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February 2025

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Illegal Jaguar Hunting in Bolivia Sparks International Investigation

Photos of smiling hunters posing with illegally killed jaguars in Bolivia went viral, leading to an investigation of Caza & Safaris, an Argentinian hunting company accused of offering illegal hunts to foreign clients in Bolivia, Argentina, and Brazil; resulting in charges for biocidio and the potent...

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44% Bias Score

Life on Land
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Reshaping Colombia's Constitutional Court: New Magistrates and Political Tensions

The Colombian Constitutional Court is undergoing a significant transformation with the appointment of four new magistrates in 2025, impacting its decisions on key issues like pension reform and the government's actions in Catatumbo, amidst a history of clashes between the Court and the executive bra...

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44% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Gender Inequality's Economic Cost: Sevilla's Research Highlights Lost Productivity

Economist Almudena Sevilla's research reveals that gender inequality costs countries significant economic productivity, highlighting how societal norms, stereotypes, and structural barriers limit women's contributions; 15% of women report workplace sexual harassment, further impacting economic outpu...

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28% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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ABC Staff Demand Inquiry After Court's "Race" Argument

Following Antoinette Lattouf's unlawful termination case, in which the ABC argued the existence of a Lebanese, Arab or Middle Eastern "race" must be proven, approximately 250 ABC union staff passed a resolution demanding the broadcaster disavow this position, launch an inquiry into its independence ...

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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NFL Melbourne Game: A Major Sporting Coup

The NFL is bringing a regular-season game to Melbourne's Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as part of a multi-year deal, promising significant economic benefits and international exposure for the city, comparable to London's \$3 billion impact from hosting NFL games since 2007.

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52% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Tesla's New Model Y: 5% Range Boost Exceeds Expectations

Tesla engineers revealed a 5% range increase in the new Model Y's Long-Range All-Wheel Drive version, exceeding expectations, due to improvements in the brake system, tires, and aerodynamics; deliveries begin in March from four global factories.

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40% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
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Brain Microbiome Found in Fish Sparks Debate on Alzheimer's Origins

Immunologist Irene Salinas's study found bacteria in the brains of healthy fish, challenging the assumption of a sterile brain environment and sparking debate about the existence of a human brain microbiome and its role in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

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16% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Buenaventura Gang Truce Collapses, Leading to 17 Homicides

In Buenaventura, Colombia, a truce between criminal gangs Los Shottas and Los Espartanos ended in January 2025, resulting in 17 homicides, prompting residents to flee and authorities to prepare containment plans, despite one gang's unilateral ceasefire declaration; the breakdown is attributed to a l...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Almaraz Nuclear Plant's Planned Closure Raises Energy Security Concerns

Almaraz nuclear power plant, operational since 1981, faces closure in 2028, despite generating 7,590 GWh last year, due to high taxes and government policy, raising concerns about Spain's energy security.

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48% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
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Nationwide Smishing Scam Targets US Citizens

A nationwide smishing scam is tricking US citizens into paying fake toll fees via text messages, with thousands of victims reported since March 2024, resulting in financial losses and identity theft.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Atlys Expands to UK with Artionis Acquisition

Atlys, a US-based visa application platform, acquired UK-based Artionis for an undisclosed sum, expanding its services to the UK market and leveraging a recent $20 million funding round to facilitate over 2 million visa applications globally.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Google to Relax Digital Fingerprinting Restrictions, Raising Privacy Concerns

Starting February 16th, Google will ease restrictions on digital fingerprinting, expanding ad tracking across various devices; this raises privacy concerns, as the UK data regulator highlights the difficulty for users to control or prevent this tracking method.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality