January 2025
February 2025
UK Bond Yields Hit 25-Year Highs, Raising Concerns
UK government bond yields have surged to 25-year highs, impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves' fiscal plans and reflecting investor concerns about the UK economy, though the situation is less severe than the 2022 mini-budget crisis.
UK Bond Yields Hit 25-Year Highs, Raising Concerns
UK government bond yields have surged to 25-year highs, impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves' fiscal plans and reflecting investor concerns about the UK economy, though the situation is less severe than the 2022 mini-budget crisis.
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40% Bias Score
Florida Cancels Transgender TikToker's Driver's License
A Florida transgender TikToker, James Rose, had his driver's license canceled after he changed the gender marker to female by exploiting a perceived loophole in the state's policy. FLHSMV launched an investigation into potential fraud after Rose claimed to have lost his prior license.
Florida Cancels Transgender TikToker's Driver's License
A Florida transgender TikToker, James Rose, had his driver's license canceled after he changed the gender marker to female by exploiting a perceived loophole in the state's policy. FLHSMV launched an investigation into potential fraud after Rose claimed to have lost his prior license.
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68% Bias Score
French Government Negotiates 2025 Budget with Opposition Parties
French ministers met with opposition parties on January 8th to negotiate the 2025 budget, engaging in detailed, line-by-line discussions to overcome political opposition and reach a consensus before further talks next week.
French Government Negotiates 2025 Budget with Opposition Parties
French ministers met with opposition parties on January 8th to negotiate the 2025 budget, engaging in detailed, line-by-line discussions to overcome political opposition and reach a consensus before further talks next week.
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32% Bias Score
AI Adoption Shows Early Promise, but Valuation Impacts Canadian Equity Returns
A Morgan Stanley report finds U.S. financial firms are early adopters of AI, seeing notable efficiency gains, while analysis of TSX returns in 2024 reveals that valuation increases played a significant role, potentially influenced by global central bank policies and rising U.S. Treasury yields.
AI Adoption Shows Early Promise, but Valuation Impacts Canadian Equity Returns
A Morgan Stanley report finds U.S. financial firms are early adopters of AI, seeing notable efficiency gains, while analysis of TSX returns in 2024 reveals that valuation increases played a significant role, potentially influenced by global central bank policies and rising U.S. Treasury yields.
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44% Bias Score
Manslaughter Conviction Following Single-Punch Death Outside Pub
Kieran Egan was found guilty of manslaughter after delivering a fatal punch to David Hallatt, a 57-year-old father of two, who had attempted to intervene in a fight outside a pub in Chichester, West Sussex following an England Euro 2024 match; the single blow caused a skull fracture and brain damage...
Manslaughter Conviction Following Single-Punch Death Outside Pub
Kieran Egan was found guilty of manslaughter after delivering a fatal punch to David Hallatt, a 57-year-old father of two, who had attempted to intervene in a fight outside a pub in Chichester, West Sussex following an England Euro 2024 match; the single blow caused a skull fracture and brain damage...
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44% Bias Score
Catalonia and OECD Partner to Reform Education System
Catalonia and the OECD signed a four-year agreement to improve the Catalan education system, aiming to address poor results in international student assessments like PISA, with the OECD providing a diagnostic report and policy recommendations by year's end.
Catalonia and OECD Partner to Reform Education System
Catalonia and the OECD signed a four-year agreement to improve the Catalan education system, aiming to address poor results in international student assessments like PISA, with the OECD providing a diagnostic report and policy recommendations by year's end.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Compliments Biden's Economic Policies in Post-Election Meeting
Following the 2024 election, President Biden and President-elect Trump met in the Oval Office, where Trump complimented aspects of Biden's economic policies, contrasting with Trump's spokesperson who attributed the victory to Biden's "disastrous policies.
Trump Compliments Biden's Economic Policies in Post-Election Meeting
Following the 2024 election, President Biden and President-elect Trump met in the Oval Office, where Trump complimented aspects of Biden's economic policies, contrasting with Trump's spokesperson who attributed the victory to Biden's "disastrous policies.
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56% Bias Score
Wicked" Dominates SAG Awards Nominations, Boosting Oscar Prospects
The 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations were announced via press release due to wildfires, with "Wicked" leading with five nominations, including Best Ensemble, significantly increasing its Oscar chances; "A Complete Unknown" also received four nominations.
Wicked" Dominates SAG Awards Nominations, Boosting Oscar Prospects
The 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations were announced via press release due to wildfires, with "Wicked" leading with five nominations, including Best Ensemble, significantly increasing its Oscar chances; "A Complete Unknown" also received four nominations.
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52% Bias Score
Comark and Frank and Oak Seek Creditor Protection Amidst Retail Challenges
Two Canadian clothing retailers, Comark Holdings Inc. (Ricki's, cleo, Bootlegger) and Frank and Oak, filed for creditor protection in late 2024, citing decreased consumer spending, online competition, and supply chain issues; Comark will close Ricki's and cleo, impacting over 1,000 employees, while ...
Comark and Frank and Oak Seek Creditor Protection Amidst Retail Challenges
Two Canadian clothing retailers, Comark Holdings Inc. (Ricki's, cleo, Bootlegger) and Frank and Oak, filed for creditor protection in late 2024, citing decreased consumer spending, online competition, and supply chain issues; Comark will close Ricki's and cleo, impacting over 1,000 employees, while ...
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36% Bias Score
Labour's Third U-Turn on Care Cost Cap Highlights Systemic Policy Failures
Labour's recent U-turn on a proposed cap on care costs, for the third time since 2011, highlights systemic issues with social care policy in the UK, despite the relatively low cost of the scheme (£5 billion annually) compared to national health spending (£200 billion annually).
Labour's Third U-Turn on Care Cost Cap Highlights Systemic Policy Failures
Labour's recent U-turn on a proposed cap on care costs, for the third time since 2011, highlights systemic issues with social care policy in the UK, despite the relatively low cost of the scheme (£5 billion annually) compared to national health spending (£200 billion annually).
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48% Bias Score
London Police Ban Pro-Palestine Saturday Marches Near Synagogue
The Metropolitan Police in London has banned pro-Palestine demonstrations planned for Saturdays outside the BBC due to concerns about disrupting nearby Shabbat services, prompting accusations of effectively silencing pro-Palestine voices.
London Police Ban Pro-Palestine Saturday Marches Near Synagogue
The Metropolitan Police in London has banned pro-Palestine demonstrations planned for Saturdays outside the BBC due to concerns about disrupting nearby Shabbat services, prompting accusations of effectively silencing pro-Palestine voices.
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48% Bias Score
Greek Nationalist Group Sows Division, Echoes Past Disasters
Retired Greek diplomats, military officials, and politicians formed a group claiming sole authority on national interest, labeling dissenters as traitors, causing political division and echoing the disastrous nationalism of 1967-1974.
Greek Nationalist Group Sows Division, Echoes Past Disasters
Retired Greek diplomats, military officials, and politicians formed a group claiming sole authority on national interest, labeling dissenters as traitors, causing political division and echoing the disastrous nationalism of 1967-1974.
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68% Bias Score