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Judge Blocks Musk's Team from Accessing US Treasury Data

A New York judge temporarily blocked Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" team from accessing US Treasury Department data, citing concerns about irreparable harm to private information, following a lawsuit by nineteen states led by Democrats, until a February 14th hearing.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Kosovo Elections: Kurti's Hardline Stance Tests Regional Stability

Kosovo's parliamentary elections on Sunday will determine whether the country continues its confrontational approach towards Serbia under Prime Minister Albin Kurti, or chooses a path towards reconciliation and improved relations with the EU and US; the outcome is closely watched by Brussels and Was...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Russian Mines Cause Widespread Forest Fires and Ecological Devastation in Ukraine

Thousands of unexploded Russian butterfly mines have caused 3,450 hectares of forest fires near Izjum, northeastern Ukraine, damaging ecosystems, preventing maintenance, and causing severe injuries; Ukrainian officials estimate the environmental damage at $71 billion.

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56% Bias Score

Life on Land
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AGI Debate: LLMs and the Path to Superintelligence

This article explores the ongoing debate surrounding Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), examining whether current large language models (LLMs) can achieve AGI, and highlighting the contrasting views of experts like Noam Chomsky and others who advocate for AI with physical embodiment.

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16% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Wright Makes History with Second Pipeline Pro Win

Tyler Wright won the women's Pipeline Pro surfing competition in Hawaii, defeating Caity Simmers in the final, marking her second Pipeline Pro victory and first Championship Tour win in nearly two years, while Barron Mamiya won the men's event.

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56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Nippon Steel to Invest in U.S. Steel, Avoiding Full Takeover

Following a summit in Washington, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba confirmed that U.S. Steel will remain an American company despite a revised investment plan by Japan's Nippon Steel, avoiding a full takeover initially proposed in December 2023 and blocked by President Biden in January 2024 due to nat...

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60% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Dutch Diversity Initiatives Fail to Include White Men, Hindering Progress

In the Netherlands, despite many large companies actively pursuing inclusive work cultures, only 27% have formal diversity policies, and the focus on minority groups excludes white men, hindering progress and causing resentment; American companies' recent rollback of diversity efforts highlights thi...

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68% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Far-Right European Parties Unite at Madrid Summit

Leaders of far-right parties from across Europe gathered in Madrid for the first Patriots for Europe summit, highlighting the growing influence of nationalist groups and their connections to the Trump movement. The event, which sold out 2000 tickets, featured prominent figures like Marine Le Pen, Ge...

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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EU Auditors Report €9 Billion in Errors; Accountability Concerns Remain

The European Court of Auditors found errors in nearly 6% (€9 billion) of 2023 EU spending, leading to a negative statement; however, the European Parliament is likely to grant discharge to the European Commission, highlighting systemic accountability issues.

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44% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
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Australian Teenager Smashes Mile Record, Qualifies for World Championships

Australian teenager Cam Myers broke the under-20 world record for the indoor mile, running 3:47.48 at the Millrose Games in the US on Saturday, equalling the Australian men's open record and qualifying him for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Australian Healthcare Sector Hit Hardest by Cyberattacks in 2024

Australian healthcare suffered the most cyberattacks in 2024 (17 percent), with the MediSecure breach affecting 12.9 million Australians and exposing 6.5 terabytes of data, highlighting the sector's vulnerability to financially motivated attacks and inadequate security measures.

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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UK SEND System Failures Leave Families Facing High Costs and Emotional Distress

Tiya Currie's struggle to secure an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for her son Arun, who has Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), highlights systemic failures in the UK's SEND system, including high costs, bureaucratic hurdles, and inadequate support, impacting thousands of families.

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52% Bias Score

Quality Education