Thousands feared dead after Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte
Cyclone Chido, the strongest in 90 years, hit Mayotte on Sunday, causing potentially thousands of deaths and widespread destruction to housing, infrastructure and a hospital, highlighting the island's vulnerability and prompting a French aid response.
Thousands feared dead after Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte
Cyclone Chido, the strongest in 90 years, hit Mayotte on Sunday, causing potentially thousands of deaths and widespread destruction to housing, infrastructure and a hospital, highlighting the island's vulnerability and prompting a French aid response.
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36% Bias Score
Israel to Double Golan Heights Population Amid Syrian Power Shift
Israel announced a $11 million plan to double its population on the Golan Heights following a power shift in Syria, citing ongoing security threats despite the new rebel leader's claims of moderation; this action has been condemned by several Arab countries.
Israel to Double Golan Heights Population Amid Syrian Power Shift
Israel announced a $11 million plan to double its population on the Golan Heights following a power shift in Syria, citing ongoing security threats despite the new rebel leader's claims of moderation; this action has been condemned by several Arab countries.
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44% Bias Score
Canada Post Strike Faces Public Backlash During Holidays
Public disapproval of the Canada Post strike's timing during the holiday season is widespread, disrupting gift and card delivery; letters also express concerns about potential environmental impacts of a shift to fully digital mail.
Canada Post Strike Faces Public Backlash During Holidays
Public disapproval of the Canada Post strike's timing during the holiday season is widespread, disrupting gift and card delivery; letters also express concerns about potential environmental impacts of a shift to fully digital mail.
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44% Bias Score
New Focused Ultrasound Device Promises Revolution in Brain Cancer and Alzheimer's Treatment
Sunnybrook Research Institute developed a new helmet-like device using focused ultrasound to treat brain conditions like brain cancer and Alzheimer's, eliminating the need for MRI machines, significantly expanding accessibility and reducing costs; human clinical trials are planned for 2025.
New Focused Ultrasound Device Promises Revolution in Brain Cancer and Alzheimer's Treatment
Sunnybrook Research Institute developed a new helmet-like device using focused ultrasound to treat brain conditions like brain cancer and Alzheimer's, eliminating the need for MRI machines, significantly expanding accessibility and reducing costs; human clinical trials are planned for 2025.
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52% Bias Score
Cuba Faces Severe Fuel Shortages Amidst Economic Hardship
Cuba is experiencing widespread fuel shortages, causing long lines at gas stations and disrupting daily life, following months of blackouts; reduced oil shipments from Venezuela and Mexico contribute to the crisis.
Cuba Faces Severe Fuel Shortages Amidst Economic Hardship
Cuba is experiencing widespread fuel shortages, causing long lines at gas stations and disrupting daily life, following months of blackouts; reduced oil shipments from Venezuela and Mexico contribute to the crisis.
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32% Bias Score
Mackenzie King's 150th Anniversary: A Reappraisal of Canada's Longest-Serving Prime Minister
William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada's prime minister from 1921 to 1948, celebrated his 75th birthday on December 17, 1949, amidst an outpouring of tributes; his long tenure and achievements are being revisited on the 150th anniversary of his birth, prompting a reassessment of his complex and signifi...
Mackenzie King's 150th Anniversary: A Reappraisal of Canada's Longest-Serving Prime Minister
William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada's prime minister from 1921 to 1948, celebrated his 75th birthday on December 17, 1949, amidst an outpouring of tributes; his long tenure and achievements are being revisited on the 150th anniversary of his birth, prompting a reassessment of his complex and signifi...
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48% Bias Score
Syria: Christians Attend Church, Schools Reopen After Assad's Fall
Following last week's dramatic overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Syrian Christians attended Sunday church services, and schools reopened, as the new rulers attempt to reassure minorities and restore normalcy. Tens of thousands of Shi'ite ...
Syria: Christians Attend Church, Schools Reopen After Assad's Fall
Following last week's dramatic overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Syrian Christians attended Sunday church services, and schools reopened, as the new rulers attempt to reassure minorities and restore normalcy. Tens of thousands of Shi'ite ...
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44% Bias Score
Five Australians Released From Indonesian Prisons After Bilateral Agreement
Five Australians jailed in Indonesia for nearly 20 years for heroin trafficking returned home Sunday under a deal between the two governments, ending a long-standing diplomatic issue.
Five Australians Released From Indonesian Prisons After Bilateral Agreement
Five Australians jailed in Indonesia for nearly 20 years for heroin trafficking returned home Sunday under a deal between the two governments, ending a long-standing diplomatic issue.
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48% Bias Score
Journalist Austin Tice's Escape, Recapture, and Uncertain Fate Amidst Syria's Regime Change"
American journalist Austin Tice, captured in Syria in August 2012, escaped prison in 2013 but was recaptured; the recent fall of the Assad regime has renewed efforts to locate him, despite conflicting reports and challenges in verifying intelligence.
Journalist Austin Tice's Escape, Recapture, and Uncertain Fate Amidst Syria's Regime Change"
American journalist Austin Tice, captured in Syria in August 2012, escaped prison in 2013 but was recaptured; the recent fall of the Assad regime has renewed efforts to locate him, despite conflicting reports and challenges in verifying intelligence.
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44% Bias Score
South Korean Parliament Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea's parliament overwhelmingly impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday following his controversial declaration of martial law on December 3rd, triggering a process that could result in a snap election within 60 days and a full investigation into his actions.
South Korean Parliament Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea's parliament overwhelmingly impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday following his controversial declaration of martial law on December 3rd, triggering a process that could result in a snap election within 60 days and a full investigation into his actions.
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60% Bias Score
Canada's Reduced Immigration Targets: A Partial Solution to the Housing Crisis
Canada's new immigration plan reduces intake over three years to address strained resources, but the Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates this will only alleviate 45 percent of the housing shortage by 2030, leaving a gap of 658,000 units; uneven distribution of federal housing support across provi...
Canada's Reduced Immigration Targets: A Partial Solution to the Housing Crisis
Canada's new immigration plan reduces intake over three years to address strained resources, but the Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates this will only alleviate 45 percent of the housing shortage by 2030, leaving a gap of 658,000 units; uneven distribution of federal housing support across provi...
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52% Bias Score
Loonie's Plunge Creates Investment Dilemma for Canadians
The Canadian dollar has fallen to a four-year low against the U.S. dollar, creating a dilemma for investors holding U.S.-dollar assets, who are seeing unexpectedly high returns in Canadian dollar terms due to the currency exchange, despite the Bank of Canada's interest rate cuts and trade uncertaint...
Loonie's Plunge Creates Investment Dilemma for Canadians
The Canadian dollar has fallen to a four-year low against the U.S. dollar, creating a dilemma for investors holding U.S.-dollar assets, who are seeing unexpectedly high returns in Canadian dollar terms due to the currency exchange, despite the Bank of Canada's interest rate cuts and trade uncertaint...
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48% Bias Score