February 2025
March 2025
Senate Confirms Controversial FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel
The Senate confirmed Kash Patel as FBI director by a 51-47 vote despite Democratic allegations of mass firings and potential political retaliation within the FBI; Patel's past actions and statements raise concerns about his leadership.
Senate Confirms Controversial FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel
The Senate confirmed Kash Patel as FBI director by a 51-47 vote despite Democratic allegations of mass firings and potential political retaliation within the FBI; Patel's past actions and statements raise concerns about his leadership.
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44% Bias Score
McConnell Announces Retirement from Senate
Longtime Republican Senator Mitch McConnell announced his retirement from the Senate on Thursday, ending his 36-year career and leaving a lasting impact on American politics, particularly concerning the judiciary.
McConnell Announces Retirement from Senate
Longtime Republican Senator Mitch McConnell announced his retirement from the Senate on Thursday, ending his 36-year career and leaving a lasting impact on American politics, particularly concerning the judiciary.
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24% Bias Score
Buttigieg Weighs Senate Run Against 2028 Presidential Bid
Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Transportation Secretary, is weighing a 2026 U.S. Senate run in Michigan against a 2028 presidential bid, a decision complicated by family concerns and the current political climate, impacting both the upcoming Senate race and the potential 2028 presidential race.
Buttigieg Weighs Senate Run Against 2028 Presidential Bid
Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Transportation Secretary, is weighing a 2026 U.S. Senate run in Michigan against a 2028 presidential bid, a decision complicated by family concerns and the current political climate, impacting both the upcoming Senate race and the potential 2028 presidential race.
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56% Bias Score
Gold Price Soars to Record Highs Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
Gold's price has dramatically increased from \$2,000 per ounce in January 2024 to approximately \$2,900 in February 2025, exceeding its typical annual growth rate of 8% and prompting investors to consider gold as a significant investment opportunity. This surge is driven by several factors, includin...
Gold Price Soars to Record Highs Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
Gold's price has dramatically increased from \$2,000 per ounce in January 2024 to approximately \$2,900 in February 2025, exceeding its typical annual growth rate of 8% and prompting investors to consider gold as a significant investment opportunity. This surge is driven by several factors, includin...
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56% Bias Score
H5N1 Bird Flu Detected in Rats for First Time in U.S.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first detection of H5N1 avian flu in four black rats in California in late January 2024, following similar cases in mice and other mammals across the country, raising concerns about the virus's expanding host range amid recent USDA staff cuts.
H5N1 Bird Flu Detected in Rats for First Time in U.S.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first detection of H5N1 avian flu in four black rats in California in late January 2024, following similar cases in mice and other mammals across the country, raising concerns about the virus's expanding host range amid recent USDA staff cuts.
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20% Bias Score
Trump's China Tariffs Threaten U.S. Access to Vital Rare Earth Elements
The Trump administration's tariffs on Chinese goods could severely limit the U.S.'s access to rare earth elements and lithium, vital for numerous industries, as China refines over 90% of the global supply; this could impact U.S. technology and energy sectors significantly.
Trump's China Tariffs Threaten U.S. Access to Vital Rare Earth Elements
The Trump administration's tariffs on Chinese goods could severely limit the U.S.'s access to rare earth elements and lithium, vital for numerous industries, as China refines over 90% of the global supply; this could impact U.S. technology and energy sectors significantly.
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36% Bias Score
Tomb of King Thutmose II Discovered in Egypt
A joint Egyptian-British team discovered the tomb of King Thutmose II near the Valley of the Kings, the first royal tomb found since 1922; the discovery includes unique funerary furniture and artifacts, offering new insights into the reign of Thutmose II.
Tomb of King Thutmose II Discovered in Egypt
A joint Egyptian-British team discovered the tomb of King Thutmose II near the Valley of the Kings, the first royal tomb found since 1922; the discovery includes unique funerary furniture and artifacts, offering new insights into the reign of Thutmose II.
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40% Bias Score
Walmart anticipates tariff impacts, stock drops 6%
Walmart anticipates impacts from potential tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, despite two-thirds of its products being sourced domestically; its stock dropped 6% following the announcement, and the CFO confirmed price increases for consumers are likely.
Walmart anticipates tariff impacts, stock drops 6%
Walmart anticipates impacts from potential tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, despite two-thirds of its products being sourced domestically; its stock dropped 6% following the announcement, and the CFO confirmed price increases for consumers are likely.
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44% Bias Score
IRS to Lay Off 7,000 Probationary Workers
The IRS plans to lay off roughly 7,000 probationary workers, primarily impacting its compliance department, as part of a Trump administration initiative to cut federal spending; the impact on tax collection services is uncertain.
IRS to Lay Off 7,000 Probationary Workers
The IRS plans to lay off roughly 7,000 probationary workers, primarily impacting its compliance department, as part of a Trump administration initiative to cut federal spending; the impact on tax collection services is uncertain.
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52% Bias Score
Walmart's Strong 2024 Results Offset by Dim 2025 Outlook
Walmart reported strong 2024 sales and profits, exceeding expectations, but anticipates lower 2025 earnings due to decreased consumer spending and new tariffs, impacting the retail sector; shares fell nearly 9%.
Walmart's Strong 2024 Results Offset by Dim 2025 Outlook
Walmart reported strong 2024 sales and profits, exceeding expectations, but anticipates lower 2025 earnings due to decreased consumer spending and new tariffs, impacting the retail sector; shares fell nearly 9%.
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40% Bias Score
USDA Approves Bird Flu Vaccine Amidst Record Culling and Egg Prices
The USDA conditionally licensed an H5N2 bird flu vaccine, potentially altering the strategy to combat the outbreak that has already resulted in the culling of over 160 million birds across 16 states and prompted record-high egg prices, though widespread distribution isn't yet approved.
USDA Approves Bird Flu Vaccine Amidst Record Culling and Egg Prices
The USDA conditionally licensed an H5N2 bird flu vaccine, potentially altering the strategy to combat the outbreak that has already resulted in the culling of over 160 million birds across 16 states and prompted record-high egg prices, though widespread distribution isn't yet approved.
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40% Bias Score
Western Leaders Sound Alarm on Erosion of Freedoms
Baroness Philippa Stroud praised Vice President JD Vance for his criticism of European governments suppressing citizens' rights, highlighting a growing concern among Western leaders about preserving foundational principles like freedom of expression and the rule of law, and warning of potential soci...
Western Leaders Sound Alarm on Erosion of Freedoms
Baroness Philippa Stroud praised Vice President JD Vance for his criticism of European governments suppressing citizens' rights, highlighting a growing concern among Western leaders about preserving foundational principles like freedom of expression and the rule of law, and warning of potential soci...
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52% Bias Score