Trump to Attend Carter's Funeral
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed he will attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral (January 4-9, Georgia and Washington D.C.), despite past criticisms; Biden attended his niece's wedding instead of continuing his holiday trip.
Trump to Attend Carter's Funeral
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed he will attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral (January 4-9, Georgia and Washington D.C.), despite past criticisms; Biden attended his niece's wedding instead of continuing his holiday trip.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Riviera: Mediterranean Charm at Affordable Prices
Turkey's Aegean and Mediterranean coasts offer a budget-friendly alternative to the French and Italian Rivieras, boasting ancient history, stunning landscapes, and luxurious resorts at lower prices, particularly during the shoulder seasons.
Turkey's Riviera: Mediterranean Charm at Affordable Prices
Turkey's Aegean and Mediterranean coasts offer a budget-friendly alternative to the French and Italian Rivieras, boasting ancient history, stunning landscapes, and luxurious resorts at lower prices, particularly during the shoulder seasons.
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56% Bias Score
Jeju Air Crash Kills 175: Airport Design Under Scrutiny
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at South Korea's Muan International Airport, killing 175 passengers and four crew members; investigations are underway focusing on possible pilot error, control system issues, and airport design flaws.
Jeju Air Crash Kills 175: Airport Design Under Scrutiny
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at South Korea's Muan International Airport, killing 175 passengers and four crew members; investigations are underway focusing on possible pilot error, control system issues, and airport design flaws.
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32% Bias Score
Gazprom Halts Gas to Moldova, Sparking Fears of Widespread Outages
Russia's Gazprom will halt gas supplies to Moldova on January 1st, 2024, over a disputed $709 million debt, potentially causing widespread power outages and a humanitarian crisis in the separatist region of Transnistria, impacting 2.5 million people and influencing Moldova's 2025 elections.
Gazprom Halts Gas to Moldova, Sparking Fears of Widespread Outages
Russia's Gazprom will halt gas supplies to Moldova on January 1st, 2024, over a disputed $709 million debt, potentially causing widespread power outages and a humanitarian crisis in the separatist region of Transnistria, impacting 2.5 million people and influencing Moldova's 2025 elections.
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52% Bias Score
Oil Prices Set for Second Consecutive Annual Decline in 2024
Oil prices are set to fall for a second year in 2024, despite a slight uptick on Tuesday, due to weak Chinese demand, rising global supply, and the delayed increase in OPEC output; Brent crude is down 3.4% year-on-year, while WTI is down 0.4%.
Oil Prices Set for Second Consecutive Annual Decline in 2024
Oil prices are set to fall for a second year in 2024, despite a slight uptick on Tuesday, due to weak Chinese demand, rising global supply, and the delayed increase in OPEC output; Brent crude is down 3.4% year-on-year, while WTI is down 0.4%.
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32% Bias Score
Eight Countries Where Life Got Better in 2024
In 2024, Indonesia achieved record-low poverty and inequality rates, while Poland significantly improved its rule of law after a change in government; other countries including Thailand, Brazil, Bangladesh, Moldova, Botswana, and France also saw positive developments in various areas.
Eight Countries Where Life Got Better in 2024
In 2024, Indonesia achieved record-low poverty and inequality rates, while Poland significantly improved its rule of law after a change in government; other countries including Thailand, Brazil, Bangladesh, Moldova, Botswana, and France also saw positive developments in various areas.
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40% Bias Score
Alberta's Electricity Market Changes Disadvantage Renewable Energy
Alberta's new electricity market structure, designed to improve affordability and reliability, will disadvantage renewable energy generators due to unresolved grid capacity constraints, potentially slowing renewable energy development and shifting the energy mix toward fossil fuels.
Alberta's Electricity Market Changes Disadvantage Renewable Energy
Alberta's new electricity market structure, designed to improve affordability and reliability, will disadvantage renewable energy generators due to unresolved grid capacity constraints, potentially slowing renewable energy development and shifting the energy mix toward fossil fuels.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Launches Major Aerial Attack on Ukraine
On Tuesday, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and the Sumy region, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings, amid uncertainty over future US military aid and the ongoing conflict.
Russia Launches Major Aerial Attack on Ukraine
On Tuesday, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and the Sumy region, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings, amid uncertainty over future US military aid and the ongoing conflict.
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36% Bias Score
Deadly Boeing 737 Crash in South Korea Prompts Safety Investigation
A Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 people; a joint U.S.-South Korean investigation is underway, focusing on the aircraft's hydraulic systems and airport infrastructure.
Deadly Boeing 737 Crash in South Korea Prompts Safety Investigation
A Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 people; a joint U.S.-South Korean investigation is underway, focusing on the aircraft's hydraulic systems and airport infrastructure.
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40% Bias Score
Bitcoin Surges Past US\$100,000 on ETF Approvals and Trump Win
Bitcoin's price exceeded US\$100,000 in 2024 due to SEC approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, Donald Trump's election, and increased institutional investment, resulting in a US\$3.5 trillion crypto market cap but also creating winners and losers among crypto mining companies.
Bitcoin Surges Past US\$100,000 on ETF Approvals and Trump Win
Bitcoin's price exceeded US\$100,000 in 2024 due to SEC approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, Donald Trump's election, and increased institutional investment, resulting in a US\$3.5 trillion crypto market cap but also creating winners and losers among crypto mining companies.
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56% Bias Score
S&P 500 Poised for Continued Growth Despite Economic and Political Uncertainties
The S&P 500 index is projected to rise about 24% in 2024, marking consecutive years of over 20% growth for the first time since 1998, driven by cooling inflation, Fed rate cuts, and robust investor confidence, yet the incoming Trump administration's policies present both opportunities and risks that...
S&P 500 Poised for Continued Growth Despite Economic and Political Uncertainties
The S&P 500 index is projected to rise about 24% in 2024, marking consecutive years of over 20% growth for the first time since 1998, driven by cooling inflation, Fed rate cuts, and robust investor confidence, yet the incoming Trump administration's policies present both opportunities and risks that...
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44% Bias Score
New Columbia River Treaty Awaits Finalization
A new agreement-in-principle for the Columbia River Treaty, aiming to replace a 60-year-old pact, is set to be finalized by January 20th, offering updated terms addressing past environmental damage, incorporating Indigenous participation, and securing the river's future, though it involves substanti...
New Columbia River Treaty Awaits Finalization
A new agreement-in-principle for the Columbia River Treaty, aiming to replace a 60-year-old pact, is set to be finalized by January 20th, offering updated terms addressing past environmental damage, incorporating Indigenous participation, and securing the river's future, though it involves substanti...
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32% Bias Score