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Musk Challenges Stargate AI Project Funding

Elon Musk disputes the funding of Stargate, a new $500 billion AI infrastructure project involving OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, announced by President Trump, citing SoftBank's significantly lower investment than claimed, highlighting a long-standing conflict with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

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Israeli Terror Attack Survivor Wins Eurovision

Raphael, a 22-year-old Israeli woman who survived a terrorist attack at a music festival, won her country's Eurovision Song Contest; she credits music with aiding her recovery and anticipates potential backlash due to the political context surrounding Israel.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
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Canada Uses AI to Tackle Massive Payroll Backlog

The Canadian government is using an AI-powered virtual assistant to clear a 383,000-transaction backlog in its Phoenix pay system, processing over 4,300 transactions in months; a decision on a new payroll platform is expected by end of March, with an 18-20 month implementation following.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Aschaffenburg Attack Spurs Criticism of German Immigration Policies

Following a knife attack in Aschaffenburg, Germany, where a 28-year-old Afghan man allegedly killed a two-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man, German politicians across the political spectrum reacted, criticizing failures in the deportation process of the suspect, who was subject to an existing depor...

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theglobeandmail.com
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U.S. Targets Canada's Digital Services Tax

The U.S. administration, under President Trump, is targeting Canada's digital services tax, a 3% levy on foreign tech companies' revenue from Canadian users, potentially escalating trade tensions.

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36% Bias Score

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Germany Continues Pension Payments to Nazi Perpetrators

Germany pays approximately five million euros annually in war victim pensions to over 8000 recipients, including an estimated 5 percent of war criminals, despite a 1998 law mandating review; this has drawn criticism for its failure to address this systemic issue.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
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Emilia Perez" Dominates Oscar Nominations Amidst Devastating LA Wildfires

The 2025 Oscars nominations were announced, with Netflix's "Emilia Perez" receiving a record-breaking 13 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress, surpassing even Netflix's own "Roma." The announcement was delayed twice due to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

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36% Bias Score

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US withdrawal from Paris Agreement undermines global climate efforts

Since the first UN environmental conference in 1972, CO2 emissions have steadily increased, only declining during global crises; the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, effective in one year, is a major setback, jeopardizing climate funding and the accord's balance.

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52% Bias Score

Climate Action
theglobeandmail.com
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Netflix Raises Canadian Subscription Prices Amid Industry-Wide Trend

Netflix implemented a price increase in Canada, raising its subscription plans by $2 to $7.99 for the basic plan with ads, $2.50 to $18.99 for the standard plan without ads, and $3 to $23.99 for the premium plan, reflecting a broader industry trend of rising streaming costs and competitive pressures...

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40% Bias Score

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welt.de
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Milei's Davos Speech: A Populist Critique of 'Wokeism' and Western Decline

At the 2025 Davos World Economic Forum, Argentinian President Javier Milei delivered a controversial speech attacking "wokeism" and promoting international alliances with figures like Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni, while also highlighting his economic successes in reducing inflation and restoring ...

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
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Trump's TikTok Ban Fails: App Remains Accessible, Raising Data Security Concerns

President Trump's attempt to ban TikTok failed due to a legally flawed executive order delaying enforcement, leaving the app accessible despite concerns about privacy, national security, and Chinese influence; this highlights the need for comprehensive data protection legislation rather than executi...

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
faz.net
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Trump-Musk AI Conflict Erupts Over $500 Billion "Stargate" Project

President Trump's $500 billion "Stargate" AI project, involving OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle, faces immediate opposition from close advisor Elon Musk, creating a high-profile conflict within the US government.

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48% Bias Score