AI-Generated Fake Reviews Surge, Threatening Consumer Trust
AI-powered tools are dramatically increasing fake online reviews, impacting consumer trust; a recent report found nearly 14% of 73 million reviews across three sectors were likely fake, with 2.3 million possibly AI-generated.
AI-Generated Fake Reviews Surge, Threatening Consumer Trust
AI-powered tools are dramatically increasing fake online reviews, impacting consumer trust; a recent report found nearly 14% of 73 million reviews across three sectors were likely fake, with 2.3 million possibly AI-generated.
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36% Bias Score
Romania Forms New Pro-European Coalition to Counter Far-Right
President Klaus Iohannis nominated Marcel Ciolacu to form a new Romanian government following the annulment of a presidential election by the Constitutional Court, aiming to counter the far-right's success and restore public trust, forming a coalition with PSD, PNL, UDMR, and national minorities.
Romania Forms New Pro-European Coalition to Counter Far-Right
President Klaus Iohannis nominated Marcel Ciolacu to form a new Romanian government following the annulment of a presidential election by the Constitutional Court, aiming to counter the far-right's success and restore public trust, forming a coalition with PSD, PNL, UDMR, and national minorities.
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44% Bias Score
House Ethics Committee Finds Substantial Evidence of Gaetz's Statutory Rape and Sex Trafficking
The House Ethics Committee released a report finding "substantial evidence" that former Rep. Matt Gaetz violated Florida's statutory rape law by having sex with a 17-year-old in 2017, paid for sex with numerous women, and obstructed the investigation; the report details evidence of illegal drug use,...
House Ethics Committee Finds Substantial Evidence of Gaetz's Statutory Rape and Sex Trafficking
The House Ethics Committee released a report finding "substantial evidence" that former Rep. Matt Gaetz violated Florida's statutory rape law by having sex with a 17-year-old in 2017, paid for sex with numerous women, and obstructed the investigation; the report details evidence of illegal drug use,...
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60% Bias Score
IRS to Send \$2.4 Billion in Automatic Payments to 1 Million Taxpayers
The IRS will automatically send approximately \$2.4 billion in payments of up to \$1,400 to one million taxpayers who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns, with payments arriving by late January 2025.
IRS to Send \$2.4 Billion in Automatic Payments to 1 Million Taxpayers
The IRS will automatically send approximately \$2.4 billion in payments of up to \$1,400 to one million taxpayers who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns, with payments arriving by late January 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Reality TV Producer as U.S. Envoy to UK
President-elect Trump has appointed television producer Mark Burnett as the U.S. special envoy to the United Kingdom, a move highlighting his administration's tendency to select high-profile figures from television and politics for key roles. This unusual choice for a traditionally significant diplo...
Trump Appoints Reality TV Producer as U.S. Envoy to UK
President-elect Trump has appointed television producer Mark Burnett as the U.S. special envoy to the United Kingdom, a move highlighting his administration's tendency to select high-profile figures from television and politics for key roles. This unusual choice for a traditionally significant diplo...
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36% Bias Score
Ukrainian Drones Allegedly Attack Two Russian Airports Hundreds of Miles From Border
On Saturday, Ukrainian drones allegedly attacked two Russian airports, Kazan and Saratov, hundreds of miles from Ukraine, causing flight restrictions, fires, and evacuations; Ukraine also reported that Russia launched 113 drones into Ukraine overnight.
Ukrainian Drones Allegedly Attack Two Russian Airports Hundreds of Miles From Border
On Saturday, Ukrainian drones allegedly attacked two Russian airports, Kazan and Saratov, hundreds of miles from Ukraine, causing flight restrictions, fires, and evacuations; Ukraine also reported that Russia launched 113 drones into Ukraine overnight.
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44% Bias Score
Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates to life without parole on January 16, 2024, citing his opposition to the death penalty and concerns about racial bias within the justice system, with exceptions made for terrorism and hate-crime cases.
Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates to life without parole on January 16, 2024, citing his opposition to the death penalty and concerns about racial bias within the justice system, with exceptions made for terrorism and hate-crime cases.
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48% Bias Score
Honda and Nissan to Merge, Creating World's Third-Largest Automaker
Honda and Nissan, along with Mitsubishi Motors, are merging to form the world's third-largest automaker, aiming to better compete with Chinese EV manufacturers and bolster their position in a rapidly changing automotive market.
Honda and Nissan to Merge, Creating World's Third-Largest Automaker
Honda and Nissan, along with Mitsubishi Motors, are merging to form the world's third-largest automaker, aiming to better compete with Chinese EV manufacturers and bolster their position in a rapidly changing automotive market.
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32% Bias Score
Chicago's South Side to Receive Largest Transit Expansion in City History
The Biden administration committed $1.9 billion toward a $5.7 billion Chicago transit expansion project adding four new L stations on the city's South Side, addressing decades of disinvestment and improving access for isolated communities; construction is expected to begin in late 2025.
Chicago's South Side to Receive Largest Transit Expansion in City History
The Biden administration committed $1.9 billion toward a $5.7 billion Chicago transit expansion project adding four new L stations on the city's South Side, addressing decades of disinvestment and improving access for isolated communities; construction is expected to begin in late 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Utah Senator-elect Curtis to Challenge Trump on Spending
Senator-elect John Curtis, R-Utah, has publicly stated he will not hesitate to disagree with President-elect Trump, particularly on spending, while still supporting his economic agenda; this independent stance may influence other Republicans and impact Senate legislative outcomes.
Utah Senator-elect Curtis to Challenge Trump on Spending
Senator-elect John Curtis, R-Utah, has publicly stated he will not hesitate to disagree with President-elect Trump, particularly on spending, while still supporting his economic agenda; this independent stance may influence other Republicans and impact Senate legislative outcomes.
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40% Bias Score
14 New York Prison Staffers to be Fired Following Inmate Death
Following the death of inmate Robert Brooks at New York's Marcy Correctional Facility on December 10th, Governor Kathy Hochul ordered the firing of 14 prison staff involved, while Attorney General Letitia James launched an investigation and plans to release video evidence.
14 New York Prison Staffers to be Fired Following Inmate Death
Following the death of inmate Robert Brooks at New York's Marcy Correctional Facility on December 10th, Governor Kathy Hochul ordered the firing of 14 prison staff involved, while Attorney General Letitia James launched an investigation and plans to release video evidence.
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40% Bias Score
Government Shutdown Threatens Holiday Travel Disruptions
A potential US government shutdown this week could lead to longer TSA wait times and impact air traffic controller hiring, despite airlines expecting a record-breaking 54 million holiday travelers.
Government Shutdown Threatens Holiday Travel Disruptions
A potential US government shutdown this week could lead to longer TSA wait times and impact air traffic controller hiring, despite airlines expecting a record-breaking 54 million holiday travelers.
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36% Bias Score