February 2025
March 2025
Paraguay Bids to Host 2030 Youth Olympics
President Santiago Peña presented Paraguay's bid to host the 2030 Youth Olympic Games in Asunción to the IOC, aiming to boost the country's international profile alongside its role as a 2030 FIFA World Cup co-host. This strategy leverages major sporting events to increase global awareness of Paragua...
Paraguay Bids to Host 2030 Youth Olympics
President Santiago Peña presented Paraguay's bid to host the 2030 Youth Olympic Games in Asunción to the IOC, aiming to boost the country's international profile alongside its role as a 2030 FIFA World Cup co-host. This strategy leverages major sporting events to increase global awareness of Paragua...
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44% Bias Score
Calgary's Green Line Uncertainty Leaves Downtown Area Facing Uncertain Future
Calgary's Eau Claire Market was demolished to prepare for a Green Line train station, but Alberta's decision to build the line above ground now threatens the station's construction, leaving a vacant lot and raising concerns about negative impacts on the downtown area and potential long-term economic...
Calgary's Green Line Uncertainty Leaves Downtown Area Facing Uncertain Future
Calgary's Eau Claire Market was demolished to prepare for a Green Line train station, but Alberta's decision to build the line above ground now threatens the station's construction, leaving a vacant lot and raising concerns about negative impacts on the downtown area and potential long-term economic...
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60% Bias Score
Top 20 Canadian ETFs During US Tariff Periods
This article identifies the top 20 Canadian ETFs that outperformed their category peers during two periods of US tariffs on Canadian goods (June 1, 2018 – May 17, 2019, and Aug. 16, 2020 – Oct. 27, 2020), weighing the first period 70% and the second 30%, based on a Morningstar three-star or better r...
Top 20 Canadian ETFs During US Tariff Periods
This article identifies the top 20 Canadian ETFs that outperformed their category peers during two periods of US tariffs on Canadian goods (June 1, 2018 – May 17, 2019, and Aug. 16, 2020 – Oct. 27, 2020), weighing the first period 70% and the second 30%, based on a Morningstar three-star or better r...
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20% Bias Score
Leverkusen Edges Cologne in Extra Time to Reach DFB-Pokal Semifinals
Bayer Leverkusen overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat 2nd division leader 1. FC Köln 3-2 in extra time in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals after goals by Patrik Schick (2) and Victor Boniface, despite Cologne's passionate performance and early goals by Damian Downs and Linton Mai...
Leverkusen Edges Cologne in Extra Time to Reach DFB-Pokal Semifinals
Bayer Leverkusen overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat 2nd division leader 1. FC Köln 3-2 in extra time in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals after goals by Patrik Schick (2) and Victor Boniface, despite Cologne's passionate performance and early goals by Damian Downs and Linton Mai...
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32% Bias Score
Drunk Driver Jailed for Causing Life-Changing Injuries in Head-On Collision
On May 29, 2023, in Wallasey, UK, Gabrielle Dures, intoxicated, drove at 63mph in a 30mph zone, causing a head-on collision that left multiple people with life-changing injuries; she received a 32-month prison sentence.
Drunk Driver Jailed for Causing Life-Changing Injuries in Head-On Collision
On May 29, 2023, in Wallasey, UK, Gabrielle Dures, intoxicated, drove at 63mph in a 30mph zone, causing a head-on collision that left multiple people with life-changing injuries; she received a 32-month prison sentence.
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24% Bias Score
Spain's Economic Growth Slows, But Employment Soars in January 2025
Spain's private sector growth slowed to 54 points in January 2025 from 56.8 in December, but employment increased significantly, reaching its highest since January 2007, driven by strong services sector performance and internal demand; however, rising costs are a concern.
Spain's Economic Growth Slows, But Employment Soars in January 2025
Spain's private sector growth slowed to 54 points in January 2025 from 56.8 in December, but employment increased significantly, reaching its highest since January 2007, driven by strong services sector performance and internal demand; however, rising costs are a concern.
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28% Bias Score
100 Arrested in Puerto Rico Immigration Crackdown
Between January 26 and February 3, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 100 people in Puerto Rico for federal immigration violations, as part of a nationwide operation ordered by President Trump to identify, process, and deport undocumented immigrants from various countries,...
100 Arrested in Puerto Rico Immigration Crackdown
Between January 26 and February 3, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 100 people in Puerto Rico for federal immigration violations, as part of a nationwide operation ordered by President Trump to identify, process, and deport undocumented immigrants from various countries,...
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52% Bias Score
Canadian Tech Leaders Launch "Build Canada" to Shape Economic Policy
Canadian tech leaders launched "Build Canada", a non-lobbying initiative publishing weekly policy memos to address economic stagnation, potential US tariffs, and government inaction, aiming to influence policy before the next election.
Canadian Tech Leaders Launch "Build Canada" to Shape Economic Policy
Canadian tech leaders launched "Build Canada", a non-lobbying initiative publishing weekly policy memos to address economic stagnation, potential US tariffs, and government inaction, aiming to influence policy before the next election.
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48% Bias Score
French Assembly Approves 2025 Budget Amidst No-Confidence Votes
The French National Assembly approved the 2025 budget with 128 votes in favor and multiple motions of no confidence failing, aiming to reduce the public deficit to 5.4% of GDP through tax increases and spending cuts, despite opposition from left-wing and far-right parties.
French Assembly Approves 2025 Budget Amidst No-Confidence Votes
The French National Assembly approved the 2025 budget with 128 votes in favor and multiple motions of no confidence failing, aiming to reduce the public deficit to 5.4% of GDP through tax increases and spending cuts, despite opposition from left-wing and far-right parties.
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48% Bias Score
Amandaland" Spin-off Explores Single Motherhood and Class in South Harlesden
Amandaland," a British sitcom spin-off, follows Amanda's chaotic life as a single mother in south Harlesden after relocating from west London; the show satirizes middle-class parenting and societal pressures, highlighting class differences and diverse parenting styles.
Amandaland" Spin-off Explores Single Motherhood and Class in South Harlesden
Amandaland," a British sitcom spin-off, follows Amanda's chaotic life as a single mother in south Harlesden after relocating from west London; the show satirizes middle-class parenting and societal pressures, highlighting class differences and diverse parenting styles.
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36% Bias Score
Brother of Spanish PM Resigns Amidst Ongoing Investigation
David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, brother of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, resigned from his position at the Badajoz Provincial Council following an investigation into his hiring, despite a lack of evidence of wrongdoing found by the Guardia Civil; the judge continues the investigation, citing p...
Brother of Spanish PM Resigns Amidst Ongoing Investigation
David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, brother of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, resigned from his position at the Badajoz Provincial Council following an investigation into his hiring, despite a lack of evidence of wrongdoing found by the Guardia Civil; the judge continues the investigation, citing p...
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40% Bias Score
La Palma Eruption: Zero Fatalities, Rapid Tourism Recovery
The 2021 La Palma volcano eruption, lasting 85 days, caused €843 million in damage, displacing 7,000 people, yet resulted in zero fatalities; the rapid recovery of tourism the following year showcases effective crisis management.
La Palma Eruption: Zero Fatalities, Rapid Tourism Recovery
The 2021 La Palma volcano eruption, lasting 85 days, caused €843 million in damage, displacing 7,000 people, yet resulted in zero fatalities; the rapid recovery of tourism the following year showcases effective crisis management.
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36% Bias Score