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February 2025

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Rapid Formation of Giant Lunar Canyons by Meteorite Impact

A study in Nature Communications reveals two enormous canyons on the Moon, Vallis Planck and Vallis Schrödinger, formed within minutes from a 3.81 billion-year-old meteorite impact (Schrödinger crater), unlike Earth's Grand Canyon; this discovery is significant for the Artemis mission.

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8% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
nos.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Shooting near Örebro School: Five Injured, One Suspect in Custody

Five people were shot near an adult education center in Örebro, Sweden; one is a suspected perpetrator. Six people were hospitalized, with four undergoing surgery. Police are investigating, and the school and surrounding buildings were evacuated.

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Migrant Detainees Arrive at Guantanamo Bay

A military plane carrying approximately ten migrants who illegally entered the US arrived at Guantanamo Bay, following President Trump's announcement to use the base for detaining illegal immigrants, despite human rights concerns and the base's controversial history.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
pda.kp.ru
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Discrepancies Emerge in Reporting of Ukrainian Military Casualties

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 45,100 Ukrainian military deaths and 390,000 wounded in a recent interview, figures that differ significantly from other estimates, including 70,000 dead and 35,000 missing reported by Yuriy Butusov and over 90,000 dead reported by Keith Kellogg, rais...

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Booming Functional Beverage Market Outpaces Global Growth

China's functional beverage market experienced explosive growth (26 percent CAGR 2020-2024), exceeding global averages, driven by rising health consciousness and fast-paced lifestyles, exemplified by Danone's Mizone brand success and impacting global beverage industry dynamics.

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28% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
cnbc.com
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Trump's Tariffs: Global Market Volatility and UK's Potential Gain

President Trump announced new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, causing market volatility; a 30-day pause was granted to Mexico and Canada after agreements to combat opioid smuggling. The UK, with its balanced trade with the US, might benefit from this global trade disruption.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
nos.nl
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Dutch Court to Rule on Face Mask Deal; Gaza Resident Returns After 15 Months; Trump's Gaza Relocation Proposal Condemned

An Amsterdam court will rule on the Sywert van Lienden face mask deal; 33-year-old Abed al-Attar returns to the Netherlands after 15 months in Gaza; Trump proposes relocating Gaza's population, drawing international condemnation.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump's Aggressive Foreign Policy Challenges International Order

Donald Trump's foreign policy actions, since his inauguration, have included threats against Greenland, tariffs on Canada and Mexico, criticism of Colombia, and promises to seize the Panama Canal, causing Europe to struggle to adapt to his aggressive power politics.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
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Almere's Secret Mosque Investigation: Negligence and Broken Trust

The Ombudsman's report criticized Almere's secret investigation into mosques, concluding serious negligence and fundamental rights violations. The investigation, advised and funded by the NCTV, damaged trust with the Muslim community, leading to calls for apologies from both the current and former o...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Low Participation in Trump's Federal Worker Buyout

By Tuesday, approximately 20,000 federal workers (1% of the workforce) accepted President Trump's buyout offer, significantly lower than the projected 5–10%, leaving less than two days for the remaining employees to decide; those accepting the offer will receive continued pay and benefits until Sept...

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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China's Success Challenges Western Development Model

The US-led post-Soviet global order, promoting Western models, yielded mixed results; while East Asia thrived, many regions faced economic decline. China's unique approach, rejecting Western models, led to remarkable poverty reduction, inspiring a Global South alliance exploring alternative developm...

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60% Bias Score

No Poverty
cnbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Santander's Record Profit Fuels €10 Billion Buyback

Santander reported a 14% year-on-year increase in annual profit, reaching €12.6 billion in 2024, driven by 8 million new customers and strong revenue growth; a new €10 billion share buyback program was announced.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth