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US Stock Market Shows Volatility Amidst Uncertainty Over Trump Presidency

Uncertainty reigns in the U.S. stock market following the Trump election, with the Nasdaq index showing range-bound volatility as investors await clarity on the impact of potential policy shifts, including substantial government spending cuts.

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68% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Poor Customer Service Costs Businesses Millions: An AI Solution

A father's attempt to rent a theatre screen for his son's birthday party was thwarted by an unhelpful sales associate, highlighting the costly problem of poor customer service and the potential of AI to improve sales interactions.

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64% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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NCTE's Annual African American Readings Promote Inclusive Understanding of History

For over 30 years, the National Council of Teachers of English has hosted annual African American readings, engaging over 6 million people in sharing stories and promoting a more inclusive understanding of American history, combatting the attempted erasure of Black history.

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32% Bias Score

Quality Education
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Singer Roberta Flack Dies at 88

Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack died Monday at age 88, her publicist announced; her career was launched by Clint Eastwood using her song "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" in his 1971 film, leading to massive success in the 1970s.

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4% Bias Score

Quality Education
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SEC Closes Robinhood Investigation, Signaling Softer Stance on Crypto

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closed its investigation into Robinhood, following similar actions against Coinbase and a request to pause litigation against Binance, signaling a more lenient approach to cryptocurrency regulation under the Trump administration.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Apple Commits $500 Billion to US Investment, Job Creation

Apple announced a $500 billion investment in the US over five years, creating 20,000 jobs, building a Houston server factory (opening 2026), a Detroit manufacturing academy, and expanding data centers; this follows prior investments and amid trade tensions.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Empathy Burnout: A Growing Threat to Leadership Effectiveness

Empathy burnout, distinct from traditional burnout, is an emotional exhaustion among leaders stemming from constantly absorbing others' emotions, impacting decision-making and business performance; organizations must foster a culture of shared empathy and self-care to address this.

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Wall Street Braces for Crucial Week of Data and Earnings

The final week of February 2025 on Wall Street features numerous corporate earnings reports (Nvidia, Home Depot, etc.) and key economic data releases (consumer confidence, inflation, GDP), which will shape market direction and investor sentiment.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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African American Read-In Counters Erasure of Black History

The National African American Read-In, founded in 1990, combats attempts to erase Black history by promoting literacy and cultural understanding through community readings and discussions of books by Black authors; this initiative has grown, reaching hundreds of thousands annually, especially since ...

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44% Bias Score

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Judge Blocks Government Data Sharing with Musk's DOGE

U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the Department of Education and Office of Personnel Management from sharing plaintiffs' personal information—including Social Security numbers, addresses, and financial data—with Elon Musk's Department of Government ...

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Contrasting DOJ and DOT Responses to Employee Activity Report Requests

The Department of Justice instructed employees to ignore an OPM email requesting a weekly activity report, while the Department of Transportation ordered its employees to respond to a similar request from Elon Musk, creating a conflict in federal employee accountability standards and potentially set...

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40% Bias Score

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Gold Prices Soar Past $2,950 Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty and High US Debt

Gold prices have risen to over $2,950 per ounce, exceeding expert predictions due to investor demand amid geopolitical tensions, inflation, and high US debt; continued upward price movement is expected in 2025, although volatility remains.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality