S&P 500 Defies Gambler's Fallacy After Back-to-Back 20%+ Returns
The S&P 500 delivered 25% returns in 2024, following 2023's 26.3% gain, defying the gambler's fallacy that suggests a correction is likely. Despite potential catalysts for a pause like investor complacency and high market concentration, historical data indicates a correction is not a foregone conclu...
S&P 500 Defies Gambler's Fallacy After Back-to-Back 20%+ Returns
The S&P 500 delivered 25% returns in 2024, following 2023's 26.3% gain, defying the gambler's fallacy that suggests a correction is likely. Despite potential catalysts for a pause like investor complacency and high market concentration, historical data indicates a correction is not a foregone conclu...
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36% Bias Score
Apple Integrates Starlink Satellite Texting into iOS 18.3
Apple's iOS 18.3 update adds Starlink satellite texting to iPhones on T-Mobile in the US (iPhone 14 and later), offering a more user-friendly alternative to Apple's existing satellite service and marking a surprise partnership with SpaceX.
Apple Integrates Starlink Satellite Texting into iOS 18.3
Apple's iOS 18.3 update adds Starlink satellite texting to iPhones on T-Mobile in the US (iPhone 14 and later), offering a more user-friendly alternative to Apple's existing satellite service and marking a surprise partnership with SpaceX.
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40% Bias Score
Asteroid 2024 YR4: Increased Impact Probability Raises Concerns
Asteroid 2024 YR4, discovered in December 2022, has a non-zero probability of impacting Earth on December 24, 2032, with its estimated size ranging from 55 to over 200 meters, potentially causing regional devastation.
Asteroid 2024 YR4: Increased Impact Probability Raises Concerns
Asteroid 2024 YR4, discovered in December 2022, has a non-zero probability of impacting Earth on December 24, 2032, with its estimated size ranging from 55 to over 200 meters, potentially causing regional devastation.
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56% Bias Score
Severe Influenza Epidemic in France: High Mortality and Low Vaccine Effectiveness
France faces an exceptionally severe influenza outbreak, with three virus strains circulating simultaneously, resulting in high mortality (7% of deaths linked to influenza), low vaccine effectiveness (35% in over-65s), and numerous hospitalizations, especially among children and the elderly.
Severe Influenza Epidemic in France: High Mortality and Low Vaccine Effectiveness
France faces an exceptionally severe influenza outbreak, with three virus strains circulating simultaneously, resulting in high mortality (7% of deaths linked to influenza), low vaccine effectiveness (35% in over-65s), and numerous hospitalizations, especially among children and the elderly.
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48% Bias Score
Unvaccinated Child Dies of Diphtheria in Germany
An unvaccinated 10-year-old child in Brandenburg, Germany, died from diphtheria in January 2025, highlighting the risks of not vaccinating despite the disease's rarity in Germany due to high vaccination rates. Another family member contracted the disease but experienced only a mild case due to vacci...
Unvaccinated Child Dies of Diphtheria in Germany
An unvaccinated 10-year-old child in Brandenburg, Germany, died from diphtheria in January 2025, highlighting the risks of not vaccinating despite the disease's rarity in Germany due to high vaccination rates. Another family member contracted the disease but experienced only a mild case due to vacci...
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48% Bias Score
Science, Misinformation, and the Erosion of Public Discourse"
The increasing spread of misinformation and polarization in public discourse, fueled by social media and the decline of trust in science, threatens democratic values and necessitates a renewed emphasis on scientific literacy and critical thinking.
Science, Misinformation, and the Erosion of Public Discourse"
The increasing spread of misinformation and polarization in public discourse, fueled by social media and the decline of trust in science, threatens democratic values and necessitates a renewed emphasis on scientific literacy and critical thinking.
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36% Bias Score
Targeted Killing of Melbourne Underworld Figure Sam Abdulrahim
Sam Abdulrahim, a 32-year-old former boxer with a $1 million bounty on his head, was shot dead in a targeted attack at a Quest serviced apartment in Preston, Melbourne, on Tuesday, prompting a manhunt for a suspected traitor within his inner circle who revealed his location.
Targeted Killing of Melbourne Underworld Figure Sam Abdulrahim
Sam Abdulrahim, a 32-year-old former boxer with a $1 million bounty on his head, was shot dead in a targeted attack at a Quest serviced apartment in Preston, Melbourne, on Tuesday, prompting a manhunt for a suspected traitor within his inner circle who revealed his location.
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52% Bias Score
New Orleans Super Bowl Security Heightened After Deadly Terrorist Attack
An ISIS-inspired terrorist used an electric pickup truck to kill 14 and injure dozens in New Orleans on New Year's Day, prompting heightened security concerns for the upcoming Super Bowl, which will include security checkpoints and size restrictions on bags.
New Orleans Super Bowl Security Heightened After Deadly Terrorist Attack
An ISIS-inspired terrorist used an electric pickup truck to kill 14 and injure dozens in New Orleans on New Year's Day, prompting heightened security concerns for the upcoming Super Bowl, which will include security checkpoints and size restrictions on bags.
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44% Bias Score
Severe Influenza Outbreak in France: High Child Infection Rates and Low Vaccine Efficacy
France's influenza epidemic is intensifying, with exceptionally high infection rates among children and elevated mortality among adults, despite extended vaccination efforts; low vaccine efficacy among the elderly is particularly concerning.
Severe Influenza Outbreak in France: High Child Infection Rates and Low Vaccine Efficacy
France's influenza epidemic is intensifying, with exceptionally high infection rates among children and elevated mortality among adults, despite extended vaccination efforts; low vaccine efficacy among the elderly is particularly concerning.
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24% Bias Score
Heuermann Challenges DNA Evidence, Seeks Separate Trials in Gilgo Beach Killings
New York architect Rex Heuermann, arrested and charged in the Gilgo Beach killings of at least seven women between 1993 and 2010, is challenging the DNA evidence against him and seeking separate trials, arguing the DNA analysis and multiple charges risk prejudicing the jury.
Heuermann Challenges DNA Evidence, Seeks Separate Trials in Gilgo Beach Killings
New York architect Rex Heuermann, arrested and charged in the Gilgo Beach killings of at least seven women between 1993 and 2010, is challenging the DNA evidence against him and seeking separate trials, arguing the DNA analysis and multiple charges risk prejudicing the jury.
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52% Bias Score
Recognizing Atypical Heart Attack Symptoms: A Crucial Step in Timely Diagnosis
A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to the heart is obstructed, causing tissue damage. While classic symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and anxiety, atypical symptoms such as pain in the jaw, arm, or abdomen; and those mimicking indigestion or stroke, can ...
Recognizing Atypical Heart Attack Symptoms: A Crucial Step in Timely Diagnosis
A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to the heart is obstructed, causing tissue damage. While classic symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and anxiety, atypical symptoms such as pain in the jaw, arm, or abdomen; and those mimicking indigestion or stroke, can ...
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44% Bias Score
Inflation Surge Delays Savings, Fuels Demand for Debt Relief in 2025
Rising inflation in late 2024, despite the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, is delaying expected savings and increasing the need for debt relief strategies, particularly for those with high credit card debt, home equity loan considerations, or collection calls.
Inflation Surge Delays Savings, Fuels Demand for Debt Relief in 2025
Rising inflation in late 2024, despite the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, is delaying expected savings and increasing the need for debt relief strategies, particularly for those with high credit card debt, home equity loan considerations, or collection calls.
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44% Bias Score