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smh.com.au
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Fiji Pilot Project Recycles Beach Plastic into Power Poles

Talon, a Sydney firm, launched a Fiji pilot project recycling beach plastic into power poles and Frisbees; overcoming the financial hurdles of traditional sorting methods, the project, supported by the British government and universities, aims to significantly reduce Pacific plastic pollution.

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44% Bias Score

Life Below Water
forbes.com
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Labour Think Tank Urges U.K. to Adopt Long-Term Immigration Targets

A new report from the Labour Together think tank recommends that the U.K. government adopt long-term immigration targets to reduce net migration, which fell 20% to 728,000 in the year to June 2024, from a record high of 906,000 in the year to June 2023, contrasting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's...

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
cnbc.com
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Mangione Retains High-Profile Attorney in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Case

Luigi Mangione, 26, of Baltimore, was arrested in Pennsylvania on Monday and charged in New York with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, along with weapons and forgery charges; he also faces related charges in Pennsylvania and is fighting extradition.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
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Five Nations Leading the Way in Sustainable Tourism

Finland, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, and Switzerland are five nations excelling in sustainable tourism, implementing various initiatives from carbon-negative goals to eco-friendly infrastructure and locally sourced products, showcasing a global trend toward responsible travel.

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
news.sky.com
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Russia Withdraws from Syria Amid Regime Collapse, Rebels Consolidate Power

Russian forces are withdrawing from Syrian bases to the Mediterranean coast amid the collapse of the Assad regime; rebel groups, like HTS, are securing key locations and repurposing abandoned Syrian military equipment, highlighting a swift power shift in the region.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
abcnews.go.com
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Palestinian Refugees Return to Yarmouk Camp Amid Syrian Regime Change

Following the December 8th fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government, Palestinian refugees are returning to the war-torn Yarmouk camp near Damascus, hoping to rebuild their homes and lives under the new leadership of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), though their future status remains uncertai...

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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CEO Murder Highlights Growing Societal Unrest

Luigi Mangione's murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson reflects a growing sense of unrest among those feeling abandoned by the system, highlighting declining trust in institutions and the belief that the system is rigged against ordinary citizens, a sentiment shared across the political spec...

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64% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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Australia's Declining Melanoma Risk in Youth Threatened by Social Media

Australia's melanoma rates, while high, show a decreased risk in younger people since the 1990s, countered by a new social media trend promoting tanning, prompting a new sun safety campaign.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
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Ukrainian Su-27s Employ High-Angle Glide Bombing in Kursk

A video confirms Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jets using American-made GBU-39 glide bombs in a low-altitude, high-angle bombing technique to strike a Russian bridgehead in Kursk Oblast, maximizing range and minimizing exposure to enemy fire while prioritizing high-value targets despite limited munitions.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
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Corning's $10 Million IT Modernization Fuels Innovation

Corning Inc. reduced its annual technical debt by $10 million through IT modernization, improving operational agility and cybersecurity, while its private AI, Corning GPT, enhances productivity and innovation across departments.

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8% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
news.sky.com
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Mango Founder Isak Andic Dies in Mountain Accident

Isak Andic, the 71-year-old founder of the Mango fashion chain, died today after falling from a 150-meter cliff while hiking near Barcelona with relatives; emergency services confirmed his death upon arrival.

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16% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
foxnews.com
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Three Children Receive Life-Changing Bionic Arms Thanks to Collaborative Christmas Campaign

Three children with limb differences received bionic arms this Christmas thanks to the collaborative fundraising efforts of their families and The Big Hero 3 campaign, which raised over $50,000 to provide them with the world's most affordable advanced multi-grip prosthetic arms.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being