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allafrica.com
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Tunisia Accelerates Investment Bill to Boost Economy

Tunisia's Prime Minister Kamel Madouri announced plans to accelerate the finalization of a horizontal investment promotion bill to attract foreign and domestic investment, simplify administrative procedures, and create a more business-friendly environment; the bill aims to unify investment instituti...

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
news.sky.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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UK Government's 'Grey Belt' Housing Plan Criticized as Rushed and Incoherent

A House of Lords committee report criticizes the UK government's plan to build 1.5 million homes by 2029 on 'grey belt' land as rushed and lacking proper consideration, raising concerns about its effectiveness and coherence with other planning policies; the report also notes the lack of any plan to ...

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52% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
npr.org
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Polar Bear Fur's Anti-Icing Secret: A Potential Green Revolution

Researchers discovered that polar bear fur's remarkable anti-icing properties result from a unique cocktail of greasy compounds and the absence of squalene, potentially leading to eco-friendly alternatives to current anti-ice chemicals, as reported in Science Advances.

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0% Bias Score

Life on Land
abcnews.go.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Disney Exceeds Expectations Despite Disney+ Subscriber Decline

Disney's first-quarter earnings reached \$2.55 billion, exceeding expectations due to "Moana 2's" box office success, while a slight decline in Disney+ subscribers raises concerns about market saturation. Revenue increased by 5% to \$24.69 billion.

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32% Bias Score

No Poverty
bbc.com
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Endometriosis Significantly Impacts Women's Earnings and Employment in England

New research by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in England reveals that women aged 25-54 diagnosed with endometriosis experience an average £56 monthly decrease in earnings and a 2.7 percentage point drop in employment probability four to five years post-diagnosis, highlighting the conditio...

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality
apnews.com
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Hawaiʻi House Bill 1246: Marijuana Legalization Bill Advances

Hawaiʻi House Bill 1246 proposes legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21+ in 2026, creating a new regulatory agency, and taxing sales; it passed two House committees but faces funding and Senate approval challenges.

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16% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
fr.allafrica.com
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Senegalese Tech Leader Among Africa's Top 50 Influential Young Women

Confidentiel Afrique magazine named Aissatou Gningue, a Senegalese senior Orange expert and head of Sonatel's Data & AI Business Management, among Africa's 50 most influential young female leaders in 2024, highlighting the growing prominence of women in African technology.

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality
allafrica.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Liberia's Emirates Hospital Faces Collapse Due to Severe Underfunding

Senator Amara Konneh decried the dire conditions at Liberia's Emirates Hospital, citing severe underfunding (budget slashed from \$350,000 to \$150,000 in 2025), leading to medicine shortages, power outages, and demotivated staff; similar issues plague other hospitals nationwide, prompting calls for...

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
cbsnews.com
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Gold Investment Strategies: Short-Term vs. Long-Term

Driven by inflation and geopolitical tensions, gold prices have spiked, leading investors to explore both short-term trading (using ETFs and mining stocks) and traditional long-term strategies; the optimal choice depends on risk tolerance and investment goals.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Tajikistan Sentences Opposition Figures to Lengthy Prison Terms for Alleged Coup

A Tajikistani court sentenced several high-profile political figures, including former Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi and former Parliament Speaker Akbarali Iskandarov, to lengthy prison terms for an alleged coup attempt, raising concerns about due process and political freedoms.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
us.cnn.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Armed Teen Disarmed at Texarkana Airport by Pilot

A 15-year-old, armed with a rifle, handgun, and shotgun, attempted to steal a plane at Texarkana Regional Airport on Tuesday; a pilot intervened, disarming the teen before police arrived, preventing injuries.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
us.cnn.com
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Black Sabbath Announces One-Off Reunion Concert

Ozzy Osbourne announced a Black Sabbath reunion concert at Birmingham's Villa Park on July 5th, featuring original members and other metal legends, with profits benefiting various charities.

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36% Bias Score

Partnerships for the Goals