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Rémabec Shuts Down, Laying Off 1,000 Amidst US Tariffs and Quebec Instability
Quebec's largest private forestry company, Groupe Rémabec, is shutting down its Arbec unit, resulting in 1,000 immediate job losses and potentially 1,400 more, due to U.S. lumber tariffs, an unstable provincial operating environment, and conflicts over resource access.
Rémabec Shuts Down, Laying Off 1,000 Amidst US Tariffs and Quebec Instability
Quebec's largest private forestry company, Groupe Rémabec, is shutting down its Arbec unit, resulting in 1,000 immediate job losses and potentially 1,400 more, due to U.S. lumber tariffs, an unstable provincial operating environment, and conflicts over resource access.
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40% Bias Score
Japan's Birthrate Plunges to Record Low, Fueling Demographic Crisis
Japan's 2024 birthrate plummeted to a record low of 686,061, a 5.7% decrease from 2023, resulting in a fertility rate of 1.15—far below the replacement rate—and fueling concerns about the country's shrinking and aging population.
Japan's Birthrate Plunges to Record Low, Fueling Demographic Crisis
Japan's 2024 birthrate plummeted to a record low of 686,061, a 5.7% decrease from 2023, resulting in a fertility rate of 1.15—far below the replacement rate—and fueling concerns about the country's shrinking and aging population.
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44% Bias Score
Record Canadian Trade Deficit Amidst U.S. Tariff Impact
Canada's April trade deficit hit a record $7.1 billion due to a 10.8 percent drop in merchandise exports, largely caused by U.S. tariffs impacting various sectors, especially motor vehicles and crude oil, despite some increase in exports to other countries.
Record Canadian Trade Deficit Amidst U.S. Tariff Impact
Canada's April trade deficit hit a record $7.1 billion due to a 10.8 percent drop in merchandise exports, largely caused by U.S. tariffs impacting various sectors, especially motor vehicles and crude oil, despite some increase in exports to other countries.
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48% Bias Score
Vietnam Abolishes Two-Child Policy Amid Declining Birth Rates
Vietnam has abolished its two-child policy due to declining birth rates, which fell from 2.11 children per woman in 2021 to 1.91 in 2024, aiming to address the challenges of an aging population and shrinking workforce; this follows similar trends in other Asian countries.
Vietnam Abolishes Two-Child Policy Amid Declining Birth Rates
Vietnam has abolished its two-child policy due to declining birth rates, which fell from 2.11 children per woman in 2021 to 1.91 in 2024, aiming to address the challenges of an aging population and shrinking workforce; this follows similar trends in other Asian countries.
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44% Bias Score
Canada: Interprovincial Trade Deals Signed Ahead of First Ministers' Meeting
Ahead of a first ministers' meeting in Saskatoon, Ontario signed trade deals with three other provinces; Prime Minister Mark Carney's new staff appointments were also announced; and the G7's national science academies released a joint declaration supporting academic freedom and research integrity.
Canada: Interprovincial Trade Deals Signed Ahead of First Ministers' Meeting
Ahead of a first ministers' meeting in Saskatoon, Ontario signed trade deals with three other provinces; Prime Minister Mark Carney's new staff appointments were also announced; and the G7's national science academies released a joint declaration supporting academic freedom and research integrity.
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36% Bias Score
Japan's Birthrate Plunges to Record Low, Raising Economic and Security Concerns
In 2024, Japan's annual births hit a record low of 686,061, a 5.7% drop from 2023, falling below 700,000 for the first time since 1899, 15 years sooner than government projections; the fertility rate plunged to 1.15.
Japan's Birthrate Plunges to Record Low, Raising Economic and Security Concerns
In 2024, Japan's annual births hit a record low of 686,061, a 5.7% drop from 2023, falling below 700,000 for the first time since 1899, 15 years sooner than government projections; the fertility rate plunged to 1.15.
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44% Bias Score
Forest Ecosystem Collapse Threatens Global Stability
A new IUFRO study warns that the collapse of forest ecosystems, driven by factors such as agriculture, urbanization, wildfires, and political polarization, will destabilize societies and economies globally, impacting livelihoods, climate regulation, and carbon sequestration; the study calls for a so...
Forest Ecosystem Collapse Threatens Global Stability
A new IUFRO study warns that the collapse of forest ecosystems, driven by factors such as agriculture, urbanization, wildfires, and political polarization, will destabilize societies and economies globally, impacting livelihoods, climate regulation, and carbon sequestration; the study calls for a so...
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48% Bias Score
France Bans Public Smoking to Reduce Healthcare Costs
France bans smoking on beaches, in parks, bus shelters, and near schools starting July 1st to curb healthcare costs and protect children, despite concerns about individual liberties.
France Bans Public Smoking to Reduce Healthcare Costs
France bans smoking on beaches, in parks, bus shelters, and near schools starting July 1st to curb healthcare costs and protect children, despite concerns about individual liberties.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs: \$2.8 Trillion Deficit Cut, but Economic Contraction Predicted
The Congressional Budget Office projects President Trump's tariff plan will cut the deficit by \$2.8 trillion over 10 years but also shrink the U.S. economy, increase inflation by 0.4 percent annually in 2025-26, and reduce household purchasing power, based on the assumption that the tariffs will re...
Trump Tariffs: \$2.8 Trillion Deficit Cut, but Economic Contraction Predicted
The Congressional Budget Office projects President Trump's tariff plan will cut the deficit by \$2.8 trillion over 10 years but also shrink the U.S. economy, increase inflation by 0.4 percent annually in 2025-26, and reduce household purchasing power, based on the assumption that the tariffs will re...
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40% Bias Score
Japan's Birth Rate Plummets to Historic Low
Japan's 2024 births plummeted to a record low of 686,061, a 5.7% drop, continuing a 16-year decline and raising concerns about economic and national security sustainability in a rapidly aging and shrinking population.
Japan's Birth Rate Plummets to Historic Low
Japan's 2024 births plummeted to a record low of 686,061, a 5.7% drop, continuing a 16-year decline and raising concerns about economic and national security sustainability in a rapidly aging and shrinking population.
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28% Bias Score
AI Job Displacement: A 30% Drop in Freelance Writing and 20% in Graphic Design
The launch of ChatGPT has caused a 30% drop in freelance writing and a 20% drop in graphic design jobs, while companies like Microsoft are laying off workers and using AI to write 30% of their code; experts warn of potentially 20% unemployment within five years.
AI Job Displacement: A 30% Drop in Freelance Writing and 20% in Graphic Design
The launch of ChatGPT has caused a 30% drop in freelance writing and a 20% drop in graphic design jobs, while companies like Microsoft are laying off workers and using AI to write 30% of their code; experts warn of potentially 20% unemployment within five years.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Doubles Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, Raising Costs for Consumers
The Trump administration raised tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50%, increasing costs for numerous products, potentially impacting consumers and various industries. This move follows previous tariffs imposed in February, citing national security concerns, and is expected to further strain ...
Trump Doubles Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, Raising Costs for Consumers
The Trump administration raised tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50%, increasing costs for numerous products, potentially impacting consumers and various industries. This move follows previous tariffs imposed in February, citing national security concerns, and is expected to further strain ...
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44% Bias Score
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