers in Limbo
Sol, a Venezuelan teacher, and her two sons face separation and uncertainty after a year-long wait for a CBP One asylum interview, now scheduled for January 29, 2025, coinciding with the potential elimination of the program by the incoming President Trump, threatening thousands of migrants in Mexico...
Trump's Threat to CBP One System Leaves Thousands of Asylum Seekers in Limbo
Sol, a Venezuelan teacher, and her two sons face separation and uncertainty after a year-long wait for a CBP One asylum interview, now scheduled for January 29, 2025, coinciding with the potential elimination of the program by the incoming President Trump, threatening thousands of migrants in Mexico...
Progress
64% Bias Score
Urban Drone Applications: Market Growth and Challenges
Drones are increasingly used in urban areas for traffic management, infrastructure inspection (like by Autostrada del Brennero), and package delivery (Amazon's Prime Air project in Italy), with the global market projected to reach \$40 billion by 2030, but challenges remain in regulations and data p...
Urban Drone Applications: Market Growth and Challenges
Drones are increasingly used in urban areas for traffic management, infrastructure inspection (like by Autostrada del Brennero), and package delivery (Amazon's Prime Air project in Italy), with the global market projected to reach \$40 billion by 2030, but challenges remain in regulations and data p...
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48% Bias Score
GLP-1RA Medications: Reduced Risk of 42 Conditions, Increased Risk of 19 in Diabetic Patients
A study of 215,970 diabetic patients found GLP-1RA medications reduced the risk of 42 conditions (including psychotic disorders and dementia) by 13-19%, but increased the risk of 19 others (such as arthritis), based on a 3.5-year analysis of US Department of Veterans Affairs data.
GLP-1RA Medications: Reduced Risk of 42 Conditions, Increased Risk of 19 in Diabetic Patients
A study of 215,970 diabetic patients found GLP-1RA medications reduced the risk of 42 conditions (including psychotic disorders and dementia) by 13-19%, but increased the risk of 19 others (such as arthritis), based on a 3.5-year analysis of US Department of Veterans Affairs data.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Modified Bird Virus Shows Promise in Treating Multiple Cancers
A Chinese study showed a modified bird virus, NDV-GT, shrunk or stopped tumor growth in 22 of 23 patients with eight different advanced cancers in a trial; further trials are planned.
Modified Bird Virus Shows Promise in Treating Multiple Cancers
A Chinese study showed a modified bird virus, NDV-GT, shrunk or stopped tumor growth in 22 of 23 patients with eight different advanced cancers in a trial; further trials are planned.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Harris Attends Trump Inauguration Following Presidential Defeat
On Monday, Kamala Harris attended Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, marking the end of her vice presidency and unsuccessful presidential bid. Trump's victory included winning all seven swing states and a claimed popular vote majority, resulting in a significant policy shift.
Harris Attends Trump Inauguration Following Presidential Defeat
On Monday, Kamala Harris attended Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, marking the end of her vice presidency and unsuccessful presidential bid. Trump's victory included winning all seven swing states and a claimed popular vote majority, resulting in a significant policy shift.
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80% Bias Score
Swiatek Dominates Australian Open, Overcoming Doping Controversy
Iga Swiatek is advancing in the Australian Open, defeating opponents with dominant scores, showcasing a return to form after overcoming a doping violation that was later cleared by the AMA. This contrasts with Jannik Sinner's struggles, highlighting the impact of physical and mental stress on top pl...
Swiatek Dominates Australian Open, Overcoming Doping Controversy
Iga Swiatek is advancing in the Australian Open, defeating opponents with dominant scores, showcasing a return to form after overcoming a doping violation that was later cleared by the AMA. This contrasts with Jannik Sinner's struggles, highlighting the impact of physical and mental stress on top pl...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Spain Congratulates Trump, Highlights US-Spain Ties and NATO Challenges
King Felipe VI, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration for a second term as US President, emphasizing the importance of the US-Spain relationship and highlighting potential challenges like NATO spending commitments.
Spain Congratulates Trump, Highlights US-Spain Ties and NATO Challenges
King Felipe VI, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration for a second term as US President, emphasizing the importance of the US-Spain relationship and highlighting potential challenges like NATO spending commitments.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Trump's Indoor Inauguration: Limited Capacity Amidst Huge Support
Despite a forecast of polar cold that forced the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States indoors, tens of thousands of supporters gathered in Washington, D.C., many disappointed at not gaining entry to the Capital One Arena, where only 20,000 could attend, despite 220...
Trump's Indoor Inauguration: Limited Capacity Amidst Huge Support
Despite a forecast of polar cold that forced the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States indoors, tens of thousands of supporters gathered in Washington, D.C., many disappointed at not gaining entry to the Capital One Arena, where only 20,000 could attend, despite 220...
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60% Bias Score
Sydney Childcare Center Firebombed in Suspected Anti-Semitic Attack
A Sydney childcare center was firebombed early Tuesday, with anti-Semitic graffiti found on the building; police are investigating a possible case of mistaken identity, linking the attack to a nearby synagogue; the Prime Minister called it an "evil hate crime.
Sydney Childcare Center Firebombed in Suspected Anti-Semitic Attack
A Sydney childcare center was firebombed early Tuesday, with anti-Semitic graffiti found on the building; police are investigating a possible case of mistaken identity, linking the attack to a nearby synagogue; the Prime Minister called it an "evil hate crime.
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52% Bias Score
Oyster Protein Shows Promise Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Australian scientists discovered an antimicrobial protein in Sydney rock oysters that kills bacteria and enhances antibiotic effectiveness against antibiotic-resistant bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, offering a potential new treatment against superbugs.
Oyster Protein Shows Promise Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Australian scientists discovered an antimicrobial protein in Sydney rock oysters that kills bacteria and enhances antibiotic effectiveness against antibiotic-resistant bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, offering a potential new treatment against superbugs.
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36% Bias Score
1987: Trump Rejects Power, Advocates Disarmament
In a 1987 interview, Donald Trump, a successful real estate developer, attributed his success to creativity, not a thirst for power, rejected political ambitions, criticized the Reagan administration's slow nuclear disarmament efforts, and expressed concern about the impact of the New York real esta...
1987: Trump Rejects Power, Advocates Disarmament
In a 1987 interview, Donald Trump, a successful real estate developer, attributed his success to creativity, not a thirst for power, rejected political ambitions, criticized the Reagan administration's slow nuclear disarmament efforts, and expressed concern about the impact of the New York real esta...
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40% Bias Score