March 2025
April 2025
25% US Tariff on Canadian Steel and Aluminum Impacts Jobs and Investment
President Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports, impacting Algoma Steel, which will temporarily halt U.S. shipments and lay off workers, while Canada's steel industry faces job losses and reduced investment.
25% US Tariff on Canadian Steel and Aluminum Impacts Jobs and Investment
President Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum imports, impacting Algoma Steel, which will temporarily halt U.S. shipments and lay off workers, while Canada's steel industry faces job losses and reduced investment.
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44% Bias Score
Cargo Ship Collision Causes Fire, Death Near UK
A Portuguese-flagged cargo ship, the Solong, collided with a US-flagged oil tanker, the Stena Immaculate, carrying 220,000 barrels of kerosene, near the UK coast on Monday, resulting in a fire, one death, and the arrest of the Solong's captain on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Cargo Ship Collision Causes Fire, Death Near UK
A Portuguese-flagged cargo ship, the Solong, collided with a US-flagged oil tanker, the Stena Immaculate, carrying 220,000 barrels of kerosene, near the UK coast on Monday, resulting in a fire, one death, and the arrest of the Solong's captain on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
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36% Bias Score
Climate Change: Cities Face Unexpected Water Disasters
A new WaterAid study reveals that over 100 major cities globally are experiencing dramatic shifts in water-related disasters due to climate change, with many cities facing unexpected changes in their flood and drought patterns, disproportionately impacting vulnerable communities.
Climate Change: Cities Face Unexpected Water Disasters
A new WaterAid study reveals that over 100 major cities globally are experiencing dramatic shifts in water-related disasters due to climate change, with many cities facing unexpected changes in their flood and drought patterns, disproportionately impacting vulnerable communities.
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20% Bias Score
Increased Screen Time Linked to 21% Higher Myopia Risk
A new study reveals that each extra hour spent daily on digital screens increases myopia risk by 21%, according to a meta-analysis of 45 studies involving 335,524 children and adolescents; researchers warn that by 2050 nearly half the world's population may suffer from myopia.
Increased Screen Time Linked to 21% Higher Myopia Risk
A new study reveals that each extra hour spent daily on digital screens increases myopia risk by 21%, according to a meta-analysis of 45 studies involving 335,524 children and adolescents; researchers warn that by 2050 nearly half the world's population may suffer from myopia.
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40% Bias Score
BLA Seizes Pakistani Train, Demands Prisoner Exchange
The Baluch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the Jaffar Express train in Pakistan's Baluchistan province on March 11, 2025, killing at least 30 people, taking 214 hostage, and demanding a prisoner exchange within 48 hours; Pakistani forces freed 80 hostages.
BLA Seizes Pakistani Train, Demands Prisoner Exchange
The Baluch Liberation Army (BLA) attacked the Jaffar Express train in Pakistan's Baluchistan province on March 11, 2025, killing at least 30 people, taking 214 hostage, and demanding a prisoner exchange within 48 hours; Pakistani forces freed 80 hostages.
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40% Bias Score
UK Channel Crossings Surpass Records Amidst Rwanda Plan Controversy
Between January 1 and March 10, 4,393 migrants arrived in the UK via small boats, exceeding previous records for the same period; the increase follows the Labour government's decision to scrap the Rwanda asylum plan, prompting criticism and debate on its effectiveness.
UK Channel Crossings Surpass Records Amidst Rwanda Plan Controversy
Between January 1 and March 10, 4,393 migrants arrived in the UK via small boats, exceeding previous records for the same period; the increase follows the Labour government's decision to scrap the Rwanda asylum plan, prompting criticism and debate on its effectiveness.
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60% Bias Score
Alberta's Transgender Youth Healthcare Law Faces Charter Challenge
Alberta's new law, restricting hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender youth under 16, is facing a court challenge arguing it violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms by denying essential medical care; the government defends the law, citing evolving science and youth protect...
Alberta's Transgender Youth Healthcare Law Faces Charter Challenge
Alberta's new law, restricting hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender youth under 16, is facing a court challenge arguing it violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms by denying essential medical care; the government defends the law, citing evolving science and youth protect...
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60% Bias Score
B.C. Fast-Tracks U.S. Healthcare Worker Credentials to Address Shortages
British Columbia is launching a recruitment campaign and fast-tracking credential recognition for U.S. doctors and nurses to alleviate its critical healthcare worker shortage, planning targeted outreach in Washington, Oregon, and California, and streamlining the licensing process for those with Amer...
B.C. Fast-Tracks U.S. Healthcare Worker Credentials to Address Shortages
British Columbia is launching a recruitment campaign and fast-tracking credential recognition for U.S. doctors and nurses to alleviate its critical healthcare worker shortage, planning targeted outreach in Washington, Oregon, and California, and streamlining the licensing process for those with Amer...
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32% Bias Score
Al Shabab Hotel Attack Kills Ten in Central Somalia
On March 11, 2025, at least ten people, mostly traditional leaders, died, and dozens were injured in an Al Shabab attack on the Hotel Cairo in Beledweyn, Somalia, where a car bomb and subsequent assault targeted a meeting of local officials and military commanders.
Al Shabab Hotel Attack Kills Ten in Central Somalia
On March 11, 2025, at least ten people, mostly traditional leaders, died, and dozens were injured in an Al Shabab attack on the Hotel Cairo in Beledweyn, Somalia, where a car bomb and subsequent assault targeted a meeting of local officials and military commanders.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Threatens, Then Reverses, Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum
On March 11, 2025, President Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to 50%, citing Ontario's electricity surcharge on exports to the US. Following a conversation between Ontario Premier Doug Ford and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Trump reversed the decision...
Trump Threatens, Then Reverses, Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum
On March 11, 2025, President Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to 50%, citing Ontario's electricity surcharge on exports to the US. Following a conversation between Ontario Premier Doug Ford and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Trump reversed the decision...
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60% Bias Score
US Department of Education Cuts Nearly Half Its Workforce
The US Department of Education announced the dismissal of roughly half its 4100 employees; 600 took early retirement, and 1300 are furloughed until June, potentially hindering the department's operation and aligning with President Trump's plan to decentralize education.
US Department of Education Cuts Nearly Half Its Workforce
The US Department of Education announced the dismissal of roughly half its 4100 employees; 600 took early retirement, and 1300 are furloughed until June, potentially hindering the department's operation and aligning with President Trump's plan to decentralize education.
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48% Bias Score
North Sea Jet Fuel Spill: Thousands of Tons of Military Fuel Released After Tanker Collision
A Portuguese cargo ship, Solong, collided with a US oil tanker, Stena Immaculate, spilling approximately 35,000 tons of military-grade jet fuel into the North Sea near the Humber estuary, causing significant concern for marine life and leading to the arrest of the Solong's captain on suspicion of gr...
North Sea Jet Fuel Spill: Thousands of Tons of Military Fuel Released After Tanker Collision
A Portuguese cargo ship, Solong, collided with a US oil tanker, Stena Immaculate, spilling approximately 35,000 tons of military-grade jet fuel into the North Sea near the Humber estuary, causing significant concern for marine life and leading to the arrest of the Solong's captain on suspicion of gr...
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32% Bias Score