Trump Weighs Executive Order to Block TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump is considering an executive order to prevent TikTok's potential ban by January 19th, as the Supreme Court is likely to uphold a law forcing its sale or ban, despite TikTok's claims of innocence and the existence of potential buyers.
Trump Weighs Executive Order to Block TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump is considering an executive order to prevent TikTok's potential ban by January 19th, as the Supreme Court is likely to uphold a law forcing its sale or ban, despite TikTok's claims of innocence and the existence of potential buyers.
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44% Bias Score
Social Security Fairness Act Increases Benefits for Millions of Retirees
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act on January 5th, 2025, retroactively eliminating the WEP and GPO, increasing Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million public sector retirees by an average of $360 per month, starting in 2024, with some seeing increases exceeding $1000.
Social Security Fairness Act Increases Benefits for Millions of Retirees
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act on January 5th, 2025, retroactively eliminating the WEP and GPO, increasing Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million public sector retirees by an average of $360 per month, starting in 2024, with some seeing increases exceeding $1000.
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48% Bias Score
Climate Grief: Coping With the Psychological Impacts of Climate Disasters
Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, which killed over 120 residents and the current raging Los Angeles wildfires, a psychotherapist and grief specialist discuss the psychological impacts of climate-related disasters, offering tools to cope with climate grief.
Climate Grief: Coping With the Psychological Impacts of Climate Disasters
Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, which killed over 120 residents and the current raging Los Angeles wildfires, a psychotherapist and grief specialist discuss the psychological impacts of climate-related disasters, offering tools to cope with climate grief.
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36% Bias Score
2024: Deadliest Year for Commercial Aviation in Six Years
The year 2024 saw a sharp increase in commercial aviation deaths (318), exceeding 2023's total by more than double due to two major crashes, missile strikes, stowaways, and airport security issues.
2024: Deadliest Year for Commercial Aviation in Six Years
The year 2024 saw a sharp increase in commercial aviation deaths (318), exceeding 2023's total by more than double due to two major crashes, missile strikes, stowaways, and airport security issues.
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52% Bias Score
2025 Chinese New Year: Looming Supply Chain Disruptions
The 2025 Chinese New Year (CNY) will likely cause significant supply chain disruptions due to potential US tariffs, US port strikes, and a weakening Chinese economy impacting production and labor.
2025 Chinese New Year: Looming Supply Chain Disruptions
The 2025 Chinese New Year (CNY) will likely cause significant supply chain disruptions due to potential US tariffs, US port strikes, and a weakening Chinese economy impacting production and labor.
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48% Bias Score
Cambricon Technologies Stock Plunges Amidst Nvidia's China Visit
Cambricon Technologies cofounder Chen Tianshi's net worth reached \$10 billion in 2024 due to a 500% stock surge, but shares fell 11.5% after Nvidia's CEO visited China, raising concerns about its long-term viability.
Cambricon Technologies Stock Plunges Amidst Nvidia's China Visit
Cambricon Technologies cofounder Chen Tianshi's net worth reached \$10 billion in 2024 due to a 500% stock surge, but shares fell 11.5% after Nvidia's CEO visited China, raising concerns about its long-term viability.
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48% Bias Score
AI Kissing Apps: Social Media Ads Normalize Non-Consensual Deepfakes
Social media platforms like Meta and TikTok ran thousands of ads for AI apps that generate fake kissing videos of people without their consent, raising ethical concerns and potentially normalizing the creation of non-consensual intimate imagery.
AI Kissing Apps: Social Media Ads Normalize Non-Consensual Deepfakes
Social media platforms like Meta and TikTok ran thousands of ads for AI apps that generate fake kissing videos of people without their consent, raising ethical concerns and potentially normalizing the creation of non-consensual intimate imagery.
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56% Bias Score
One-Third of North Korean Troops in Kursk Oblast Killed or Wounded
North Korea's 11th Army Corps suffered approximately 3,800 casualties (killed, wounded, or captured) out of 12,000 troops deployed to Kursk Oblast since December, despite their superior marksmanship, highlighting the intense fighting and the devastating effectiveness of Ukrainian drone warfare again...
One-Third of North Korean Troops in Kursk Oblast Killed or Wounded
North Korea's 11th Army Corps suffered approximately 3,800 casualties (killed, wounded, or captured) out of 12,000 troops deployed to Kursk Oblast since December, despite their superior marksmanship, highlighting the intense fighting and the devastating effectiveness of Ukrainian drone warfare again...
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48% Bias Score
Arctic Blast to Hit Most of U.S., Bringing Sub-Zero Temperatures to 105 Million
A massive arctic blast will hit most of the U.S. this weekend into early next week, bringing sub-zero temperatures to about 105 million people across 40 states due to a weakened polar vortex pushing cold air south from Siberia, potentially causing severe weather from the Plains to the East Coast.
Arctic Blast to Hit Most of U.S., Bringing Sub-Zero Temperatures to 105 Million
A massive arctic blast will hit most of the U.S. this weekend into early next week, bringing sub-zero temperatures to about 105 million people across 40 states due to a weakened polar vortex pushing cold air south from Siberia, potentially causing severe weather from the Plains to the East Coast.
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EU to Reform Green Deal Regulations Amid Business Burden Concerns
The European Union plans to reform its Green Deal regulations to ease the burden on businesses, prompting debate on January 21st and a Commission address on February 26th. The Omnibus Simplification Package will amend the EU Taxonomy, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, and Corporate Susta...
EU to Reform Green Deal Regulations Amid Business Burden Concerns
The European Union plans to reform its Green Deal regulations to ease the burden on businesses, prompting debate on January 21st and a Commission address on February 26th. The Omnibus Simplification Package will amend the EU Taxonomy, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, and Corporate Susta...
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52% Bias Score
Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 on Positive Inflation Data and Policy Expectations
Bitcoin prices rallied above \$100,000 on January 15th, recovering from a drop below \$90,000 due to positive inflation reports suggesting a less hawkish Federal Reserve and anticipation of a pro-crypto policy under the incoming administration.
Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 on Positive Inflation Data and Policy Expectations
Bitcoin prices rallied above \$100,000 on January 15th, recovering from a drop below \$90,000 due to positive inflation reports suggesting a less hawkish Federal Reserve and anticipation of a pro-crypto policy under the incoming administration.
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40% Bias Score
Garcia-Haney Rematch Set for August 2024
Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney will rematch in August 2024 after separate May tune-up fights at welterweight, following Garcia's overturned win in April 2024 due to a failed drug test.
Garcia-Haney Rematch Set for August 2024
Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney will rematch in August 2024 after separate May tune-up fights at welterweight, following Garcia's overturned win in April 2024 due to a failed drug test.
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40% Bias Score