Chilean President Makes Historic Trip to South Pole
Chilean President Gabriel Boric's historic trip to Antarctica's South Pole on Friday, as part of Operation Pole Star III, aims to expand environmental monitoring of pollutants and reaffirms Chile's territorial claim while adhering to the Antarctic Treaty.
Chilean President Makes Historic Trip to South Pole
Chilean President Gabriel Boric's historic trip to Antarctica's South Pole on Friday, as part of Operation Pole Star III, aims to expand environmental monitoring of pollutants and reaffirms Chile's territorial claim while adhering to the Antarctic Treaty.
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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
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
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
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
Major Winter Storm to Bring Treacherous Conditions Across US
A major winter storm will bring heavy snow, ice, rain, and severe thunderstorms to over 1,300 miles of the US from Saturday through Monday, impacting millions and causing widespread disruptions and dangerous conditions, especially in areas not usually prone to winter weather.
Major Winter Storm to Bring Treacherous Conditions Across US
A major winter storm will bring heavy snow, ice, rain, and severe thunderstorms to over 1,300 miles of the US from Saturday through Monday, impacting millions and causing widespread disruptions and dangerous conditions, especially in areas not usually prone to winter weather.
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48% 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
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
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
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
Honda-Nissan Merger to Spur Auto Industry Consolidation
Honda and Nissan plan to merge, creating the world's third-largest automaker by 2025, driven by high R&D costs for EVs and autonomous vehicles, intensified competition from Chinese automakers, and shrinking profit margins, potentially triggering further industry consolidation.
Honda-Nissan Merger to Spur Auto Industry Consolidation
Honda and Nissan plan to merge, creating the world's third-largest automaker by 2025, driven by high R&D costs for EVs and autonomous vehicles, intensified competition from Chinese automakers, and shrinking profit margins, potentially triggering further industry consolidation.
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36% Bias Score
House Speaker Election Kicks Off 118th Congress
On January 3rd, the 118th Congress began with the House electing its Speaker; Republican Mike Johnson is the leading candidate but could lose if GOP members vote for other candidates or "present", highlighting potential partisan divisions and potential for legislative gridlock.
House Speaker Election Kicks Off 118th Congress
On January 3rd, the 118th Congress began with the House electing its Speaker; Republican Mike Johnson is the leading candidate but could lose if GOP members vote for other candidates or "present", highlighting potential partisan divisions and potential for legislative gridlock.
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28% Bias Score