Judge Dismisses Top Charge in Daniel Penny Chokehold Case
A New York judge dismissed the top charge against Daniel Penny, who is accused of using a deadly chokehold on Jordan Neely on a subway, after jurors deadlocked on a manslaughter verdict; jurors will now consider the lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide.
Judge Dismisses Top Charge in Daniel Penny Chokehold Case
A New York judge dismissed the top charge against Daniel Penny, who is accused of using a deadly chokehold on Jordan Neely on a subway, after jurors deadlocked on a manslaughter verdict; jurors will now consider the lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide.
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28% Bias Score
Surge in Clandestine Border Crossings Prompts Calls to Reform Asylum Rule
A surge in clandestine border crossings into Canada, with smugglers charging up to \$45,000, prompts calls to end a rule allowing asylum claims after 14 days of evading authorities; the Bloc Québécois will challenge the rule in Parliament on Monday.
Surge in Clandestine Border Crossings Prompts Calls to Reform Asylum Rule
A surge in clandestine border crossings into Canada, with smugglers charging up to \$45,000, prompts calls to end a rule allowing asylum claims after 14 days of evading authorities; the Bloc Québécois will challenge the rule in Parliament on Monday.
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56% Bias Score
"Canada's Judicial Delays: Unfilled Vacancies Cripple Courts"
"Canada's judicial system suffers from extensive delays due to unfilled vacancies, leading to dismissed cases and a perception of courts as ineffective; the government's slow judicial appointments are to blame."
"Canada's Judicial Delays: Unfilled Vacancies Cripple Courts"
"Canada's judicial system suffers from extensive delays due to unfilled vacancies, leading to dismissed cases and a perception of courts as ineffective; the government's slow judicial appointments are to blame."
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52% Bias Score
Nova Scotia's Fast-Track Pharmacist Licensing Program Attracts 102 Applicants in One Year
Nova Scotia's streamlined pharmacist licensing program, launched in December 2022, has attracted 102 applicants from five countries in one year, with 32 already licensed, due to a waived national exam and internship, attracting pharmacists with its broad scope of practice.
Nova Scotia's Fast-Track Pharmacist Licensing Program Attracts 102 Applicants in One Year
Nova Scotia's streamlined pharmacist licensing program, launched in December 2022, has attracted 102 applicants from five countries in one year, with 32 already licensed, due to a waived national exam and internship, attracting pharmacists with its broad scope of practice.
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36% Bias Score
Vancouver Art Gallery Cancels Herzog & de Meuron Design Due to Cost Overruns
The Vancouver Art Gallery canceled its plan for a new $600-million building by Herzog & de Meuron due to insufficient private donations and escalating costs, prompting a search for a less expensive alternative.
Vancouver Art Gallery Cancels Herzog & de Meuron Design Due to Cost Overruns
The Vancouver Art Gallery canceled its plan for a new $600-million building by Herzog & de Meuron due to insufficient private donations and escalating costs, prompting a search for a less expensive alternative.
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64% Bias Score
Canada's National Conversation: Leadership, History, and the Afterlife
Letters to the editor address concerns about Canadian leadership, national unity, historical interpretations of Sir John A. Macdonald, and the implications of near-death experiences.
Canada's National Conversation: Leadership, History, and the Afterlife
Letters to the editor address concerns about Canadian leadership, national unity, historical interpretations of Sir John A. Macdonald, and the implications of near-death experiences.
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12% Bias Score
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead; Online Reaction Highlights Healthcare System Anger
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in Manhattan; the killing prompted widespread online celebrations and criticism of the American healthcare system, with bullet casings found at the scene bearing messages referencing insurance company practices.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead; Online Reaction Highlights Healthcare System Anger
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in Manhattan; the killing prompted widespread online celebrations and criticism of the American healthcare system, with bullet casings found at the scene bearing messages referencing insurance company practices.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Uncertainty Tests Poilievre's Political Strategy
The unpredictable actions of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump challenge Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's political strategy, forcing him to shift his focus from domestic policy to international relations and manage conflicting internal opinions on Trump's influence.
Trump's Uncertainty Tests Poilievre's Political Strategy
The unpredictable actions of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump challenge Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's political strategy, forcing him to shift his focus from domestic policy to international relations and manage conflicting internal opinions on Trump's influence.
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40% Bias Score
"Notre Dame Cathedral Reopens After 5-Year Restoration Following Devastating 2019 Fire"
"After a devastating fire in 2019, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened on Saturday, showcasing a remarkable five-year restoration effort costing nearly $1 billion in international donations, with the ceremony attended by numerous world leaders and dignitaries."
"Notre Dame Cathedral Reopens After 5-Year Restoration Following Devastating 2019 Fire"
"After a devastating fire in 2019, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened on Saturday, showcasing a remarkable five-year restoration effort costing nearly $1 billion in international donations, with the ceremony attended by numerous world leaders and dignitaries."
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40% Bias Score
Canadian Businesses Challenge Anti-Greenwashing Law
Western Canadian business groups launched a constitutional challenge against Ottawa's anti-greenwashing provisions in the Competition Act, arguing they infringe on freedom of speech by suppressing environmental debate and creating a chilling effect on corporate communications.
Canadian Businesses Challenge Anti-Greenwashing Law
Western Canadian business groups launched a constitutional challenge against Ottawa's anti-greenwashing provisions in the Competition Act, arguing they infringe on freedom of speech by suppressing environmental debate and creating a chilling effect on corporate communications.
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24% Bias Score
NDP Seeks Permanent GST Rebate, Expanded $250 Cheque
The NDP introduced a motion to make the government's temporary GST rebate permanent and expand a proposed $250 rebate to more Canadians, costing an estimated $6.28 billion and facing opposition from the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois.
NDP Seeks Permanent GST Rebate, Expanded $250 Cheque
The NDP introduced a motion to make the government's temporary GST rebate permanent and expand a proposed $250 rebate to more Canadians, costing an estimated $6.28 billion and facing opposition from the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois.
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44% Bias Score
Iran Accelerates Uranium Enrichment to Near Weapons-Grade Levels
Iran is dramatically accelerating uranium enrichment to 60% purity, nearing weapons-grade levels, prompting international alarm and jeopardizing ongoing diplomatic efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran Accelerates Uranium Enrichment to Near Weapons-Grade Levels
Iran is dramatically accelerating uranium enrichment to 60% purity, nearing weapons-grade levels, prompting international alarm and jeopardizing ongoing diplomatic efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
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52% Bias Score