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German Arms Exports Hit Record High, Sparking Church Concerns

Germany's arms exports hit a record \u20ac12.18 billion in 2023, reaching \u20ac11 billion in the first nine months of 2024, raising concerns among the Catholic and Protestant churches due to increased exports to controversial countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar and the lack of stricter ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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Ancient Ten Commandments Tablet Fetches Undisclosed Price at Auction

A 1,500-year-old stone tablet inscribed with nine of the Ten Commandments, including a Samaritan-specific directive and omitting 'Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain,' sold at a New York auction for an undisclosed price; it was originally discovered in 1913 in Israel and spent decades a...

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump Orders GOP Senators to Block Deals on Cabinet Nominations

President-elect Donald Trump is instructing Republican senators to block any deals with Democrats on his Cabinet nominations, preferring confirmations in January. He plans to utilize recess appointments if necessary, though this is opposed by a majority of voters.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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UK Government Refuses Pension Compensation, Sparking Constitutional Crisis

The UK government's refusal to compensate thousands of women affected by state pension age increases, despite an ombudsman's ruling, has sparked outrage and raised serious constitutional questions. The decision affects women who retired early, unaware of the changes, and highlights the lack of notif...

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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First Severe U.S. H5N1 Case Raises Pandemic Concerns

A Louisiana resident was hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 bird flu, marking the first such instance in the U.S. The CDC reports 61 total human cases since April, raising pandemic concerns despite limited human-to-human transmission, and highlighting the importance of safe food handling practi...

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Court Injunctions Halt Some Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Federal court injunctions block student loan forgiveness under the SAVE, ICR, and PAYE plans, while IBR and PSLF remain operational, though processing delays affect PSLF. Legal challenges question the statutory basis for loan forgiveness in IDR plans.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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Criminology Student Guilty of Bournemouth Beach Murder

A 20-year-old criminology student, Nasen Saadi, was found guilty of murdering Amie Gray and attempting to murder Leanne Miles on a Bournemouth beach in May after months of planning, researching murder investigations, and acquiring multiple knives. Saadi's misogynistic views and potential sexual grat...

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Biden Approves California's 2035 Gas Car Ban; Trump Vows Reversal

The Biden administration approved California's request to ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035 and implement stricter heavy-duty vehicle emission standards, a move incoming president Trump plans to immediately reverse, creating a significant political battle over environmental regulations.

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Climate Action
dailymail.co.uk
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Musk Slams Johnson's \$100 Billion Spending Bill

Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a \$100 billion-plus spending bill including a 40% congressional pay raise, drawing sharp criticism from Elon Musk, who called it \"pork\" despite prior conversations with Johnson.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
cnbc.com
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Lack of Career Growth, Not Low Pay, Drives High U.S. Employee Turnover

A new Harvard study reveals that lack of career growth opportunities, encompassing both professional and personal aspirations, is the main reason for high employee turnover in the U.S., exceeding the impact of low pay or poor benefits, with 3.3 million workers quitting in October 2024 alone.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
cnbc.com
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US New Vehicle Sales to Hit 2019 Highs in 2025

U.S. new light vehicle sales are expected to reach 16.3 million in 2025, exceeding 2024 projections of 15.9-16 million and marking the highest level since 2019, due to lower interest rates, increased affordability, and normalized inventories; however, potential tariffs and decreased automaker pricin...

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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Trump's Re-election Spurs Efficiency Initiative, Potentially Impacting Federal Employee Work Arrangements

Following Donald Trump's reelection, a proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to increase efficiency in federal agencies, potentially reducing remote work and relocating some offices; union representatives emphasize balancing organi...

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth