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February 2025

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Champions League Last 16: Key Matchups and Potential Upsets

The Champions League playoffs concluded with several surprising results, setting the stage for intriguing last-16 matchups, including Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madrid, PSV Eindhoven vs. Arsenal, Liverpool vs. Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona's quest for a comeback.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Mississippi Senate Advances Tax Cut Bill

The Mississippi Senate Finance Committee approved a bill to lower the state income tax to 2.99% over four years, cut the grocery sales tax to 5% by July 2026, and raise the gasoline tax by 3 cents annually for the next three years, creating a net tax cut of $326 million.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
lemonde.fr
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Soul Singer Jerry Butler Dies at 85

Jerry Butler, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer known for hits like "For Your Precious Love" and "Only the Strong Survive," died in Chicago at age 85; his career also included a stint on the Cook County Board.

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20% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Welsh Labour Faces Toughest Senedd Election Yet

A senior Welsh Labour politician warns of a difficult 2026 Senedd election, citing public dissatisfaction and the UK government's resistance to devolution; a recent poll showed Plaid Cymru ahead of Labour with Reform UK gaining significant support.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
faz.net
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Darmstadt to Build Mathildenhöhe Visitor Center

Darmstadt will build a visitor center for its UNESCO World Heritage Art Nouveau Mathildenhöhe district, driven by its economic and cultural value; renovations on the exhibition building are complete.

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20% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
theglobeandmail.com
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Ontario's $1 Billion School Pledge Falls Short of $12.7 Billion Infrastructure Need

Facing a provincial election, Ontario's Ford government promised $1.3 billion for school construction, creating 25,000 new student spaces, but opposition parties cite a $12.7 billion shortfall, including a $9.8 billion need for new schools and a $21.7 billion repair backlog, with significant overcro...

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52% Bias Score

Quality Education
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St Pancras Plans Massive Channel Tunnel Capacity Expansion to Boost European Rail Travel"

London St Pancras aims to increase Channel Tunnel passenger capacity from 1,800 to 5,000 per hour by partnering with Getlink to add routes to Germany, Switzerland, and France, potentially challenging Eurostar's monopoly.

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40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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New Zealand's Controversial "Everyone Must Go!" Tourism Campaign

New Zealand's \$500,000 tourism campaign, launched February 16th, uses the slogan "Everyone Must Go!" to attract Australian tourists but faces criticism due to record emigration and unemployment, prompting debate about its insensitivity.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
apnews.com
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New Hampshire Artist Robert Seaman, Creator of Daily Doodles, Dies at 92

Robert Seaman, a 92-year-old New Hampshire artist known for his daily doodles created during the COVID-19 pandemic, died on Wednesday after a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the coronavirus. His work raised $20,000 for charity and brought joy to countless people.

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12% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Fundraising Campaign for Rare Childhood Cancer Nears £100,000 Goal

The family of Liz Hatton, a 17-year-old photographer who died of desmoplastic small round cell tumor, is nearing its £100,000 fundraising goal to support research into the disease, holding a weekend event and planning a UK-wide support network.

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
welt.de
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Rising Stillbirth Rate in Germany: A Complex Issue

A study by the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research revealed a rise in Germany's stillbirth rate from 3.5 per 1000 births in 2007 to 4.3 in 2021, contrasting with stable or declining rates in other European countries; this is partially explained by Germany's allowance of late-term abortions...

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
faz.net
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OLB Considers IPO After Record Year

Oldenburgische Landesbank (OLB), following a record 2024 with €270.4 million net profit (17.4% increase), is considering an IPO in spring or autumn 2025, after previous attempts failed due to market instability; its acquisition strategy, including the recent purchase of Degussa Bank, has increased i...

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth