January 2025
February 2025
Spain Launches Open-Source AI Model Alia
The Spanish government launched Alia, a public, open-source AI model trained in Spanish and four co-official languages, available at Alia.gob.es, to address limitations in existing English-centric models and improve public services, backed by a €10 million investment and future plans for expansion.
Spain Launches Open-Source AI Model Alia
The Spanish government launched Alia, a public, open-source AI model trained in Spanish and four co-official languages, available at Alia.gob.es, to address limitations in existing English-centric models and improve public services, backed by a €10 million investment and future plans for expansion.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Smartphone Addiction Among Young Italians: A Study Reveals Serious Mental Health Impacts
A Changes Unipol study reveals that 91% of young Italians (16-35) own smartphones, with 64% using them frequently (4+ hours daily), leading to problematic behaviors like sleep loss (57%), anxiety (50%), reduced social interaction (40%), and decreased performance (30%) in 90% of young users; women sh...
Smartphone Addiction Among Young Italians: A Study Reveals Serious Mental Health Impacts
A Changes Unipol study reveals that 91% of young Italians (16-35) own smartphones, with 64% using them frequently (4+ hours daily), leading to problematic behaviors like sleep loss (57%), anxiety (50%), reduced social interaction (40%), and decreased performance (30%) in 90% of young users; women sh...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inaugural Address: "Golden Age" Promises and Policy Shifts
In his second inaugural address on Monday, President Trump promised to usher in a "golden age" for the U.S., announcing executive actions on immigration (national emergency at the southern border, reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" policy, sending troops to the border), energy ("drill, baby, drill")...
Trump's Second Inaugural Address: "Golden Age" Promises and Policy Shifts
In his second inaugural address on Monday, President Trump promised to usher in a "golden age" for the U.S., announcing executive actions on immigration (national emergency at the southern border, reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" policy, sending troops to the border), energy ("drill, baby, drill")...
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72% Bias Score
Biden Issues 11th-Hour Pardons to Fauci, Milley, and Family
In his final hours in office, President Biden pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, his family, and unnamed January 6th Select Committee staff, sparking immediate criticism from Republicans and prompting concerns about the precedent set by these preemptive pardons.
Biden Issues 11th-Hour Pardons to Fauci, Milley, and Family
In his final hours in office, President Biden pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, his family, and unnamed January 6th Select Committee staff, sparking immediate criticism from Republicans and prompting concerns about the precedent set by these preemptive pardons.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Declares National Energy Emergency, Prioritizing Fossil Fuels
On his first day back in office, President-elect Donald Trump will declare a national energy emergency to increase domestic oil and gas production, focusing on Alaska's resources and ending the electric vehicle mandate, aiming to lower energy prices and create jobs.
Trump Declares National Energy Emergency, Prioritizing Fossil Fuels
On his first day back in office, President-elect Donald Trump will declare a national energy emergency to increase domestic oil and gas production, focusing on Alaska's resources and ending the electric vehicle mandate, aiming to lower energy prices and create jobs.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Senate to Begin Confirming Trump Nominees on Inauguration Day
The Senate plans to vote on President Trump's nominees, including Marco Rubio for Secretary of State and John Ratcliffe for CIA Director, on his first day, prioritizing national security appointments, but potentially facing delays for controversial choices like Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary.
Senate to Begin Confirming Trump Nominees on Inauguration Day
The Senate plans to vote on President Trump's nominees, including Marco Rubio for Secretary of State and John Ratcliffe for CIA Director, on his first day, prioritizing national security appointments, but potentially facing delays for controversial choices like Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary.
Progress
52% Bias Score
CD74 Protein Identified as Potential Biomarker for Colorectal Cancer Immunotherapy Response
Researchers have identified the protein CD74 as a potential biomarker to predict immunotherapy response in colorectal cancer patients, improving treatment selection and potentially expanding access to immunotherapy.
CD74 Protein Identified as Potential Biomarker for Colorectal Cancer Immunotherapy Response
Researchers have identified the protein CD74 as a potential biomarker to predict immunotherapy response in colorectal cancer patients, improving treatment selection and potentially expanding access to immunotherapy.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Wembanyama Returns to Paris: NBA Global Games in Nanterre
The San Antonio Spurs, led by French star Victor Wembanyama, played two NBA Global Games in Paris, practicing at Wembanyama's former gym in Nanterre and generating immense local excitement, marking the NBA's first two regular-season games in the same week in Paris.
Wembanyama Returns to Paris: NBA Global Games in Nanterre
The San Antonio Spurs, led by French star Victor Wembanyama, played two NBA Global Games in Paris, practicing at Wembanyama's former gym in Nanterre and generating immense local excitement, marking the NBA's first two regular-season games in the same week in Paris.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration: A Return to Past Policies and White House Decor
Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second term as president today, delivering a speech critical of his predecessor, Joe Biden, and outlining plans to reverse previous policies. The White House decor quickly transitioned back to the style of his first term, and Biden departed for California.
Trump's Second Inauguration: A Return to Past Policies and White House Decor
Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second term as president today, delivering a speech critical of his predecessor, Joe Biden, and outlining plans to reverse previous policies. The White House decor quickly transitioned back to the style of his first term, and Biden departed for California.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Historic Winter Storm Cripples Gulf Coast
A major winter storm is set to impact over 55 million people across the Gulf Coast through midweek, bringing heavy snow (up to 6 inches in some areas), freezing rain, and dangerously low temperatures, potentially causing widespread infrastructure damage and necessitating road closures and airport sh...
Historic Winter Storm Cripples Gulf Coast
A major winter storm is set to impact over 55 million people across the Gulf Coast through midweek, bringing heavy snow (up to 6 inches in some areas), freezing rain, and dangerously low temperatures, potentially causing widespread infrastructure damage and necessitating road closures and airport sh...
Progress
20% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Freed in Iran After Prisoner Exchange
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was freed from Iranian detention after 21 days following a three-nation negotiation involving Italy, the U.S., and Iran, with Elon Musk's representative possibly playing a key role; the release was linked to a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian national held in It...
Italian Journalist Freed in Iran After Prisoner Exchange
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was freed from Iranian detention after 21 days following a three-nation negotiation involving Italy, the U.S., and Iran, with Elon Musk's representative possibly playing a key role; the release was linked to a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian national held in It...
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40% Bias Score
CNN Warns of Deepfake Era, Underscores Big Tech's Pivotal Role
CNN personalities warned of a coming era of deepfakes and misinformation, highlighting the significant role of five tech CEOs—Zuckerberg, Musk, Bezos, Cook, and Pichai—in shaping public perception of reality, and Van Jones argued that the Democratic party alienated these tech leaders.
CNN Warns of Deepfake Era, Underscores Big Tech's Pivotal Role
CNN personalities warned of a coming era of deepfakes and misinformation, highlighting the significant role of five tech CEOs—Zuckerberg, Musk, Bezos, Cook, and Pichai—in shaping public perception of reality, and Van Jones argued that the Democratic party alienated these tech leaders.
Progress
48% Bias Score