January 2025
February 2025
Smithfield Foods Targets $10.73 Billion Valuation in Landmark IPO
Smithfield Foods, the largest U.S. pork processor, is targeting a $10.73 billion valuation in its New York IPO, its largest since 2021, raising up to $939.6 million by offering 17.4 million shares priced between $23 and $27; the company plans to reduce pig production by 21% in 2024 compared to this ...
Smithfield Foods Targets $10.73 Billion Valuation in Landmark IPO
Smithfield Foods, the largest U.S. pork processor, is targeting a $10.73 billion valuation in its New York IPO, its largest since 2021, raising up to $939.6 million by offering 17.4 million shares priced between $23 and $27; the company plans to reduce pig production by 21% in 2024 compared to this ...
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40% Bias Score
Harvard Settles Lawsuits, Adopts IHRA Definition to Combat Antisemitism
Harvard University will implement the IHRA definition of antisemitism, provide annual reports on antisemitism enforcement, and offer staff training to combat antisemitism, settling lawsuits that accused the university of violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by fostering a hostile envir...
Harvard Settles Lawsuits, Adopts IHRA Definition to Combat Antisemitism
Harvard University will implement the IHRA definition of antisemitism, provide annual reports on antisemitism enforcement, and offer staff training to combat antisemitism, settling lawsuits that accused the university of violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by fostering a hostile envir...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's False Claims on Panama Canal Spark Regional Tensions
On January 20th, US President Trump falsely claimed China controls the Panama Canal, stating the US would "recover" it, prompting Panama's president to reiterate Panamanian ownership. Trump's statements, including false claims about deaths during construction, have sparked Panamanian nationalism and...
Trump's False Claims on Panama Canal Spark Regional Tensions
On January 20th, US President Trump falsely claimed China controls the Panama Canal, stating the US would "recover" it, prompting Panama's president to reiterate Panamanian ownership. Trump's statements, including false claims about deaths during construction, have sparked Panamanian nationalism and...
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44% Bias Score
Lawsuits Target Trump's Executive Orders
Three lawsuits were filed against the Trump administration on January 21st, challenging executive orders on federal employee firings, birthright citizenship, and the appointment of Elon Musk to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Lawsuits Target Trump's Executive Orders
Three lawsuits were filed against the Trump administration on January 21st, challenging executive orders on federal employee firings, birthright citizenship, and the appointment of Elon Musk to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration: Aggressive Policies Spark Anxiety in Mexico
On January 21st, 2025, Donald Trump's second inauguration triggered anxiety in Mexico as he implemented aggressive policies including declaring Mexican cartels terrorist organizations, renaming the Gulf of Mexico, and canceling the CBP One asylum system; President Sheinbaum urged calm while the oppo...
Trump's Second Inauguration: Aggressive Policies Spark Anxiety in Mexico
On January 21st, 2025, Donald Trump's second inauguration triggered anxiety in Mexico as he implemented aggressive policies including declaring Mexican cartels terrorist organizations, renaming the Gulf of Mexico, and canceling the CBP One asylum system; President Sheinbaum urged calm while the oppo...
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56% Bias Score
Sydney Synagogue Arson: Man Arrested
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Sydney on January 17 and charged with property damage, possessing stolen goods, and cultivating an illegal plant following an arson attack on a Newtown synagogue on January 11, where approximately 10 red swastikas were spray-painted on the building.
Sydney Synagogue Arson: Man Arrested
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Sydney on January 17 and charged with property damage, possessing stolen goods, and cultivating an illegal plant following an arson attack on a Newtown synagogue on January 11, where approximately 10 red swastikas were spray-painted on the building.
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44% Bias Score
Canadian Trans Activist Urges Travel Advisory Update Following Trump's Gender Order
Transgender activist Fae Johnstone is urging Canada to update its travel advisory for the U.S. after President Trump's executive order limiting gender to male or female, raising concerns about border crossing challenges and safety for Canadian passport holders with an "X" gender marker.
Canadian Trans Activist Urges Travel Advisory Update Following Trump's Gender Order
Transgender activist Fae Johnstone is urging Canada to update its travel advisory for the U.S. after President Trump's executive order limiting gender to male or female, raising concerns about border crossing challenges and safety for Canadian passport holders with an "X" gender marker.
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48% Bias Score
Netflix's Record Subscriber Growth Fuels Price Hikes and Stock Surge
Netflix added a record 18.9 million subscribers in Q4 2024, exceeding expectations due to live sports and "Squid Game," prompting price increases across various plans in the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina and resulting in a 13 percent stock surge.
Netflix's Record Subscriber Growth Fuels Price Hikes and Stock Surge
Netflix added a record 18.9 million subscribers in Q4 2024, exceeding expectations due to live sports and "Squid Game," prompting price increases across various plans in the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina and resulting in a 13 percent stock surge.
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12% Bias Score
Gaza's Destroyed Potential: Trump's Remarks Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
Following the destruction of 80 percent of buildings in the Gaza Strip, US President Trump highlighted the region's economic potential, despite the humanitarian crisis. This potential, centered on natural gas reserves and tourism, is contingent on peace, Israeli withdrawal, and a change in governanc...
Gaza's Destroyed Potential: Trump's Remarks Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
Following the destruction of 80 percent of buildings in the Gaza Strip, US President Trump highlighted the region's economic potential, despite the humanitarian crisis. This potential, centered on natural gas reserves and tourism, is contingent on peace, Israeli withdrawal, and a change in governanc...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Election Exacerbates German-American Tensions
Following Donald Trump's election as U.S. President, Germany faced heightened tensions, with most political parties expressing concerns except for the AfD which celebrated Trump's victory, and a leaked German ambassador's report criticizing Trump; economic ramifications due to potential tariffs were...
Trump's Election Exacerbates German-American Tensions
Following Donald Trump's election as U.S. President, Germany faced heightened tensions, with most political parties expressing concerns except for the AfD which celebrated Trump's victory, and a leaked German ambassador's report criticizing Trump; economic ramifications due to potential tariffs were...
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52% Bias Score
Harvard Settles Lawsuits, Adopts IHRA Antisemitism Definition
Harvard University agreed to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism and publish annual reports on Title VI violations for five years to settle lawsuits alleging discrimination against Jewish students following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
Harvard Settles Lawsuits, Adopts IHRA Antisemitism Definition
Harvard University agreed to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism and publish annual reports on Title VI violations for five years to settle lawsuits alleging discrimination against Jewish students following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
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52% Bias Score
Utah Man Kills Parents; Police Bodycam Footage Released
On an unspecified date, Erik Bertelsen, 35, fatally stabbed his parents, Terrie and Kerry Bertelsen, in their West Valley City, Utah home; police bodycam footage shows the event and the subsequent shooting of Bertelsen by responding officers.
Utah Man Kills Parents; Police Bodycam Footage Released
On an unspecified date, Erik Bertelsen, 35, fatally stabbed his parents, Terrie and Kerry Bertelsen, in their West Valley City, Utah home; police bodycam footage shows the event and the subsequent shooting of Bertelsen by responding officers.
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48% Bias Score