January 2025
February 2025
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
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.
Progress
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
FBI Acting Director Retires as Trump Takes Office
Acting FBI Director Paul Abbate retired on Monday, January 20, at noon ET, just as Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president, creating uncertainty about future leadership of the bureau.
FBI Acting Director Retires as Trump Takes Office
Acting FBI Director Paul Abbate retired on Monday, January 20, at noon ET, just as Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president, creating uncertainty about future leadership of the bureau.
Progress
40% 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
Surveillance Pricing: NSA and FTC Warn of Location-Based Price Discrimination
The NSA and FTC warn about "surveillance pricing," where companies use location and browsing data to charge different prices. Consumers can mitigate this by adjusting app permissions, deleting advertising IDs, and using privacy-centric browsers.
Surveillance Pricing: NSA and FTC Warn of Location-Based Price Discrimination
The NSA and FTC warn about "surveillance pricing," where companies use location and browsing data to charge different prices. Consumers can mitigate this by adjusting app permissions, deleting advertising IDs, and using privacy-centric browsers.
Progress
44% 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
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")...
Progress
72% 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...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Fluoridated Water Linked to Negative Long-Term Health and Economic Outcomes
A new study using data on over 20 million people shows that childhood exposure to fluoridated water is associated with lower high school graduation rates, reduced economic well-being, and poorer physical health in adulthood, challenging current public health recommendations.
Fluoridated Water Linked to Negative Long-Term Health and Economic Outcomes
A new study using data on over 20 million people shows that childhood exposure to fluoridated water is associated with lower high school graduation rates, reduced economic well-being, and poorer physical health in adulthood, challenging current public health recommendations.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Amazon iPhone 16 Hack: Account Takeover via Social Engineering
A new hacking method targets Amazon customers, using fraudulent calls impersonating Amazon customer service to add multiple iPhone 16 orders to victims' accounts, tricking them into providing one-time codes for account takeover.
Amazon iPhone 16 Hack: Account Takeover via Social Engineering
A new hacking method targets Amazon customers, using fraudulent calls impersonating Amazon customer service to add multiple iPhone 16 orders to victims' accounts, tricking them into providing one-time codes for account takeover.
Progress
40% Bias Score