Trump's Intervention Secures Johnson as House Speaker
President-elect Donald Trump intervened to help Mike Johnson secure the House Speakership on Friday, persuading two Republican lawmakers to switch their votes, resulting in a 218-216 victory and highlighting Trump's continued influence over the party but also the challenges ahead.
Trump's Intervention Secures Johnson as House Speaker
President-elect Donald Trump intervened to help Mike Johnson secure the House Speakership on Friday, persuading two Republican lawmakers to switch their votes, resulting in a 218-216 victory and highlighting Trump's continued influence over the party but also the challenges ahead.
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44% Bias Score
Israel Weighs Humanitarian Aid Cuts to Gaza Amidst Post-Election Tensions
Israel is considering limiting humanitarian aid to Gaza after Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, aiming to curb Hamas's access to resources, despite the already dire humanitarian situation with 91% of Gaza's population facing acute food insecurity and conflicting reports on aid truck entries into...
Israel Weighs Humanitarian Aid Cuts to Gaza Amidst Post-Election Tensions
Israel is considering limiting humanitarian aid to Gaza after Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, aiming to curb Hamas's access to resources, despite the already dire humanitarian situation with 91% of Gaza's population facing acute food insecurity and conflicting reports on aid truck entries into...
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56% Bias Score
Mindful Productivity: CNN Manager Rejects Apps, Prioritizes Intention
Upasna Gautama, a senior product manager at CNN, advocates for mindful productivity, rejecting productivity apps in favor of intentional time blocking, single-tasking, and end-of-day planning to improve focus and reduce stress, achieving a work-life balance.
Mindful Productivity: CNN Manager Rejects Apps, Prioritizes Intention
Upasna Gautama, a senior product manager at CNN, advocates for mindful productivity, rejecting productivity apps in favor of intentional time blocking, single-tasking, and end-of-day planning to improve focus and reduce stress, achieving a work-life balance.
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36% Bias Score
China Curbs EV Battery Tech Exports, Escalating Tech Rivalry with US
China is planning to curb the export of technology used to extract minerals crucial for EV batteries, including lithium and gallium, escalating its tech rivalry with the US; this follows a recent ban on materials for semiconductors and could significantly impact Western lithium producers.
China Curbs EV Battery Tech Exports, Escalating Tech Rivalry with US
China is planning to curb the export of technology used to extract minerals crucial for EV batteries, including lithium and gallium, escalating its tech rivalry with the US; this follows a recent ban on materials for semiconductors and could significantly impact Western lithium producers.
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40% Bias Score
Boeing Announces Safety Improvements After Multiple Incidents
Following multiple safety incidents, including a 737 Max 9 door plug blowout and a recent crash, Boeing announced improvements focusing on safety culture, training, processes, and defect elimination; however, long-term fixes and a cultural shift are necessary to prevent future incidents.
Boeing Announces Safety Improvements After Multiple Incidents
Following multiple safety incidents, including a 737 Max 9 door plug blowout and a recent crash, Boeing announced improvements focusing on safety culture, training, processes, and defect elimination; however, long-term fixes and a cultural shift are necessary to prevent future incidents.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Blocks Nippon Steel's US Steel Acquisition
President Joe Biden blocked a $14.3 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel on Friday, citing national security concerns, despite the deal's potential to provide US Steel with crucial investments; the move has sparked debate about the balance between national security and economic in...
Biden Blocks Nippon Steel's US Steel Acquisition
President Joe Biden blocked a $14.3 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel on Friday, citing national security concerns, despite the deal's potential to provide US Steel with crucial investments; the move has sparked debate about the balance between national security and economic in...
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48% Bias Score
China's Crackdown: Jin Xing's Canceled Performances Highlight LGBTQ+ Restrictions
Chinese authorities have canceled several performances by transgender dancer Jin Xing, raising concerns about increased restrictions on the LGBTQ+ community under Xi Jinping's leadership, reversing earlier signs of acceptance.
China's Crackdown: Jin Xing's Canceled Performances Highlight LGBTQ+ Restrictions
Chinese authorities have canceled several performances by transgender dancer Jin Xing, raising concerns about increased restrictions on the LGBTQ+ community under Xi Jinping's leadership, reversing earlier signs of acceptance.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Convicted, Faces No Penalties Before Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump faces no immediate penalties after being convicted in the hush money case but will be the first convicted felon to assume the presidency; Trump called for the judge's disbarment, while House Speaker Mike Johnson survived a dramatic vote after flipping two GOP opponents.
Trump Convicted, Faces No Penalties Before Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump faces no immediate penalties after being convicted in the hush money case but will be the first convicted felon to assume the presidency; Trump called for the judge's disbarment, while House Speaker Mike Johnson survived a dramatic vote after flipping two GOP opponents.
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36% Bias Score
Mystery 1831 Volcano Identified: Zavaritskii's Eruption Caused Global Cooling
Scientists identified Zavaritskii volcano on Simushir Island as the source of a powerful 1831 eruption that caused a 1°C temperature drop in the Northern Hemisphere, contributing to widespread famines; the discovery was made through ice core analysis and geochemical dating.
Mystery 1831 Volcano Identified: Zavaritskii's Eruption Caused Global Cooling
Scientists identified Zavaritskii volcano on Simushir Island as the source of a powerful 1831 eruption that caused a 1°C temperature drop in the Northern Hemisphere, contributing to widespread famines; the discovery was made through ice core analysis and geochemical dating.
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16% Bias Score
Israeli Military Confirms Detention of Palestinian Hospital Director Amidst Gaza Crisis
Following the Israeli military's closure of Kamal Adwan Hospital, the last major functioning health facility in northern Gaza, the whereabouts of its director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, are unknown despite conflicting statements from the Israeli Defense Forces. The Israeli military has confirmed his ar...
Israeli Military Confirms Detention of Palestinian Hospital Director Amidst Gaza Crisis
Following the Israeli military's closure of Kamal Adwan Hospital, the last major functioning health facility in northern Gaza, the whereabouts of its director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, are unknown despite conflicting statements from the Israeli Defense Forces. The Israeli military has confirmed his ar...
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36% Bias Score
Surgeon General Warns of Alcohol's Link to 100,000 Annual Cancer Cases
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's Friday advisory warns of alcohol's link to 100,000 annual U.S. cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, exceeding alcohol-related traffic fatalities, prompting calls for updated warning labels and guideline reassessment.
Surgeon General Warns of Alcohol's Link to 100,000 Annual Cancer Cases
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's Friday advisory warns of alcohol's link to 100,000 annual U.S. cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, exceeding alcohol-related traffic fatalities, prompting calls for updated warning labels and guideline reassessment.
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16% Bias Score
US Stock Market: Record Highs Fuel Overvaluation Fears
Fueled by tech gains and a strong economy, the US stock market saw record highs in 2024, but experts warn of overvaluation, potential 20%+ market corrections, and significant risks to consumer spending.
US Stock Market: Record Highs Fuel Overvaluation Fears
Fueled by tech gains and a strong economy, the US stock market saw record highs in 2024, but experts warn of overvaluation, potential 20%+ market corrections, and significant risks to consumer spending.
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56% Bias Score