December 2024
January 2025
Anthem Reverses Policy Limiting Anesthesia Coverage
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversed a policy that would have limited anesthesia coverage in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri, following criticism from medical professionals and lawmakers who argued it would increase patient costs and reduce access to care; the policy was set to take effect in ...
Anthem Reverses Policy Limiting Anesthesia Coverage
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversed a policy that would have limited anesthesia coverage in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri, following criticism from medical professionals and lawmakers who argued it would increase patient costs and reduce access to care; the policy was set to take effect in ...
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40% Bias Score
AI-Driven Christmas Shopping: \u00a328.6 Billion Gift Spending and the Rise of AI Gift Generators
Driven by a \u00a31 billion increase from last year, Brits are expected to spend \u00a328.6 billion on Christmas gifts this year, averaging \u00a3596 per person; AI is playing an increasing role, with 95% of consumers believing it improves gift selection.
AI-Driven Christmas Shopping: \u00a328.6 Billion Gift Spending and the Rise of AI Gift Generators
Driven by a \u00a31 billion increase from last year, Brits are expected to spend \u00a328.6 billion on Christmas gifts this year, averaging \u00a3596 per person; AI is playing an increasing role, with 95% of consumers believing it improves gift selection.
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44% Bias Score
Couche-Tard's 7-Eleven Bid: High Probability of Failure
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.'s US$47-billion bid to acquire 7-Eleven's Japanese parent company is highly likely to fail, according to a new study of 40,000 M&A transactions that shows 70-75% of such deals fail to meet expectations. Key negative factors include the deal's size, debt-financing, cross...
Couche-Tard's 7-Eleven Bid: High Probability of Failure
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.'s US$47-billion bid to acquire 7-Eleven's Japanese parent company is highly likely to fail, according to a new study of 40,000 M&A transactions that shows 70-75% of such deals fail to meet expectations. Key negative factors include the deal's size, debt-financing, cross...
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44% Bias Score
Singapore Job Market Shows Diverging Priorities Between Employers and Job Seekers
Between November 2023 and November 2024, Singapore saw a 127% increase in postings for sales and marketing managers and an over 260% increase in clicks for pet sitter positions, revealing a contrast between employer demand for tech and innovation roles and job seeker interest in accessible service j...
Singapore Job Market Shows Diverging Priorities Between Employers and Job Seekers
Between November 2023 and November 2024, Singapore saw a 127% increase in postings for sales and marketing managers and an over 260% increase in clicks for pet sitter positions, revealing a contrast between employer demand for tech and innovation roles and job seeker interest in accessible service j...
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48% Bias Score
House Blocks Release of Matt Gaetz Ethics Report
The House voted 206-198 to prevent the release of a House Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who withdrew from consideration as Attorney General amidst allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use; Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) was the only Republican to oppose the measure...
House Blocks Release of Matt Gaetz Ethics Report
The House voted 206-198 to prevent the release of a House Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who withdrew from consideration as Attorney General amidst allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use; Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) was the only Republican to oppose the measure...
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48% Bias Score
China's CO2 Rise Slightly Below Decade Average in 2023
China's 2023 atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration rose by 2.3 ppm, slightly below the past decade's average and mirroring the global increase; methane and nitrous oxide also increased, but less than global averages, according to the China Meteorological Administration's 2023 Greenhouse Gas Bulle...
China's CO2 Rise Slightly Below Decade Average in 2023
China's 2023 atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration rose by 2.3 ppm, slightly below the past decade's average and mirroring the global increase; methane and nitrous oxide also increased, but less than global averages, according to the China Meteorological Administration's 2023 Greenhouse Gas Bulle...
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24% Bias Score
Transgender Activists Arrested in Capitol Hill Bathroom Protest
Around 15 transgender rights activists were arrested in Washington, D.C., on Thursday after staging a sit-in protest in a restroom across from House Speaker Mike Johnson's office to oppose a new policy barring transgender people from using bathrooms that match their gender identity.
Transgender Activists Arrested in Capitol Hill Bathroom Protest
Around 15 transgender rights activists were arrested in Washington, D.C., on Thursday after staging a sit-in protest in a restroom across from House Speaker Mike Johnson's office to oppose a new policy barring transgender people from using bathrooms that match their gender identity.
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52% Bias Score
Alberta's $1 Billion Oil Well Cleanup Falls Far Short of Needs
Alberta's oil and gas industry spent over $1 billion in 2023 cleaning up inactive wells, yet only 5 percent were remediated, leaving a massive $33.3-billion (potentially $88 billion) cleanup liability, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
Alberta's $1 Billion Oil Well Cleanup Falls Far Short of Needs
Alberta's oil and gas industry spent over $1 billion in 2023 cleaning up inactive wells, yet only 5 percent were remediated, leaving a massive $33.3-billion (potentially $88 billion) cleanup liability, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
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44% Bias Score
New Rule Excludes Male World Champion Gymnast
Sixteen-year-old Gonzalo García won the world aesthetic gymnastics championship but faces exclusion due to a new rule requiring at least two men per team; a Change.org petition with 18,000 signatures seeks to overturn the rule.
New Rule Excludes Male World Champion Gymnast
Sixteen-year-old Gonzalo García won the world aesthetic gymnastics championship but faces exclusion due to a new rule requiring at least two men per team; a Change.org petition with 18,000 signatures seeks to overturn the rule.
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48% Bias Score
TEDA Unveils New Policies to Boost Foreign Investment
TEDA, a major Chinese economic zone, announced new preferential policies for foreign companies on its 40th anniversary, aiming to lead nationwide in breakthroughs across various sectors, including attracting over $69.56 billion in foreign investment by the end of 2023.
TEDA Unveils New Policies to Boost Foreign Investment
TEDA, a major Chinese economic zone, announced new preferential policies for foreign companies on its 40th anniversary, aiming to lead nationwide in breakthroughs across various sectors, including attracting over $69.56 billion in foreign investment by the end of 2023.
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44% Bias Score
Macquarie Predicts 50-85% Gains for Six Asian Stocks by 2025
Macquarie has identified six Asian companies poised for significant stock price gains by 2025, ranging from 50% to over 80%, driven by factors including the growing AI sector and increased defense spending, although geopolitical risks exist.
Macquarie Predicts 50-85% Gains for Six Asian Stocks by 2025
Macquarie has identified six Asian companies poised for significant stock price gains by 2025, ranging from 50% to over 80%, driven by factors including the growing AI sector and increased defense spending, although geopolitical risks exist.
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48% Bias Score
Fleming Challenges Cassidy in 2026 Louisiana Senate Race
Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming, a Republican and Trump appointee, announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate, challenging incumbent Republican Senator Bill Cassidy in the 2026 election, citing Cassidy's vote to convict Trump during impeachment as a key reason.
Fleming Challenges Cassidy in 2026 Louisiana Senate Race
Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming, a Republican and Trump appointee, announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate, challenging incumbent Republican Senator Bill Cassidy in the 2026 election, citing Cassidy's vote to convict Trump during impeachment as a key reason.
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52% Bias Score