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February 2025

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bbc.com
🌐 55% Global Worthiness
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Scottish Borders Council Announces 10% Council Tax Hike

The Scottish Borders Council announced a 10% council tax increase for 2025/26, raising an additional £7m for vital services despite receiving £19m in extra government funding, which is largely allocated to the Real Living Wage and free school meals.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
foxnews.com
🌐 45% Global Worthiness
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Brother of Parkland Shooter Arrested for Trespassing at Virginia Schools

Zachary Cruz, brother of the Parkland shooter, was arrested in Virginia on February 4th for trespassing at three schools on January 25th; surveillance footage showed him attempting to enter the buildings.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
taz.de
🌐 35% Global Worthiness
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Habeck's Plagiarism Accusations Defused Amidst Critique of Campaign Slogan Style

German politician Robert Habeck faced plagiarism accusations, but the crisis was quickly managed due to improved communication and media awareness of politically motivated attacks, shifting focus to a critique of his campaign's stylistic choices.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nytimes.com
🌐 30% Global Worthiness
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Chargers' 2025 Mock Draft 1.0: Offensive Line and Tight End a Priority

The Los Angeles Chargers' 2025 Mock Draft 1.0 prioritizes offensive line and tight end, selecting Tyler Booker (Alabama G), Mason Taylor (LSU TE), and Pat Bryant (Illinois WR) in the first three rounds, also addressing depth needs in later rounds.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
faz.net
🌐 50% Global Worthiness
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Hofheim Approves €17 Million Bridge Design

Hofheim, Germany is building a €17 million, 263-meter pedestrian and cyclist bridge designed by Ney & Partners, starting construction in late 2027 (if funding is approved) and lasting three years; the bridge's design preserves existing trees and is contingent upon €60\% government funding and coordi...

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40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
🌐 35% Global Worthiness
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Erzgebirge Snow Plow Driver Rescues Stuck Truck, Underscoring Winter Preparedness

A snow plow driver in Germany's Erzgebirge mountains freed a truck stuck in the snow due to summer tires, highlighting the risks of unpreparedness for winter conditions and the importance of road maintenance.

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32% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
🌐 30% Global Worthiness
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Dog Reunion, London Fire Rescue, Super Bowl Ban, and More

Daisy the Labrador was reunited with her family after seven years; London police rescued people from a hostel fire; a Super Bowl dancer was banned for life after displaying a Sudan-Palestine flag; farmers protested in Westminster; and the Eagles won Super Bowl LIX.

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8% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
🌐 25% Global Worthiness
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Gennep Alderman Resigns After Controversial Facebook Post

Gennep alderman Frank Pubben resigned after posting on his former party's (D66) Facebook page, admitting they were wrong in a council debate about the Social Support Act (Wmo), sparking controversy and negative reactions.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions