Canadian Manufacturing Booms on US Stockpiling Ahead of Potential Tariffs
Canada's manufacturing activity surged to a near two-year high in December 2023, reaching 52.2 on the S&P Global PMI, driven by US clients' inventory build-up ahead of potential tariffs; however, supply chain issues and currency fluctuations persist.
Canadian Manufacturing Booms on US Stockpiling Ahead of Potential Tariffs
Canada's manufacturing activity surged to a near two-year high in December 2023, reaching 52.2 on the S&P Global PMI, driven by US clients' inventory build-up ahead of potential tariffs; however, supply chain issues and currency fluctuations persist.
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36% Bias Score
Building a Daily Legacy: Kraemer's Approach to Meaningful Life's Work
Harry Kraemer, former Baxter CEO and Kellogg professor, promotes a daily legacy built through conscious choices, community involvement, and acts of kindness, challenging the conventional focus on solely financial or career-based achievements.
Building a Daily Legacy: Kraemer's Approach to Meaningful Life's Work
Harry Kraemer, former Baxter CEO and Kellogg professor, promotes a daily legacy built through conscious choices, community involvement, and acts of kindness, challenging the conventional focus on solely financial or career-based achievements.
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40% Bias Score
South Korea Jet Crash Investigation Underway
On Sunday, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 175 passengers and four crew members; the investigation is underway, examining the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder.
South Korea Jet Crash Investigation Underway
On Sunday, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 175 passengers and four crew members; the investigation is underway, examining the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder.
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16% Bias Score
BMW, Yamaha Invest in US Rare Earths Startup to Challenge China
BMW and Yamaha invested in Phoenix Tailings, a U.S. rare earth processing startup, to diversify rare earth supplies and reduce dependence on China; the $43 million Series B funding will build a New Hampshire facility producing 200 metric tons annually by June 2025, using a low-emission process.
BMW, Yamaha Invest in US Rare Earths Startup to Challenge China
BMW and Yamaha invested in Phoenix Tailings, a U.S. rare earth processing startup, to diversify rare earth supplies and reduce dependence on China; the $43 million Series B funding will build a New Hampshire facility producing 200 metric tons annually by June 2025, using a low-emission process.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Trade Policies Pose Existential Threat to Canada
A group of Canadian experts warns that Donald Trump's trade policies represent the most serious threat to Canada's sovereignty and economic prosperity since World War II, urging increased export diversification, faster approval of resource projects, and a significant increase in defense spending to ...
Trump's Trade Policies Pose Existential Threat to Canada
A group of Canadian experts warns that Donald Trump's trade policies represent the most serious threat to Canada's sovereignty and economic prosperity since World War II, urging increased export diversification, faster approval of resource projects, and a significant increase in defense spending to ...
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56% Bias Score
Canada's Unwavering Path Towards Stricter ESG Regulations
Canada's tightening sustainability regulations, including stringent anti-greenwashing laws and impending mandatory climate-related financial disclosures, are creating significant compliance challenges for Canadian businesses, particularly those operating internationally, yet are unlikely to be rever...
Canada's Unwavering Path Towards Stricter ESG Regulations
Canada's tightening sustainability regulations, including stringent anti-greenwashing laws and impending mandatory climate-related financial disclosures, are creating significant compliance challenges for Canadian businesses, particularly those operating internationally, yet are unlikely to be rever...
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40% Bias Score
US Jobless Claims Hit Eight-Month Low Amidst Economic Resilience
Initial US jobless claims dropped to a eight-month low of 211,000 last week, signaling a robust labor market and influencing the Federal Reserve's decision to reduce interest rate cuts; however, challenges remain with some workers facing prolonged unemployment and construction spending showing mixed...
US Jobless Claims Hit Eight-Month Low Amidst Economic Resilience
Initial US jobless claims dropped to a eight-month low of 211,000 last week, signaling a robust labor market and influencing the Federal Reserve's decision to reduce interest rate cuts; however, challenges remain with some workers facing prolonged unemployment and construction spending showing mixed...
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36% Bias Score
New Orleans Vehicle Attack Kills 10, FBI Investigating as Terrorism
On January 1, 2025, in New Orleans, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Texas resident, drove a truck into a crowd celebrating New Year's, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens; the FBI recovered potential explosives and an ISIS flag from the vehicle, classifying the act as terrorism.
New Orleans Vehicle Attack Kills 10, FBI Investigating as Terrorism
On January 1, 2025, in New Orleans, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Texas resident, drove a truck into a crowd celebrating New Year's, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens; the FBI recovered potential explosives and an ISIS flag from the vehicle, classifying the act as terrorism.
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64% Bias Score
Panama Celebrates Canal Anniversary Amid Trump's Reclaim Threat
Panama celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Panama Canal's handover from the U.S. on Tuesday, amid President-elect Trump's threats to reclaim it due to increased fees, and the death of Jimmy Carter, who negotiated the 1999 handover deal.
Panama Celebrates Canal Anniversary Amid Trump's Reclaim Threat
Panama celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Panama Canal's handover from the U.S. on Tuesday, amid President-elect Trump's threats to reclaim it due to increased fees, and the death of Jimmy Carter, who negotiated the 1999 handover deal.
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52% Bias Score
Serbian New Year's Eve Protest Demands Justice for Novi Sad Tragedy
On New Year's Eve, tens of thousands of protesters in Belgrade and other Serbian cities demonstrated against President Aleksandar Vucic, demanding justice for the 15 victims of a November 1st concrete canopy collapse in Novi Sad, which they blame on corruption and substandard construction practices.
Serbian New Year's Eve Protest Demands Justice for Novi Sad Tragedy
On New Year's Eve, tens of thousands of protesters in Belgrade and other Serbian cities demonstrated against President Aleksandar Vucic, demanding justice for the 15 victims of a November 1st concrete canopy collapse in Novi Sad, which they blame on corruption and substandard construction practices.
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48% Bias Score
Threats to Judicial Independence Rise Amidst Violence and Disregard for Court Rulings
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts reported a significant increase in threats against federal judges, including violence, online intimidation, and disinformation campaigns, alongside elected officials' disregard for court rulings, impacting judicial independence and public trust.
Threats to Judicial Independence Rise Amidst Violence and Disregard for Court Rulings
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts reported a significant increase in threats against federal judges, including violence, online intimidation, and disinformation campaigns, alongside elected officials' disregard for court rulings, impacting judicial independence and public trust.
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40% Bias Score
2024: A Year of Global Turmoil and Unexpected Progress
The year 2024 was marked by both global conflicts and political instability, as well as advancements in space exploration, successful Canadian provincial elections, the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral, and a renegotiated Churchill Falls power agreement.
2024: A Year of Global Turmoil and Unexpected Progress
The year 2024 was marked by both global conflicts and political instability, as well as advancements in space exploration, successful Canadian provincial elections, the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral, and a renegotiated Churchill Falls power agreement.
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40% Bias Score