January 2025
February 2025
Kennedy's Contentious HHS Confirmation Hearing Highlights Deep Political Divides
Robert F. Kennedy Jr."s Senate confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary sparked intense debate over his anti-vaccine stance, abortion views, and conflicts of interest, raising concerns about his suitability for the position and the future direction of US health policy.
Kennedy's Contentious HHS Confirmation Hearing Highlights Deep Political Divides
Robert F. Kennedy Jr."s Senate confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary sparked intense debate over his anti-vaccine stance, abortion views, and conflicts of interest, raising concerns about his suitability for the position and the future direction of US health policy.
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28% Bias Score
Trump Orders 30,000-Person Migrant Facility at Guantanamo Bay
President Trump ordered the creation of a 30,000-person migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay, signed the Laken Riley Act mandating detention for undocumented immigrants accused of crimes, and revoked the TPS for 600,000 Venezuelans, escalating his hardline immigration policies.
Trump Orders 30,000-Person Migrant Facility at Guantanamo Bay
President Trump ordered the creation of a 30,000-person migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay, signed the Laken Riley Act mandating detention for undocumented immigrants accused of crimes, and revoked the TPS for 600,000 Venezuelans, escalating his hardline immigration policies.
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56% Bias Score
Tesla Profits Fall Despite Stock Surge
Tesla reported declining profits for the second consecutive year, but its stock price surged over 100% in the last 12 months due to projected growth, AI advancements, and positive investor reaction to the Trump administration, despite a year-over-year decline in vehicle deliveries.
Tesla Profits Fall Despite Stock Surge
Tesla reported declining profits for the second consecutive year, but its stock price surged over 100% in the last 12 months due to projected growth, AI advancements, and positive investor reaction to the Trump administration, despite a year-over-year decline in vehicle deliveries.
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40% Bias Score
Former Footballers Sue FA Over Head Injury Neglect
Former Bristol Rovers footballer Ian Alexander, suffering from suspected CTE, and over 30 others are suing the Football Association, alleging negligence regarding the long-term effects of head injuries in football; the case's slow progress highlights the difficulty of accessing and reviewing histori...
Former Footballers Sue FA Over Head Injury Neglect
Former Bristol Rovers footballer Ian Alexander, suffering from suspected CTE, and over 30 others are suing the Football Association, alleging negligence regarding the long-term effects of head injuries in football; the case's slow progress highlights the difficulty of accessing and reviewing histori...
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40% Bias Score
US Halts NGO Funding Over Illegal Immigration Concerns
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Wednesday the department's decision to stop all grant funding to NGOs, citing concerns that these organizations are facilitating illegal immigration by operating in Mexico and assisting illegal border crossings; the move affects over $380 million ...
US Halts NGO Funding Over Illegal Immigration Concerns
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Wednesday the department's decision to stop all grant funding to NGOs, citing concerns that these organizations are facilitating illegal immigration by operating in Mexico and assisting illegal border crossings; the move affects over $380 million ...
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60% Bias Score
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks White House Funding Freeze
A federal judge temporarily blocked the White House's freeze on billions in federal grants and loans until February 3rd, following a lawsuit alleging the administration violated the Administrative Procedures Act by failing to justify the policy, consider its impact, and seek public input; the White ...
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks White House Funding Freeze
A federal judge temporarily blocked the White House's freeze on billions in federal grants and loans until February 3rd, following a lawsuit alleging the administration violated the Administrative Procedures Act by failing to justify the policy, consider its impact, and seek public input; the White ...
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40% Bias Score
Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery
Former Senator Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Wednesday for bribery and corruption, after being found guilty in July of accepting bribes, including cash and gold bars, from businessmen seeking to benefit the governments of Egypt and Qatar. Two co-defendants also received multi-y...
Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery
Former Senator Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Wednesday for bribery and corruption, after being found guilty in July of accepting bribes, including cash and gold bars, from businessmen seeking to benefit the governments of Egypt and Qatar. Two co-defendants also received multi-y...
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52% Bias Score
MLS and Apple TV Expand Partnership for League's 30th Season
Major League Soccer and Apple TV are expanding their partnership for the league's 30th season, adding a Sunday night game, more Saturday programming, and distribution deals with Comcast, DirecTV, Amazon, and Fox to reach a wider audience across cable, mobile, and satellite providers.
MLS and Apple TV Expand Partnership for League's 30th Season
Major League Soccer and Apple TV are expanding their partnership for the league's 30th season, adding a Sunday night game, more Saturday programming, and distribution deals with Comcast, DirecTV, Amazon, and Fox to reach a wider audience across cable, mobile, and satellite providers.
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20% Bias Score
Fed Holds Rates Steady in January 2025 Amid Elevated Inflation
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on January 29, 2025, at 4.25%-4.50%, citing elevated inflation (December 2024 CPI: 2.9%, core CPI: 3.2%) and a strong labor market (4.1% unemployment); however, future rate cuts remain dependent on inflation's trajectory.
Fed Holds Rates Steady in January 2025 Amid Elevated Inflation
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on January 29, 2025, at 4.25%-4.50%, citing elevated inflation (December 2024 CPI: 2.9%, core CPI: 3.2%) and a strong labor market (4.1% unemployment); however, future rate cuts remain dependent on inflation's trajectory.
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40% Bias Score
Microsoft Shares Plunge After DeepSeek Market Shock
Microsoft shares fell 4% in after-hours trading despite exceeding revenue and profit estimates, due to higher-than-expected capital expenditure (\$1.6bn above forecasts) and slower Azure cloud growth, following the DeepSeek market shock that saw over €1trn wiped off Nasdaq constituents.
Microsoft Shares Plunge After DeepSeek Market Shock
Microsoft shares fell 4% in after-hours trading despite exceeding revenue and profit estimates, due to higher-than-expected capital expenditure (\$1.6bn above forecasts) and slower Azure cloud growth, following the DeepSeek market shock that saw over €1trn wiped off Nasdaq constituents.
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48% Bias Score
USDA Inspector General Escorted from Office After Refusal to Comply with Termination
On Monday, Phyllis Fong, USDA inspector general for 22 years, was escorted from her office after refusing to comply with her Friday termination, which she believed violated federal law. This action follows President Trump's dismissal of 17 inspectors general across various agencies, raising concerns...
USDA Inspector General Escorted from Office After Refusal to Comply with Termination
On Monday, Phyllis Fong, USDA inspector general for 22 years, was escorted from her office after refusing to comply with her Friday termination, which she believed violated federal law. This action follows President Trump's dismissal of 17 inspectors general across various agencies, raising concerns...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Fiery Senate Confirmation Hearings
President Trump's Cabinet nominee confirmation hearings on Wednesday sparked intense debate, featuring fiery exchanges, protests, and emotional testimonies from nominees Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Howard Lutnick, and Kelly Loeffler, who faced questioning over their views and the president's recent actio...
Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Fiery Senate Confirmation Hearings
President Trump's Cabinet nominee confirmation hearings on Wednesday sparked intense debate, featuring fiery exchanges, protests, and emotional testimonies from nominees Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Howard Lutnick, and Kelly Loeffler, who faced questioning over their views and the president's recent actio...
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44% Bias Score