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February 2025

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US Deportations to India: A Strategic Trade-Off

The US, under Trump, is deporting 18,000 Indian migrants back to India, a move India is cooperating with to secure a special visa program for skilled workers. The deportations highlight the complex interplay between US immigration policy, India's economic interests, and the political maneuvering bet...

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Dutch Prisons to Implement Reforms After Study Reveals Systemic Sexual Misconduct

A Leiden University study revealed systemic sexual misconduct, bullying, and discrimination in three Dutch women's prisons (PI Nieuwersluis, PI Ter Peel, and PI Zwolle), prompting the Dutch prison service (DJI) to implement measures such as replacing physical searches with body scans and improving r...

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24% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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UNESCO Restores Mosul's Old City After ISIS Destruction

UNESCO completed the restoration of 128 historical buildings in Mosul's Old City, Iraq, costing $115 million, after their destruction by ISIS; the project included the Al-Nuri Mosque and its minaret, and facilitated the return of 170 families.

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Mixed Midday Trading: Tech Giants Fall, Industrials Rise

Midday trading saw mixed results, with Alphabet (-8%) and Uber (-7%) falling short of expectations, while Johnson Controls (12%) and Mattel (14%) exceeded them; other companies showed varied performance based on earnings reports and guidance.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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US Tariffs Trigger Market Volatility, Impacting Key Companies

President Trump's tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese goods sparked immediate market volatility, impacting companies like Tesla, Apple, and Colgate-Palmolive due to their reliance on global supply chains and significant revenue exposure to affected regions.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Workplace Support Lags for Parents of Older Children

A Journal of Vocational Behavior study reveals that many companies fail to adequately support working parents of older children, leading to increased stress, work-family conflict, and lower employee retention. Experts recommend implementing comprehensive support systems, including flexible work arra...

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32% Bias Score

Quality Education
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Argentina Withdraws from WHO, Paris Agreement, and Mercosur

Argentina, under President Milei, is withdrawing from the WHO, mirroring the US's action under Trump, and also plans to leave the Paris Agreement and Mercosur, impacting international relations and the economy.

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60% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Argentina Withdraws from WHO and Mercosur

Argentina, under President Milei, has announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Mercosur, mirroring US policy under President Trump, citing organizational failures and pursuing a more isolationist foreign policy. This decision follows economic turmoil and widespread prote...

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Trump's Improbable Gaza Relocation Plan Faces Strong Opposition

President Trump's improbable proposal to relocate 2.3 million Gazans to Egypt and Jordan faces strong opposition due to fears of regional instability and the potential rise of Hamas; the plan's failure may alter Middle East negotiations.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Personalized Cancer Vaccine Shows Promising Results in Kidney Cancer Trial

A phase I trial at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute showed that a personalized cancer vaccine kept nine kidney cancer patients cancer-free for three years post-treatment; this is a significant advancement given the high recurrence rate of kidney cancer.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
cnbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Disney Beats Q1 Expectations, Stock Fluctuates

Disney's first-quarter 2025 results exceeded expectations, with revenue reaching $24.69 billion and adjusted EPS at $1.76, driven by cost-cutting, strong theme park performance, and improved streaming profitability despite a subscriber dip; the stock fluctuated before closing slightly down.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Hybrid Hierarchies: Flexibility as a Privilege for Top Performers

The workplace trend of "hybrid hierarchies" sees companies offering flexible schedules, primarily to high-performing employees, to retain top talent amid return-to-office mandates, creating a two-tiered system with potential for resentment and impacting overall morale.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality