January 2025
February 2025
Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery
Former US Senator Robert Menendez received an 11-year prison sentence for bribery schemes involving Egypt, trading political influence for cash, gold, and a Mercedes-Benz; co-defendants also received lengthy sentences, and his wife faces an upcoming trial.
Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery
Former US Senator Robert Menendez received an 11-year prison sentence for bribery schemes involving Egypt, trading political influence for cash, gold, and a Mercedes-Benz; co-defendants also received lengthy sentences, and his wife faces an upcoming trial.
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48% Bias Score
Tesla Misses Q4 2024 Earnings Amidst Increased Competition
Tesla reported lower-than-expected Q4 2024 earnings, with revenue of $25.7 billion ( $1.5 billion below forecasts) and net income of $2.5 billion, due to increased competition and a drop in sales, while its plans for new models and autonomous vehicles remain on track.
Tesla Misses Q4 2024 Earnings Amidst Increased Competition
Tesla reported lower-than-expected Q4 2024 earnings, with revenue of $25.7 billion ( $1.5 billion below forecasts) and net income of $2.5 billion, due to increased competition and a drop in sales, while its plans for new models and autonomous vehicles remain on track.
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44% Bias Score
Gould Proposes One-Year GST Cut
Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould plans a one-year, one-percentage-point GST cut to address affordability concerns and potential US tariff impacts, a move costing an unknown amount, and announced during the leadership race deadline.
Gould Proposes One-Year GST Cut
Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould plans a one-year, one-percentage-point GST cut to address affordability concerns and potential US tariff impacts, a move costing an unknown amount, and announced during the leadership race deadline.
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40% Bias Score
Canadian Citizen Sues Government for $27 Million Over Alleged Abandonment and Torture in Sudan
Abousfian Abdelrazik, a Canadian citizen, claims the Canadian government abandoned him to torture and imprisonment in Sudan from 2003-2009, prompting a $27 million damage lawsuit alleging negligence and human rights violations by Canadian officials and CSIS.
Canadian Citizen Sues Government for $27 Million Over Alleged Abandonment and Torture in Sudan
Abousfian Abdelrazik, a Canadian citizen, claims the Canadian government abandoned him to torture and imprisonment in Sudan from 2003-2009, prompting a $27 million damage lawsuit alleging negligence and human rights violations by Canadian officials and CSIS.
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44% Bias Score
Canada's Ukrainian Refugee Visa Renewal Creates Uncertainty
Approximately 106,000 Ukrainians in Canada face expiring temporary resident permits in 2025; the government requires individual renewal applications, despite calls for automatic extensions, causing uncertainty and potential hardship for those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Canada's Ukrainian Refugee Visa Renewal Creates Uncertainty
Approximately 106,000 Ukrainians in Canada face expiring temporary resident permits in 2025; the government requires individual renewal applications, despite calls for automatic extensions, causing uncertainty and potential hardship for those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
China-Linked Operation Incites Spanish Government Overthrow
A China-linked influence operation, Spamouflage, used social media to impersonate a human rights organization, urging Spaniards to overthrow their government after deadly Valencia floods that killed over 200, marking an escalation of its activities.
China-Linked Operation Incites Spanish Government Overthrow
A China-linked influence operation, Spamouflage, used social media to impersonate a human rights organization, urging Spaniards to overthrow their government after deadly Valencia floods that killed over 200, marking an escalation of its activities.
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36% Bias Score
Tesla Misses Q4 Earnings Expectations Amidst Heightened Competition
Tesla reported lower-than-expected Q4 2024 earnings due to increased competition, resulting in reduced revenue ($25.7 billion, $1.5 billion below forecasts) and a tighter-than-anticipated profit margin (13.6% vs. expected 16.2%); the company expects sales growth in 2025 contingent on production and ...
Tesla Misses Q4 Earnings Expectations Amidst Heightened Competition
Tesla reported lower-than-expected Q4 2024 earnings due to increased competition, resulting in reduced revenue ($25.7 billion, $1.5 billion below forecasts) and a tighter-than-anticipated profit margin (13.6% vs. expected 16.2%); the company expects sales growth in 2025 contingent on production and ...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Executive Orders Spark Legal and Ethical Concerns
President Trump issued multiple executive orders: a proposed buyout for federal workers (excluding military and postal workers), a temporary freeze (later unfrozen) on federal funds appropriated by Congress, and a plan to house migrants at Guantanamo Bay. These actions have raised significant legal ...
Trump's Executive Orders Spark Legal and Ethical Concerns
President Trump issued multiple executive orders: a proposed buyout for federal workers (excluding military and postal workers), a temporary freeze (later unfrozen) on federal funds appropriated by Congress, and a plan to house migrants at Guantanamo Bay. These actions have raised significant legal ...
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48% Bias Score
CPKC Reports Strong Q4 2024 Results, Remains Confident Amidst Tariff Threats
CPKC, a North American railway, reported strong Q4 2024 financial results, with a 3% revenue increase to $3.9 billion and a 16% annual increase to $14.5 billion, despite President Trump's tariff threats.
CPKC Reports Strong Q4 2024 Results, Remains Confident Amidst Tariff Threats
CPKC, a North American railway, reported strong Q4 2024 financial results, with a 3% revenue increase to $3.9 billion and a 16% annual increase to $14.5 billion, despite President Trump's tariff threats.
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40% Bias Score
Trump to Use Guantanamo Bay for Immigrant Detention
President Trump announced plans to use Guantanamo Bay to detain tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants considered "the worst criminal aliens," expanding an existing migrant facility despite capacity limitations and sparking criticism.
Trump to Use Guantanamo Bay for Immigrant Detention
President Trump announced plans to use Guantanamo Bay to detain tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants considered "the worst criminal aliens," expanding an existing migrant facility despite capacity limitations and sparking criticism.
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine-Slovakia Diplomatic Row over Gas Transit and Anti-Government Protests
Slovakia issued a protest note to Ukraine's ambassador following statements by Ukrainian officials criticizing Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who accused Ukraine of orchestrating anti-government protests and costing Slovakia €500 million annually due to its refusal to renew a gas transit contrac...
Ukraine-Slovakia Diplomatic Row over Gas Transit and Anti-Government Protests
Slovakia issued a protest note to Ukraine's ambassador following statements by Ukrainian officials criticizing Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who accused Ukraine of orchestrating anti-government protests and costing Slovakia €500 million annually due to its refusal to renew a gas transit contrac...
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32% Bias Score
Morales to Run for President with New Party After Losing MAS Leadership
Evo Morales, former Bolivian president, will run in August's national elections under a new political party after losing the MAS leadership to Grover García, an ally of current president Luis Arce, following a constitutional ruling that validated a congress by the 'Arcistas' faction in May 2024.
Morales to Run for President with New Party After Losing MAS Leadership
Evo Morales, former Bolivian president, will run in August's national elections under a new political party after losing the MAS leadership to Grover García, an ally of current president Luis Arce, following a constitutional ruling that validated a congress by the 'Arcistas' faction in May 2024.
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40% Bias Score