December 2024
January 2025
Canada's Weak Response to Financial Crime Jeopardizes National Security
Canada's fall economic statement proposes increasing financial penalties for financial crimes fortyfold and creating a new task force, but these measures are insufficient to address systemic issues, jeopardizing its national security and trade relations with the U.S.
Canada's Weak Response to Financial Crime Jeopardizes National Security
Canada's fall economic statement proposes increasing financial penalties for financial crimes fortyfold and creating a new task force, but these measures are insufficient to address systemic issues, jeopardizing its national security and trade relations with the U.S.
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60% Bias Score
Weakened Loonie Drives Canadians to Cheaper Travel Destinations
Due to the weakened Canadian dollar, Canadian traveller Ken Mudry switched his vacation from Kauai to Puerto Morelos, Mexico, where his money stretches further, highlighting a growing trend of Canadians seeking more affordable destinations like Japan, Southeast Asia, and Portugal.
Weakened Loonie Drives Canadians to Cheaper Travel Destinations
Due to the weakened Canadian dollar, Canadian traveller Ken Mudry switched his vacation from Kauai to Puerto Morelos, Mexico, where his money stretches further, highlighting a growing trend of Canadians seeking more affordable destinations like Japan, Southeast Asia, and Portugal.
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40% Bias Score
UK Government to Expedite Housing Construction via Land Seizure Powers
The UK government will grant local authorities increased powers to seize land for housing, aiming to build 1.5 million homes faster by reducing compensation to landowners and bypassing 'hope values', a move opposed by some local communities who claim it undermines local planning and democratic proce...
UK Government to Expedite Housing Construction via Land Seizure Powers
The UK government will grant local authorities increased powers to seize land for housing, aiming to build 1.5 million homes faster by reducing compensation to landowners and bypassing 'hope values', a move opposed by some local communities who claim it undermines local planning and democratic proce...
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64% Bias Score
Spanish Inflation Fuels Robo-Advisor Boom
Spain's November 2024 inflation of 2.4% drives investment growth, with robo-advisors like InbestMe and Mintos offering high returns (up to 20%) at low costs (0.45-0.70%), diversifying portfolios across global markets and attracting novice investors.
Spanish Inflation Fuels Robo-Advisor Boom
Spain's November 2024 inflation of 2.4% drives investment growth, with robo-advisors like InbestMe and Mintos offering high returns (up to 20%) at low costs (0.45-0.70%), diversifying portfolios across global markets and attracting novice investors.
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44% Bias Score
China Urges Dialogue, De-escalation on Korean Peninsula
At a UN Security Council meeting, China urged all parties to prioritize dialogue and de-escalation to resolve the complex and sensitive situation on the Korean Peninsula, rejecting attempts to link it to the Ukraine conflict and emphasizing the need for a transition from armistice to peace.
China Urges Dialogue, De-escalation on Korean Peninsula
At a UN Security Council meeting, China urged all parties to prioritize dialogue and de-escalation to resolve the complex and sensitive situation on the Korean Peninsula, rejecting attempts to link it to the Ukraine conflict and emphasizing the need for a transition from armistice to peace.
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44% Bias Score
Hallmark's Storytelling: A Neuroscience-Backed Guide for Leaders
The 2023 Hallmark movie \"A Merry Scottish Christmas\" attracted 3.33 million viewers, making it the most-watched movie on ad-supported cable that year; this success illustrates how predictable narratives and relatable characters can create emotional connection and engagement, offering valuable less...
Hallmark's Storytelling: A Neuroscience-Backed Guide for Leaders
The 2023 Hallmark movie \"A Merry Scottish Christmas\" attracted 3.33 million viewers, making it the most-watched movie on ad-supported cable that year; this success illustrates how predictable narratives and relatable characters can create emotional connection and engagement, offering valuable less...
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44% Bias Score
Alberta's CPP Referendum Delayed by Funding Dispute
Alberta's plan for a provincial pension referendum is stalled due to the federal government's unclear calculation of Alberta's share of the \$647-billion Canada Pension Plan, despite the federal government sharing a report with the provinces detailing how the assets would be divided if a province we...
Alberta's CPP Referendum Delayed by Funding Dispute
Alberta's plan for a provincial pension referendum is stalled due to the federal government's unclear calculation of Alberta's share of the \$647-billion Canada Pension Plan, despite the federal government sharing a report with the provinces detailing how the assets would be divided if a province we...
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36% Bias Score
Alberta Unveils $250M Doctor Pay Plan to Address Physician Shortages
The Alberta government launched a new compensation model for family doctors, starting in spring 2025, with a $150-million investment in 2025 and approximately $250 million annually after, to address physician shortages by incentivizing patient recruitment, after-hours care, and team-based practices;...
Alberta Unveils $250M Doctor Pay Plan to Address Physician Shortages
The Alberta government launched a new compensation model for family doctors, starting in spring 2025, with a $150-million investment in 2025 and approximately $250 million annually after, to address physician shortages by incentivizing patient recruitment, after-hours care, and team-based practices;...
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40% Bias Score
Colombian Health Reform Debate Suspended Until 2025
Debate on Colombian President Gustavo Petro's health reform was suspended in the House of Representatives until February 2025 after 23 of 62 articles were approved, amid heated exchanges and procedural disagreements between government and opposition lawmakers.
Colombian Health Reform Debate Suspended Until 2025
Debate on Colombian President Gustavo Petro's health reform was suspended in the House of Representatives until February 2025 after 23 of 62 articles were approved, amid heated exchanges and procedural disagreements between government and opposition lawmakers.
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48% Bias Score
Post-Pandemic Cultural Recovery in Spain: Cinemas Lag Behind
Despite a surge in concert, theater, museum, and reading attendance in Spain surpassing pre-pandemic levels, cinema attendance lags nine percentage points behind 2019 figures, while streaming consumption has increased by over 18 points, indicating a significant shift in entertainment habits.
Post-Pandemic Cultural Recovery in Spain: Cinemas Lag Behind
Despite a surge in concert, theater, museum, and reading attendance in Spain surpassing pre-pandemic levels, cinema attendance lags nine percentage points behind 2019 figures, while streaming consumption has increased by over 18 points, indicating a significant shift in entertainment habits.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Stocks Mixed Amid Conflicting Economic Data
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday, with the Dow eking out a small gain while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell slightly, reflecting conflicting economic data and the Federal Reserve's less dovish stance; the 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 4.5 percent.
U.S. Stocks Mixed Amid Conflicting Economic Data
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday, with the Dow eking out a small gain while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell slightly, reflecting conflicting economic data and the Federal Reserve's less dovish stance; the 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 4.5 percent.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Steel Stock Plunges on Lowered Guidance
U.S. Steel's stock fell 4% in after-hours trading after the company lowered its fourth-quarter guidance due to low steel prices and high costs, adding to its 35% decline in 2024 and raising concerns about a proposed buyout from Nippon Steel; Nike's stock was initially up 9% after hours but fell back...
U.S. Steel Stock Plunges on Lowered Guidance
U.S. Steel's stock fell 4% in after-hours trading after the company lowered its fourth-quarter guidance due to low steel prices and high costs, adding to its 35% decline in 2024 and raising concerns about a proposed buyout from Nippon Steel; Nike's stock was initially up 9% after hours but fell back...
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24% Bias Score