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forbes.com
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Republicans Plan Budget Reconciliation Packages for Environmental Permitting and Government Efficiency

Republicans plan budget reconciliation packages to modernize environmental permitting, improve government efficiency, and boost energy production by implementing user fees for expedited permitting, raising minimum sale requirements for federal land leasing, studying the costs of ALARA in the nuclear...

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56% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Regional WA Businesses Outperform Perth in First-Year Survival Rates

A Brainiact study using Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows that small businesses in regional Western Australia, particularly in towns like Gnowangerup, have a higher first-year survival rate than those in Perth, due to factors such as community support, tourism, and lower operating costs; on...

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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15 High-Paying, Low-Stress Jobs for 2025

Resume Genius's 2025 report lists 15 high-paying, low-stress jobs (e.g., Water Resource Specialist, $157,740 median wage, 8% growth), reflecting a growing trend of workers prioritizing well-being and work-life balance amid rising burnout rates (51% in 2024).

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60% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
abcnews.go.com
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U.S. Executions Hit Near-Historic Low in 2024

The U.S. conducted 25 executions in 2024, a near-historic low concentrated in four states, reflecting a decade-long decline in capital punishment and a reduced Supreme Court role in regulating its use; Alabama became the first state to use nitrogen gas for executions.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
foxnews.com
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Prince Andrew Skips Royal Christmas Lunch Amidst Spy Scandal

Prince Andrew, facing public criticism after alleged contact with a Chinese spy, skipped King Charles' pre-Christmas lunch on December 19th, while his daughters attended; he and his ex-wife will spend Christmas at Royal Lodge instead of Sandringham.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
foxnews.com
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Record-Breaking Tourism in Japan Prompts Tax Increases to Curb Overcrowding

Japan's tourism numbers reached a record high of nearly 33.4 million visitors between January and November 2023, with November alone seeing 3 million arrivals, including 247,500 Americans; however, 30% of visitors reported overcrowding, prompting municipalities to consider raising bathing and lodgin...

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44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Victorian Property Investor Exodus Amidst Rising Costs

Increased land tax and stricter regulations in Victoria are prompting investors to sell properties, causing a 22.6% drop in new home loan commitments from May to September, impacting rental supply and potentially harming low and middle-income renters.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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Victoria to Review Victims' Charter Amid Record Crime Rates

Victoria, Australia is reviewing its Victims' Charter, first introduced in 2006, due to concerns it hasn't improved victims' experiences despite a record high in crime incidents in 2024; the review will consult victims, their families and agencies to determine how to improve the charter and victims'...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
cnbc.com
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Gundlach Advises Increased Cash Positions Amidst Fed's Revised Rate Cut Projections

Fixed income investor Jeffrey Gundlach advises increasing cash positions to 30% of a portfolio due to the Federal Reserve's announcement of only two potential rate cuts in 2024, impacting money market fund yields which currently stand at 4.41% on the Crane 100 Money Fund Index, contrasting previous ...

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nbcnews.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Neil Cavuto Retires from Fox News After 28 Years

Veteran Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto retired today after 28 years, concluding his afternoon program "Your World." His frequent clashes with Donald Trump over fact-checking highlight a potential shift in the network's editorial direction.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
cbsnews.com
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Home Equity Loans: Low Rates, But Significant Risks in 2025

Home equity loans and HELOCs offer lower interest rates (8.38% and 8.53% respectively) than credit cards (near 24%) and personal loans (around 12%), but risks include potential home loss due to non-repayment, rising interest rates, fluctuating home values, and increased debt from irresponsible spend...

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Swindon Christmas Market Criticized for Poor Attendance and Financial Losses

Swindon's inaugural Christmas market, held on The Parade since November 23rd, is experiencing low footfall and numerous stall closures, causing financial losses for vendors and prompting criticism from residents and council members for its depressing atmosphere and highlighting wider town centre iss...

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56% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities