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Alphabet Lifts AI Restrictions for Weapons, Surveillance

Alphabet lifted its ban on AI for weapons and surveillance, citing collaboration with democratic governments to support national security; this follows internal debate and a $75 billion AI investment exceeding analyst predictions.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Oldest Known Modern Bird Fossil Found in Antarctica

A nearly complete 68-million-year-old Vegavis iaai skull fossil found in Antarctica reveals the oldest known modern bird, predating the dinosaur extinction event and challenging previous assumptions about avian evolution.

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Life on Land
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2026 Winter Olympics: Italy's Spatially Dispersed Games

The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially the Milan Cortina Games, will be held across northern Italy, utilizing existing venues to cut costs, with a backup plan for bobsled, luge, and skeleton events in Lake Placid, New York, if the Cortina sliding center isn't completed in time.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Trump Bans Transgender Women from Women's Sports via Executive Order

President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday banning transgender women from women's sports, citing Title IX and fairness concerns; the order will pressure sporting organizations and potentially affect federal funding for schools, while facing legal challenges and criticism over its impact ...

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Gender Equality
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Ukraine and Russia Exchange 150 Prisoners Each in Second 2025 Swap

In a prisoner exchange on February 5th, 2025, Ukraine and Russia released 150 prisoners each, including Ukrainian soldiers from various branches, some held for over two years and suffering from severe health issues; this is the second such exchange this year, bringing the total to 4131 Ukrainian ret...

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DOJ Accuses FBI of Insubordination in January 6 Investigation

Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove accused FBI leadership of insubordination for refusing to provide a list of employees involved in January 6 investigations, leading to the disclosure of information from over 5,000 agents, though names were withheld.

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Italy Releases Libyan War Crimes Suspect Amidst Outrage and Investigation

Italy released Libyan war crimes suspect Osama Almasri Najim due to "errors and inaccuracies" in the ICC warrant, sparking outrage and accusations of complicity in Libyan atrocities; the release is under investigation, raising concerns about Italy's migration policies and relationship with Libya.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Ronaldo at 40: Defying Age, Extending Career

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 40, continues his football career, defying typical age-related decline, driven by rigorous self-improvement, scientific pursuit of optimal health, and ambitious future plans beyond playing, including potential club ownership and business ventures.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Bayrou's Knowledge of Bétharram Abuse Allegations Confirmed by Witnesses

Witnesses claim French Prime Minister François Bayrou knew about sexual assault accusations at a Béarn Catholic school his children attended in the late 1990s, contradicting his denials; the Pau prosecutor's office investigates roughly 100 complaints of abuse at Notre-Dame de Bétharram between the 1...

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Gender Equality
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Trump Reinstates Maximum Pressure Campaign Against Iran

Donald Trump re-imposed a maximum pressure campaign on Iran via a national security directive, aiming to reduce Iranian oil sales to zero and pressure its allies, while simultaneously expressing hope for a peaceful resolution and a nuclear agreement; the directive's impact remains uncertain.

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Tunisia: Harsh Sentences for Ennahda Leader and Opposition Figures

A Tunisian court sentenced Rached Ghannouchi, leader of the Ennahda party, to 22 years in prison on February 5, 2025, along with other political figures, in a case involving alleged conspiracy; this is part of a wider crackdown on opposition since President Kais Saied's 2021 power grab.

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Georgia Advances Bill Restricting Transgender Healthcare Funding

Georgia became the first state in 2024 to advance a bill cutting public funding for transgender adults' gender-affirming care, despite opposition and existing legal settlements, reflecting a broader conservative push against such care nationwide.

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44% Bias Score

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