House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson Speaker Amid Deep Party Divisions
Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House after a contentious internal Republican struggle, highlighting deep party divisions and the significant influence of President-elect Trump. The 218-vote victory signals a fragile truce in a larger political battle over the party's identity.
House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson Speaker Amid Deep Party Divisions
Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House after a contentious internal Republican struggle, highlighting deep party divisions and the significant influence of President-elect Trump. The 218-vote victory signals a fragile truce in a larger political battle over the party's identity.
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40% Bias Score
Parliament Hill's Centre Block Undergoes Multibillion-Dollar Restoration
A multibillion-dollar renovation of Parliament Hill's Centre Block, begun in 2018 and projected to finish in the early 2030s, involves replacing its foundation, upgrading infrastructure, and restoring historical features, temporarily relocating Parliament's operations.
Parliament Hill's Centre Block Undergoes Multibillion-Dollar Restoration
A multibillion-dollar renovation of Parliament Hill's Centre Block, begun in 2018 and projected to finish in the early 2030s, involves replacing its foundation, upgrading infrastructure, and restoring historical features, temporarily relocating Parliament's operations.
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36% Bias Score
Protective Order Sought in Case Against Accused Drug Lord Ryan Wedding
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, 43, is accused of leading an international drug-trafficking ring, ordering several killings, including the November 20, 2023, murders of Jagtar Singh and Harbhajan Kaur Sidhu in Ontario, Canada; eight Canadian accomplices were arrested in October; U....
Protective Order Sought in Case Against Accused Drug Lord Ryan Wedding
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, 43, is accused of leading an international drug-trafficking ring, ordering several killings, including the November 20, 2023, murders of Jagtar Singh and Harbhajan Kaur Sidhu in Ontario, Canada; eight Canadian accomplices were arrested in October; U....
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48% Bias Score
Conflicting Stock Market Outlook for 2025: Bullish Predictions Meet Investor Skepticism
Stock market analysts predict a 14-19% increase in the S&P 500 in 2025, driven by earnings growth, but retail investor sentiment shows declining bullishness and rising bearishness, amidst concerns about trade policy and monetary policy.
Conflicting Stock Market Outlook for 2025: Bullish Predictions Meet Investor Skepticism
Stock market analysts predict a 14-19% increase in the S&P 500 in 2025, driven by earnings growth, but retail investor sentiment shows declining bullishness and rising bearishness, amidst concerns about trade policy and monetary policy.
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44% Bias Score
New Orleans Vehicle Ramming Attack Fuels Copycat Concerns
A New Year's Day vehicle-ramming attack in New Orleans' French Quarter by a U.S. Army veteran inspired by the Islamic State killed at least 14 and injured dozens, prompting concerns about copycat attacks from U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
New Orleans Vehicle Ramming Attack Fuels Copycat Concerns
A New Year's Day vehicle-ramming attack in New Orleans' French Quarter by a U.S. Army veteran inspired by the Islamic State killed at least 14 and injured dozens, prompting concerns about copycat attacks from U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
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44% Bias Score
Five Eyes Alliance Weathers Trump's Storm, but Faces Uncertain Future
During Donald Trump's first term, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, composed of the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand, faced concerns about his behavior towards intelligence agencies, but ultimately maintained cooperation due to shared understanding of the alliance's importance; however,...
Five Eyes Alliance Weathers Trump's Storm, but Faces Uncertain Future
During Donald Trump's first term, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, composed of the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand, faced concerns about his behavior towards intelligence agencies, but ultimately maintained cooperation due to shared understanding of the alliance's importance; however,...
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44% Bias Score
Mexico Dismantles Transparency Institute, Raising Concerns About Democratic Backsliding
Mexico's National Transparency Institute (INAI), crucial for public information requests, was dissolved on December 20, 2020, raising concerns about democratic backsliding and reduced government accountability, despite assurances from President Claudia Sheinbaum of stricter transparency.
Mexico Dismantles Transparency Institute, Raising Concerns About Democratic Backsliding
Mexico's National Transparency Institute (INAI), crucial for public information requests, was dissolved on December 20, 2020, raising concerns about democratic backsliding and reduced government accountability, despite assurances from President Claudia Sheinbaum of stricter transparency.
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52% Bias Score
Biden to Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19
President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon 19 individuals, including Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington, on Saturday at the White House, recognizing their contributions to various fields.
Biden to Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19
President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon 19 individuals, including Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington, on Saturday at the White House, recognizing their contributions to various fields.
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44% Bias Score
Lebanon Poised to Elect President Amidst Israeli Aggression
Lebanon's parliament is expected to elect a new president on January 9th, ending a two-year vacancy largely due to Hezbollah's political obstruction; however, Israel's continued aggression threatens this progress.
Lebanon Poised to Elect President Amidst Israeli Aggression
Lebanon's parliament is expected to elect a new president on January 9th, ending a two-year vacancy largely due to Hezbollah's political obstruction; however, Israel's continued aggression threatens this progress.
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52% Bias Score
Wall Street's Inaccurate Stock Market Predictions
Wall Street's annual stock market predictions are consistently inaccurate, with short-term forecasts significantly deviating from actual results, highlighting the market's inherent unpredictability and the limitations of short-term forecasting.
Wall Street's Inaccurate Stock Market Predictions
Wall Street's annual stock market predictions are consistently inaccurate, with short-term forecasts significantly deviating from actual results, highlighting the market's inherent unpredictability and the limitations of short-term forecasting.
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48% Bias Score
S&P 500 Projected to Rise 13% in 2025 Amidst Economic and Political Uncertainty
The S&P 500 is projected to rise approximately 13% by the end of 2025, reaching nearly 6,700, driven by consumer spending and corporate investment; however, President Trump's policies, inflation, and potential political gridlock pose significant risks.
S&P 500 Projected to Rise 13% in 2025 Amidst Economic and Political Uncertainty
The S&P 500 is projected to rise approximately 13% by the end of 2025, reaching nearly 6,700, driven by consumer spending and corporate investment; however, President Trump's policies, inflation, and potential political gridlock pose significant risks.
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40% Bias Score
Intra-MAGA Immigration Debate Divides Tech-Friendly and Nativist Wings
A rift within the MAGA movement centers on immigration policy, with Silicon Valley proponents advocating for increased high-skilled immigration (like the H1-B visa program) for economic reasons, while a Nativist faction seeks reduced immigration overall; President-elect Trump's stance remains unclea...
Intra-MAGA Immigration Debate Divides Tech-Friendly and Nativist Wings
A rift within the MAGA movement centers on immigration policy, with Silicon Valley proponents advocating for increased high-skilled immigration (like the H1-B visa program) for economic reasons, while a Nativist faction seeks reduced immigration overall; President-elect Trump's stance remains unclea...
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60% Bias Score