Future of Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Uncertain Under Trump
Medicare's new drug price negotiation program, enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act, faces an uncertain future under the incoming Trump administration; while it lowered prices on 10 drugs in 2023, and aims to lower prices on 15 more in 2027, Republican efforts to repeal it are underway.
Future of Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Uncertain Under Trump
Medicare's new drug price negotiation program, enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act, faces an uncertain future under the incoming Trump administration; while it lowered prices on 10 drugs in 2023, and aims to lower prices on 15 more in 2027, Republican efforts to repeal it are underway.
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52% Bias Score
Lebanon Seeks to Elect President Amidst Post-Conflict Reconstruction
Lebanon's parliament will attempt to elect a new president Thursday, with army commander Joseph Aoun as the leading candidate, after Hezbollah withdrew its support for Suleiman Frangieh. Aoun's election, while facing constitutional hurdles, could pave the way for international aid and reconstruction...
Lebanon Seeks to Elect President Amidst Post-Conflict Reconstruction
Lebanon's parliament will attempt to elect a new president Thursday, with army commander Joseph Aoun as the leading candidate, after Hezbollah withdrew its support for Suleiman Frangieh. Aoun's election, while facing constitutional hurdles, could pave the way for international aid and reconstruction...
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32% Bias Score
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Sued by Sister for Alleged Childhood Sexual Abuse
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is being sued by his sister, Ann Altman, for alleged sexual abuse from 1997 to 2006, beginning when she was 3, resulting in a lawsuit filed in Missouri seeking over \$75,000 in damages, which the Altman family denies.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Sued by Sister for Alleged Childhood Sexual Abuse
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is being sued by his sister, Ann Altman, for alleged sexual abuse from 1997 to 2006, beginning when she was 3, resulting in a lawsuit filed in Missouri seeking over \$75,000 in damages, which the Altman family denies.
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64% Bias Score
Used Vehicle Prices to Stabilize in 2025
Cox Automotive forecasts used vehicle wholesale prices to increase by 1.4% in 2025, stabilizing after significant drops following pandemic-inflated prices; the average listing price in December was $25,565, down 3% year-over-year; used vehicle sales are expected to increase by 1% to 37.8 million in ...
Used Vehicle Prices to Stabilize in 2025
Cox Automotive forecasts used vehicle wholesale prices to increase by 1.4% in 2025, stabilizing after significant drops following pandemic-inflated prices; the average listing price in December was $25,565, down 3% year-over-year; used vehicle sales are expected to increase by 1% to 37.8 million in ...
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Declares RSF Committed Genocide in Sudan, Imposes Sanctions
The United States declared that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed genocide, imposing sanctions on its leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, following a conflict causing tens of thousands of deaths and millions of displaced people; the RSF denied the accusations.
U.S. Declares RSF Committed Genocide in Sudan, Imposes Sanctions
The United States declared that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed genocide, imposing sanctions on its leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, following a conflict causing tens of thousands of deaths and millions of displaced people; the RSF denied the accusations.
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60% Bias Score
Tibet Earthquake: 126 Dead, Thousands Displaced
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Tingri, Tibet, on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, injuring 188, and causing significant damage, including the destruction of 3,609 homes in Shigatse; over 400 people trapped under rubble were rescued.
Tibet Earthquake: 126 Dead, Thousands Displaced
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Tingri, Tibet, on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, injuring 188, and causing significant damage, including the destruction of 3,609 homes in Shigatse; over 400 people trapped under rubble were rescued.
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28% Bias Score
Santa Ana Winds Fuel Devastating California Wildfires
Unusually strong Santa Ana winds, approaching hurricane strength, combined with an exceptionally dry winter, fueled wildfires burning approximately 29,000 acres in Southern California, starting Tuesday in the Palisades and Eaton areas and spreading to three other locations on Wednesday, causing sign...
Santa Ana Winds Fuel Devastating California Wildfires
Unusually strong Santa Ana winds, approaching hurricane strength, combined with an exceptionally dry winter, fueled wildfires burning approximately 29,000 acres in Southern California, starting Tuesday in the Palisades and Eaton areas and spreading to three other locations on Wednesday, causing sign...
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20% Bias Score
Zuckerberg's Rightward Shift: Fact-Checking Ends on Facebook and Instagram
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg ended professional fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram, marking a shift to the right following actions such as removing restrictions on Donald Trump's accounts, donating to Trump's inaugural fund, and appointing Republican insiders to key positions.
Zuckerberg's Rightward Shift: Fact-Checking Ends on Facebook and Instagram
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg ended professional fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram, marking a shift to the right following actions such as removing restrictions on Donald Trump's accounts, donating to Trump's inaugural fund, and appointing Republican insiders to key positions.
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48% Bias Score
AI Investments Power US Economic Growth, Raising Bubble Concerns
Fueled by massive investments in AI infrastructure (16-20% of real GDP growth in Q3 2024), the U.S. economy experiences significant stock market gains concentrated in tech giants, while job growth is limited to construction and utilities, raising concerns about a potential bubble.
AI Investments Power US Economic Growth, Raising Bubble Concerns
Fueled by massive investments in AI infrastructure (16-20% of real GDP growth in Q3 2024), the U.S. economy experiences significant stock market gains concentrated in tech giants, while job growth is limited to construction and utilities, raising concerns about a potential bubble.
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40% Bias Score
California Wildfires Trigger 13% Drop in Edison International Stock
California wildfires caused a 13% drop in Edison International's stock Wednesday, impacting nearly 70,000 customers, raising concerns about potential liability despite a 2020 law limiting such risks for utilities.
California Wildfires Trigger 13% Drop in Edison International Stock
California wildfires caused a 13% drop in Edison International's stock Wednesday, impacting nearly 70,000 customers, raising concerns about potential liability despite a 2020 law limiting such risks for utilities.
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40% Bias Score
DOD Settles Lawsuit, to Upgrade Discharges of 35,000+ LGBTQ Veterans
The Department of Defense settled a class-action lawsuit, agreeing to review and upgrade the discharges of over 35,000 LGBTQ veterans dishonorably discharged between 1980 and 2011 due to sexual orientation, removing discriminatory language from their military records and granting access to veterans'...
DOD Settles Lawsuit, to Upgrade Discharges of 35,000+ LGBTQ Veterans
The Department of Defense settled a class-action lawsuit, agreeing to review and upgrade the discharges of over 35,000 LGBTQ veterans dishonorably discharged between 1980 and 2011 due to sexual orientation, removing discriminatory language from their military records and granting access to veterans'...
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20% Bias Score
US Launches Cybersecurity Label for Internet-Connected Devices
The White House announced the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a voluntary program labeling internet-connected products meeting basic cybersecurity standards; starting in 2025, consumers can identify safer products, with federal agencies mandated to use only labeled products starting in 2027.
US Launches Cybersecurity Label for Internet-Connected Devices
The White House announced the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a voluntary program labeling internet-connected products meeting basic cybersecurity standards; starting in 2025, consumers can identify safer products, with federal agencies mandated to use only labeled products starting in 2027.
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36% Bias Score