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theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Disabled Man's Tribunal Postponed Twice, Exposing UK Justice System Backlog

Joe Mezgebe, a disabled IT technician with prostate cancer, had his unfair dismissal tribunal against Christ's College, Finchley postponed twice due to judge unavailability, causing him £15,300 in legal fee losses and significant emotional distress, highlighting a shortage of judges and a growing ba...

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Double Murder Investigation in Milton Keynes Following Christmas Day Stabbing

Two women died and two others were seriously injured in a Christmas Day stabbing in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire; a 49-year-old man has been arrested.

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Reform UK Claims Membership Surpasses Conservatives

Reform UK claims to have surpassed 131,680 members, exceeding the Conservatives' membership when Kemi Badenoch won the leadership election; the party projects this on Conservative HQ; this follows Reform's popularity increase since the general election, with Nigel Farage achieving high favorability ...

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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600 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized in Spain

Spanish authorities from Guardia Civil and Ertzaintza seized 600 kilograms of cocaine from three Basque individuals on December 20, 2023, in Salamanca, Spain, during transportation from Portugal, disrupting a South American drug trafficking operation.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elmundo.es
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Raphael Diagnosed with Cerebral Lymphoma, Tour Cancelled

Spanish singer Raphael was diagnosed with a primary cerebral lymphoma, resulting in the cancellation of his upcoming North and South American tour and requiring prolonged rest; he is expected to be released from the hospital soon.

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12% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Othoniel Transforms Niemeyer Museum into Celestial Spectacle

French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel's solo exhibition, "O Olho da Noite" (The Eye of the Night), transforms the Oscar Niemeyer Museum in Curitiba, Brazil, into a celestial planetarium until May 23, 2025, featuring 25 large-scale works inspired by a past encounter with the architect and his unique bui...

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28% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Resurgence of 'Event Television' in UK Amidst Streaming Fatigue

The UK experienced a resurgence of "event television" in 2024, with the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special attracting 12.5 million viewers, exceeding the 2.4 million who watched Gail Platt's Coronation Street exit which was pre-released on streaming, highlighting a shift away from on-demand viewing.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Minoxidil: Hair Loss Drug Poses Lethal Risk to Pets

A US medic warned that the common over-the-counter hair loss medication minoxidil, sold under brands such as Rogaine and Regaine, is highly toxic to pets, with even minimal exposure potentially fatal. The warning was issued in a recent TikTok video which has received 790,000 views.

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
mk.ru
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Regional Disparities in Russian Housing Affordability Highlight Uneven Economic Development

Key Capital's analysis reveals stark regional differences in Russian new-home affordability: Chechnya tops the list (13 sq m/person annually), while Tyva has the lowest (2.9 sq m), reflecting varying economic development rates and investment levels.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Zaballa Prison: Labor Rights Violations Due to Staffing Shortages

The Comisiones Obreras union in Spain denounced the Basque government for violating labor rights at Zaballa prison due to insufficient staffing, forcing over 90 workers to take sick leave since December 4th and leading to systematic overtime exceeding 48 hours weekly.

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52% Bias Score

french.china.org.cn
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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China's Digital Economy: 2023 Census Reveals $6.74 Trillion Revenue and 36 Million Jobs

China's fifth national economic census reveals 2.92 million businesses in key digital economy industries employed 36.16 million people in 2023, generating 48.45 trillion yuan (about $6.74 trillion) in revenue, with the application of digital technologies being the largest employer.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Samsung's One UI 7 Beta Program Undergoes Significant Changes

A leaked report indicates Samsung's One UI 7 beta program will be limited, excluding older Galaxy S and A series from the beta and possibly delaying it until February, though the stable release remains on schedule; this follows increasing concerns about mobile security in the age of AI.

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44% Bias Score

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