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bbc.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Record High Executions in Saudi Arabia Undermine Vision 2030 Goals

In 2024, Saudi Arabia's executions surged to a record high exceeding 270, mostly for drug crimes, despite official statements aiming for reduction and international criticism over questionable trials and human rights violations.

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64% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Jimmy Carter, Former US President, Dies at 100

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died at age 100 on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, leaving behind a legacy of humanitarian work and peace-building efforts that contrasted with a challenging presidency marked by economic and diplomatic crises.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Tunisian Worker's Exploitation Exposes Flaws in Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Hichem Nasri, a 29-year-old Tunisian temporary foreign worker, experienced wage theft, harassment, and injury during his 14 months in Canada, ultimately deciding to return home due to exploitative working conditions and bureaucratic challenges within the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

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60% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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NHS to Decide on Alzheimer's Drug HMTM by April

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is evaluating hydromethylthionine mesylate (HMTM), an oral drug, for treating Alzheimer's disease; early trials show promise in slowing disease progression, with a decision expected by April.

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
elmundo.es
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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194 Deaths in Buenos Aires Nightclub Fire Exposes Systemic Failures

The República Cromañón nightclub fire in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 30, 2004, during a Callejeros concert, resulted in 194 deaths and 1432 injuries due to overcrowding, a locked emergency exit, and a fire started by a flare; the incident led to arrests, legal reforms, and continues to be a...

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
nos.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President, Dies at 98

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who served from 1976 to 1980, passed away at age 98; his presidency was marked by initial popularity as an outsider, followed by challenges including economic struggles and the Iran hostage crisis, yet he later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian e...

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
apnews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Barkley Joins Elite NFL Rushing Club, Eyes Dickerson's Record

Saquon Barkley rushed for 2,005 yards this season, becoming the ninth NFL running back to surpass 2,000 rushing yards in a single season, putting him 100 yards shy of Eric Dickerson's record set in 1984; he achieved this milestone during the fourth quarter of the Eagles' 41-7 victory over the Dallas...

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40% Bias Score

euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Milanović Projected to Win Re-election in Croatia

Croatia's incumbent President Zoran Milanović is projected to win re-election with over 50% of the vote in the first round, according to exit polls, defeating the ruling HDZ party's candidate Dragan Primorac, who received 22%, marking a rejection of the government's pro-Western stance amidst Milanov...

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lexpress.fr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President, Dies at 100

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away at age 100 on Sunday at his home in Georgia, leaving a legacy defined by both his single term in office and his decades of extensive humanitarian work after leaving the White House.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elmundo.es
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Spain Launches €200 Million Neurotechnology Center

Spain launches the Spain Neurotech consortium, a €200 million center for developing brain-based technological tools to treat neurological diseases, emphasizing bioethics and commercialization, led by leading neuroscientists Rafael Yuste, José Carmena, and Álvaro Pascual-Leone.

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60% Bias Score

nytimes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Raiders' Bowers Shatters NFL Records in Historic Rookie Season

Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers broke multiple NFL records on Sunday, surpassing Mike Ditka's 63-year-old record for receiving yards by a rookie tight end (1,076 yards), the Raiders rookie record (Amari Cooper's 1,070 yards), and the NFL record for receptions in a rookie season (105 ...

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Hassan Wins Olympic Marathon Gold in Paris

Sifan Hassan secured Olympic marathon gold in Paris 2024, defeating Tigst Assefa in a dramatic finish, despite initial overtraining concerns and a challenging course; she previously won bronze in the 5,000m and 10,000m.

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24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being