December 2024
January 2025
Canadian Telecom Sector Faces 2024 Downturn Amidst Competition and Debt
In 2024, Canada's telecom sector underperformed significantly, with the telecom index falling over 20 percent while the S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 18 percent; this was largely due to fierce competition, high debt, and regulatory uncertainty, leading major companies like BCE Inc. and Rogers Communi...
Canadian Telecom Sector Faces 2024 Downturn Amidst Competition and Debt
In 2024, Canada's telecom sector underperformed significantly, with the telecom index falling over 20 percent while the S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 18 percent; this was largely due to fierce competition, high debt, and regulatory uncertainty, leading major companies like BCE Inc. and Rogers Communi...
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44% Bias Score
Germany Faces Economic Crisis, Political Polarization Amidst Security Threats
Germany's economic slowdown, fueled by high inflation, energy prices, and infrastructure issues, is creating a political crisis alongside challenges of immigration, cybersecurity, and rising right-wing extremism; the next government faces immense tasks.
Germany Faces Economic Crisis, Political Polarization Amidst Security Threats
Germany's economic slowdown, fueled by high inflation, energy prices, and infrastructure issues, is creating a political crisis alongside challenges of immigration, cybersecurity, and rising right-wing extremism; the next government faces immense tasks.
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40% Bias Score
Veteran BBC DJ Johnnie Walker Dies at 79
Veteran BBC DJ Johnnie Walker died at 79; his career began on pirate radio stations in the 1960s, later joining Radio 1 and Radio 2, known for his passion for music and outspokenness.
Veteran BBC DJ Johnnie Walker Dies at 79
Veteran BBC DJ Johnnie Walker died at 79; his career began on pirate radio stations in the 1960s, later joining Radio 1 and Radio 2, known for his passion for music and outspokenness.
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8% Bias Score
UK Poll Reveals Surge in Reform UK Support, Eroding Labour and Tory Leads
A Survation poll shows Labour's support falling to 30 percent, Conservatives at 25 percent, and Reform UK rising to 20 percent, highlighting a shift in right-leaning voter preference and challenges to the two-party system.
UK Poll Reveals Surge in Reform UK Support, Eroding Labour and Tory Leads
A Survation poll shows Labour's support falling to 30 percent, Conservatives at 25 percent, and Reform UK rising to 20 percent, highlighting a shift in right-leaning voter preference and challenges to the two-party system.
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52% Bias Score
Cross-Strait Integration: Economic and Cultural Ties Strengthen
Taiwanese entrepreneurs and academics are increasingly integrating into mainland China, boosting economic ties and fostering cultural connections through business ventures, ancestral visits, and youth exchange programs, reflecting a shared heritage and a strengthening relationship.
Cross-Strait Integration: Economic and Cultural Ties Strengthen
Taiwanese entrepreneurs and academics are increasingly integrating into mainland China, boosting economic ties and fostering cultural connections through business ventures, ancestral visits, and youth exchange programs, reflecting a shared heritage and a strengthening relationship.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch crackdown on disguised self-employment: Boon for delivery workers, threat to healthcare
Starting January 1st, 2024, the Netherlands will enforce stricter regulations on disguised self-employment, benefiting food delivery workers but potentially harming the healthcare sector, where an estimated 170,000 independent contractors may leave due to inflexible new rules, exacerbating existing ...
Dutch crackdown on disguised self-employment: Boon for delivery workers, threat to healthcare
Starting January 1st, 2024, the Netherlands will enforce stricter regulations on disguised self-employment, benefiting food delivery workers but potentially harming the healthcare sector, where an estimated 170,000 independent contractors may leave due to inflexible new rules, exacerbating existing ...
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56% Bias Score
China's Manufacturing Growth Stalls Despite Stimulus, Trade Risks Loom
China's official December PMI edged up to 50.1, indicating slight manufacturing growth but below forecasts, while services and construction sectors recovered; however, negative export orders and employment persist amid concerns over US tariffs and the property crisis.
China's Manufacturing Growth Stalls Despite Stimulus, Trade Risks Loom
China's official December PMI edged up to 50.1, indicating slight manufacturing growth but below forecasts, while services and construction sectors recovered; however, negative export orders and employment persist amid concerns over US tariffs and the property crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Berlin Supermarket Stabbing: Two Wounded, Suspect Arrested
A Syrian national stabbed two people in a Berlin supermarket on New Year's Eve, one of whom remains hospitalized. Passersby intervened, and police arrested the suspect, who may have mental illness; authorities say there's no indication of terrorism.
Berlin Supermarket Stabbing: Two Wounded, Suspect Arrested
A Syrian national stabbed two people in a Berlin supermarket on New Year's Eve, one of whom remains hospitalized. Passersby intervened, and police arrested the suspect, who may have mental illness; authorities say there's no indication of terrorism.
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32% Bias Score
2025: The Year Auteurs Roar Back
The 2025 film lineup features a remarkable resurgence of auteur films from acclaimed directors like Terrence Malick, Lynne Ramsay, and Claire Denis, contrasting with recent blockbuster dominance and potentially reshaping industry priorities.
2025: The Year Auteurs Roar Back
The 2025 film lineup features a remarkable resurgence of auteur films from acclaimed directors like Terrence Malick, Lynne Ramsay, and Claire Denis, contrasting with recent blockbuster dominance and potentially reshaping industry priorities.
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52% Bias Score
Unmarked Graves: A Reflection on Italy's Civil War Aftermath
On April 29, 1945, the author discovered the bodies of German soldiers and young Fascist members in unmarked graves, contrasting their treatment with the honored burial of partisans, highlighting the complex aftermath of the Italian Civil War and the selective nature of historical memory.
Unmarked Graves: A Reflection on Italy's Civil War Aftermath
On April 29, 1945, the author discovered the bodies of German soldiers and young Fascist members in unmarked graves, contrasting their treatment with the honored burial of partisans, highlighting the complex aftermath of the Italian Civil War and the selective nature of historical memory.
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52% Bias Score
Guantanamo Detainee Released to Tunisia
The United States released Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a 59-year-old Tunisian held at Guantanamo Bay since 2001 without charge, transferring him to Tunisia; this is the fourth release this month, amidst ongoing efforts to close the prison despite political challenges.
Guantanamo Detainee Released to Tunisia
The United States released Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a 59-year-old Tunisian held at Guantanamo Bay since 2001 without charge, transferring him to Tunisia; this is the fourth release this month, amidst ongoing efforts to close the prison despite political challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Health Insurance Premiums Rise: Switching Could Save €433
In 2025, Dutch health insurance premiums will increase by an average of €11 monthly; however, switching providers could save up to €433, though some insurers are reducing physiotherapy coverage, impacting patient access and costs.
Dutch Health Insurance Premiums Rise: Switching Could Save €433
In 2025, Dutch health insurance premiums will increase by an average of €11 monthly; however, switching providers could save up to €433, though some insurers are reducing physiotherapy coverage, impacting patient access and costs.
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48% Bias Score