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Iran Launches New Aircraft Carrier, Raising Regional Tensions

Iran launched the Shahid Bagheri, a converted merchant aircraft carrier, enhancing its naval capabilities and raising regional tensions; this diesel-powered vessel carries UAVs and potentially submarines, despite limitations compared to other global carriers.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs: Inflationary Impact and Trade Tensions

President Trump announced a reciprocal tariff plan, mirroring tariffs imposed by other countries on US goods; economists predict this will raise inflation by 0.5 percentage points annually, impacting the Fed's interest rate decisions and potentially escalating trade tensions.

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48% Bias Score

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Stablecoins: Powering the Future of AI-Driven Businesses

The convergence of stablecoin technology and AI is creating a powerful synergy, with stablecoins poised to become a critical infrastructure component for real-time microtransactions and AI-powered systems, driven by factors such as the increasing demand for continuous AI operations and the expansion...

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40% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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NSW Invests $199 Million in EV Charging Infrastructure to Boost Tourism and Electric Vehicle Adoption

Nine NSW tourist routes now boast improved EV charging infrastructure thanks to a $199 million state government investment, aiming to alleviate range anxiety and boost both electric vehicle adoption and regional tourism.

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48% Bias Score

Climate Action
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Australia and Germany: A Warning from Failed Integration

Two Australian nurses' antisemitic social media posts highlight growing societal tensions mirroring Germany's upcoming federal election, where immigration is the top issue despite economic woes, revealing the consequences of decades of failed integration policies and the need for proactive measures ...

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76% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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SNL50" Concert Showcases Musical Legacy

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert," held at Radio City Music Hall on Friday, featured musical acts from various eras, including 1990s favorites, and collaborations between artists such as Post Malone and Nirvana, showcasing the show's broad impact.

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Hormonal Response Masks Trauma in Released Hostages

Three hostages released after 500 days of captivity, enduring starvation, torture, and isolation, exhibit an outwardly healthy and happy appearance masking severe underlying physical and psychological damage due to temporary hormonal surges.

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24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Global AI Development: Export Controls' Futility

Approximately 20% of Apple iPhones are sold in China, demonstrating that even domestically-focused companies have significant global market reach; this contrasts with Amodei and Pottinger's argument that the U.S. must lead in AI for national security.

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Pakistan's Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Aims to Protect 45.4 Million Children

Pakistan launched its first nationwide polio campaign of 2025 during the first week of February, aiming to vaccinate over 45.4 million children under 5 across 159 districts with two doses of the oral polio vaccine, delivered by over 400,000 frontline workers to provide lifetime protection against th...

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Good Health and Well-being
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iPhone SE Launch Aims to Reverse Apple's Market Share Decline

Apple's new iPhone SE, launching this week at $479-$499, aims to recapture market share by offering a cheaper alternative to its flagship phones; its success depends on its ability to attract new users and compete with Android devices in the mid-range market.

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Trump Elected Kennedy Center Chairman; President Rutter Fired

Following President Trump's appointment of a new board largely composed of his supporters, Deborah Rutter was fired as president of the Kennedy Center, prompting concerns about potential censorship and changes to its programming, reflecting a broader politicization of arts institutions.

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Quality Education
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Morgiane": Rediscovered Opera by Black American Composer Premiers in 2025

Edmond Dede's opera "Morgiane", believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, premiered in 2025 after being rediscovered in 2014 by Opera Creole, highlighting the systemic racism that prevented its performance in the composer's lifetime and the ongoing work to rectify histori...

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