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kathimerini.gr
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Baltic States Sever Ties with Russia's Electricity Grid

The Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—successfully disconnected their electricity grids from Russia's, completing a years-long project to enhance energy security and integrate with the EU grid by Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Greek time.

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56% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
jpost.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Pro-Hamas Parade Near Home of Released Israeli Hostage Highlights Jerusalem's Divisions

On the same day that Israeli hostage Karina Ariev returned home to Pisgat Ze'ev, a pro-Hamas parade celebrating the release of convicted murderer Ashraf Zayir—sentenced to six life terms for his role in a 2002 Tel Aviv suicide bombing—was held in nearby Kafr Aqeb, a neighborhood known for illegal ac...

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80% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
jpost.com
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US Bill Seeks to Rename "West Bank" as "Judea and Samaria

The RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act, recently reintroduced to the US Congress by Rep. Claudia Tenney and Sen. Tom Cotton, seeks to replace the term "West Bank" with "Judea and Samaria" in all official US government documents, reflecting a historical Jewish connection to the area and challenging th...

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68% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Lag Far Behind Battery Electric Vehicles

Despite continued interest in hydrogen fuel cells for heavy vehicles, the global market in the first half of 2024 shows only 5,621 units sold versus 4.5 million battery electric vehicles, indicating that battery electric vehicles are the superior technology for the near future.

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52% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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ICE Raids in California's Central Valley Spark Fear Among Farmworkers

ICE raids in California's Central Valley have instilled fear among farmworkers, many of whom are undocumented, potentially impacting the harvest and raising food prices; the raids, part of "Operation Return to Sender," resulted in the arrest of 78 undocumented individuals.

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60% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
cbsnews.com
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Severe Preeclampsia: Nurse's Experience Highlights Long-Term Cardiovascular Risks

Jennifer Tavares, a New Jersey nurse practitioner, experienced severe preeclampsia at 31 weeks pregnant, resulting in her baby's premature birth and her own ongoing health challenges, highlighting the condition's under-recognized long-term cardiovascular risks and rising incidence.

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24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
nos.nl
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Trump Halts US Aid to South Africa, Offers Refuge to Afrikaners

President Trump signed a decree ending all US aid to South Africa and offering refuge to Afrikaners due to a new South African expropriation law aimed at redressing apartheid-era land imbalances; Trump cites this and South Africa's stance against Israel as reasons.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
pda.kp.ru
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RGUTIS to Lead Russia's Tourism Workforce Development

Moscow Oblast's RGUTIS university aims to become a leading Russian tourism training center, addressing a projected 400,000-worker shortfall by 2030, fueled by the region's booming tourism sector and government initiatives.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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Trump's Second Term: Crypto Takes Center Stage

President Trump's second term has initiated a pro-crypto policy blitz, including a focus on stablecoin regulation, a potential Bitcoin reserve, and the establishment of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, raising both excitement and concerns about financial stability and conflicts of interest.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
news.sky.com
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Baltic States Disconnect from Russian Electricity Grid

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania completed their disconnection from Russia's electricity grid on Saturday, integrating into European networks on Sunday after investing €1.6bn in grid upgrades, symbolizing their energy independence from Moscow and pursuit of closer EU ties.

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44% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
cbsnews.com
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Trudeau Confirms Trump's Interest in Annexing Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed President Trump's interest in annexing Canada for its resources, prompting Trudeau to call for internal trade reform and trade diversification to reduce reliance on the US.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
abcnews.go.com
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Lebanon Forms New Government Amidst Economic Crisis and Post-War Reconstruction

Lebanon formed its first full government since 2022, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, aiming to address economic crisis and rebuild the south after the war with Israel, marking a shift away from Hezbollah's influence.

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32% Bias Score

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