Arakan Army Seizes Key Myanmar Outpost, Controls Border with Bangladesh
The Arakan Army seized the last Myanmar army outpost in Maungdaw on Sunday, gaining full control of the 271-kilometer border with Bangladesh, marking a significant advance in their campaign for self-rule in Rakhine state and raising concerns about the Rohingya minority.
Arakan Army Seizes Key Myanmar Outpost, Controls Border with Bangladesh
The Arakan Army seized the last Myanmar army outpost in Maungdaw on Sunday, gaining full control of the 271-kilometer border with Bangladesh, marking a significant advance in their campaign for self-rule in Rakhine state and raising concerns about the Rohingya minority.
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48% Bias Score
Canadian Cancer Costs to Reach $37.7 Billion in 2024
A Canadian Cancer Society study reveals that cancer will cost Canadian society $37.7 billion in 2024, with patients and caregivers paying $7.5 billion, highlighting financial inequities in accessing cancer care; the study projects that cost to rise to $37.4 billion annually by 2034.
Canadian Cancer Costs to Reach $37.7 Billion in 2024
A Canadian Cancer Society study reveals that cancer will cost Canadian society $37.7 billion in 2024, with patients and caregivers paying $7.5 billion, highlighting financial inequities in accessing cancer care; the study projects that cost to rise to $37.4 billion annually by 2034.
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28% Bias Score
Omnicom to Acquire Interpublic, Forming World's Largest Ad Agency
Omnicom Group is acquiring Interpublic Group for $13.25 billion in an all-stock deal, creating the world's largest advertising agency to better compete with Big Tech and AI.
Omnicom to Acquire Interpublic, Forming World's Largest Ad Agency
Omnicom Group is acquiring Interpublic Group for $13.25 billion in an all-stock deal, creating the world's largest advertising agency to better compete with Big Tech and AI.
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32% Bias Score
BP and JERA Form Joint Venture, Creating a Top-Five Global Offshore Wind Operator
BP and JERA created JERA Nex bp, a 50-50 offshore wind joint venture with a potential 13 GW capacity and $5.8 billion funding, reflecting a broader industry trend toward prioritizing profitable oil and gas investments amid rising renewable energy costs.
BP and JERA Form Joint Venture, Creating a Top-Five Global Offshore Wind Operator
BP and JERA created JERA Nex bp, a 50-50 offshore wind joint venture with a potential 13 GW capacity and $5.8 billion funding, reflecting a broader industry trend toward prioritizing profitable oil and gas investments amid rising renewable energy costs.
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44% Bias Score
Canada's Aviation System Receives Failing Grade Amidst Staff Shortages
A report by Canadian pilot and air traffic controller unions reveals a concerning decline in Canada's aviation system, receiving a score of 64/100 in an ICAO audit due to staff shortages and a profit-first approach, impacting flight reliability and particularly affecting remote communities.
Canada's Aviation System Receives Failing Grade Amidst Staff Shortages
A report by Canadian pilot and air traffic controller unions reveals a concerning decline in Canada's aviation system, receiving a score of 64/100 in an ICAO audit due to staff shortages and a profit-first approach, impacting flight reliability and particularly affecting remote communities.
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44% Bias Score
Ten 2024 Business Books Challenge Conventional Wisdom
Ten 2024 business books offer research-backed insights into talent selection, change management, productivity, AI, communication, ethics, and leadership, challenging conventional wisdom and emphasizing human-centric approaches.
Ten 2024 Business Books Challenge Conventional Wisdom
Ten 2024 business books offer research-backed insights into talent selection, change management, productivity, AI, communication, ethics, and leadership, challenging conventional wisdom and emphasizing human-centric approaches.
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24% Bias Score
Global Markets Steady Despite Geopolitical Tumult
Global markets remained stable despite geopolitical risks, with oil prices rising and the dollar strengthening ahead of anticipated U.S. rate cuts, driven by robust jobs data and central bank policy expectations.
Global Markets Steady Despite Geopolitical Tumult
Global markets remained stable despite geopolitical risks, with oil prices rising and the dollar strengthening ahead of anticipated U.S. rate cuts, driven by robust jobs data and central bank policy expectations.
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44% Bias Score
Lundin Mining Sells European Mines for US$1.52 Billion
Lundin Mining Corp. is selling its Zinkgruvan and Neves-Corvo mines to Boliden AB for up to US$1.52 billion, eliminating its net debt and enabling funding for South American copper projects, subject to regulatory approvals.
Lundin Mining Sells European Mines for US$1.52 Billion
Lundin Mining Corp. is selling its Zinkgruvan and Neves-Corvo mines to Boliden AB for up to US$1.52 billion, eliminating its net debt and enabling funding for South American copper projects, subject to regulatory approvals.
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8% Bias Score
G10 Central Banks' Rate Decisions to Trigger Heightened FX Volatility
In December 2024, almost every G10 central bank will announce interest rate decisions within 10 days, creating heightened FX market volatility due to uncertainties around US trade policy and geopolitical tensions, and potentially impacting investors' strategies.
G10 Central Banks' Rate Decisions to Trigger Heightened FX Volatility
In December 2024, almost every G10 central bank will announce interest rate decisions within 10 days, creating heightened FX market volatility due to uncertainties around US trade policy and geopolitical tensions, and potentially impacting investors' strategies.
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56% Bias Score
Canada's Rising Unemployment Rate Masks Persistent Labor Shortages
Despite Canada's unemployment rate rising to 6.9 percent in November 2023 from 4.9 percent in summer 2022, 80 percent of employers still struggle to fill roles, with most of the unemployment concentrated among young and new Canadian workers in specific sectors impacted by high interest rates and inf...
Canada's Rising Unemployment Rate Masks Persistent Labor Shortages
Despite Canada's unemployment rate rising to 6.9 percent in November 2023 from 4.9 percent in summer 2022, 80 percent of employers still struggle to fill roles, with most of the unemployment concentrated among young and new Canadian workers in specific sectors impacted by high interest rates and inf...
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48% Bias Score
Global Equities Steady Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Global shares held steady Friday as investors looked to U.S. inflation data expected this week to potentially trigger a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut; oil prices rose due to China's easing monetary policy and uncertainty after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Global Equities Steady Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Global shares held steady Friday as investors looked to U.S. inflation data expected this week to potentially trigger a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut; oil prices rose due to China's easing monetary policy and uncertainty after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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16% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Oust Assad After 14-Year Civil War
On Sunday, Syrian rebels overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, ending his family's 50-year rule after a 14-year civil war; widespread celebrations erupted in Damascus, but concerns remain about the future of the country and the region.
Syrian Rebels Oust Assad After 14-Year Civil War
On Sunday, Syrian rebels overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, ending his family's 50-year rule after a 14-year civil war; widespread celebrations erupted in Damascus, but concerns remain about the future of the country and the region.
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48% Bias Score