Neuralink's Brain Implants Show Promise, but Safety Concerns Remain
Elon Musk's Neuralink has implanted its brain-computer interface in three people, with two showing restored functionality; the company plans to expand trials, yet safety and regulatory hurdles remain.
Neuralink's Brain Implants Show Promise, but Safety Concerns Remain
Elon Musk's Neuralink has implanted its brain-computer interface in three people, with two showing restored functionality; the company plans to expand trials, yet safety and regulatory hurdles remain.
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44% Bias Score
Strong US Jobs Report Impacts Canadian REITs
The unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs report in December (256,000 jobs added vs. 155,000 expected) caused Canadian REIT prices to fall 1-3 percent due to interest rate sensitivity; however, valuation models suggest most are at or near intrinsic value, with positive analyst forecasts for 2025.
Strong US Jobs Report Impacts Canadian REITs
The unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs report in December (256,000 jobs added vs. 155,000 expected) caused Canadian REIT prices to fall 1-3 percent due to interest rate sensitivity; however, valuation models suggest most are at or near intrinsic value, with positive analyst forecasts for 2025.
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32% Bias Score
Quartier Molson: $2.5 Billion Waterfront Redevelopment of Montreal's Old Port
Montreal's $2.5 billion Quartier Molson project, breaking ground in 2025, will transform the former Molson Brewery site into a mixed-use development including 5,000 residences (60% affordable/subsidized), hotels, commercial spaces, and a public park, revitalizing the Old Port waterfront and preservi...
Quartier Molson: $2.5 Billion Waterfront Redevelopment of Montreal's Old Port
Montreal's $2.5 billion Quartier Molson project, breaking ground in 2025, will transform the former Molson Brewery site into a mixed-use development including 5,000 residences (60% affordable/subsidized), hotels, commercial spaces, and a public park, revitalizing the Old Port waterfront and preservi...
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56% Bias Score
Carney Discusses US-Canada Relations, Carbon Tax, and Potential Liberal Leadership Bid
Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney appeared on "The Daily Show" on Monday, discussing US-Canada relations, potential tariffs, and the carbon tax, while hinting at a potential run for the Liberal leadership.
Carney Discusses US-Canada Relations, Carbon Tax, and Potential Liberal Leadership Bid
Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney appeared on "The Daily Show" on Monday, discussing US-Canada relations, potential tariffs, and the carbon tax, while hinting at a potential run for the Liberal leadership.
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48% Bias Score
LA Wildfires Disrupt Asset Management Firms
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have forced several major asset management firms to relocate, activate business continuity plans, and support employees who lost their homes, highlighting the industry's vulnerability to natural disasters.
LA Wildfires Disrupt Asset Management Firms
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have forced several major asset management firms to relocate, activate business continuity plans, and support employees who lost their homes, highlighting the industry's vulnerability to natural disasters.
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24% Bias Score
Alternative Life Insurance Options for Uninsurable Clients
This article explores alternative life insurance options for uninsurable clients, including simplified issue, guaranteed issue policies, group insurance conversions, and secondary market solutions, along with financial strategies like self-insuring for those unable to secure traditional coverage.
Alternative Life Insurance Options for Uninsurable Clients
This article explores alternative life insurance options for uninsurable clients, including simplified issue, guaranteed issue policies, group insurance conversions, and secondary market solutions, along with financial strategies like self-insuring for those unable to secure traditional coverage.
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32% Bias Score
Trump to Create "External Revenue Service" to Collect Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump announced the creation of a new government agency, the External Revenue Service, to collect tariffs and duties from foreign sources starting January 20th, aiming to generate revenue from foreign trade and potentially replace some current tax collections, despite concerns...
Trump to Create "External Revenue Service" to Collect Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump announced the creation of a new government agency, the External Revenue Service, to collect tariffs and duties from foreign sources starting January 20th, aiming to generate revenue from foreign trade and potentially replace some current tax collections, despite concerns...
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52% Bias Score
US Sanctions on Russian Oil Exports Cause Slight Dip in Global Oil Prices
On Tuesday, oil prices fell slightly to \$80.65 per barrel (Brent) and \$78.58 (WTI) after reaching four-month highs, impacted by new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports to India and China, targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegas, and 183 tankers; however, the market anticipates Russia and buyers t...
US Sanctions on Russian Oil Exports Cause Slight Dip in Global Oil Prices
On Tuesday, oil prices fell slightly to \$80.65 per barrel (Brent) and \$78.58 (WTI) after reaching four-month highs, impacted by new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports to India and China, targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegas, and 183 tankers; however, the market anticipates Russia and buyers t...
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44% Bias Score
Laser Technology Reveals Intricate Ancient Peruvian Tattoos
A new study used lasers to uncover highly intricate tattoos on approximately 100 mummies from Peru's Chancay culture (around 1250 CE), revealing geometric designs of exceptional quality comparable to modern tattooing, providing unique insights into pre-Inca art and cultural practices.
Laser Technology Reveals Intricate Ancient Peruvian Tattoos
A new study used lasers to uncover highly intricate tattoos on approximately 100 mummies from Peru's Chancay culture (around 1250 CE), revealing geometric designs of exceptional quality comparable to modern tattooing, providing unique insights into pre-Inca art and cultural practices.
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16% Bias Score
Sharp Rise in Canadian Digital Platform Workers Highlights Income Inequality
The number of Canadians working through digital platforms like Uber and DoorDash increased by 44 percent in 2024 to almost 700,000, with food delivery being the most common job; this disproportionately affects racialized Canadians and new immigrants, prompting legislative changes regarding minimum w...
Sharp Rise in Canadian Digital Platform Workers Highlights Income Inequality
The number of Canadians working through digital platforms like Uber and DoorDash increased by 44 percent in 2024 to almost 700,000, with food delivery being the most common job; this disproportionately affects racialized Canadians and new immigrants, prompting legislative changes regarding minimum w...
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44% Bias Score
2MP Underperforms in 2024 Bull Market
The Two-Minute Portfolio (2MP), a Canadian stock portfolio equally weighting the two largest dividend payers in each of the S&P/TSX Composite Index's 11 sectors, returned 11.1 percent in 2024, underperforming the index's 21.7 percent return due to underweighting in the high-performing financial sect...
2MP Underperforms in 2024 Bull Market
The Two-Minute Portfolio (2MP), a Canadian stock portfolio equally weighting the two largest dividend payers in each of the S&P/TSX Composite Index's 11 sectors, returned 11.1 percent in 2024, underperforming the index's 21.7 percent return due to underweighting in the high-performing financial sect...
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48% Bias Score
Final Gaza Ceasefire Draft Presented; 24 Hours to Decide
Mediators presented a final draft agreement to end the Gaza war to Israel and Hamas on Monday, following an overnight breakthrough in Doha, Qatar, with the next 24 hours critical for acceptance of the deal that includes a ceasefire and hostage release.
Final Gaza Ceasefire Draft Presented; 24 Hours to Decide
Mediators presented a final draft agreement to end the Gaza war to Israel and Hamas on Monday, following an overnight breakthrough in Doha, Qatar, with the next 24 hours critical for acceptance of the deal that includes a ceasefire and hostage release.
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48% Bias Score