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January 2025

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nos.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Female EU Leaders Rise Amidst Global Uncertainty

Amidst global uncertainty marked by Trump's presidency and the Ukraine war, three female leaders—Ursula von der Leyen, Giorgia Meloni, and Kaja Kallas—are spearheading the EU's response, highlighting a potential shift in European power dynamics.

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68% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nrc.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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German Rail Construction to Cause Major Freight Train Delays in Netherlands

Construction on a German railway line near Zevenaar will cause major disruptions to the Betuweroute, a key freight rail line, until June 2026, resulting in significant delays for freight trains in the Netherlands and further impacting an already declining sector.

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
jpost.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump Halts Aid for Afghan Refugees, Stranding Thousands

President Donald Trump's suspension of aid for Afghan refugees has stranded over 40,000 Afghans with US visas in various countries, including Ali Amini and his family in Albania, who fear for their lives if forced to return to Afghanistan due to potential Taliban retribution for their past work with...

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Frontier Airlines Outperforms Rivals, Defying Low-Cost Carrier Skepticism

Despite predictions of failure for low-cost carriers, Frontier Airlines' stock is up 16% year-to-date in 2025, outperforming major U.S. airlines; the airline attributes its success to improved revenue, cost management, and operational performance, and plans to expand into highly competitive routes s...

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Republican Divisions Hamper Federal Tax Reform Timeline

Differing opinions within the Republican party regarding the timing of federal tax reform are creating uncertainty over when Congress will act to prevent the expiration of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The House has a narrow majority and the Senate is divided on whether to address TCJA and ...

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
cnbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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TP-Link Routers: National Security Risk Prompts Calls for Ban

U.S. Representatives raised concerns about the security risks posed by TP-Link routers, a top Amazon seller with a 65% U.S. market share, due to their potential vulnerability to Chinese government exploitation and unencrypted communication; calls for a ban or government replacement program are risin...

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Three Women Lead EU Response to Trump and Ukraine War

Amidst Trump's aggressive leadership style and the war in Ukraine, three women—EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas—are navigating the EU's response, each with a distinct approach.

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64% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nrc.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Dutch Court Condemns Nitrogen Policy; BBB's Van der Plas Faces Scrutiny

A Dutch court ruled the government's nitrogen policy unlawful, demanding immediate action to reduce emissions; BBB leader Caroline van der Plas, initially downplaying the issue, now blames strict regulations, despite years of court rulings confirming excessive nitrogen levels and her party's role in...

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68% Bias Score

Life on Land
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Mbappé's Hat-Trick Propels Real Madrid to La Liga Lead

Kylian Mbappé scored his first hat-trick for Real Madrid on Saturday night, leading them to a 4-1 victory and four-point lead in La Liga; his teammates' messages on the match ball celebrated his performance and contributions.

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36% Bias Score

forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump Begins Mass Deportations; Colombia Bans Deportation Flights

The Trump administration launched its promised "largest deportation operation" on Friday, beginning with deportation flights; Colombia responded by banning U.S. flights carrying deportees; sanctuary cities are bracing for potential raids.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Belfast's Rapid Rise in Sustainable Tourism

Belfast's tourism sector, once hindered by conflict, has rapidly embraced sustainability, improving its global ranking and implementing eco-friendly practices across museums, hotels, and the cruise industry, despite facing funding and traveler apathy challenges.

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28% Bias Score

Climate Action
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump Delays TikTok Ban, Actively Seeks Buyer

President Trump delayed the TikTok ban by 75 days, actively seeking a buyer to replace ByteDance amidst competing offers from companies like Perplexity AI and Project Liberty, while facing Congressional and Chinese regulatory hurdles.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions