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Sen. Marsha Blackburn writes to Tim Cook of Apple regarding claims of bias in a news app

Sen. Marsha Blackburn writes to Tim Cook of Apple regarding claims of bias in a news app

Concerns Raised Over Alleged Bias in Apple News Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has reached out to Apple CEO Tim Cook, seeking clarity on claims of political bias associated with the Apple News app. In a letter to Cook, Blackburn voiced her worries about allegations suggesting that Apple News is systematically limiting news coverage from conservative […]

Asia-Pacific FX news summary: AUD and NZD fall, INR rises

Asia-Pacific FX news summary: AUD and NZD fall, INR rises

Amid sensitive discussions surrounding succession, Lagarde expressed her desire to conclude her term at the ECB. Westpac highlights that Australia’s unemployment rate may obscure underlying weaknesses in demand and falling workforce participation. Currency intervention reports suggest that the Reserve Bank of India is selling USD/INR to bolster the rupee. Goldman forecasts that gold prices will […]

Lewis University shifts classes to online format following news of ICE lease.

Lewis University shifts classes to online format following news of ICE lease.

Illinois University Adjusts Classes Amid ICE Presence An Illinois university has decided to shift some classes online after discovering that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is operating out of the same building as one of its campuses. Lewis University announced it received information indicating that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is leasing space […]

Study finds that Apple News increases political division by leaving out conservative sources.

Study finds that Apple News increases political division by leaving out conservative sources.

Apple News Faces Bias Allegations A recent investigation has unveiled that Apple News’ editorial team appears to be deliberately excluding conservative media from the app’s top stories. The analysis, conducted by AllSides—a nonpartisan organization that assesses news outlets based on their political leanings—examined 166 articles published on Apple News over a two-week span in October. […]