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A$AP Rocky Acquitted on Assault Charges

Rapper A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on Tuesday in Los Angeles on two felony assault charges that stemmed from a November 6, 2021 incident where he allegedly shot his former friend, Terell Ephron, during an argument in Hollywood. The jury's decision came after a contentious trial marked by conflic...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Islamist Protests Cancel Bangladesh Women's Football Matches

Islamist protests in northern Bangladesh forced the cancellation of three women's football matches in less than two weeks, raising concerns about the growing influence of religious extremism and its impact on women's rights amid a political transition.

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44% Bias Score

Gender Equality
aljazeera.com
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Top Prosecutor Resigns Amid Trump Administration Pressure

Denise Cheung, a top federal prosecutor, resigned after refusing to initiate a politically motivated criminal probe into a contract awarded during the Biden administration, citing lack of evidence; this follows a series of resignations from the Department of Justice under President Trump, raising co...

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
sante.lefigaro.fr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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European Life Expectancy Slowdown Linked to Lifestyle Factors

A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals a slowdown in Europe's life expectancy increase since 2011, attributed to rising obesity, inactivity, and poor diet, with the COVID-19 pandemic worsening the situation; this deceleration varies across countries, with the UK experiencing significant cha...

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28% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
lefigaro.fr
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Schmidt Warns of AI Misuse, Urges Government Regulation

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warned about the potential misuse of AI by nations like North Korea, Iran, and Russia, comparing it to a "Bin Laden scenario" and advocating for government regulation to mitigate risks.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Conservatives Urge Carney for Proactive Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure

Conservative ethics critic Michael Barrett is urging Liberal leadership frontrunner Mark Carney to proactively disclose potential financial conflicts of interest before a potential spring election, citing concerns that existing rules allow for a significant delay.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
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UK Introduces Ronan's Law: Stricter Online Knife Sales Regulations

Ronan's Law, named after Ronan Kanda who was murdered with a sword bought online, introduces stricter rules for online knife sales in the UK this spring, including increased penalties for retailers selling knives to minors and a new policing unit to monitor illegal sales on social media.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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$LIBRA" Cryptocurrency Collapse Causes US$90 Million in Losses

The failed launch of the Argentinian cryptocurrency "$LIBRA" resulted in approximately US$90 million in losses for tens of thousands of investors, raising questions about the involvement of President Javier Milei and his associates, including Hayden Davis, the alleged project lead, and his sister Ka...

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
apnews.com
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Trump Executive Order Aims to Lower IVF Costs

President Trump signed an executive order to reduce IVF costs, which can range from \$12,000 to \$25,000 per cycle, following a poll showing 60% of U.S. adults supporting access to IVF; the order instructs the creation of policy recommendations within 90 days.

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
arabic.euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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EU Report Exposes Widespread, Violent Pushbacks of Asylum Seekers

A new report details widespread, violent pushbacks of asylum seekers at the EU's external borders, with Bulgaria (52,534), Greece (14,482), and Poland (13,600) leading in numbers; the report also cites collaboration with non-EU countries, highlighting systematic human rights violations and raising q...

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Canada Faces Urgent Plea to Save Inuit Children's Program

Canada's Inuit Child First Initiative (ICFI), funding crucial services for over 13,000 Inuit children, faces termination on March 31st, prompting urgent calls for intervention from Inuit leaders due to concerns over the ensuing impact on vulnerable communities and families.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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1000 National Park Service Employees Fired Amidst Federal Job Cuts

The Trump administration fired roughly 1000 National Park Service employees, sparking concerns over park maintenance and safety, while simultaneously reinstating 5000 seasonal jobs; this action, part of a broader federal job reduction plan, threatens park operations and local economies.

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64% Bias Score

No Poverty