December 2024
January 2025
Gmail Android Update Improves Security with Drag-and-Drop Email Addressing
Gmail's Android app introduces a drag-and-drop feature for adding contacts to email address fields, enhancing security by reducing accidental CC/BCC errors that can expose sensitive information and email addresses, rolling out to all users before December 14.
Gmail Android Update Improves Security with Drag-and-Drop Email Addressing
Gmail's Android app introduces a drag-and-drop feature for adding contacts to email address fields, enhancing security by reducing accidental CC/BCC errors that can expose sensitive information and email addresses, rolling out to all users before December 14.
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40% Bias Score
Elton John Performs Despite Near Blindness
Sir Elton John, 77, announced he is nearly blind due to an eye infection sustained in France this summer, yet attended the London premiere of his musical and performed at a gala, relying on sound despite limited vision.
Elton John Performs Despite Near Blindness
Sir Elton John, 77, announced he is nearly blind due to an eye infection sustained in France this summer, yet attended the London premiere of his musical and performed at a gala, relying on sound despite limited vision.
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16% Bias Score
Irish Election Results: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to Lead Difficult Coalition Negotiations
Ireland's two main right-center parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, will lead the next government formation after winning fewer seats than four years ago, facing more difficult negotiations due to a reduced Green Party presence and the need to seek support elsewhere.
Irish Election Results: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to Lead Difficult Coalition Negotiations
Ireland's two main right-center parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, will lead the next government formation after winning fewer seats than four years ago, facing more difficult negotiations due to a reduced Green Party presence and the need to seek support elsewhere.
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52% Bias Score
French Public Sector Strike Over €1.2 Billion in Austerity Measures
French public sector unions are striking on December 5th, 2024, protesting €1.2 billion in government spending cuts impacting schools, hospitals, and other services due to planned reductions in sick pay, benefits, and salary increases.
French Public Sector Strike Over €1.2 Billion in Austerity Measures
French public sector unions are striking on December 5th, 2024, protesting €1.2 billion in government spending cuts impacting schools, hospitals, and other services due to planned reductions in sick pay, benefits, and salary increases.
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36% Bias Score
Stellantis CEO Resigns, Stock Plummets 7%
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigned unexpectedly, causing a 7.33% stock drop; disagreements over mergers and challenges in North America contributed to his departure; the successor search is underway.
Stellantis CEO Resigns, Stock Plummets 7%
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigned unexpectedly, causing a 7.33% stock drop; disagreements over mergers and challenges in North America contributed to his departure; the successor search is underway.
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52% Bias Score
Fintech Account Closure Highlights Gaps in Canadian Consumer Protection
Joe Baradziej's Wise account was closed in April, delaying his access to over $6,500 for seven months due to insufficient customer support and the lack of consumer protection regulations for fintechs in Canada.
Fintech Account Closure Highlights Gaps in Canadian Consumer Protection
Joe Baradziej's Wise account was closed in April, delaying his access to over $6,500 for seven months due to insufficient customer support and the lack of consumer protection regulations for fintechs in Canada.
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40% Bias Score
First-Ever Dissection of World's Rarest Whale Unlocks Ecological Mysteries
In New Zealand, scientists and Māori experts are conducting the first-ever dissection of a spade-toothed whale, one of the world's rarest species, to understand its biology, behavior, and place within the ocean ecosystem.
First-Ever Dissection of World's Rarest Whale Unlocks Ecological Mysteries
In New Zealand, scientists and Māori experts are conducting the first-ever dissection of a spade-toothed whale, one of the world's rarest species, to understand its biology, behavior, and place within the ocean ecosystem.
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16% Bias Score
Ventura's False Claim Linking Immigration to Crime in Portugal
André Ventura, leader of the far-right Chega party, falsely claimed that 20% of Portuguese prisoners are foreign nationals; official data reveals that 16.7% of prisoners are foreigners, a figure that has remained stable despite a significant increase in immigration.
Ventura's False Claim Linking Immigration to Crime in Portugal
André Ventura, leader of the far-right Chega party, falsely claimed that 20% of Portuguese prisoners are foreign nationals; official data reveals that 16.7% of prisoners are foreigners, a figure that has remained stable despite a significant increase in immigration.
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56% Bias Score
Ventura's False Claim on Foreign Prisoners in Portugal
André Ventura, leader of Portugal's Chega party, falsely claimed 20% of Portuguese prisoners are foreign nationals, while official data shows only 16.7%, with most crimes committed by Portuguese citizens.
Ventura's False Claim on Foreign Prisoners in Portugal
André Ventura, leader of Portugal's Chega party, falsely claimed 20% of Portuguese prisoners are foreign nationals, while official data shows only 16.7%, with most crimes committed by Portuguese citizens.
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68% Bias Score
Verstappen Wins Qatar GP Amidst Controversy with Russell
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix despite a one-place grid penalty for impeding George Russell during qualifying, fueling a post-race confrontation where Verstappen accused Russell of attempting to sabotage him.
Verstappen Wins Qatar GP Amidst Controversy with Russell
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix despite a one-place grid penalty for impeding George Russell during qualifying, fueling a post-race confrontation where Verstappen accused Russell of attempting to sabotage him.
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52% Bias Score
Canada's Economic Dependence on the U.S. and Concerns over Sovereignty
Multiple letters to the editor express concern over Canada's economic dependence on the U.S., citing past trade deals and the impact of the Trump presidency, while others debate Canada joining BRICS and the importance of vaccination rates, and access to healthcare.
Canada's Economic Dependence on the U.S. and Concerns over Sovereignty
Multiple letters to the editor express concern over Canada's economic dependence on the U.S., citing past trade deals and the impact of the Trump presidency, while others debate Canada joining BRICS and the importance of vaccination rates, and access to healthcare.
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48% Bias Score
Canadian Manufacturers Strategize Amid Trump Tariff Threat
Facing potential US tariffs, Canadian manufacturers are implementing diverse strategies, from building US facilities (Superior Glove Works) to exploring alternative markets (Arctic Snowplows), to mitigate risks and navigate trade uncertainties.
Canadian Manufacturers Strategize Amid Trump Tariff Threat
Facing potential US tariffs, Canadian manufacturers are implementing diverse strategies, from building US facilities (Superior Glove Works) to exploring alternative markets (Arctic Snowplows), to mitigate risks and navigate trade uncertainties.
Progress
36% Bias Score