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Rushdie Attacker's Trial Begins

On August 12, 2022, Hadi Matar, a 27-year-old American of Lebanese descent, stabbed author Salman Rushdie at a lecture in Chautauqua, New York, causing severe injuries; Matar's trial for attempted murder began on October 23, 2023.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
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Former Special Counsel Sues Trump for Wrongful Termination

Hampton Dellinger, former head of the Office of Special Counsel, sued President Trump on Monday for wrongful termination, alleging the firing was illegal and lacked factual basis, amidst Trump's government restructuring and challenges to civil service protections.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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AI's Dual Impact: Transforming Industries and Raising Ethical Concerns

AI, defined by the European Parliament as machines mimicking human behavior, is impacting various sectors; however, its environmental footprint (1.4% of global electricity consumption) and potential for manipulation (e.g., fabricated social media profiles in the German election) are significant conc...

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64% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Macron Unveils Ambitious European AI Strategy at Paris Summit

At a Paris AI summit co-hosted by India, French President Macron announced a new European AI strategy, emphasizing a €109 billion investment and highlighting France's clean energy advantages. The summit includes prominent attendees like Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and US Vice Pr...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Mass Buyout Offer for Federal Workers

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to offer mass buyouts to over 2 million federal employees following a lawsuit by federal workers' unions challenging the legality of the program; 65,000 workers had already accepted the offer before the block.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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Labour MPs Dismissed Over Leaked Racist and Sexist WhatsApp Messages

Labour MP Andrew Gwynne and colleague Oliver Ryan were dismissed after leaked WhatsApp messages revealed racist, sexist, and homophobic remarks, including jokes about a dead voter and derogatory comments about constituents and colleagues, exposing deep-seated internal divisions within the Tameside L...

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sueddeutsche.de
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Trump Announces Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, Sparking Trade War Fears

US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, prompting retaliatory threats from the EU and Germany, raising concerns about a potential trade war and its global economic impact.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theglobeandmail.com
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Trump's Trade Uncertainty Shakes Global Markets

President Trump's trade policies, including a near-imposed 25% tariff on Canadian exports and new tariffs on steel and aluminum, create uncertainty in the global economy, leading investors to seek safe havens like gold and low-volatility investments.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
taz.de
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E-Fuels Insufficient for Climate-Neutral Car Traffic, Study Finds

A study by the Forum Ökologisch-Soziale Marktwirtschaft (FÖS) concludes that e-fuels will be insufficient to make car traffic climate-neutral, challenging the German exception in the EU's 2035 combustion engine ban. The study highlights e-fuels' high cost and low efficiency compared to electric vehi...

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Climate Action
dw.com
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Ukraine Restructures Armed Forces Command to Improve Battlefield Coordination

On February 3rd, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief and President announced the UAF's restructuring from a brigade-based to a corps-based command system to address inefficiencies and losses due to fragmented command, particularly in prolonged conflicts.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Kosovo Election Offers Path to Serbia Reconciliation

Kosovo's recent election, where Kurti's party won but lost its majority, offers a chance to resolve the long-standing deadlock with Serbia, marked by Serbia's refusal to recognize Kosovo's sovereignty and the resulting tensions in Kosovo's north, and sanctions against Kosovo.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Kendrick Lamar and SZA Announce Joint UK Stadium Tour

Kendrick Lamar and SZA announced a joint UK stadium tour in July 2024, following their Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show performance; the tour will include stops in Glasgow, Birmingham, London, and Cardiff, with tickets on sale February 14th.

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