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Netherlands Faces Persistent Teacher Shortage

The Netherlands faces a severe teacher shortage affecting primary, secondary, and vocational education, with 7700 fewer full-time teachers in primary schools this year than last, despite a temporary increase due to the National Education Program. The shortage is expected to worsen due to rising stud...

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36% Bias Score

Quality Education
themarker.com
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Israel's Wartime Reliance on Cellular Networks Highlights Infrastructure Needs

Following a recent war in Israel, cellular networks became the primary communication infrastructure, exposing the need for more 5G sites and easier regulatory approvals for antenna placement to improve network capabilities.

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44% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
cnbc.com
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Pfizer's 2025 Forecast Meets Expectations Amidst Medicare Changes and Investor Scrutiny

Pfizer projects 2025 profits near analyst estimates, anticipating stable Covid-19 product sales despite a \$1 billion revenue reduction from Medicare changes and ongoing investor pressure following a 12% share decline this year.

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
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Trump's Second Term: Uncertainty Looms for Student Loan Borrowers

The incoming Trump administration's plans to potentially abolish the Department of Education and limit student loan forgiveness programs raise concerns for borrowers, particularly regarding the future of existing repayment plans and the potential shift towards private lending.

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52% Bias Score

Quality Education
forbes.com
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Split Ranked Europe's Top Mood-Boosting Destination

Travel experts ranked Split, Croatia, as Europe's top mood-boosting destination based on daylight hours, cuisine, walkability, air quality, and green spaces, followed by Amsterdam and Tallinn.

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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American Law School Minority Enrollment Remains Steady Despite Supreme Court Ruling

The overall share of racial and ethnic minority students in American law schools' first-year enrollment remained steady in 2024 (40,650 students total) despite the Supreme Court's decision ending race-conscious admissions; however, this masks significant variations among individual institutions, wit...

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
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Dutch Pharmacies to Strike, Closing for Christmas Week

Dutch pharmacies will strike on December 23rd, 24th, and 27th, closing most public pharmacies for the entire Christmas week due to high workload, low salaries, and the unions blaming insurance companies; emergency care will remain but may require patients to seek alternative pharmacies.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
pda.kp.ru
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Highest-Paying Jobs in Russia 2024: IT Still Dominates, but Skilled Trades Rise

According to hh.ru's analysis of over 11 million job postings, DevOps engineers (249,200 rubles), data scientists (231,300 rubles), and system analysts (177,700 rubles) were the highest-paid professions in Russia in 2024, followed by real estate agents and geodesists. Significant salary growth was a...

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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Unexpected CME Causes G1 Geomagnetic Storm, Stunning Aurora Display

A coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun directly hit Earth on December 17, 2023, at 05:19 UTC, causing a stronger than anticipated G1 geomagnetic storm and vibrant displays of the aurora borealis visible across higher latitudes in the US and beyond, despite initial forecasts predicting a near mis...

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24% Bias Score

forbes.com
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Biden's Immigration Reform for High-Skilled Workers Stalls

The Biden administration's plan to expedite green cards for high-skilled workers by expanding Schedule A, a list of occupations exempt from lengthy labor certifications, has been abandoned by the Department of Labor, leaving the lengthy and costly current process unchanged and likely impacting the a...

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Brewers' Sustainable Success: A Small-Market Model

The Milwaukee Brewers' consistent playoff appearances over the last eight seasons, despite a limited budget, highlight their success in player development and strategic trades, exemplified by the recent departures of key players like Josh Hader and Corbin Burnes, who were replaced by promising prosp...

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Meta Ray-Ban Glasses Get AI, Live Translation, and Shazam Integration

Meta's v11 update adds AI, live translation, and Shazam to its Ray-Ban smart glasses in the US and Canada via its Early Access Program, enhancing real-time information access and communication.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality