December 2024
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Trump Jokes About Canada as 51st State, Threatens Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump joked about making Canada the 51st state during a meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau, threatening 25% tariffs unless Canada improved border security; a Canadian official confirmed it was a joke, but the comment highlights ongoing tensions between the two countries.
Trump Jokes About Canada as 51st State, Threatens Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump joked about making Canada the 51st state during a meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau, threatening 25% tariffs unless Canada improved border security; a Canadian official confirmed it was a joke, but the comment highlights ongoing tensions between the two countries.
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48% Bias Score
South Korea's President Declares, Then Rescinds, Martial Law Amidst Public Outcry
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then rescinded martial law on Tuesday following immediate public backlash and unanimous rejection by parliament, sparking widespread protests in Seoul; this event has drawn parallels to the fragility of democracies and possible scenarios under a futu...
South Korea's President Declares, Then Rescinds, Martial Law Amidst Public Outcry
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then rescinded martial law on Tuesday following immediate public backlash and unanimous rejection by parliament, sparking widespread protests in Seoul; this event has drawn parallels to the fragility of democracies and possible scenarios under a futu...
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48% Bias Score
Weak Australian Economic Growth Amidst Record Immigration and Government Spending
Australia's economy grew by only 0.8% annually, its weakest performance since 1991 excluding the pandemic, despite record immigration and government spending; this resulted in a seven-quarter per capita recession, with economists predicting no near-term interest rate cuts.
Weak Australian Economic Growth Amidst Record Immigration and Government Spending
Australia's economy grew by only 0.8% annually, its weakest performance since 1991 excluding the pandemic, despite record immigration and government spending; this resulted in a seven-quarter per capita recession, with economists predicting no near-term interest rate cuts.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Proposes Canada as 51st State; Sanders Offers Conditional Support
President-elect Trump proposed making Canada the 51st U.S. state during a meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau on Friday, following threats of imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. Senator Sanders conditionally supports the proposal, contingent on adopting Canada's universal healthcare system.
Trump Proposes Canada as 51st State; Sanders Offers Conditional Support
President-elect Trump proposed making Canada the 51st U.S. state during a meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau on Friday, following threats of imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. Senator Sanders conditionally supports the proposal, contingent on adopting Canada's universal healthcare system.
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44% Bias Score
Amazon Unveils Nova: A Cost-Effective, High-Performance Language Model
Amazon launched Nova, its first foundational language model, outperforming competitors in cost and efficiency, alongside Nova Canvas (image generation) and Nova Reels (video generation).
Amazon Unveils Nova: A Cost-Effective, High-Performance Language Model
Amazon launched Nova, its first foundational language model, outperforming competitors in cost and efficiency, alongside Nova Canvas (image generation) and Nova Reels (video generation).
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40% Bias Score
Belgian Investigation into Former EU Commissioner Reynders for Lottery Money Laundering
Former Belgian Finance Minister and European Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation in Belgium for alleged money laundering through the National Lottery, a scheme reportedly spanning from 2007 to at least last year, prompting searches and police questioning.
Belgian Investigation into Former EU Commissioner Reynders for Lottery Money Laundering
Former Belgian Finance Minister and European Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation in Belgium for alleged money laundering through the National Lottery, a scheme reportedly spanning from 2007 to at least last year, prompting searches and police questioning.
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48% Bias Score
BBC Cancels MasterChef Christmas Specials Amidst Wallace Harassment Allegations
Following multiple sexual harassment allegations against judge Gregg Wallace, the BBC canceled the Celebrity MasterChef Christmas specials, prompting criticism from a former contestant who claims the BBC knew of prior allegations and overreacted.
BBC Cancels MasterChef Christmas Specials Amidst Wallace Harassment Allegations
Following multiple sexual harassment allegations against judge Gregg Wallace, the BBC canceled the Celebrity MasterChef Christmas specials, prompting criticism from a former contestant who claims the BBC knew of prior allegations and overreacted.
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64% Bias Score
China Strengthens Cambodia Ties, Boosting Trade and Regional Influence
Chinese President Xi Jinping solidified China's commitment to a high-level partnership with Cambodia during Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen's visit, emphasizing mutual support and highlighting a 19.9% year-on-year increase in bilateral trade, reaching $11.81 billion in the first eig...
China Strengthens Cambodia Ties, Boosting Trade and Regional Influence
Chinese President Xi Jinping solidified China's commitment to a high-level partnership with Cambodia during Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen's visit, emphasizing mutual support and highlighting a 19.9% year-on-year increase in bilateral trade, reaching $11.81 billion in the first eig...
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52% Bias Score
Short Bursts of Vigorous Activity Slash Heart Attack Risk in Women by Half
A study of 22,000 British adults (2013-2015) found that middle-aged women averaging 3.4 minutes of vigorous daily activity (e.g., stair climbing) had a 45% lower risk of major cardiovascular events, including a 51% lower heart attack risk and a 67% lower heart failure risk compared to inactive women...
Short Bursts of Vigorous Activity Slash Heart Attack Risk in Women by Half
A study of 22,000 British adults (2013-2015) found that middle-aged women averaging 3.4 minutes of vigorous daily activity (e.g., stair climbing) had a 45% lower risk of major cardiovascular events, including a 51% lower heart attack risk and a 67% lower heart failure risk compared to inactive women...
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24% Bias Score
60th San Silvestre Vallecana: A Legacy of Running
The 2024 Nationale Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana, celebrating its 60th anniversary on December 31st in Madrid, will host 4,200 runners and feature prominent Spanish athletes, marking its status as a globally significant race.
60th San Silvestre Vallecana: A Legacy of Running
The 2024 Nationale Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana, celebrating its 60th anniversary on December 31st in Madrid, will host 4,200 runners and feature prominent Spanish athletes, marking its status as a globally significant race.
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52% Bias Score
Vapear daña las arterias incluso sin nicotina
Un nuevo estudio muestra que vapear, incluso sin nicotina, reduce la velocidad del flujo sanguíneo y la saturación de oxígeno, lo que sugiere un mayor riesgo de enfermedades vasculares; el 32% de los jóvenes de 15 años han probado el vapeo.
Vapear daña las arterias incluso sin nicotina
Un nuevo estudio muestra que vapear, incluso sin nicotina, reduce la velocidad del flujo sanguíneo y la saturación de oxígeno, lo que sugiere un mayor riesgo de enfermedades vasculares; el 32% de los jóvenes de 15 años han probado el vapeo.
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52% Bias Score
100,000th China-Europe Freight Train Arrives in Duisburg
The 100,000th China-Europe freight train arrived in Duisburg, Germany, on December 3, 2024, carrying goods from Chongqing, China, marking a significant milestone in the growth of this rail link, which has increased from 1,702 trips in 2016 to over 17,000 annually, boosting economic development along...
100,000th China-Europe Freight Train Arrives in Duisburg
The 100,000th China-Europe freight train arrived in Duisburg, Germany, on December 3, 2024, carrying goods from Chongqing, China, marking a significant milestone in the growth of this rail link, which has increased from 1,702 trips in 2016 to over 17,000 annually, boosting economic development along...
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48% Bias Score