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US Imposes 50% Tariff on Indian Goods Over Russian Oil Purchases

The United States imposed a 50 percent import tariff on Indian goods, starting Wednesday, due to India's purchase of Russian oil, impacting Indian exports and prompting a call for self-reliance.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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NCAA Settlement Opens Floodgates for Private Investment in College Sports

A U.S. District Court approved a settlement allowing universities to directly pay student-athletes $20.5 million in revenue sharing and nearly $3 billion in backpay to former athletes, prompting private investment in college sports and new fan engagement platforms.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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Swedish Consortium Launches Sferical AI for European AI Sovereignty

Five major Swedish companies—AstraZeneca, Ericsson, Saab, SEB, and Wallenberg Investments—launched Sferical AI in Stockholm to create a European-controlled AI ecosystem, aiming to reduce dependence on US and Chinese AI dominance by focusing on safe, transparent systems under European governance.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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GENIUS Act Drives Bank and Asset Manager Blockchain Integration

The GENIUS Act, the first federal stablecoin framework, is prompting major banks and asset managers like Citi and WisdomTree to integrate blockchain technology into their core operations, focusing on client experience and industry collaboration to create seamless tokenization within existing systems...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Thai Woman Released After Royal Pardon for Lese Majeste

69-year-old Anchan Preelert, a former Thai civil servant, was released from prison on Wednesday after receiving a royal pardon for a 43.5-year sentence on lese majeste charges stemming from Facebook and YouTube posts deemed critical of the monarchy; her release highlights the controversial use of th...

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump Administration Acquires 10% Stake in Intel, Sparking Republican Backlash

President Trump's administration secured a 10% stake in Intel by converting $11.1 billion in government funds, sparking controversy among Republicans who see it as a departure from free-market principles, while the move is defended by Trump as a win for taxpayers and American jobs.

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
pda.kp.ru
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Russia-EU Relations Hinge on Ukraine Conflict: Baranchik

Russian political scientist Yuri Baranchik argues that the only remaining issue in Russia-EU relations is the Ukrainian conflict, viewing Europe as a small peninsula aiming to dictate global politics. He contrasts Russia's restraint with Europe's alleged commitment to fighting until 2030, when they ...

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Plaud Note Pro: AI-Powered Note-Taking Device Launched

Plaud.ai released the Plaud Note Pro, a credit-card sized AI note-taking device available for pre-order August 27th, 2025, shipping late September, featuring studio-grade audio recording, AI-powered transcription in 112 languages, and a companion app for generating multi-dimensional summaries, costi...

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Quality Education
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Financial Literacy: Addressing Systemic Barriers to Economic Empowerment

John Hope Bryant's book, "Financial Literacy for All," highlights the critical need for financial education in the US, particularly for underserved communities, emphasizing entrepreneurship and responsible financial practices to break cycles of poverty; his nonprofit, Operation HOPE, has invested ov...

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No Poverty
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Judge's Bid to Dismiss Charges in Immigration Case Rejected

Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's attempt to dismiss federal charges for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade ICE agents was rejected, highlighting the Trump administration's push against local resistance to its immigration policies; the case will proceed to trial.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
foxnews.com
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Chinese Researcher Busted for Smuggling Cancer Research Data to China

On July 9th, a Chinese researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, Yunhai Li, was arrested for attempting to smuggle cancer research data funded by US government agencies to China via his personal Google Drive and a Chinese server; he faces up to 10 years in prison.

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60% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Denmark Summons U.S. Diplomat Over Alleged Greenland Influence Operations

The U.S. chargé d'affaires in Denmark was summoned following reports of covert American influence operations in Greenland, allegedly involving three individuals with ties to the Trump administration attempting to weaken Denmark-Greenland relations, prompting a strong response from Denmark.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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