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Resistance: They Fought Back" Documentary Showcases Diverse Forms of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust

PBS's "Resistance: They Fought Back" documentary, filmed in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Israel, and the U.S., showcases diverse forms of Jewish resistance during the Holocaust, from the Vilna Ghetto to partisan groups and camp revolts, featuring survivor testimonies and expert analysis.

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28% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Defying Trump

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its Wednesday meeting, defying President Trump's calls for lower rates, despite inflation remaining above the 2% target for 45 consecutive months and economic growth staying relatively strong.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Trump Administration's "Deferred Resignation" Offer Sparks Controversy Among Federal Employees

The Trump administration offered federal employees a "deferred resignation program" with paid leave until September 30th if they resign by February 6th; however, unions advise against it due to ambiguity and potential job insecurity.

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52% Bias Score

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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Despite Trump's Demands

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.25% - 4.5% on Wednesday, defying President Trump's calls for lower rates due to persistent inflation (2.9% year-on-year) and a strong job market adding over 250,000 jobs last month.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Kennedy's HHS Nomination Hearing Sparks Concerns

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary saw senators question his views on vaccines, abortion, and environmental issues, raising concerns about his stance conflicting with scientific consensus and established medical knowledge. His past comments on vaccines, pesticides, and ab...

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56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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NYC Raid Nets Violent Venezuelan Gang Leader

During a New York City immigration raid targeting violent criminals, authorities arrested Anderson Zambrano-Pacheco, a ringleader of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, who was attempting to purchase grenades and is also suspected in a Colorado home invasion; the raid resulted in 1016 arrests and 81...

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56% Bias Score

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Alibaba Launches Qwen 2.5 in Response to DeepSeek-V3's Disruptive AI Success

Alibaba launched its Qwen 2.5 AI model on Wednesday, directly competing with DeepSeek-V3, a Chinese AI model that achieved rapid development and market success using significantly less computing power and resources than other leading AI systems, causing a major market reaction and prompting concerns...

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52% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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U.S. Relies on Subcritical Nuclear Experiments Amidst Global Tensions

The U.S. uses subcritical experiments in Nevada's underground tunnels to maintain its nuclear arsenal's functionality without detonations, costing billions of dollars on projects like Scorpius, while global concerns about nuclear proliferation persist.

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OMB Rescinds Payment Freeze Amidst Legal Challenges and White House Spending Review

Following legal challenges and a temporary court block, the OMB rescinded its call for a pause on federal grant and program payments; however, the White House insists its spending review continues, causing further confusion and sparking debate about executive authority.

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No Poverty
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Japan Freezes UN Funding Over Imperial Succession Dispute

Japan froze funding for a UN women's rights panel after it urged Japan to end its male-only imperial succession rule, highlighting a clash between international human rights norms and Japan's conservative traditions amid a dwindling imperial family.

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60% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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TikTok Allegedly Suppressed Anti-Trump Content, Raising Concerns About Political Bias

A Rutgers University report reveals TikTok suppressed content critical of President Trump but allowed anti-Biden content with profanity, raising concerns about algorithmic bias and political manipulation, especially given its Chinese ownership and ongoing legal challenges in the U.S.

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56% Bias Score

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Trump Appeals Falsifying Business Records Conviction

President Donald Trump's legal team filed a notice of appeal on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, challenging his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York County, stemming from a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels. He received an unconditional discharge.

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48% Bias Score

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