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February 2025

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smh.com.au
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Crisafulli reverses stance on Brisbane 2032 Olympic stadium

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli reversed his pre-election pledge against a new stadium for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, ordering a 100-day review concluding March 8 to determine its necessity, amid concerns about the seven years remaining before the Games.

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44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Albanese hires Andrews for election debate prep

Facing falling poll numbers, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hired former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews to help him prepare for upcoming election debates against opposition leader Peter Dutton, who is seen as a strong contender.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
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Earth's Inner Core Deforms, Potentially Affecting Magnetic Field

New research reveals that the Earth's inner core has deformed by approximately 100 meters or more in places over the past two decades, potentially impacting the planet's magnetic field; scientists used seismic wave data from 1991-2023 to make this discovery.

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12% Bias Score

Climate Action
theglobeandmail.com
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Canada Expands Immigration Officer Powers to Cancel Visas

Canada's new immigration rules grant officers wider authority to cancel visitor visas and travel permits, aiming to strengthen border security and combat fraud; this may lead to 7,000 more visa cancellations annually and potential challenges for travelers.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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NHS Launches First Breast Cancer Screening Awareness Campaign

The NHS England launched its first breast cancer screening awareness campaign to increase participation, which is currently at 64.6%, aiming to reach 80% by 2025-26 to detect thousands more cancers at an early stage and save lives.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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Regressive Council Tax Burden Mirrors Poll Tax Issues

Analysis reveals that the poorest fifth of British households paid 4.8% of their income on council tax in 2020-21, up from 2.9% in 2002-03, highlighting a regressive tax system that disproportionately burdens low-income families and mirrors issues associated with the poll tax.

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56% Bias Score

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forbes.com
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Rockets' Post-All-Star Outlook Uncertain Amidst Injuries and Green's Inconsistency

The Houston Rockets, despite a recent 2-1 week, have fallen to fourth in the Western Conference at 34-21 following a 3-7 stretch due to injuries and Jalen Green's inconsistent shooting; the team hopes to return to form after the All-Star break.

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48% Bias Score

foxnews.com
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Trump Announces Three Key Administrative Appointments

President Trump announced three key administrative appointments on Sunday: Judge Jason Reding Quiñones as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Jim Byron as senior advisor to the acting national archivist at NARA, and John Jovanovic as chairman and CEO of the Export-Import Bank of the ...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
us.cnn.com
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Captain America: Brave New World" Opens Strong, Signaling MCU Revival

Captain America: Brave New World" debuted with an estimated $88.5 million domestically over the Presidents' Day weekend, becoming a top performer but falling short of some previous Marvel releases, indicating a possible MCU resurgence and positive outlook for the theatrical industry.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
dailymail.co.uk
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Bali Bombings Hero Erik de Haart Dies at 67

Erik de Haart, a Coogee Dolphins rugby league team member who rescued numerous victims during the 2002 Bali bombings, died at age 67 on Saturday from a suspected heart attack; his actions that night and the subsequent trauma impacted him profoundly.

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24% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Australia's Failing Tech Policy: Inaction on Misinformation, Privacy, and Online Safety

Australia's Albanese government has shown a disappointing track record on tech policy over the past three years, failing to address online misinformation effectively, enacting inadequate privacy reforms, and pushing a teen social media ban despite expert opposition.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elmundo.es
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Ortega's Fortune Surpasses €100 Billion

In 2024, Amancio Ortega's net worth surpassed €100 billion, fueled by Inditex's stock growth and dividend payouts, reaching €118.945 billion; his investment firm Pontegadea acquired €1.2 billion in real estate and a stake in Q-Park, while his foundation donated €100 million for Valencia flood relief...

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56% Bias Score

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