December 2024
January 2025
Serbian Student Protests Erupt After Train Station Collapse
Following the death of 15 people in the collapse of a recently renovated train station in Novi Sad, Serbia, student-led protests have erupted across the country, met with a violent crackdown from authorities, drawing comparisons to the 2000 Bulldozer Revolution.
Serbian Student Protests Erupt After Train Station Collapse
Following the death of 15 people in the collapse of a recently renovated train station in Novi Sad, Serbia, student-led protests have erupted across the country, met with a violent crackdown from authorities, drawing comparisons to the 2000 Bulldozer Revolution.
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48% Bias Score
Canada's Vulnerable Supply Chains: A Call for Comprehensive Strategy
The C.D. Howe Institute's report, "The Reconfiguration of Global Supply Chains," reveals that Canada's supply chains are vulnerable due to multiple factors, including the looming 25% US tariff on Canadian imports, necessitating a comprehensive strategy to enhance resilience and competitiveness.
Canada's Vulnerable Supply Chains: A Call for Comprehensive Strategy
The C.D. Howe Institute's report, "The Reconfiguration of Global Supply Chains," reveals that Canada's supply chains are vulnerable due to multiple factors, including the looming 25% US tariff on Canadian imports, necessitating a comprehensive strategy to enhance resilience and competitiveness.
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36% Bias Score
Unsolved Crimes in England and Wales Reach Record Highs
Between April and June, English and Welsh police closed 452,517 investigations without identifying suspects in crimes with individual victims, a 45% closure rate, up from 40.2% the previous year, leaving victims feeling ignored and potentially contributing to a crisis in the criminal justice system.
Unsolved Crimes in England and Wales Reach Record Highs
Between April and June, English and Welsh police closed 452,517 investigations without identifying suspects in crimes with individual victims, a 45% closure rate, up from 40.2% the previous year, leaving victims feeling ignored and potentially contributing to a crisis in the criminal justice system.
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48% Bias Score
Finland Investigates Power Cable Outage, Sabotage Possible
Finnish authorities are investigating a malfunction in an underwater power cable between Finland and Estonia; sabotage is a possibility, but the power supply remains unaffected; a Hong Kong container ship was nearby when the outage occurred.
Finland Investigates Power Cable Outage, Sabotage Possible
Finnish authorities are investigating a malfunction in an underwater power cable between Finland and Estonia; sabotage is a possibility, but the power supply remains unaffected; a Hong Kong container ship was nearby when the outage occurred.
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48% Bias Score
Kazakhstan Plane Crash Kills 38
A passenger plane carrying 67 people crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, killing 38 and injuring 29, after being rerouted due to fog; initial reports suggest a bird strike caused the emergency landing.
Kazakhstan Plane Crash Kills 38
A passenger plane carrying 67 people crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, killing 38 and injuring 29, after being rerouted due to fog; initial reports suggest a bird strike caused the emergency landing.
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28% Bias Score
Death of Suriname's Controversial Former Dictator Desi Bouterse
Former Surinamese dictator and president Desi Bouterse, 79, died on Wednesday; his death comes after a 2023 conviction for the 1982 murders of 15 opponents, a sentence he never served; reactions are sharply divided between supporters and opponents.
Death of Suriname's Controversial Former Dictator Desi Bouterse
Former Surinamese dictator and president Desi Bouterse, 79, died on Wednesday; his death comes after a 2023 conviction for the 1982 murders of 15 opponents, a sentence he never served; reactions are sharply divided between supporters and opponents.
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16% Bias Score
US DEI Rollback Challenges Canada's Progress
Major US corporations are dismantling their DEI programs in 2024, creating a challenge for Canada to maintain its progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion, as evidenced by the contrasting experiences of leaders like Wes Hall and Walied Soliman, who, despite their success, faced systemic barriers...
US DEI Rollback Challenges Canada's Progress
Major US corporations are dismantling their DEI programs in 2024, creating a challenge for Canada to maintain its progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion, as evidenced by the contrasting experiences of leaders like Wes Hall and Walied Soliman, who, despite their success, faced systemic barriers...
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52% Bias Score
Mozambique Prison Break: 33 Dead in Post-Election Violence"
At least 33 people died in clashes with security forces following the escape of 1,534 prisoners from a Maputo prison on December 25th, 2024, triggered by post-election protests; 150 escaped prisoners were recaptured.
Mozambique Prison Break: 33 Dead in Post-Election Violence"
At least 33 people died in clashes with security forces following the escape of 1,534 prisoners from a Maputo prison on December 25th, 2024, triggered by post-election protests; 150 escaped prisoners were recaptured.
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40% Bias Score
Ravens Rout Texans 31-2, Clinch AFC North
On Christmas Day, the Baltimore Ravens routed the Houston Texans 31-2, securing first place in the AFC North. Lamar Jackson's strong performance propelled his MVP odds, while the Ravens' rushing game dominated despite the Texans' top-ranked defense.
Ravens Rout Texans 31-2, Clinch AFC North
On Christmas Day, the Baltimore Ravens routed the Houston Texans 31-2, securing first place in the AFC North. Lamar Jackson's strong performance propelled his MVP odds, while the Ravens' rushing game dominated despite the Texans' top-ranked defense.
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44% Bias Score
Bishop Calls Archbishop's Sermon "Empty Words" Amidst Church Abuse Scandal
The Bishop of Newcastle criticized Archbishop Cottrell's Christmas sermon calling for the Church of England to "kneel in penitence", deeming the words "empty" amidst ongoing criticism over the Church's handling of abuse scandals, including those under Cottrell's leadership as Bishop of Chelmsford.
Bishop Calls Archbishop's Sermon "Empty Words" Amidst Church Abuse Scandal
The Bishop of Newcastle criticized Archbishop Cottrell's Christmas sermon calling for the Church of England to "kneel in penitence", deeming the words "empty" amidst ongoing criticism over the Church's handling of abuse scandals, including those under Cottrell's leadership as Bishop of Chelmsford.
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52% Bias Score
China, Japan Agree to Security Talks Amid Strained Relations
China and Japan agreed Wednesday to establish a security dialogue to address strained relations stemming from territorial disputes, military activity, and the Fukushima water discharge, while also easing visa restrictions and resuming talks on Japanese food exports.
China, Japan Agree to Security Talks Amid Strained Relations
China and Japan agreed Wednesday to establish a security dialogue to address strained relations stemming from territorial disputes, military activity, and the Fukushima water discharge, while also easing visa restrictions and resuming talks on Japanese food exports.
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36% Bias Score
Aceh Province Marks 20th Anniversary of 2004 Tsunami
On December 26, 2004, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake off Sumatra triggered a tsunami killing around 230,000 people across 12 countries; Indonesia, most affected, lost over 170,000 lives, and Aceh province marks the 20th anniversary with remembrance ceremonies at mass graves.
Aceh Province Marks 20th Anniversary of 2004 Tsunami
On December 26, 2004, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake off Sumatra triggered a tsunami killing around 230,000 people across 12 countries; Indonesia, most affected, lost over 170,000 lives, and Aceh province marks the 20th anniversary with remembrance ceremonies at mass graves.
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20% Bias Score