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fr.allafrica.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Congolese Women Farmers Find Success in Protected Agricultural Zone

A Tele-Congo report highlights the success of women farmers in Inoni, Congo, producing and selling cassava within a protected agricultural zone, demonstrating the effectiveness of government initiatives in promoting employment and food security.

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52% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
npr.org
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Olivia Hussey, "Romeo and Juliet" Star, Dies at 73

Olivia Hussey, the Golden Globe-winning actress who played Juliet in the 1968 film "Romeo and Juliet," died peacefully at age 73 on Friday; decades after the film's release she and her co-star brought a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures over the alleged exploitative filming of nude scenes when they...

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28% Bias Score

No Poverty
theguardian.com
🌐 55% Global Worthiness
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Slipper Review: Best Slippers for 2024

Ellie Bramley, a Guardian fashion editor, reviews various slippers for men and women in 2024, categorizing them by use case (winter warmth, entertaining, outdoor use, etc.) and noting features, price, and brand, based on personal experience.

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56% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
nytimes.com
🌐 50% Global Worthiness
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Army Favored to Dominate Louisiana Tech in Independence Bowl

Army will play Louisiana Tech in the Independence Bowl on December 18th at 9:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, after Navy defeated them, and Louisiana Tech replaced Marshall because of a coaching change and subsequent transfers. Army is heavily favored.

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48% Bias Score

faz.net
🌐 45% Global Worthiness
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2024 German Baby Name Trends: Stability and Regional Variations

Germany's 2024 top baby names show Sophia and Emma leading for girls, while Matteo and Elias top for boys; however, regional variations exist, with Berlin/Brandenburg preferring "Mohammed" and Bavaria choosing "Leon", reflecting parental preferences for established or unique names, with the name "Me...

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36% Bias Score

nos.nl
🌐 35% Global Worthiness
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Jantje van Amsterdam" from "Foute Vrienden" Dies

Jan Erents, known as "Jantje van Amsterdam" from the documentary series "Foute Vrienden," died on December 27, 2024, from cancer; a crowdfunding campaign raised over €9000 to support his family.

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32% Bias Score

No Poverty
fr.allafrica.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Congo's Ruling Party Urges Economic Reforms Amidst Global Slowdown

The Congolese Labor Party's (PCT) political bureau, meeting December 26-27 in Brazzaville, urged the Congolese government to implement economic and financial reforms to address the country's challenging economic situation caused by global slowdowns and insufficient economic diversification, impactin...

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
abcnews.go.com
🌐 55% Global Worthiness
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Macon "Shot House" Shooting Leaves One Dead, Six Wounded

A shooting at an illegal "shot house" in Macon, Georgia, left one dead and six wounded early Thursday morning; Sheriff David Davis stated that an argument among attendees escalated into indiscriminate gunfire, and that the house had been the site of a previous fatal shooting in January.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nrc.nl
🌐 55% Global Worthiness
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Active Aging in the Netherlands: A Demographic Shift

The Netherlands is experiencing a surge in the number of active older adults (3.7 million 65+), challenging stereotypes of aging and prompting a reassessment of workforce and social policies.

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
nos.nl
🌐 50% Global Worthiness
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Leerdam and De Boo Lead After First Day of Daikin NK Sprint

At the Daikin NK sprint in Thialf, Jutta Leerdam leads the women's competition after winning the 1000m, with a 0.19-second lead over Femke Kok; Jenning de Boo leads the men's competition after setting a new Dutch record in the 500m.

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20% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
nos.nl
🌐 35% Global Worthiness
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Het Beste uit het Oog" Podcast Summarizes Key Interviews

The Dutch podcast "Het Beste uit het Oog" featured interviews reflecting on the death of former Surinamese president Desi Bouterse, a review of 2024 by authors Lize Spit and Rob van Essen, and a discussion with Jaap and Job Cohen about Theo van Gogh, all selected from the "NOS Met het Oog op Morgen"...

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24% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
fr.allafrica.com
🌐 30% Global Worthiness
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Pro-Government Rally in Burkina Faso Showcases Strong Support for Captain Traoré

Burkina Rempart" organized a rally in Nagreongo, Burkina Faso on Saturday, expressing strong support for Captain Ibrahim Traoré's government, citing recent military equipment donations and progress on internal displacement and industrialization as reasons for their approval. The rally also installed...

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64% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions