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forbes.com
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Northern Lights Visible in Parts of the Northern U.S. on Friday

High-speed solar winds may make the aurora borealis visible in parts of the northern U.S. on Friday, with Alaska having the highest probability, followed by states like Washington, Montana, and Minnesota, according to NOAA; the increased visibility is due to the sun's current solar maximum.

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12% Bias Score

nrc.nl
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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TikTok User's Eye Clinic Wait Highlights AI Companionship and Societal Anxieties

A Dutch TikTok user, experiencing vision problems and facing a long wait at an eye clinic, reflects on their community's unusual queue preferences and shares a conversation with a man intimately connected to his chatbot, Oscar, while reacting to various disturbing news stories.

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
zeit.de
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Increased Thuringian Carnival Parades Amidst Heightened Security Concerns

Thuringia's carnival season boasts 110 parades, up from 90 in previous years, extending to March 5th. Heightened security following recent attacks is being implemented, but the Erfurt parade faces potential cancellation due to costs and security requirements. The advanced federal election presents s...

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
zeit.de
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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German Election Programs Reveal Divergent Seaport Strategies

Germany's major political parties address seaport development in their election programs, with varying approaches to funding, modernization, and national control, despite a 2024 national strategy lacking investment commitments.

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32% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
bbc.com
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Extensive Renovations for 129th Season

Blackpool Pleasure Beach, open since 1896, is currently undergoing extensive renovations to its historic rides, including the Big Dipper, by hundreds of staff before its 129th season.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
bbc.com
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Seven-Year Delay in Inquest into Death of Woman in Police Custody

Claire Harper, 41, died in police custody in Bradford in 2018; a delayed inquest ruled her death from natural causes, but her daughters cite unanswered questions and a seven-year delay in the process, expressing frustration and seeking closure.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Dutch Court Sentences Two for Fatal Speedboat Accident on Maas River

A fatal speedboat accident on the Maas River near Roermond, Netherlands, in 2021, involving two speedboats and five people, resulted in the death of a 20-year-old and the permanent paralysis of his girlfriend. A court sentenced two drivers to community service and license revocation; a third was fou...

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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New York's Diverse Banking Sector: A Guide for Consumers

New York State houses about 120 banks managing \$1.7 trillion in assets, offering diverse services from national giants with widespread branches to community banks focused on local needs and online banks prioritizing digital convenience; consumers should evaluate their needs to determine the best fi...

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20% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
zeit.de
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400-Year-Old Dutch Ducat Unearths Historical and Industrial Interplay

A Dutch gold ducat, minted between 1590-1593 and featuring an anachronistic depiction of Isabella I and Ferdinand II of Spain, was discovered in December 2024 during renovations of a church annex in Selben, Germany, highlighting the impact of historical events and industrial activity on cultural pre...

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24% Bias Score

kathimerini.gr
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Greek Government Offers Assurances, No Concrete Commitments to Farmers

Following a three-hour meeting between Greek government ministers and 21 farmer representatives, the government proposed a committee to study fuel tax refund adjustments and will submit a proposal to the EU for compensation for losses exceeding 30% due to climate change; farmers will decide their ne...

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44% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
bbc.com
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Mouseman Furniture: A 70-Year Legacy of Handcrafted Charm

Seventy years after his death, Robert Thompson's Mouseman furniture, featuring his signature mouse motif, continues to fetch thousands at auction. The trademark's origin is linked to a playful carving inspired by an apprentice's encounter with a mouse in a church; this genuine story, unlike boardroo...

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24% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Sheffield Standoff Resolved Peacefully by Police Negotiators

A 36-hour standoff in Sheffield, UK, involving an individual in distress, ended peacefully after police negotiators established communication, built rapport, and prioritized de-escalation, resulting in no injuries and the safe release of the individual.

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions