US Economy Defies Recession in 2024, Faces Uncertainties in 2025
Despite high inflation and interest rates in 2024, the US economy defied recession predictions due to strong consumer spending, and enters 2025 with optimism tempered by potential risks from the incoming Trump administration's policies and external factors.
US Economy Defies Recession in 2024, Faces Uncertainties in 2025
Despite high inflation and interest rates in 2024, the US economy defied recession predictions due to strong consumer spending, and enters 2025 with optimism tempered by potential risks from the incoming Trump administration's policies and external factors.
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48% Bias Score
Bowie's Crucial Role in Launching Vandross's Career Showcased in New Documentary
The CNN documentary "Luther: Never Too Much" details David Bowie's key role in launching Luther Vandross's music career, highlighting their collaboration on "Young Americans" and Bowie's later advocacy for increased representation of Black artists on MTV in the 1980s.
Bowie's Crucial Role in Launching Vandross's Career Showcased in New Documentary
The CNN documentary "Luther: Never Too Much" details David Bowie's key role in launching Luther Vandross's music career, highlighting their collaboration on "Young Americans" and Bowie's later advocacy for increased representation of Black artists on MTV in the 1980s.
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28% Bias Score
Severe H5N1 Case in Canada Highlights Urgent Need for Enhanced Surveillance
A 13-year-old Canadian girl with asthma and obesity experienced severe multi-organ failure from H5N1 infection, requiring ECMO, dialysis, and plasma exchange, unlike most other US cases that have been milder; this, along with mutations suggesting human adaptation, has prompted calls for increased su...
Severe H5N1 Case in Canada Highlights Urgent Need for Enhanced Surveillance
A 13-year-old Canadian girl with asthma and obesity experienced severe multi-organ failure from H5N1 infection, requiring ECMO, dialysis, and plasma exchange, unlike most other US cases that have been milder; this, along with mutations suggesting human adaptation, has prompted calls for increased su...
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48% Bias Score
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run establishment in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit over its "Ladies' Night" promotion that violated the state's Unruh Civil Rights Act, highlighting the financial risks for small businesses facing gender discrimination lawsuits.
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run establishment in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit over its "Ladies' Night" promotion that violated the state's Unruh Civil Rights Act, highlighting the financial risks for small businesses facing gender discrimination lawsuits.
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56% Bias Score
Chinese State-Sponsored Cyberattack Breaches US Treasury Systems
On December 8th, the US Treasury Department revealed a major cybersecurity incident where a Chinese state-sponsored actor gained unauthorized access to several workstations and unclassified documents via a compromised third-party software service provider, BeyondTrust.
Chinese State-Sponsored Cyberattack Breaches US Treasury Systems
On December 8th, the US Treasury Department revealed a major cybersecurity incident where a Chinese state-sponsored actor gained unauthorized access to several workstations and unclassified documents via a compromised third-party software service provider, BeyondTrust.
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8% Bias Score
Kenya: Dozens Arrested Amid Protests Over Alleged Abductions
Dozens of protesters, including opposition figures, were arrested in Kenya on Monday during anti-government demonstrations against alleged abductions of critics, prompting condemnation from human rights groups who reported police brutality and denial of legal representation; a High Court directive o...
Kenya: Dozens Arrested Amid Protests Over Alleged Abductions
Dozens of protesters, including opposition figures, were arrested in Kenya on Monday during anti-government demonstrations against alleged abductions of critics, prompting condemnation from human rights groups who reported police brutality and denial of legal representation; a High Court directive o...
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Marking Symbolic End to Key Deal
Ukraine ended a gas transit deal with Russia on Wednesday, costing Russia nearly $5 billion annually in gas sales and Ukraine $800 million in transit fees; however, Europe has prepared alternative supply routes and is not expected to face energy shortages.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Marking Symbolic End to Key Deal
Ukraine ended a gas transit deal with Russia on Wednesday, costing Russia nearly $5 billion annually in gas sales and Ukraine $800 million in transit fees; however, Europe has prepared alternative supply routes and is not expected to face energy shortages.
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36% Bias Score
Wall Street Forecasts 14.8% S\u0026P 500 Growth in 2025 Amidst Uncertainty
Wall Street analysts predict a 14.8% rise in the S\u0026P 500 in 2025, driven by economic growth and a business-friendly administration, but face uncertainties due to potential tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical risks.
Wall Street Forecasts 14.8% S\u0026P 500 Growth in 2025 Amidst Uncertainty
Wall Street analysts predict a 14.8% rise in the S\u0026P 500 in 2025, driven by economic growth and a business-friendly administration, but face uncertainties due to potential tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical risks.
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40% Bias Score
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area on December 14, 2023, eliminating land border controls after Austria lifted its veto concerning irregular migration; this expansion facilitates free movement for over 425 million people and strengthens the EU.
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area on December 14, 2023, eliminating land border controls after Austria lifted its veto concerning irregular migration; this expansion facilitates free movement for over 425 million people and strengthens the EU.
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36% Bias Score
Taliban Bans Women from Afghan NGOs, Sparking UN Concern
The Taliban banned women from working for all national and foreign NGOs in Afghanistan, prompting the UN to express deep concern over the impact on humanitarian aid and the worsening crisis, impacting a population where half are women.
Taliban Bans Women from Afghan NGOs, Sparking UN Concern
The Taliban banned women from working for all national and foreign NGOs in Afghanistan, prompting the UN to express deep concern over the impact on humanitarian aid and the worsening crisis, impacting a population where half are women.
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48% Bias Score
South Korean Court Approves Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon
A South Korean court approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, following his declaration of martial law, impeachment by parliament, and refusal to cooperate with investigations into charges of abuse of power and inciting rebellion.
South Korean Court Approves Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon
A South Korean court approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, following his declaration of martial law, impeachment by parliament, and refusal to cooperate with investigations into charges of abuse of power and inciting rebellion.
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44% Bias Score
Times Square Ball Drop: From Fireworks to LEDs
The Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop, first held in 1904, originated from a need to replace banned fireworks, evolving from a simple iron and wood structure with light bulbs to today's sophisticated LED display, and symbolizing collective ritual and personal reflection.
Times Square Ball Drop: From Fireworks to LEDs
The Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop, first held in 1904, originated from a need to replace banned fireworks, evolving from a simple iron and wood structure with light bulbs to today's sophisticated LED display, and symbolizing collective ritual and personal reflection.
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12% Bias Score