Fired for Racism, US Treasury Employee Reinstated by Elon Musk
A 25-year-old employee of Elon Musk's cost-cutting committee, Doge, was fired from the US Treasury Department for racist online posts expressing hateful views and wishing for the destruction of Gaza and Israel; following media reports, he resigned, but Elon Musk and Vice President J.D. Vance advocat...
Fired for Racism, US Treasury Employee Reinstated by Elon Musk
A 25-year-old employee of Elon Musk's cost-cutting committee, Doge, was fired from the US Treasury Department for racist online posts expressing hateful views and wishing for the destruction of Gaza and Israel; following media reports, he resigned, but Elon Musk and Vice President J.D. Vance advocat...
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56% Bias Score
Kanye West's Antisemitic and Homophobic X Posts
Rapper Kanye 'Ye' West posted antisemitic and homophobic messages on X, including statements of support for Hitler and claims that Jewish people "always steal," invalidating a previous apology and raising concerns about his wife's safety.
Kanye West's Antisemitic and Homophobic X Posts
Rapper Kanye 'Ye' West posted antisemitic and homophobic messages on X, including statements of support for Hitler and claims that Jewish people "always steal," invalidating a previous apology and raising concerns about his wife's safety.
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76% Bias Score
Neo-Nazi Activity on X Threatens Australian Elections
Concerns grow over the spread of neo-Nazi activity on Elon Musk's X platform in Australia, amplified by the delayed implementation of Labor's social media legislation and the general reliance on social media by younger demographics, which poses a significant threat to the upcoming elections.
Neo-Nazi Activity on X Threatens Australian Elections
Concerns grow over the spread of neo-Nazi activity on Elon Musk's X platform in Australia, amplified by the delayed implementation of Labor's social media legislation and the general reliance on social media by younger demographics, which poses a significant threat to the upcoming elections.
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52% Bias Score
Ye's Antisemitic X Posts Condemned
Rapper Ye posted a series of antisemitic and offensive statements on X on Friday morning, including declarations of love for Hitler and self-identification as a Nazi, leading to widespread condemnation and raising concerns about social media's role in combating hate speech.
Ye's Antisemitic X Posts Condemned
Rapper Ye posted a series of antisemitic and offensive statements on X on Friday morning, including declarations of love for Hitler and self-identification as a Nazi, leading to widespread condemnation and raising concerns about social media's role in combating hate speech.
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56% Bias Score
TikTok Sued Over Deaths of Teens Participating in "Blackout Challenge
Parents of four British teenagers who died in 2022 while attempting the "blackout challenge" on TikTok are suing the platform and its parent company, ByteDance, for wrongful death, alleging TikTok's algorithm promoted dangerous content to boost engagement and revenue.
TikTok Sued Over Deaths of Teens Participating in "Blackout Challenge
Parents of four British teenagers who died in 2022 while attempting the "blackout challenge" on TikTok are suing the platform and its parent company, ByteDance, for wrongful death, alleging TikTok's algorithm promoted dangerous content to boost engagement and revenue.
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52% Bias Score
TikTok Sued Over Deaths Linked to Viral Challenge
Parents of four British teenagers who died in 2022 are suing TikTok and its parent company ByteDance for wrongful death, claiming the children participated in a dangerous viral challenge promoted by the platform's algorithm.
TikTok Sued Over Deaths Linked to Viral Challenge
Parents of four British teenagers who died in 2022 are suing TikTok and its parent company ByteDance for wrongful death, claiming the children participated in a dangerous viral challenge promoted by the platform's algorithm.
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40% Bias Score
Harmful Social Media Trends Affecting Teenagers
Harmful ideologies, including misogyny and the obsessive pursuit of wealth and physical perfection, are increasingly prevalent on teenage social media, amplified by algorithms and influencers, causing mental health issues and impacting relationship dynamics.
Harmful Social Media Trends Affecting Teenagers
Harmful ideologies, including misogyny and the obsessive pursuit of wealth and physical perfection, are increasingly prevalent on teenage social media, amplified by algorithms and influencers, causing mental health issues and impacting relationship dynamics.
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56% Bias Score
TikTok Faces Lawsuit Over Teens' Deaths Linked to 'Blackout Challenge'
Parents of four British teens who died in 2022 are suing TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, in Delaware, claiming their children's deaths resulted from participating in the 'blackout challenge' promoted on the platform; the lawsuit alleges the company prioritized engagement over safety.
TikTok Faces Lawsuit Over Teens' Deaths Linked to 'Blackout Challenge'
Parents of four British teens who died in 2022 are suing TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, in Delaware, claiming their children's deaths resulted from participating in the 'blackout challenge' promoted on the platform; the lawsuit alleges the company prioritized engagement over safety.
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60% Bias Score
Line Dancing's Resurgence: A Viral Video Sparks Renewed Interest and Community Growth
Singer Tamia and her husband's line dance video went viral, renewing interest in the decades-long pastime in Black communities, leading to increased participation and the formation of numerous line dancing groups across various locations.
Line Dancing's Resurgence: A Viral Video Sparks Renewed Interest and Community Growth
Singer Tamia and her husband's line dance video went viral, renewing interest in the decades-long pastime in Black communities, leading to increased participation and the formation of numerous line dancing groups across various locations.
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32% Bias Score
Pinterest Stock Surges 20% on Exceeding Fourth-Quarter Earnings Expectations
Pinterest's stock jumped 20% after exceeding fourth-quarter revenue expectations at $1.15 billion (vs $1.14 billion projected) and adjusted EBITDA at $470.9 million (vs $444.8 million projected), driven by increased user engagement and a successful lower-funnel marketing approach, exceeding analyst ...
Pinterest Stock Surges 20% on Exceeding Fourth-Quarter Earnings Expectations
Pinterest's stock jumped 20% after exceeding fourth-quarter revenue expectations at $1.15 billion (vs $1.14 billion projected) and adjusted EBITDA at $470.9 million (vs $444.8 million projected), driven by increased user engagement and a successful lower-funnel marketing approach, exceeding analyst ...
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40% Bias Score
Netflix Series Dramatizes Belle Gibson's Cancer Hoax
Netflix's "Apple Cider Vinegar" depicts Belle Gibson's fraudulent cancer claim, exploring the rise and fall of her wellness empire, the impact on her followers and the legal challenges of adapting her story for a global audience.
Netflix Series Dramatizes Belle Gibson's Cancer Hoax
Netflix's "Apple Cider Vinegar" depicts Belle Gibson's fraudulent cancer claim, exploring the rise and fall of her wellness empire, the impact on her followers and the legal challenges of adapting her story for a global audience.
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24% Bias Score
Max Planck Study: Age and Political Affiliation Key Factors in Misinformation Susceptibility
A Max Planck Institute meta-analysis of 31 US studies (2006-2023) involving 11,500 participants revealed that age, political affiliation (Republicans more susceptible), and familiarity with a headline (increased belief) are stronger predictors of misinformation susceptibility than education level.
Max Planck Study: Age and Political Affiliation Key Factors in Misinformation Susceptibility
A Max Planck Institute meta-analysis of 31 US studies (2006-2023) involving 11,500 participants revealed that age, political affiliation (Republicans more susceptible), and familiarity with a headline (increased belief) are stronger predictors of misinformation susceptibility than education level.
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24% Bias Score