March 2025
April 2025
China's Tariffs on Canada: A Crisis and an Opportunity
China imposed retaliatory tariffs on Canadian peas, canola, and seafood on Thursday, escalating a trade dispute rooted in Canada's earlier tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum; this presents a chance for negotiation and a new framework for trade.
China's Tariffs on Canada: A Crisis and an Opportunity
China imposed retaliatory tariffs on Canadian peas, canola, and seafood on Thursday, escalating a trade dispute rooted in Canada's earlier tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum; this presents a chance for negotiation and a new framework for trade.
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44% Bias Score
Canadian Oil CEOs' Demand for Expansion Contradicts Net-Zero Pledges
Fourteen Canadian oil and gas CEOs urged all political parties to expand fossil fuel production, weaken environmental rules, and increase subsidies, contradicting previous net-zero pledges, forcing Bay Street to decide between financing expansion or adhering to its climate commitments.
Canadian Oil CEOs' Demand for Expansion Contradicts Net-Zero Pledges
Fourteen Canadian oil and gas CEOs urged all political parties to expand fossil fuel production, weaken environmental rules, and increase subsidies, contradicting previous net-zero pledges, forcing Bay Street to decide between financing expansion or adhering to its climate commitments.
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56% Bias Score
Lockheed Martin's Job Offer, Election Looms, and Poilievre's Media Plan
Amidst a potential snap federal election on April 28th, Lockheed Martin offered Canada more jobs contingent on the completion of its $19-billion F-35 fighter jet purchase, which is currently under review due to U.S. trade war concerns; meanwhile, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre defended his par...
Lockheed Martin's Job Offer, Election Looms, and Poilievre's Media Plan
Amidst a potential snap federal election on April 28th, Lockheed Martin offered Canada more jobs contingent on the completion of its $19-billion F-35 fighter jet purchase, which is currently under review due to U.S. trade war concerns; meanwhile, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre defended his par...
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44% Bias Score
Ripper": An Accelerated Biography of Pierre Poilievre
Mark Bourrie's critical biography of Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, "Ripper," was unexpectedly published early in March 2025 due to recent political events in Canada and the U.S., offering a timely analysis ahead of the upcoming federal election.
Ripper": An Accelerated Biography of Pierre Poilievre
Mark Bourrie's critical biography of Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, "Ripper," was unexpectedly published early in March 2025 due to recent political events in Canada and the U.S., offering a timely analysis ahead of the upcoming federal election.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Orders Dismantling of Education Department
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, though complete closure requires Congressional approval; the department will retain some key functions, including Title I funding and Pell grants.
Trump Orders Dismantling of Education Department
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, though complete closure requires Congressional approval; the department will retain some key functions, including Title I funding and Pell grants.
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48% Bias Score
Harper Blames Deteriorating Canada-India Ties on Liberal Government's Handling of Khalistan Issue
Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper criticized the current government's handling of relations with India, blaming alleged infiltration by Sikh activists advocating for Khalistan and the government's response to allegations of Indian government involvement in the murder of a Sikh activist i...
Harper Blames Deteriorating Canada-India Ties on Liberal Government's Handling of Khalistan Issue
Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper criticized the current government's handling of relations with India, blaming alleged infiltration by Sikh activists advocating for Khalistan and the government's response to allegations of Indian government involvement in the murder of a Sikh activist i...
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52% Bias Score
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Explain Migrant Deportation Delays
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Thursday deemed the Trump administration's response to his inquiry regarding the timing of deportation flights carrying hundreds of Venezuelan migrants "woefully insufficient," ordering the Justice Department to explain by next Tuesday why the administration's f...
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Explain Migrant Deportation Delays
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Thursday deemed the Trump administration's response to his inquiry regarding the timing of deportation flights carrying hundreds of Venezuelan migrants "woefully insufficient," ordering the Justice Department to explain by next Tuesday why the administration's f...
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44% Bias Score
MEP Aide Arrested in EU Parliament Corruption Probe
An aide to Italian MEP Fulvio Martusciello was arrested in Naples on a European warrant, facing charges of corruption, money laundering, and criminal conspiracy related to a Belgian investigation into alleged Chinese influence-peddling within the European Parliament.
MEP Aide Arrested in EU Parliament Corruption Probe
An aide to Italian MEP Fulvio Martusciello was arrested in Naples on a European warrant, facing charges of corruption, money laundering, and criminal conspiracy related to a Belgian investigation into alleged Chinese influence-peddling within the European Parliament.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Hosts Rape-Accused McGregor at White House
President Trump invited Conor McGregor, found liable for rape in a civil suit, to the White House for St. Patrick's Day, where McGregor criticized Irish immigration; this event highlights Trump's pattern of associating with men accused of sexual misconduct, reflecting a rise in gender traditionalism...
Trump Hosts Rape-Accused McGregor at White House
President Trump invited Conor McGregor, found liable for rape in a civil suit, to the White House for St. Patrick's Day, where McGregor criticized Irish immigration; this event highlights Trump's pattern of associating with men accused of sexual misconduct, reflecting a rise in gender traditionalism...
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64% Bias Score
Judge Halts Musk's DOGE Team's Access to Social Security Data
A federal judge temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Social Security databases due to concerns about a "fishing expedition" for fraud, ordering the deletion of any personally identifiable information collected, following a lawsuit by labor unions, retire...
Judge Halts Musk's DOGE Team's Access to Social Security Data
A federal judge temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Social Security databases due to concerns about a "fishing expedition" for fraud, ordering the deletion of any personally identifiable information collected, following a lawsuit by labor unions, retire...
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64% Bias Score
French Surgeon's Abuse: New Investigation Uncovers Potential Additional Victims
A French court opened a preliminary investigation into additional sex crimes committed by 74-year-old former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec, who already faces charges for abusing at least 299 victims mostly minors, and has recently admitted guilt for all charges in his current trial.
French Surgeon's Abuse: New Investigation Uncovers Potential Additional Victims
A French court opened a preliminary investigation into additional sex crimes committed by 74-year-old former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec, who already faces charges for abusing at least 299 victims mostly minors, and has recently admitted guilt for all charges in his current trial.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Wins in Italy, Boosts Nations League Final Four Hopes
Germany defeated Italy 2-1 in a Nations League quarterfinal match in Milan's San Siro stadium on March 24th, 2024, securing their first away win in Italy in 39 years thanks to goals from substitutes Tim Kleindienst and Leon Goretzka.
Germany Wins in Italy, Boosts Nations League Final Four Hopes
Germany defeated Italy 2-1 in a Nations League quarterfinal match in Milan's San Siro stadium on March 24th, 2024, securing their first away win in Italy in 39 years thanks to goals from substitutes Tim Kleindienst and Leon Goretzka.
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36% Bias Score