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Australia's UN Vote on Israel Sparks Tensions

Australia's vote in favor of a UN resolution demanding Israel's withdrawal from occupied territories has prompted strong criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, accusing Australia of rewarding terrorism and abandoning a long-standing ally.

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68% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Indigenous-Jewish Solidarity Call Amidst Israeli-Palestinian Tensions

Former senator Nova Peris will speak at a Melbourne commemoration of William Cooper's 1938 protest against Nazi persecution of Jews, calling for greater solidarity between Indigenous and Jewish Australians despite differing views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Cooper's great-great-grandso...

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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Philippines Agrees to Prisoner Transfer, Setting Precedent for Bali Nine

Indonesia announced the Philippines has agreed to a prisoner transfer proposal, potentially setting a precedent for the return of the remaining Bali Nine members to Australia before Christmas, following a similar proposal made to Australia, and the transfer of death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso to th...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
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DOT Proposes Airline Passenger Compensation Rules

The Department of Transportation proposed new rules requiring airlines to compensate passengers up to $775 for significant delays or cancellations due to airline fault and rebook passengers on other airlines, mirroring similar regulations in Europe and aiming to protect consumers.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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Health Risks of Reusing Single-Use Plastics

Reusing single-use plastics like water bottles and takeout containers exposes individuals to potentially harmful chemicals and microplastics; experts recommend avoiding this practice, particularly heating plastics, and switching to safer alternatives like glass or metal.

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
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Altman Interview Highlights Rapid AI Advancements and Future Challenges

Sam Altman's recent interview discussed the rapid advancement of large language models, driven by algorithmic breakthroughs and user engagement, while emphasizing the need for collaboration within the industry and addressing long-term challenges related to AGI and the singularity.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
cnbc.com
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Goldman Sachs: Underperforming Stocks Poised for Q1 2025 Gains

Goldman Sachs predicts substantial gains in several underperforming 2024 stocksā€”Conagra Brands, TripAdvisor, and Pool Corporationā€”in the first quarter of 2025, based on a 13-year-proven trend of laggards outperforming, despite a worse-than-average underperformance this year (-39% vs. -27%).

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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US Stocks Steady, Bitcoin Soars, Airlines Report Strong Earnings

US stocks show little change near record highs; Bitcoin briefly surpasses \$103,000; American Airlines and Southwest Airlines post strong earnings; Synposys warns of macro uncertainties; upcoming US jobs report is highly anticipated.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
šŸŒ 85% Global Worthiness
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Wellhub Report Reveals Holistic Wellness Trend in the Workplace

Wellhub's 2024 Year in Review Trends Report, based on data from over three million subscribers across 19,000 corporate clients, reveals a significant shift towards holistic employee well-being, with \"wellness hour\" replacing \"happy hour\", a 112% increase in nutrition usage, and a 7% year-over-ye...

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32% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
šŸŒ 85% Global Worthiness
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Microloan Program Empowers Togolese Women

Rebekah Acker, inspired by her parents' missionary work, leads Le Pont a Bridge to Africa's Prisca Peace Project, providing $100 microloans and business training to 18 Togolese communities, resulting in a 100% repayment rate within 8 months.

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty
forbes.com
šŸŒ 85% Global Worthiness
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2025 Club World Cup Draw: Brazil's Four Libertadores Champions Face Tough Groups

The draw for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup places four Brazilian teamsā€”Flamengo, Fluminense, Palmeiras, and Botafogoā€”in challenging groups against top European and international clubs in the U.S.A, testing their global competitiveness and impacting future investments and transfer dynamics.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
šŸŒ 85% Global Worthiness
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NYPD's ShotSpotter: $45 Million, Low Effectiveness, Disproportionate Impact on Black Communities

A report reveals that the NYPD's $45 million ShotSpotter system produced 61,888 alerts over nine years, with only 16% confirmed as gunfire, leading to 0.7% arrests and 0.9% firearm recoveries, disproportionately affecting Black communities.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions