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Mother of Martha Moxley, Key Figure in High-Profile Murder Case, Dies at 92

Dorothy Moxley, 92, the mother of Martha Moxley, who was murdered in 1975, died Tuesday of complications from the flu and possibly pneumonia; her decades-long fight for justice in her daughter's murder case, which involved Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel, captured national attention.

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Did Our Sun Once Have a Twin?

Recent research suggests our sun may have had a binary companion star in the past, which may have influenced the formation and structure of our solar system; however, this companion has since disappeared, leaving our sun as a solitary star.

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36% Bias Score

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L'Équipe Crowns Marchand, Biles, and Para-Athletes as 2024 Champions

L'Équipe named Léon Marchand and Simone Biles as their 2024 Champions des champions, with Gabriel Dos Santos Araujo and Yuyan Jiang winning in the para-athlete categories, marking a first for the awards.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
lefigaro.fr
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Record \$20 Billion in French Savings Interest Payments Expected

French banks are set to pay out over \$20 billion in savings interest by January 1st, 2025, a record high driven by high household savings rates (18.2% of gross disposable income in Q3 2024), though a decrease is expected in 2025 due to falling interest rates.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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TGV Driver Suicide Highlights Safety System's Effectiveness

A TGV driver's suicide on December 24th triggered the train's automatic braking system, preventing a potential large-scale accident; the Vacma system's immediate response averted a catastrophe, highlighting the need for increased support for railway workers' mental health.

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theglobeandmail.com
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Online Holiday Sales Surge 6.7%, Outpacing In-Store Growth

Online holiday sales from November 1st to December 24th increased by 6.7% compared to last year, exceeding in-store sales growth (2.9%) and the projected overall increase of 3.2%, driven by online discounts and convenient options offered by retailers.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
lemonde.fr
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Darmanin Proposes Justice System Overhaul in France

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced plans to extend pre-trial detention to 72 hours for aggravated sexual violence and feminicide suspects, implement stricter measures to combat illegal phone use in prisons, and expedite sentencing and execution of sentences.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Dick Parsons, Business Leader, Dies at 76

American businessman Dick Parsons, former CEO of Time Warner and chairman of Citigroup, died at 76; he was known for his leadership during corporate crises and his service in advising US presidents.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
lefigaro.fr
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French Retirees Receive Unexpected 2.2% Pension Increase

The French government's rejection of the 2025 social security budget resulted in a 2.2% increase in basic retirement pensions for retirees starting January 1, 2025, impacting various pension funds with varying payment dates.

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No Poverty
liberation.fr
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Darmanin Proposes Prison Reforms and Faster Justice in France

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced plans to increase prison security by cracking down on contraband phones and create smaller detention centers for shorter sentences, alongside extending pre-trial detention for aggravated sexual violence cases to 72 hours to better protect victims and...

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theglobeandmail.com
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British Columbia's Permitting Delays Cripple Mineral Exploration

In British Columbia, excessive permitting delays averaging five months but reaching three years for some mineral exploration projects cause significant economic hardship, impacting businesses, individuals, and local communities, jeopardizing the province's future resource security.

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56% Bias Score

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theglobeandmail.com
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Canadian Employers Mandate Office Returns Amidst Economic Slowdown and Record High Vacancy Rates

Amidst Canada's weakening economy and tighter job market, employers are aggressively mandating office returns, with companies like Amazon and the federal government leading the charge; however, Toronto's office vacancy rate simultaneously hit a record high of 15.7 percent in Q3 2023.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth