IRS Restricts Taxpayer Appeals, Shifting Dispute Resolution to Courts
The IRS finalized regulations on January 15, 2025, preventing its Independent Office of Appeals from reviewing taxpayer challenges to IRS guidance, forcing taxpayers to litigate in federal courts, starting February 14, 2025.
IRS Restricts Taxpayer Appeals, Shifting Dispute Resolution to Courts
The IRS finalized regulations on January 15, 2025, preventing its Independent Office of Appeals from reviewing taxpayer challenges to IRS guidance, forcing taxpayers to litigate in federal courts, starting February 14, 2025.
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44% Bias Score
AI's Polymath Renaissance: Democratizing Knowledge and Shaping Innovation
The increasing importance of polymaths in the age of AI is highlighted, focusing on their ability to bridge disciplines and drive innovation, with AI potentially fostering a new generation of polymaths who can address complex challenges ethically.
AI's Polymath Renaissance: Democratizing Knowledge and Shaping Innovation
The increasing importance of polymaths in the age of AI is highlighted, focusing on their ability to bridge disciplines and drive innovation, with AI potentially fostering a new generation of polymaths who can address complex challenges ethically.
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40% Bias Score
Vibrio Vulnificus: A Hidden Death Toll from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene's direct death toll of 12 in Pinellas County is dwarfed by an additional 5 deaths from Vibrio vulnificus infections in the following weeks, highlighting the undercounting of hurricane-related fatalities due to climate change's impact on bacterium outbreaks and the increasing intensi...
Vibrio Vulnificus: A Hidden Death Toll from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene's direct death toll of 12 in Pinellas County is dwarfed by an additional 5 deaths from Vibrio vulnificus infections in the following weeks, highlighting the undercounting of hurricane-related fatalities due to climate change's impact on bacterium outbreaks and the increasing intensi...
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20% Bias Score
Howard Leads Ohio State to National Title Victory
Will Howard, Ohio State's quarterback, led the Buckeyes to a 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the CFP championship game on Monday night in Atlanta, securing the program's first national title in 10 years, after overcoming a season of adversity and a previous loss to Michigan.
Howard Leads Ohio State to National Title Victory
Will Howard, Ohio State's quarterback, led the Buckeyes to a 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the CFP championship game on Monday night in Atlanta, securing the program's first national title in 10 years, after overcoming a season of adversity and a previous loss to Michigan.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Halts TikTok Ban, Links Decision to Potential China Tariffs
President Trump halted the TikTok ban on Monday, potentially linking this decision to tariffs on China depending on Beijing's response to a U.S. entity acquiring at least 50% of the platform; he also threatened 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports starting February 1st.
Trump Halts TikTok Ban, Links Decision to Potential China Tariffs
President Trump halted the TikTok ban on Monday, potentially linking this decision to tariffs on China depending on Beijing's response to a U.S. entity acquiring at least 50% of the platform; he also threatened 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports starting February 1st.
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44% Bias Score
Freetrade Acquisition Underscores Fintech Market Correction
The 160 million GBP acquisition of the UK-based fintech company Freetrade by IG Group reflects the post-ZIRP market correction in fintech, where incremental innovation yields lower exit valuations compared to previous years, as exemplified by the stark difference between Freetrade's 5.8x revenue mul...
Freetrade Acquisition Underscores Fintech Market Correction
The 160 million GBP acquisition of the UK-based fintech company Freetrade by IG Group reflects the post-ZIRP market correction in fintech, where incremental innovation yields lower exit valuations compared to previous years, as exemplified by the stark difference between Freetrade's 5.8x revenue mul...
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48% Bias Score
Microsoft to Eliminate Passwords, Replace with Passkeys
Microsoft plans to replace passwords with passkeys for its billion users to enhance security, addressing the rising threat of password-related attacks, though significant challenges remain in achieving widespread adoption.
Microsoft to Eliminate Passwords, Replace with Passkeys
Microsoft plans to replace passwords with passkeys for its billion users to enhance security, addressing the rising threat of password-related attacks, though significant challenges remain in achieving widespread adoption.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration Draws Star-Studded Crowd
President Donald Trump's second inauguration on Monday in Washington, D.C., was attended by numerous celebrities and business leaders from the entertainment, technology, and sports industries, reflecting a broad spectrum of support.
Trump's Second Inauguration Draws Star-Studded Crowd
President Donald Trump's second inauguration on Monday in Washington, D.C., was attended by numerous celebrities and business leaders from the entertainment, technology, and sports industries, reflecting a broad spectrum of support.
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56% Bias Score
Rinehart's Hancock Energy Drives Australian Gas Revival
Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart is rapidly expanding her Hancock Energy company through a series of acquisitions in Australia's Perth Basin, potentially partnering with Mitsui & Co., and exploring U.S. investment opportunities under the Trump administration, leveraging modern technology to revi...
Rinehart's Hancock Energy Drives Australian Gas Revival
Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart is rapidly expanding her Hancock Energy company through a series of acquisitions in Australia's Perth Basin, potentially partnering with Mitsui & Co., and exploring U.S. investment opportunities under the Trump administration, leveraging modern technology to revi...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Declares "Energy Emergency", Reverses Climate Policies
On his inauguration, President Trump declared a U.S. "energy emergency", focusing on boosting domestic oil and gas production by reversing Biden-era environmental regulations, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, and aiming to regain control of the Panama Canal.
Trump Declares "Energy Emergency", Reverses Climate Policies
On his inauguration, President Trump declared a U.S. "energy emergency", focusing on boosting domestic oil and gas production by reversing Biden-era environmental regulations, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, and aiming to regain control of the Panama Canal.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Ends Remote Work for Federal Employees
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on January 20, 2025, ending remote work for approximately 228,000 federal employees, requiring a full-time return to in-person work, though exemptions are possible, and legal challenges are expected.
Trump Ends Remote Work for Federal Employees
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on January 20, 2025, ending remote work for approximately 228,000 federal employees, requiring a full-time return to in-person work, though exemptions are possible, and legal challenges are expected.
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52% Bias Score
Reflective Clothing Hinders Pedestrian Auto-Braking Systems, IIHS Finds
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that pedestrian-detecting auto-braking systems in three SUVs performed worse at night when the pedestrian dummy wore reflective clothing, highlighting a critical flaw in the technology and raising concerns about nighttime pedestrian safety.
Reflective Clothing Hinders Pedestrian Auto-Braking Systems, IIHS Finds
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that pedestrian-detecting auto-braking systems in three SUVs performed worse at night when the pedestrian dummy wore reflective clothing, highlighting a critical flaw in the technology and raising concerns about nighttime pedestrian safety.
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40% Bias Score