PPI Surges, Jobless Claims Rise: Inflation, Fed Rate Decision in Limbo
The producer price index (PPI) rose 0.4% in November, exceeding expectations, while jobless claims increased to 242,000, the highest since early October; conflicting signals raise uncertainty about the Federal Reserve's next move.
PPI Surges, Jobless Claims Rise: Inflation, Fed Rate Decision in Limbo
The producer price index (PPI) rose 0.4% in November, exceeding expectations, while jobless claims increased to 242,000, the highest since early October; conflicting signals raise uncertainty about the Federal Reserve's next move.
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44% Bias Score
DOJ Secretly Obtained Records of 43 Congressional Staffers in Leak Probe
The Trump Justice Department secretly obtained phone and text records of 43 congressional staffers and two members of Congress in a leak investigation, violating separation of powers and department policies; the Inspector General found no political motivation but criticized the DOJ's actions, which ...
DOJ Secretly Obtained Records of 43 Congressional Staffers in Leak Probe
The Trump Justice Department secretly obtained phone and text records of 43 congressional staffers and two members of Congress in a leak investigation, violating separation of powers and department policies; the Inspector General found no political motivation but criticized the DOJ's actions, which ...
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48% Bias Score
Climate Change Drives 70% Surge in Arabica Coffee Bean Prices
Arabica coffee bean prices jumped 70% in 2023 to \$3.50 per pound—the highest since 1977—due to climate change-related events that diminished crop yields in Brazil and Vietnam, impacting coffee prices for consumers and businesses.
Climate Change Drives 70% Surge in Arabica Coffee Bean Prices
Arabica coffee bean prices jumped 70% in 2023 to \$3.50 per pound—the highest since 1977—due to climate change-related events that diminished crop yields in Brazil and Vietnam, impacting coffee prices for consumers and businesses.
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Inflation Remains Stagnant, Raising Concerns for Federal Reserve
U.S. inflation remains stagnant in November, with analysts predicting a 0.3% month-on-month and 3.3% year-on-year increase in core CPI, prompting concerns about the Federal Reserve's ability to lower interest rates and concerns about the economic impact on various income groups.
U.S. Inflation Remains Stagnant, Raising Concerns for Federal Reserve
U.S. inflation remains stagnant in November, with analysts predicting a 0.3% month-on-month and 3.3% year-on-year increase in core CPI, prompting concerns about the Federal Reserve's ability to lower interest rates and concerns about the economic impact on various income groups.
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36% Bias Score
Albertsons Sues Kroger After $25 Billion Merger Collapse
Albertsons terminated its $25 billion merger with Kroger, filing a lawsuit alleging Kroger violated the merger agreement by refusing to divest assets to obtain antitrust approval; a judge previously blocked the deal, and Albertsons seeks $600 million plus additional relief.
Albertsons Sues Kroger After $25 Billion Merger Collapse
Albertsons terminated its $25 billion merger with Kroger, filing a lawsuit alleging Kroger violated the merger agreement by refusing to divest assets to obtain antitrust approval; a judge previously blocked the deal, and Albertsons seeks $600 million plus additional relief.
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40% Bias Score
Merchandise Celebrating Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Surfaces Online
E-commerce sites like Etsy, TikTok Shop, eBay, and Redbubble sell merchandise referencing the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, including phrases found at the scene ("Deny," "Defend," "Depose") and images of the shooter, reflecting online sentiment and criticism of the health in...
Merchandise Celebrating Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Surfaces Online
E-commerce sites like Etsy, TikTok Shop, eBay, and Redbubble sell merchandise referencing the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, including phrases found at the scene ("Deny," "Defend," "Depose") and images of the shooter, reflecting online sentiment and criticism of the health in...
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52% Bias Score
House Passes Bill Adding 66 Federal Judgeships Amidst Veto Threat
The House passed a bill adding 66 federal judgeships, despite President Biden's veto threat, with 29 Democrats supporting it, reflecting a shift in partisan dynamics after the election.
House Passes Bill Adding 66 Federal Judgeships Amidst Veto Threat
The House passed a bill adding 66 federal judgeships, despite President Biden's veto threat, with 29 Democrats supporting it, reflecting a shift in partisan dynamics after the election.
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52% Bias Score
House Democrats Challenge Seniority in Leadership Races
Younger House Democrats are challenging senior colleagues for powerful committee leadership positions, potentially ending the party's long-standing deference to seniority, driven by election results and internal tensions.
House Democrats Challenge Seniority in Leadership Races
Younger House Democrats are challenging senior colleagues for powerful committee leadership positions, potentially ending the party's long-standing deference to seniority, driven by election results and internal tensions.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Guilfoyle, Barrack, and Johnson as Ambassadors
President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Kimberly Guilfoyle and Tom Barrack as ambassadors to Greece and Turkey, and Ronald Johnson to Mexico; all require Senate confirmation. Barrack, acquitted of acting as an unregistered foreign agent, and Guilfoyle, engaged to Trump's son...
Trump Nominates Guilfoyle, Barrack, and Johnson as Ambassadors
President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Kimberly Guilfoyle and Tom Barrack as ambassadors to Greece and Turkey, and Ronald Johnson to Mexico; all require Senate confirmation. Barrack, acquitted of acting as an unregistered foreign agent, and Guilfoyle, engaged to Trump's son...
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48% Bias Score
Record-Breaking Whale Migration Highlights Climate Change Impact
A male humpback whale traveled over 8,000 miles from Colombia to Zanzibar, setting a record for the longest known whale migration and possibly driven by climate change or mating competition, documented via citizen science website happywhale.com.
Record-Breaking Whale Migration Highlights Climate Change Impact
A male humpback whale traveled over 8,000 miles from Colombia to Zanzibar, setting a record for the longest known whale migration and possibly driven by climate change or mating competition, documented via citizen science website happywhale.com.
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12% Bias Score
Power Shift in Northern Syria Threatens ISIS Containment
The U.S.-backed Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) agreed to a cease-fire with Turkey-backed forces, ceding control of Manbij, a key northern Syrian city, raising concerns about the future of ISIS detainees and regional stability.
Power Shift in Northern Syria Threatens ISIS Containment
The U.S.-backed Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) agreed to a cease-fire with Turkey-backed forces, ceding control of Manbij, a key northern Syrian city, raising concerns about the future of ISIS detainees and regional stability.
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48% Bias Score
Senators Question Oz's Medicare Privatization Stance Amidst CMS Nomination
Democratic senators are demanding answers from President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Mehmet Oz, over his past advocacy for Medicare privatization and his financial ties to private insurers, particularly UnitedHealth, which is under antitrust in...
Senators Question Oz's Medicare Privatization Stance Amidst CMS Nomination
Democratic senators are demanding answers from President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Mehmet Oz, over his past advocacy for Medicare privatization and his financial ties to private insurers, particularly UnitedHealth, which is under antitrust in...
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52% Bias Score