January 2025
February 2025
Trump's Win: Diverse Reactions and Economic Threats to Central America
Following Trump's election win, Central American leaders responded differently; Bukele congratulated him, Curruchiche celebrated, while Castro threatened to end military cooperation if mass deportations occur, highlighting the economic reliance on US remittances which could cause the region's econom...
Trump's Win: Diverse Reactions and Economic Threats to Central America
Following Trump's election win, Central American leaders responded differently; Bukele congratulated him, Curruchiche celebrated, while Castro threatened to end military cooperation if mass deportations occur, highlighting the economic reliance on US remittances which could cause the region's econom...
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52% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Murder of Audrii Cunningham
Don McDougal, a family friend with a prior child enticement conviction, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the capital murder of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, whose body was found in the Trinity River after an Amber Alert was issued on February 15, 2024.
Life Sentence for Murder of Audrii Cunningham
Don McDougal, a family friend with a prior child enticement conviction, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the capital murder of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, whose body was found in the Trinity River after an Amber Alert was issued on February 15, 2024.
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60% 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.
Progress
80% 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.
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40% 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.
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40% 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
UK Investment Attractiveness Surges to Second Place Globally
A PwC survey ranks the UK as the second most attractive country globally for investment, surpassing its previous ranking and signaling strong investor confidence despite recent economic uncertainty.
UK Investment Attractiveness Surges to Second Place Globally
A PwC survey ranks the UK as the second most attractive country globally for investment, surpassing its previous ranking and signaling strong investor confidence despite recent economic uncertainty.
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44% Bias Score
AI Voice Cloning in Film Sparks Industry Debate
At least two major award contenders used AI voice cloning; "The Brutalist" employed Respeecher to enhance actors' Hungarian dialogue, while a musical used it to improve a singer's vocal range; the horror film "Heretic" notably avoided AI, highlighting ongoing industry debates.
AI Voice Cloning in Film Sparks Industry Debate
At least two major award contenders used AI voice cloning; "The Brutalist" employed Respeecher to enhance actors' Hungarian dialogue, while a musical used it to improve a singer's vocal range; the horror film "Heretic" notably avoided AI, highlighting ongoing industry debates.
Progress
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
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
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
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.
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36% Bias Score