B.C. Deficit Balloons to \$9.4 Billion Amidst Revenue Shortfalls and Spending Commitments
British Columbia's deficit has risen to \$9.4 billion due to lower tax revenues and increased spending commitments, prompting a government hiring freeze and raising concerns about the feasibility of election promises.
B.C. Deficit Balloons to \$9.4 Billion Amidst Revenue Shortfalls and Spending Commitments
British Columbia's deficit has risen to \$9.4 billion due to lower tax revenues and increased spending commitments, prompting a government hiring freeze and raising concerns about the feasibility of election promises.
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40% Bias Score
Five Family Members Found Dead in Utah Home; 17-Year-Old Injured
Police in West Valley City, Utah are investigating the deaths of five family members—a man, a woman, and three children—found dead in their home on Tuesday, after a relative reported not hearing from them for days; a 17-year-old boy was found injured in the garage.
Five Family Members Found Dead in Utah Home; 17-Year-Old Injured
Police in West Valley City, Utah are investigating the deaths of five family members—a man, a woman, and three children—found dead in their home on Tuesday, after a relative reported not hearing from them for days; a 17-year-old boy was found injured in the garage.
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24% Bias Score
Saskatchewan Health Minister Found in Conflict of Interest
Saskatchewan's conflict of interest commissioner found Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill violated conflict of interest rules in 2021 when his in-laws' company, Fortress Window and Doors, received almost $180,000 in government contracts while he was a part-time employee; the commissioner recommended on...
Saskatchewan Health Minister Found in Conflict of Interest
Saskatchewan's conflict of interest commissioner found Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill violated conflict of interest rules in 2021 when his in-laws' company, Fortress Window and Doors, received almost $180,000 in government contracts while he was a part-time employee; the commissioner recommended on...
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44% Bias Score
Buy and Hold Portfolio Adjusts After 19.8% Gain
A Canadian Buy and Hold portfolio, launched in June 2012, gained 19.8% in the last six months, reaching a 301.9% total return since inception; however, Toronto-Dominion Bank was replaced by Royal Bank of Canada due to a money-laundering scandal, while BCE Inc. is under observation.
Buy and Hold Portfolio Adjusts After 19.8% Gain
A Canadian Buy and Hold portfolio, launched in June 2012, gained 19.8% in the last six months, reaching a 301.9% total return since inception; however, Toronto-Dominion Bank was replaced by Royal Bank of Canada due to a money-laundering scandal, while BCE Inc. is under observation.
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44% Bias Score
TikTok Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Block US Ban
A federal law mandates a TikTok ban in the US by January 19 unless ByteDance sells its stake; TikTok and ByteDance, along with content creators and users, urgently petitioned the Supreme Court for a stay, citing potential significant user loss and revenue impacts, highlighting the clash between free...
TikTok Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Block US Ban
A federal law mandates a TikTok ban in the US by January 19 unless ByteDance sells its stake; TikTok and ByteDance, along with content creators and users, urgently petitioned the Supreme Court for a stay, citing potential significant user loss and revenue impacts, highlighting the clash between free...
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44% Bias Score
Impeached South Korean President Leaves Behind Strengthened International Alliances Amidst Domestic Turmoil
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on Saturday after attempting to impose martial law earlier this month, creating political chaos and jeopardizing his country's international relationships; his approval rating was in the single digits and he leaves behind a strengthened alliance wit...
Impeached South Korean President Leaves Behind Strengthened International Alliances Amidst Domestic Turmoil
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on Saturday after attempting to impose martial law earlier this month, creating political chaos and jeopardizing his country's international relationships; his approval rating was in the single digits and he leaves behind a strengthened alliance wit...
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52% Bias Score
UK Inflation Reaches Eight-Month High at 2.6 Percent
UK inflation hit a eight-month high of 2.6 percent in November, exceeding the Bank of England's 2 percent target, driven by transport costs, though services inflation remained steady at 5 percent, offering some relief to the central bank.
UK Inflation Reaches Eight-Month High at 2.6 Percent
UK inflation hit a eight-month high of 2.6 percent in November, exceeding the Bank of England's 2 percent target, driven by transport costs, though services inflation remained steady at 5 percent, offering some relief to the central bank.
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32% Bias Score
Canadian Dollar Shows Signs of Stabilization Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Canadian dollar is at its weakest since March 2020 at 69.8 cents U.S., but stabilizing economic data and a potential change in government suggest a less bearish outlook, despite the recent political turmoil in Canada and the previous threat of a 25% U.S. tariff.
Canadian Dollar Shows Signs of Stabilization Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Canadian dollar is at its weakest since March 2020 at 69.8 cents U.S., but stabilizing economic data and a potential change in government suggest a less bearish outlook, despite the recent political turmoil in Canada and the previous threat of a 25% U.S. tariff.
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48% Bias Score
Tax Planning Strategies for Single, Older Canadians
Single, older Canadians face unique tax challenges in retirement, lacking income-splitting and tax-deferral options available to couples; strategic planning with TFSAs, RRSPs, CPP, OAS, and GIS is crucial to maximize income and security.
Tax Planning Strategies for Single, Older Canadians
Single, older Canadians face unique tax challenges in retirement, lacking income-splitting and tax-deferral options available to couples; strategic planning with TFSAs, RRSPs, CPP, OAS, and GIS is crucial to maximize income and security.
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56% Bias Score
Israeli Strikes Kill 35 in Gaza, Humanitarian Zone Targeted as Ceasefire Talks Falter
Israeli air strikes in Gaza City and Beit Lahiya killed at least 35 Palestinians on Tuesday, while tank advances toward a humanitarian zone in Rafah forced further displacement; ceasefire talks continue with no breakthrough.
Israeli Strikes Kill 35 in Gaza, Humanitarian Zone Targeted as Ceasefire Talks Falter
Israeli air strikes in Gaza City and Beit Lahiya killed at least 35 Palestinians on Tuesday, while tank advances toward a humanitarian zone in Rafah forced further displacement; ceasefire talks continue with no breakthrough.
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32% Bias Score
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Devastates Vanuatu
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, Vanuatu, on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction, at least one confirmed death, and injuries; a tsunami warning was later canceled.
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Devastates Vanuatu
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, Vanuatu, on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction, at least one confirmed death, and injuries; a tsunami warning was later canceled.
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24% Bias Score
Canadian Government Overshoots Deficit by $21.8 Billion
Canada's fall economic update reveals a $21.8-billion deficit overshoot, reaching $61.9 billion for 2023-2024 due to increased spending and unanticipated Indigenous legal settlement costs; Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unexpectedly resigned amidst disagreements over spending.
Canadian Government Overshoots Deficit by $21.8 Billion
Canada's fall economic update reveals a $21.8-billion deficit overshoot, reaching $61.9 billion for 2023-2024 due to increased spending and unanticipated Indigenous legal settlement costs; Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unexpectedly resigned amidst disagreements over spending.
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56% Bias Score