Canada's Broadcasting Rules Spark U.S. Trade Retaliation Fears
U.S. business groups warn Canada's updated broadcasting rules under the Online Streaming Act could trigger U.S. trade retaliation, potentially harming Canadian creative industries and violating the CUSMA trade deal. The CRTC is considering changes to Canadian content definitions, while facing opposi...
Canada's Broadcasting Rules Spark U.S. Trade Retaliation Fears
U.S. business groups warn Canada's updated broadcasting rules under the Online Streaming Act could trigger U.S. trade retaliation, potentially harming Canadian creative industries and violating the CUSMA trade deal. The CRTC is considering changes to Canadian content definitions, while facing opposi...
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48% Bias Score
Xinjiang Tunnel Construction Progressing Despite Challenges
The 15.7-kilometer West Tianshan Super-Long Tunnel in Xinjiang, China, is under construction to connect northern and southern Xinjiang by late October 2027, reducing travel time between Yili and Aksu from 1,710 km to less than 500 km, despite facing geological and environmental challenges.
Xinjiang Tunnel Construction Progressing Despite Challenges
The 15.7-kilometer West Tianshan Super-Long Tunnel in Xinjiang, China, is under construction to connect northern and southern Xinjiang by late October 2027, reducing travel time between Yili and Aksu from 1,710 km to less than 500 km, despite facing geological and environmental challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Netflix Raises Prices After Record Subscriber Growth
Netflix raised prices in several countries after exceeding subscriber growth expectations by nearly 19 million in Q4 2024, reaching over 300 million subscribers, driven by content such as "Squid Game" season 2 and live sports; the company will now report paid memberships at key milestones.
Netflix Raises Prices After Record Subscriber Growth
Netflix raised prices in several countries after exceeding subscriber growth expectations by nearly 19 million in Q4 2024, reaching over 300 million subscribers, driven by content such as "Squid Game" season 2 and live sports; the company will now report paid memberships at key milestones.
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44% Bias Score
Home Equity Loans: A Strategic Move to Tackle High-Interest Credit Card Debt in 2025
In 2025, using home equity loans or HELOCs to pay off high-interest credit card debt offers significant financial advantages due to lower (around 8% versus 23%) and fixed interest rates, but carries the risk of home loss if payments are missed.
Home Equity Loans: A Strategic Move to Tackle High-Interest Credit Card Debt in 2025
In 2025, using home equity loans or HELOCs to pay off high-interest credit card debt offers significant financial advantages due to lower (around 8% versus 23%) and fixed interest rates, but carries the risk of home loss if payments are missed.
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52% Bias Score
SSE Issues New ESG Reporting Guidelines, Building on Record Year for Sustainability Disclosures
The Shanghai Stock Exchange released two documents on January 17th to guide listed companies in improving their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, providing sample disclosures and focusing on key climate change issues. This voluntary initiative builds upon a 2024 record of 1,193 ...
SSE Issues New ESG Reporting Guidelines, Building on Record Year for Sustainability Disclosures
The Shanghai Stock Exchange released two documents on January 17th to guide listed companies in improving their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, providing sample disclosures and focusing on key climate change issues. This voluntary initiative builds upon a 2024 record of 1,193 ...
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40% Bias Score
A concise, factual title that captures the core news value, highlighting the most significant aspect with specificity. Avoid sensationalism and maintain neutrality.
A one-sentence summary answering the key journalistic questions (Who, What, When, Where, Why) with specific details. Ensure it provides unique information not repeated verbatim in other sections.
A concise, factual title that captures the core news value, highlighting the most significant aspect with specificity. Avoid sensationalism and maintain neutrality.
A one-sentence summary answering the key journalistic questions (Who, What, When, Where, Why) with specific details. Ensure it provides unique information not repeated verbatim in other sections.
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40% Bias Score
HMRC Cuts Off 43,690 Customers, Faces Criticism Over Poor Phone Service and Rising Uncollectable Debt
HMRC's phone system cut off 43,690 customers after 70-minute waits in 2023-24 due to high call volume, prompting criticism from MPs over poor service and a £5 billion increase in uncollectable debt; HMRC denies claims of deliberately poor service.
HMRC Cuts Off 43,690 Customers, Faces Criticism Over Poor Phone Service and Rising Uncollectable Debt
HMRC's phone system cut off 43,690 customers after 70-minute waits in 2023-24 due to high call volume, prompting criticism from MPs over poor service and a £5 billion increase in uncollectable debt; HMRC denies claims of deliberately poor service.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Issues Executive Order to Combat Inflation
On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to lower the cost of living by directing federal agencies to reduce prices on housing, healthcare, and fuel, despite economists' doubts and low public confidence.
Trump Issues Executive Order to Combat Inflation
On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to lower the cost of living by directing federal agencies to reduce prices on housing, healthcare, and fuel, despite economists' doubts and low public confidence.
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48% Bias Score
Xinjiang Tunnel Construction Progressing Despite Challenges
The 15.7-kilometer West Tianshan Super-Long Tunnel in Xinjiang, China, connecting Yili and Aksu prefectures, faces challenges like flooding and extreme temperatures but is progressing as planned for completion by late October 2027, significantly reducing travel time and boosting regional development...
Xinjiang Tunnel Construction Progressing Despite Challenges
The 15.7-kilometer West Tianshan Super-Long Tunnel in Xinjiang, China, connecting Yili and Aksu prefectures, faces challenges like flooding and extreme temperatures but is progressing as planned for completion by late October 2027, significantly reducing travel time and boosting regional development...
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52% Bias Score
Eyadéma's Long Rule: Economic Development and Complex Legacy in Togo
Gnassingbé Eyadéma's 38-year rule in Togo (1967-2005) saw significant economic development through phosphate exploitation, infrastructure development, tourism investment, and a strong military, while his active diplomacy positioned Togo internationally, leaving a complex legacy.
Eyadéma's Long Rule: Economic Development and Complex Legacy in Togo
Gnassingbé Eyadéma's 38-year rule in Togo (1967-2005) saw significant economic development through phosphate exploitation, infrastructure development, tourism investment, and a strong military, while his active diplomacy positioned Togo internationally, leaving a complex legacy.
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56% Bias Score
Understaffing Hampers Enforcement of Germany's Supply Chain Due Diligence Act
Germany's Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (Bafa), responsible for enforcing the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, temporarily reassigned 24 of its 100 inspectors in 2024 due to understaffing, hindering the act's implementation and raising concerns about corporate compliance.
Understaffing Hampers Enforcement of Germany's Supply Chain Due Diligence Act
Germany's Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (Bafa), responsible for enforcing the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, temporarily reassigned 24 of its 100 inspectors in 2024 due to understaffing, hindering the act's implementation and raising concerns about corporate compliance.
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52% Bias Score
Conto Termico 2.0: €10 Million for Immediate Heating System Rebates
The Italian government's Conto Termico 2.0 program provides a 65% immediate reimbursement for replacing gas heating systems with heat pumps, hybrid boilers, or biomass systems, using approximately €10 million in remaining funds, offering a faster and more advantageous alternative to the reduced Ecob...
Conto Termico 2.0: €10 Million for Immediate Heating System Rebates
The Italian government's Conto Termico 2.0 program provides a 65% immediate reimbursement for replacing gas heating systems with heat pumps, hybrid boilers, or biomass systems, using approximately €10 million in remaining funds, offering a faster and more advantageous alternative to the reduced Ecob...
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52% Bias Score