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Democrats Protest Musk's Treasury Access, Introduce "Stop the Steal" Act

Democratic lawmakers protested Elon Musk's access to Treasury's payment system, introducing the "Stop the Steal" Act to counter what they see as an abuse of power and unlawful meddling; the bill faces an uphill battle in Congress.

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Reduced Inequality
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Trump Tariffs Threaten to Hike Prices on Shein, Temu Goods

Trump's reversal of the de minimis provision, a decades-long exemption allowing duty-free entry for packages under \$800, threatens to increase prices and slow delivery of goods from Chinese e-commerce sites like Shein and Temu, impacting over a billion annual shipments.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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US Postal Service Halts Chinese Parcels Amid Trade Tensions

The US Postal Service suspended accepting international parcels from China and Hong Kong, impacting e-commerce businesses like Shein and Temu, following President Trump's termination of the "de minimis" import exemption and new tariffs on Chinese goods; China retaliated with economic measures.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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US Deports 104 Indian Nationals via Military Aircraft, Sparking Controversy

The United States deported 104 Indian nationals deemed illegal immigrants via a C-17 military aircraft on Tuesday, sparking controversy due to the high cost and timing before Prime Minister Modi's US visit, raising questions about the US-India relationship.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump Administration Places Nearly All USAID Staff on Leave

The Trump administration ordered nearly all USAID's 10,000 employees on leave, with overseas staff recalled within 30 days, as part of a government-shrinking drive, potentially abolishing the agency and transferring its functions to the State Department.

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty
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CIA Offers Buyouts to Entire Workforce as Part of Trump's Government Restructuring

On Tuesday, the CIA offered buyouts to its entire workforce, providing roughly eight months of pay and benefits, as part of President Trump's effort to shrink the federal government; however, restrictions may apply to certain occupations and areas of expertise.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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US Tariffs Paused: Canada-US Trade Tensions Remain

Hours before a temporary pause, a Canadian auto parts executive expressed concern over threatened US tariffs, highlighting the close economic ties between the two countries and the potential impact on jobs and trade, while employees showed mixed reactions, ranging from confidence to fear.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
edition.cnn.com
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CIA Offers Buyouts to Entire Workforce Amidst Trump Administration Restructuring

The CIA, under President Trump's administration, offered buyouts to its entire workforce, providing eight months of pay and benefits, as part of an effort to shrink the federal government and align the agency with administration priorities; however, not all employees may be eligible.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Parisian Rugby Club Massy Fuels French National Team Success

Massy, a third-tier French rugby club near Paris, has produced a remarkable number of French national team players, defying traditional regional dominance in the sport, due to their inclusive outreach program, comprehensive support system, and focus on community engagement.

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48% Bias Score

Quality Education
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AI Unwraps Ancient Herculaneum Scroll, Revealing Philosophical Text

Using X-ray imaging and AI, scientists have virtually unwrapped a charred Herculaneum scroll from the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius, revealing ancient text and promising a full decipherment of its philosophical content, a significant advancement in historical research.

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20% Bias Score

Quality Education
edition.cnn.com
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US Tariffs on Canadian Goods Temporarily Paused Amidst Trade Tensions

Amidst threatened 25% US tariffs on Canadian goods, Martinrea International, a major auto parts manufacturer with 19,000 employees across North America, voiced concerns; Canada responded with retaliatory measures, including alcohol removal and contract termination with Starlink, while also focusing ...

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Europe's Tech Dependence Exposed by Broadcom's VMware Acquisition

Broadcom's $61 billion acquisition of VMware and subsequent tenfold price hike of its virtualization licenses expose Europe's deep technological dependence on the US, jeopardizing its digital sovereignty and economic competitiveness.

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52% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure