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bbc.com
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Misaligned Menstrual Cup Causes Rare Kidney Problem

A Danish woman suffered temporary kidney problems due to a misaligned menstrual cup, highlighting the importance of correct size and insertion for safe usage, as reported in the British Medical Journal.

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
thetimes.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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UK Piano Company Highlights Resurgence of Pleyel Pianos

Grand Passion Pianos, a UK company founded in 2022 by a trained lawyer, specializes in selling Steinway and Pleyel pianos, with prices ranging from £24,000 to £120,000; the company's meticulous restoration of a 1921 Pleyel previously owned by Alfred Cortot highlights its dedication to preserving the...

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty
smh.com.au
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Melbourne Radio Legend Phil Brady Dies

Melbourne radio legend Phil Brady died on Tuesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer; his career spanned decades at GTV 9 and 3AW, notably hosting "Remember When" since 1990.

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20% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
welt.de
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German Cities Experiment with Incentives for Car Abandonment: Mixed Results

Several German cities, including Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Marburg, and Heidelberg, offered incentives like public transport subscriptions or cash for scrapping combustion engine cars; results varied, with some programs ending due to budget cuts or low participation, while others saw positive individual...

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32% Bias Score

Climate Action
sueddeutsche.de
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Germany: Baden-Württemberg to Confiscate Assets from Asylum Seekers

Baden-Württemberg will systematically seize cash and valuables from arriving asylum seekers to cover asylum procedure costs, a move legally allowed but criticized for potentially harming vulnerable people and creating a negative welcome atmosphere.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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New Zealand's Ruling Coalition Loses Support Amid Economic Struggles

Recent polls show New Zealand's National-led coalition government losing support due to economic woes and controversial policies, with the opposition now narrowly ahead; Prime Minister Luxon's approval rating has fallen to a record low of 22%.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
sueddeutsche.de
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Saving Money on German Car Insurance

German car insurance policies typically end yearly, but mid-year contracts exist. Special cancellation rights apply to price hikes, accidents (post-settlement), and ownership changes. Policyholders can reduce costs by adjusting mileage, removing drivers, or switching insurers.

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16% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Libeen Secures €25 Million to Expand Rent-to-Own Model in Spain

Libeen, a Spanish smart-housing startup, raised €25 million in funding from MyInvestor, Actyus, and Cusp Capital to expand nationally, integrate AI, and acquire strategic properties, aiming to serve over 130 clients in the coming months and achieve sustained growth by 2025.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
cbsnews.com
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Pennsylvania to Close Two Prisons, Saving Over $100 Million

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's administration plans to close Rockview state prison and Quehanna boot camp, saving over \$100 million, offering staff transfers, and opening a three-month public comment period; the state's prison population has declined from 49,000 a decade ago to just over 38,0...

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
welt.de
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Baden-Württemberg Citizen Initiative to Limit Parliament Size Fails

A citizen-led initiative in Baden-Württemberg to curb the state parliament's size failed to collect enough signatures to proceed, falling significantly short of the required number despite gathering over 100,000 signatures; a similar FDP initiative was previously blocked due to constitutional concer...

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
zeit.de
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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SPD Criticizes Schleswig-Holstein's Lack of Defense Technology Strategy

Schleswig-Holstein's SPD opposition criticized the state government's lack of a concrete defense technology strategy following the fifth summit on February 4th, 2025, highlighting 8,364 direct jobs in the sector and accusing the government of relying on collaborations and appeals to the federal gove...

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
bbc.com
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Stepmom's Plea for Answers After Stepsons Murder Hits 'Brick Wall'

Carl Dyche was murdered in December 2021, and his stepmother is facing obstacles in meeting his killers in prison to understand why he died, highlighting challenges within the restorative justice system.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions