December 2024
January 2025
Ozy Founder Carlos Watson Sentenced to 10 Years for Fraud
Carlos Watson, founder of Ozy Media, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding investors by inflating Ozy's performance metrics between 2018 and 2021, resulting in approximately \$50 million in illicit funds; two other executives also pleaded guilty.
Ozy Founder Carlos Watson Sentenced to 10 Years for Fraud
Carlos Watson, founder of Ozy Media, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding investors by inflating Ozy's performance metrics between 2018 and 2021, resulting in approximately \$50 million in illicit funds; two other executives also pleaded guilty.
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44% Bias Score
Ontario Faces $12.7 Billion School Infrastructure Funding Gap
Ontario faces a $12.7 billion shortfall in school funding over 10 years, leaving 37% of schools in disrepair and necessitating 32 school replacements, impacting student learning and safety; the government attributes this to school boards' slow spending, while the opposition calls it a failure.
Ontario Faces $12.7 Billion School Infrastructure Funding Gap
Ontario faces a $12.7 billion shortfall in school funding over 10 years, leaving 37% of schools in disrepair and necessitating 32 school replacements, impacting student learning and safety; the government attributes this to school boards' slow spending, while the opposition calls it a failure.
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48% Bias Score
Stellantis to Boost Italian Car Output from 2026
Stellantis announced a plan to increase Italian car production from 2026, investing €2 billion in 2025 and securing production until 2032 for all its Italian plants, in response to a weak European EV market and following improved relations with the Italian government.
Stellantis to Boost Italian Car Output from 2026
Stellantis announced a plan to increase Italian car production from 2026, investing €2 billion in 2025 and securing production until 2032 for all its Italian plants, in response to a weak European EV market and following improved relations with the Italian government.
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40% Bias Score
Enpal Diversifies Solar Module Sourcing to Reduce China Dependency
German solar installer Enpal imports 1,000–1,200 containers of solar modules yearly, mainly from China, but is diversifying to Vietnam and plans to source from India by 2026 to mitigate geopolitical risks and supply chain vulnerabilities, reflecting a broader industry trend.
Enpal Diversifies Solar Module Sourcing to Reduce China Dependency
German solar installer Enpal imports 1,000–1,200 containers of solar modules yearly, mainly from China, but is diversifying to Vietnam and plans to source from India by 2026 to mitigate geopolitical risks and supply chain vulnerabilities, reflecting a broader industry trend.
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32% Bias Score
Spanish Court Clears Andalusian Health Service in Emergency Contract Probe
The Spanish Court of Auditors concluded its investigation into Andalusian Health Service emergency contracts, finding no accounting irregularities despite initial concerns, and the matter remains under judicial investigation.
Spanish Court Clears Andalusian Health Service in Emergency Contract Probe
The Spanish Court of Auditors concluded its investigation into Andalusian Health Service emergency contracts, finding no accounting irregularities despite initial concerns, and the matter remains under judicial investigation.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's 2025 Budget: $56 Billion in Interest Payments Spark Opposition Criticism
Turkey's 2025 budget includes 1.95 trillion lira (approximately $56 billion) in interest payments, a 50% increase from 2024, prompting criticism from the opposition regarding economic priorities and debt management.
Turkey's 2025 Budget: $56 Billion in Interest Payments Spark Opposition Criticism
Turkey's 2025 budget includes 1.95 trillion lira (approximately $56 billion) in interest payments, a 50% increase from 2024, prompting criticism from the opposition regarding economic priorities and debt management.
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56% Bias Score
B.C.'s Budget Deficit Hits Record High at $9.4 Billion
British Columbia's 2024-2025 budget deficit is projected to reach a record \$9.4 billion, a \$429 million increase from the September estimate, due to lower revenues and increased spending, prompting a temporary hiring freeze in the public service while the government plans to invest in economic gro...
B.C.'s Budget Deficit Hits Record High at $9.4 Billion
British Columbia's 2024-2025 budget deficit is projected to reach a record \$9.4 billion, a \$429 million increase from the September estimate, due to lower revenues and increased spending, prompting a temporary hiring freeze in the public service while the government plans to invest in economic gro...
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40% Bias Score
Slower Rent Increases in Canada Amidst New Housing Supply
Canada's average two-bedroom apartment rent increased by 5.4 percent in 2024, down from 8 percent in 2023, due to a significant increase in new rental units; however, lower-income renters continue to struggle with arrears, with Toronto at 15.4 percent.
Slower Rent Increases in Canada Amidst New Housing Supply
Canada's average two-bedroom apartment rent increased by 5.4 percent in 2024, down from 8 percent in 2023, due to a significant increase in new rental units; however, lower-income renters continue to struggle with arrears, with Toronto at 15.4 percent.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Sues Des Moines Register Over Inaccurate Pre-Election Poll
President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register for publishing an inaccurate pre-election poll showing a Democratic lead in Iowa, alleging election interference and seeking unspecified monetary damages; the Register's parent company called the lawsuit meritless.
Trump Sues Des Moines Register Over Inaccurate Pre-Election Poll
President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register for publishing an inaccurate pre-election poll showing a Democratic lead in Iowa, alleging election interference and seeking unspecified monetary damages; the Register's parent company called the lawsuit meritless.
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64% Bias Score
German Inflation: Lower-Income Households See Temporary Relief
In November 2024, Germany's overall inflation rate was 2.2 percent; however, low-income households experienced lower inflation rates (1.6-1.8 percent) due to decreased energy and fuel prices, while high-income single individuals experienced higher inflation (above average) due to rising service cost...
German Inflation: Lower-Income Households See Temporary Relief
In November 2024, Germany's overall inflation rate was 2.2 percent; however, low-income households experienced lower inflation rates (1.6-1.8 percent) due to decreased energy and fuel prices, while high-income single individuals experienced higher inflation (above average) due to rising service cost...
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32% Bias Score
HTS's Syria Rule: A Bleak Human Rights Outlook
Analyzing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's potential to govern Syria humanely, the article contrasts their leader's claims with Turkey's experience under Islamist rule, highlighting human rights abuses and the limited impact of human rights institutions in oppressive regimes.
HTS's Syria Rule: A Bleak Human Rights Outlook
Analyzing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's potential to govern Syria humanely, the article contrasts their leader's claims with Turkey's experience under Islamist rule, highlighting human rights abuses and the limited impact of human rights institutions in oppressive regimes.
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60% Bias Score
Alice Munro's Literary Legacy Challenged by Daughter's Abuse Allegations
Alice Munro, deceased Canadian Nobel laureate, is accused by her daughter Andrea Skinner of neglecting her pleas for help concerning the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of Munro's partner; critics are now reevaluating Munro's work in light of these accusations.
Alice Munro's Literary Legacy Challenged by Daughter's Abuse Allegations
Alice Munro, deceased Canadian Nobel laureate, is accused by her daughter Andrea Skinner of neglecting her pleas for help concerning the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of Munro's partner; critics are now reevaluating Munro's work in light of these accusations.
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44% Bias Score