February 2025
March 2025
US Tariffs Trigger Canadian Dollar Drop, Recession Fears
US tariffs on Canadian goods have caused the Canadian dollar to depreciate and are expected to negatively impact the TSX; economists warn of a potential recession if tariffs persist.
US Tariffs Trigger Canadian Dollar Drop, Recession Fears
US tariffs on Canadian goods have caused the Canadian dollar to depreciate and are expected to negatively impact the TSX; economists warn of a potential recession if tariffs persist.
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Drone Attack Disrupts Southern Russia's Energy Facilities
On Monday, Ukraine launched a drone attack on southern Russia, targeting energy facilities in Volgograd and Astrakhan regions, causing fires at a major oil refinery and a gas processing plant, disrupting flights, and prompting Russia to claim that the attacks were acts of terrorism.
Ukraine Drone Attack Disrupts Southern Russia's Energy Facilities
On Monday, Ukraine launched a drone attack on southern Russia, targeting energy facilities in Volgograd and Astrakhan regions, causing fires at a major oil refinery and a gas processing plant, disrupting flights, and prompting Russia to claim that the attacks were acts of terrorism.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Send Oil Prices Higher
President Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, effective February 4th, caused Brent crude futures to rise 2% to $77.22 and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures to increase 3% to $74.72, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions and higher gasoline prices.
Trump Tariffs Send Oil Prices Higher
President Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, effective February 4th, caused Brent crude futures to rise 2% to $77.22 and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures to increase 3% to $74.72, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions and higher gasoline prices.
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48% Bias Score
Mass Protests Rock Slovakia Amidst Fico's Pro-Russia Stance
In Slovakia, mass protests against Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russian policies and attacks on NGOs have prompted 411 civil society organizations to issue an open letter of condemnation; Fico's actions risk destabilizing the country and its relations with the EU and Ukraine.
Mass Protests Rock Slovakia Amidst Fico's Pro-Russia Stance
In Slovakia, mass protests against Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russian policies and attacks on NGOs have prompted 411 civil society organizations to issue an open letter of condemnation; Fico's actions risk destabilizing the country and its relations with the EU and Ukraine.
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56% Bias Score
Brexit's Economic and Political Repercussions in the UK
Five years after Brexit, the UK grapples with economic challenges stemming from reduced EU trade, unmet promises of new trade deals, and a surge in immigration; the Labour government seeks a cautious 'reset' of EU relations amidst rising populist support.
Brexit's Economic and Political Repercussions in the UK
Five years after Brexit, the UK grapples with economic challenges stemming from reduced EU trade, unmet promises of new trade deals, and a surge in immigration; the Labour government seeks a cautious 'reset' of EU relations amidst rising populist support.
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40% Bias Score
Habeck Conditions Black-Green Coalition on No AfD Cooperation
German Green Party's chancellor candidate Robert Habeck keeps the option of a black-green coalition open after the federal election, but only if there is no "blackmail situation" with the AfD, following the CDU/CSU's controversial cooperation with the AfD on a migration policy motion.
Habeck Conditions Black-Green Coalition on No AfD Cooperation
German Green Party's chancellor candidate Robert Habeck keeps the option of a black-green coalition open after the federal election, but only if there is no "blackmail situation" with the AfD, following the CDU/CSU's controversial cooperation with the AfD on a migration policy motion.
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56% Bias Score
German Teenager's Cancer Remission Highlights Innovative Treatment
A 16-year-old boy from near Darmstadt, Germany, successfully battled a recurring cancerous tumor above his left eye through an experimental treatment at the KiTZ Heidelberg, involving testing multiple drugs on mini-tumors derived from his tissue sample, resulting in remission.
German Teenager's Cancer Remission Highlights Innovative Treatment
A 16-year-old boy from near Darmstadt, Germany, successfully battled a recurring cancerous tumor above his left eye through an experimental treatment at the KiTZ Heidelberg, involving testing multiple drugs on mini-tumors derived from his tissue sample, resulting in remission.
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36% Bias Score
Hamburg Warns of Foreign Interference in Upcoming Elections
Hamburg's Verfassungsschutz warns of foreign state interference in the upcoming federal and state elections, citing disinformation campaigns, deepfakes, and covert influence operations aimed at undermining public trust and democratic processes.
Hamburg Warns of Foreign Interference in Upcoming Elections
Hamburg's Verfassungsschutz warns of foreign state interference in the upcoming federal and state elections, citing disinformation campaigns, deepfakes, and covert influence operations aimed at undermining public trust and democratic processes.
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40% Bias Score
Hamburg Warns of Foreign Interference in Upcoming Elections
Hamburg's Office for the Protection of the Constitution warned against foreign states' influence on the upcoming Bundestag and Bürgerschafts elections, citing the use of disinformation, deepfakes, and ghostwriting by groups like 'APT 28' and 'Ghostwriter' to manipulate public opinion and undermine d...
Hamburg Warns of Foreign Interference in Upcoming Elections
Hamburg's Office for the Protection of the Constitution warned against foreign states' influence on the upcoming Bundestag and Bürgerschafts elections, citing the use of disinformation, deepfakes, and ghostwriting by groups like 'APT 28' and 'Ghostwriter' to manipulate public opinion and undermine d...
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40% Bias Score
Surge in Birth Tourism to Canada After Trump's Failed US Citizenship Bid
Following President Trump's failed attempt to end birthright citizenship in the U.S., Canadian birth tourism operators report a surge in inquiries from expectant mothers, primarily from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, with some operators experiencing a three-to-four-fold increase in inquiries, althoug...
Surge in Birth Tourism to Canada After Trump's Failed US Citizenship Bid
Following President Trump's failed attempt to end birthright citizenship in the U.S., Canadian birth tourism operators report a surge in inquiries from expectant mothers, primarily from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, with some operators experiencing a three-to-four-fold increase in inquiries, althoug...
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44% Bias Score
WHO Faces $400 Million Budget Cut After US Withdrawal
The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing a potential $400 million budget cut due to the United States' withdrawal, its largest government funder, impacting the 2026-2027 budget and prompting the organization to discuss cost-cutting measures during its February meeting in Geneva.
WHO Faces $400 Million Budget Cut After US Withdrawal
The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing a potential $400 million budget cut due to the United States' withdrawal, its largest government funder, impacting the 2026-2027 budget and prompting the organization to discuss cost-cutting measures during its February meeting in Geneva.
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44% Bias Score
Google Appeals Antitrust Ruling on App Store Practices
A US appeals court is hearing Google's appeal against a ruling that found it illegally stifled competition in its app store, requiring changes to how it operates and opens up its app store to competitors, a decision impacting app developers and consumers nationwide.
Google Appeals Antitrust Ruling on App Store Practices
A US appeals court is hearing Google's appeal against a ruling that found it illegally stifled competition in its app store, requiring changes to how it operates and opens up its app store to competitors, a decision impacting app developers and consumers nationwide.
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36% Bias Score