Trump Delays Tariffs, Threatens New Duties on China and EU
On February 1, President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on Chinese imports due to fentanyl trafficking and additional tariffs on the European Union for trade imbalances, delaying previously announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing 300 daily fentanyl overdose deaths in the U.S. as justification.
Trump Delays Tariffs, Threatens New Duties on China and EU
On February 1, President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on Chinese imports due to fentanyl trafficking and additional tariffs on the European Union for trade imbalances, delaying previously announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing 300 daily fentanyl overdose deaths in the U.S. as justification.
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60% Bias Score
Mercuria-Backed $1.5 Billion Initiative to Protect the Amazon
Backed by Mercuria, a $1.5 billion initiative called "Race to Belém" will sell carbon credits to protect the Amazon rainforest, working with Brazilian states, farmers, and local communities to prevent deforestation, starting immediately and expanding over 3-5 years.
Mercuria-Backed $1.5 Billion Initiative to Protect the Amazon
Backed by Mercuria, a $1.5 billion initiative called "Race to Belém" will sell carbon credits to protect the Amazon rainforest, working with Brazilian states, farmers, and local communities to prevent deforestation, starting immediately and expanding over 3-5 years.
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36% Bias Score
Netflix's Record Subscriber Growth Fuels Price Hikes and Stock Surge
Netflix added a record 18.9 million subscribers in Q4 2024, exceeding expectations due to live sports and "Squid Game," prompting price increases across various plans in the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina and resulting in a 13 percent stock surge.
Netflix's Record Subscriber Growth Fuels Price Hikes and Stock Surge
Netflix added a record 18.9 million subscribers in Q4 2024, exceeding expectations due to live sports and "Squid Game," prompting price increases across various plans in the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina and resulting in a 13 percent stock surge.
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12% Bias Score
Smithfield Foods Targets $10.73 Billion Valuation in Landmark IPO
Smithfield Foods, the largest U.S. pork processor, is targeting a $10.73 billion valuation in its New York IPO, its largest since 2021, raising up to $939.6 million by offering 17.4 million shares priced between $23 and $27; the company plans to reduce pig production by 21% in 2024 compared to this ...
Smithfield Foods Targets $10.73 Billion Valuation in Landmark IPO
Smithfield Foods, the largest U.S. pork processor, is targeting a $10.73 billion valuation in its New York IPO, its largest since 2021, raising up to $939.6 million by offering 17.4 million shares priced between $23 and $27; the company plans to reduce pig production by 21% in 2024 compared to this ...
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40% Bias Score
Harvard Settles Lawsuits, Adopts IHRA Definition to Combat Antisemitism
Harvard University will implement the IHRA definition of antisemitism, provide annual reports on antisemitism enforcement, and offer staff training to combat antisemitism, settling lawsuits that accused the university of violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by fostering a hostile envir...
Harvard Settles Lawsuits, Adopts IHRA Definition to Combat Antisemitism
Harvard University will implement the IHRA definition of antisemitism, provide annual reports on antisemitism enforcement, and offer staff training to combat antisemitism, settling lawsuits that accused the university of violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by fostering a hostile envir...
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40% Bias Score
Northern Gateway Pipeline Reconsidered Amid Climate Change and US Tariff Threats
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, reversed his opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline, citing climate change, the American threat, and the need to avoid environmentally damaging US development. This follows Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's push for pipelin...
Northern Gateway Pipeline Reconsidered Amid Climate Change and US Tariff Threats
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, reversed his opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline, citing climate change, the American threat, and the need to avoid environmentally damaging US development. This follows Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's push for pipelin...
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40% Bias Score
States Sue to Block Trump's Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship
Twenty-two states filed lawsuits on Tuesday to challenge President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents, arguing that the order violates the 14th Amendment and is set to take effect on February 19th.
States Sue to Block Trump's Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship
Twenty-two states filed lawsuits on Tuesday to challenge President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents, arguing that the order violates the 14th Amendment and is set to take effect on February 19th.
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40% Bias Score
Hamilton Opens 'Zachary's Legacy' Hub Following 1997 Murder
On March 27, 1997, 2.5-year-old Zachary Antidormi was fatally stabbed by a mentally ill neighbor in Hamilton, Ontario, prompting systemic changes in policing and mental health response, culminating in the opening of Zachary's Legacy, a collaborative hub for emergency services and mental health profe...
Hamilton Opens 'Zachary's Legacy' Hub Following 1997 Murder
On March 27, 1997, 2.5-year-old Zachary Antidormi was fatally stabbed by a mentally ill neighbor in Hamilton, Ontario, prompting systemic changes in policing and mental health response, culminating in the opening of Zachary's Legacy, a collaborative hub for emergency services and mental health profe...
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Withdrawal from WHO Raises Global Health Concerns
President Trump's plan to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO) has sparked concerns among health scholars about weakened global health surveillance, particularly regarding avian flu, as evidenced by recent cases in the U.S. and Canada.
U.S. Withdrawal from WHO Raises Global Health Concerns
President Trump's plan to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO) has sparked concerns among health scholars about weakened global health surveillance, particularly regarding avian flu, as evidenced by recent cases in the U.S. and Canada.
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44% Bias Score
Neo Performance Materials Poised for Growth Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
Neo Performance Materials (NEO-T), a Canadian rare earth metals processor, is expanding its operations in Estonia and rationalizing its Chinese facilities to capitalize on the global shift towards renewable energy and electric vehicles, while mitigating geopolitical risks; the company's strong balan...
Neo Performance Materials Poised for Growth Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
Neo Performance Materials (NEO-T), a Canadian rare earth metals processor, is expanding its operations in Estonia and rationalizing its Chinese facilities to capitalize on the global shift towards renewable energy and electric vehicles, while mitigating geopolitical risks; the company's strong balan...
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48% Bias Score
Canadian Trans Activist Urges Travel Advisory Update Following Trump's Gender Order
Transgender activist Fae Johnstone is urging Canada to update its travel advisory for the U.S. after President Trump's executive order limiting gender to male or female, raising concerns about border crossing challenges and safety for Canadian passport holders with an "X" gender marker.
Canadian Trans Activist Urges Travel Advisory Update Following Trump's Gender Order
Transgender activist Fae Johnstone is urging Canada to update its travel advisory for the U.S. after President Trump's executive order limiting gender to male or female, raising concerns about border crossing challenges and safety for Canadian passport holders with an "X" gender marker.
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48% Bias Score
Unpassed Tax Changes Create Uncertainty for Canadian Asset Managers
Canadian asset managers face uncertainty in filing 2024 tax returns for investment funds due to unpassed federal capital gains tax changes proposed in the 2024 budget, potentially requiring re-filing and amended tax slips if the changes don't pass.
Unpassed Tax Changes Create Uncertainty for Canadian Asset Managers
Canadian asset managers face uncertainty in filing 2024 tax returns for investment funds due to unpassed federal capital gains tax changes proposed in the 2024 budget, potentially requiring re-filing and amended tax slips if the changes don't pass.
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52% Bias Score