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February 2025

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npr.org
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Trump Elected Kennedy Center Chairman; President Rutter Fired

Following President Trump's appointment of a new board largely composed of his supporters, Deborah Rutter was fired as president of the Kennedy Center, prompting concerns about potential censorship and changes to its programming, reflecting a broader politicization of arts institutions.

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52% Bias Score

Quality Education
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Global AI Development: Export Controls' Futility

Approximately 20% of Apple iPhones are sold in China, demonstrating that even domestically-focused companies have significant global market reach; this contrasts with Amodei and Pottinger's argument that the U.S. must lead in AI for national security.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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Pakistan's Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Aims to Protect 45.4 Million Children

Pakistan launched its first nationwide polio campaign of 2025 during the first week of February, aiming to vaccinate over 45.4 million children under 5 across 159 districts with two doses of the oral polio vaccine, delivered by over 400,000 frontline workers to provide lifetime protection against th...

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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iPhone SE Launch Aims to Reverse Apple's Market Share Decline

Apple's new iPhone SE, launching this week at $479-$499, aims to recapture market share by offering a cheaper alternative to its flagship phones; its success depends on its ability to attract new users and compete with Android devices in the mid-range market.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
abcnews.go.com
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White House Halts CFPB Operations Amidst Consumer Protection Concerns

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), facing attacks from the White House, has resolved 7.7 million consumer complaints and returned nearly $20 billion, but its future is uncertain after the White House halted its work and fired staff, despite court intervention.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nbcnews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Severe Weather Impacts Eastern US: Flash Floods and Heavy Snow

A powerful storm system is bringing life-threatening flash floods to parts of the Southeast and heavy snow to the Upper Midwest and New England, impacting over 90 million people with flood and winter weather alerts.

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16% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs: Inflationary Impact and Trade Tensions

President Trump announced a reciprocal tariff plan, mirroring tariffs imposed by other countries on US goods; economists predict this will raise inflation by 0.5 percentage points annually, impacting the Fed's interest rate decisions and potentially escalating trade tensions.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Stablecoins: Powering the Future of AI-Driven Businesses

The convergence of stablecoin technology and AI is creating a powerful synergy, with stablecoins poised to become a critical infrastructure component for real-time microtransactions and AI-powered systems, driven by factors such as the increasing demand for continuous AI operations and the expansion...

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40% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
smh.com.au
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NSW Invests $199 Million in EV Charging Infrastructure to Boost Tourism and Electric Vehicle Adoption

Nine NSW tourist routes now boast improved EV charging infrastructure thanks to a $199 million state government investment, aiming to alleviate range anxiety and boost both electric vehicle adoption and regional tourism.

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48% Bias Score

Climate Action
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Australia and Germany: A Warning from Failed Integration

Two Australian nurses' antisemitic social media posts highlight growing societal tensions mirroring Germany's upcoming federal election, where immigration is the top issue despite economic woes, revealing the consequences of decades of failed integration policies and the need for proactive measures ...

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76% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nbcnews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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NNSA Reinstates Employees After Mass Layoffs Amidst Contact Information Snafu

On Thursday, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) fired several probationary employees, only to attempt a hasty reinstatement on Friday, hampered by a lack of updated contact information; this follows mass firings across the federal government this week under the Trump administration,...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
abcnews.go.com
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IRS to Lay Off Thousands Amidst Trump Administration's Workforce Reduction Efforts

The IRS plans to lay off thousands of probationary workers starting next week amid the Trump administration's efforts to shrink the federal workforce, potentially affecting the processing of over 140 million tax returns expected by April 15th, and facing legal challenges from 14 states against Elon ...

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality