Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
On Thursday, Thailand's Marriage Equality Act takes effect, making it the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples equal rights and responsibilities, and prompting hundreds of couples to register their unions at a Bangkok gala.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
On Thursday, Thailand's Marriage Equality Act takes effect, making it the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples equal rights and responsibilities, and prompting hundreds of couples to register their unions at a Bangkok gala.
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20% Bias Score
Canadian Court Certifies Class-Action Lawsuit Against Opioid Companies
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge certified a class-action lawsuit against over 40 opioid companies for allegedly over-promoting prescription opioid use, leading to substantial public health care costs; the B.C. government, joined by all other Canadian governments, alleges wrongful conduct and ...
Canadian Court Certifies Class-Action Lawsuit Against Opioid Companies
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge certified a class-action lawsuit against over 40 opioid companies for allegedly over-promoting prescription opioid use, leading to substantial public health care costs; the B.C. government, joined by all other Canadian governments, alleges wrongful conduct and ...
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44% Bias Score
Israel Says Hezbollah Ceasefire Implementation Too Slow
Israel announced Thursday that the American- and French-mediated ceasefire deal with Hezbollah is not being implemented quickly enough, potentially delaying the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Southern Lebanon by next Monday's deadline, despite progress noted by Israeli government spokesmen.
Israel Says Hezbollah Ceasefire Implementation Too Slow
Israel announced Thursday that the American- and French-mediated ceasefire deal with Hezbollah is not being implemented quickly enough, potentially delaying the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Southern Lebanon by next Monday's deadline, despite progress noted by Israeli government spokesmen.
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36% Bias Score
Canada Uses AI to Tackle Massive Payroll Backlog
The Canadian government is using an AI-powered virtual assistant to clear a 383,000-transaction backlog in its Phoenix pay system, processing over 4,300 transactions in months; a decision on a new payroll platform is expected by end of March, with an 18-20 month implementation following.
Canada Uses AI to Tackle Massive Payroll Backlog
The Canadian government is using an AI-powered virtual assistant to clear a 383,000-transaction backlog in its Phoenix pay system, processing over 4,300 transactions in months; a decision on a new payroll platform is expected by end of March, with an 18-20 month implementation following.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Targets Canada's Digital Services Tax
The U.S. administration, under President Trump, is targeting Canada's digital services tax, a 3% levy on foreign tech companies' revenue from Canadian users, potentially escalating trade tensions.
U.S. Targets Canada's Digital Services Tax
The U.S. administration, under President Trump, is targeting Canada's digital services tax, a 3% levy on foreign tech companies' revenue from Canadian users, potentially escalating trade tensions.
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36% Bias Score
Imperial Metals Defends Mount Polley Spill as Non-Toxic Amidst Fisheries Act Charges
Imperial Metals president Brian Kynoch claims the Mount Polley mine tailings spill, which released 25 million cubic metres of material into B.C. waterways on Aug. 4, 2014, was not toxic, despite facing 15 Fisheries Act charges for alleged breaches resulting in serious harm to fish; however, independ...
Imperial Metals Defends Mount Polley Spill as Non-Toxic Amidst Fisheries Act Charges
Imperial Metals president Brian Kynoch claims the Mount Polley mine tailings spill, which released 25 million cubic metres of material into B.C. waterways on Aug. 4, 2014, was not toxic, despite facing 15 Fisheries Act charges for alleged breaches resulting in serious harm to fish; however, independ...
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56% Bias Score
Emilia Perez" Dominates Oscar Nominations Amidst Devastating LA Wildfires
The 2025 Oscars nominations were announced, with Netflix's "Emilia Perez" receiving a record-breaking 13 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress, surpassing even Netflix's own "Roma." The announcement was delayed twice due to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
Emilia Perez" Dominates Oscar Nominations Amidst Devastating LA Wildfires
The 2025 Oscars nominations were announced, with Netflix's "Emilia Perez" receiving a record-breaking 13 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress, surpassing even Netflix's own "Roma." The announcement was delayed twice due to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
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36% Bias Score
Nashville High School Shooting Leaves One Student Dead
A shooting at Nashville's Antioch High School on Wednesday left one 16-year-old female student dead, another injured, and the 17-year-old shooter, Solomon Henderson, dead by suicide; police are investigating social media posts for motive.
Nashville High School Shooting Leaves One Student Dead
A shooting at Nashville's Antioch High School on Wednesday left one 16-year-old female student dead, another injured, and the 17-year-old shooter, Solomon Henderson, dead by suicide; police are investigating social media posts for motive.
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48% Bias Score
Netflix Raises Canadian Subscription Prices Amid Industry-Wide Trend
Netflix implemented a price increase in Canada, raising its subscription plans by $2 to $7.99 for the basic plan with ads, $2.50 to $18.99 for the standard plan without ads, and $3 to $23.99 for the premium plan, reflecting a broader industry trend of rising streaming costs and competitive pressures...
Netflix Raises Canadian Subscription Prices Amid Industry-Wide Trend
Netflix implemented a price increase in Canada, raising its subscription plans by $2 to $7.99 for the basic plan with ads, $2.50 to $18.99 for the standard plan without ads, and $3 to $23.99 for the premium plan, reflecting a broader industry trend of rising streaming costs and competitive pressures...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's TikTok Ban Fails: App Remains Accessible, Raising Data Security Concerns
President Trump's attempt to ban TikTok failed due to a legally flawed executive order delaying enforcement, leaving the app accessible despite concerns about privacy, national security, and Chinese influence; this highlights the need for comprehensive data protection legislation rather than executi...
Trump's TikTok Ban Fails: App Remains Accessible, Raising Data Security Concerns
President Trump's attempt to ban TikTok failed due to a legally flawed executive order delaying enforcement, leaving the app accessible despite concerns about privacy, national security, and Chinese influence; this highlights the need for comprehensive data protection legislation rather than executi...
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52% Bias Score
Actively Managed ETFs Rise in Canada
Canada launched the world's first ETF in 1990, and today actively managed ETFs constitute over half of the approximately 1,500 ETFs listed in Canada, representing a significant shift from a decade ago, though passive ETFs still hold the majority of assets.
Actively Managed ETFs Rise in Canada
Canada launched the world's first ETF in 1990, and today actively managed ETFs constitute over half of the approximately 1,500 ETFs listed in Canada, representing a significant shift from a decade ago, though passive ETFs still hold the majority of assets.
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36% Bias Score
Costco Rejects Shareholder Proposal to Review DEI Program Risks
Costco's board rejected a shareholder proposal to review the business risks of its DEI programs, citing the programs' positive impact on innovation and customer satisfaction, contrasting with other companies that have scaled back DEI initiatives.
Costco Rejects Shareholder Proposal to Review DEI Program Risks
Costco's board rejected a shareholder proposal to review the business risks of its DEI programs, citing the programs' positive impact on innovation and customer satisfaction, contrasting with other companies that have scaled back DEI initiatives.
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48% Bias Score