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welt.de
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Germany Faces Economic Crisis, Thousands of Jobs at Risk

German Labor Minister Hubertus Heil seeks to prevent the collapse of entire industries and job losses due to the economic crisis, highlighting rising short-time work numbers (268,000 in September, up 76% year-on-year) and contrasting Germany's approach with proactive industrial policies in China and...

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56% Bias Score

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theglobeandmail.com
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Activist Tony Clarke Dies at 80: A Legacy of Fighting Corporate Power and Environmental Degradation

Tony Clarke, a prominent Canadian social justice activist, died at 80; his decades-long fight against corporate power and for environmental protection significantly impacted numerous social movements and organizations, leaving a legacy of activism and organizational strategies that continue to infor...

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28% Bias Score

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theglobeandmail.com
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Alberta Delays CPP Referendum Over Asset Division Dispute

Alberta is delaying its referendum on leaving the Canada Pension Plan due to the federal government's report failing to calculate its share of the \$647-billion fund, despite previous claims from Alberta estimating its share at \$334-billion.

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40% Bias Score

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dw.com
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Amazon Workers Strike Impacts Holiday Deliveries

Thousands of Amazon workers in the US launched a strike on December 19th, impacting holiday deliveries, as they pressure the company to renegotiate contracts for higher wages and better working conditions; the Teamsters union represents approximately 10,000 workers in ten facilities.

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44% Bias Score

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dw.com
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Germany's Record Arms Exports Spark Controversy

Germany's 2023 arms export licenses totaled a record €12 billion, mostly to NATO and EU partners but also controversially to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and significantly increased exports to Israel which reached €326.5 million, sparking criticism from churches and legal challenges.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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Stonehenge: A Symbol of Neolithic British Unification

A new study proposes that Stonehenge, built approximately 5,000 years ago in Wiltshire, England, served as a symbol of unification between three distinct regions of Britain, with stones transported from southwest Wales and northeast Scotland, representing early political and social collaboration.

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52% Bias Score

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theglobeandmail.com
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Bill Seeks to End U.S. Income Tax for Americans Abroad

U.S. Representative Darin LaHood introduced a bill to eliminate income tax obligations for Americans living abroad, potentially benefiting hundreds of thousands of dual citizens, particularly in Canada, by reducing costly compliance burdens, though concerns remain about preventing tax evasion by hig...

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40% Bias Score

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theglobeandmail.com
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Canada's Dysfunctional Government Faces U.S. Tariff Threat

Canada's Liberal government faces internal divisions and a potential U.S. tariff threat, leaving the Prime Minister powerless; key cabinet positions are vacant, and a federal election is imminent, leaving provincial premiers to manage foreign affairs amidst a Conservative surge in support.

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68% Bias Score

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zeit.de
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Germany Faces Industrial Crisis, Urgent Action Needed

German Labor Minister Hubertus Heil is urging for an active industrial policy to prevent the collapse of entire industries and massive job losses amid a current economic crisis, with Kurzarbeit reaching record levels in September 2024.

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56% Bias Score

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dw.com
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Russian Mobile Carriers Slow YouTube Access Amidst Government Crackdown

Major Russian mobile carriers have dramatically slowed access to YouTube, impacting over 70% of users following increased complaints and government statements citing YouTube's violation of Russian law and disrespect towards the country; the slowdown started in August and intensified since December 1...

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48% Bias Score

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dailymail.co.uk
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Bank of England Downgrades UK Growth Forecast to Zero, Blaming Labour's Budget

The Bank of England slashed its UK growth forecast to zero for the final quarter of 2024, blaming Chancellor Rachel Reeves's £25 billion National Insurance hike for crushing business confidence and potentially triggering a recession; pre-Budget growth was described as 'gangbusters'.

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68% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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Peru Congress Sex-for-Votes Scandal Under Investigation Following Assassination

Peruvian prosecutors are investigating a sex-for-votes scandal in Congress after the assassination of a 27-year-old lawyer, Andrea Vidal, who allegedly helped procure sex workers for lawmakers in exchange for votes; her former boss, Jorge Torres Saravia, is the main suspect.

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52% Bias Score

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