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us.cnn.com
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South Korean Parliament Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol After Martial Law Attempt

South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday following his attempt to impose martial law on December 3rd, suspending him from power pending a Constitutional Court ruling that could take up to six months; the decision followed a political showdown that saw his own party turn...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Texas Sues New York Doctor Over Abortion Pills, Testing Shield Laws

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued New York doctor Megan Carpenter for allegedly mailing abortion pills to a Texas woman via telemedicine, directly challenging New York's shield law protecting abortion providers; this lawsuit is the first to test these laws in court and will determine the future...

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Gender Equality
apnews.com
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UN Condemns Taliban Ban on Women's Medical Education in Afghanistan

The UN Security Council condemned the Taliban's ban on women's medical education in Afghanistan, citing concerns over the impact on healthcare access for millions and the broader erosion of women's rights, while extending the mandate of the UN expert team monitoring sanctions against the Taliban for...

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Gender Equality
cnbc.com
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Broadcom's Market Cap Tops \$1 Trillion Amid AI Boom

Broadcom's stock market capitalization surpassed \$1 trillion after its stock soared 24% on Friday, driven by its strong AI business and successful acquisitions, including VMware, despite a failed attempt to acquire Qualcomm in 2018.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
en.yna.co.kr
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached

The South Korean National Assembly impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 14, 2024, following his declaration of martial law on December 3rd and subsequent accusations of abuse of power, with five members of his own party joining the opposition to support the motion.

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
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New Focused Ultrasound Device Promises Revolution in Brain Cancer and Alzheimer's Treatment

Sunnybrook Research Institute developed a new helmet-like device using focused ultrasound to treat brain conditions like brain cancer and Alzheimer's, eliminating the need for MRI machines, significantly expanding accessibility and reducing costs; human clinical trials are planned for 2025.

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Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
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Massive Captagon Seizure Exposes Assad Regime's Drug Trafficking Network

Syrian rebels uncovered a vast Captagon (amphetamine-like stimulant) stockpile in a Damascus warehouse following Assad's ouster, revealing thousands of pills hidden inside voltage stabilizers and other goods destined for export; this highlights the Assad regime's extensive involvement in a multi-bil...

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty
dailymail.co.uk
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Russia Evacuates Assad to Moscow Amid Rebel Advance

Under pressure from rebels advancing on Damascus, Russia secretly evacuated Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family to Moscow last weekend, utilizing a transponder trick to conceal his departure. The operation, approved by Putin, marks the end of the Assad family's 50-year rule in Syria.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
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Assad Regime Falls: Accountability for Human Rights Abuses Demanded

Following the fall of Damascus, Bashar al-Assad's regime ended; the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) documented over 15,000 torture deaths, mostly by regime forces, and over 150,000 arbitrary detentions; international efforts are needed to ensure accountability.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
abcnews.go.com
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Kennedy's Attorney's Anti-Vaccine Lobbying Raises Concerns During HHS Confirmation Hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s attorney, Aaron Siri, lobbied the FDA to revoke the polio vaccine's approval, raising concerns during Kennedy's upcoming Senate confirmation hearing for the HHS Secretary position, where Senators McConnell and Schumer have voiced strong opposition.

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56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
faz.net
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Gershkovich Released in Prisoner Exchange Tied to Russian Agent

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia in March 2023, convicted of espionage in July 2024, and released in a prisoner exchange in August 2024; his arrest is connected to Russia's efforts to secure the release of Vadim Krasikow, a Russian agent convicted of murder in Ger...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
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Journalist Austin Tice's Escape, Recapture, and Uncertain Fate Amidst Syria's Regime Change"

American journalist Austin Tice, captured in Syria in August 2012, escaped prison in 2013 but was recaptured; the recent fall of the Assad regime has renewed efforts to locate him, despite conflicting reports and challenges in verifying intelligence.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions