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US Economic Hardship Exacerbated by Anti-Immigrant Policies

Sixty percent of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck amidst a crisis worsened by billions spent on immigration enforcement and cuts to social programs, creating an environment where corporations exploit undocumented workers while suppressing wages for all.

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty
theguardian.com
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UK to Increase Defense Spending, Cut Foreign Aid

Keir Starmer announced a significant increase in Britain's defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, funded by a 40% cut to the foreign aid budget, sparking concerns about pandering to the US and the impact on aid-dependent countries.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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UK Government to Modify AI Copyright Proposal After Artist Backlash

Facing criticism from artists including Elton John and Damon Albarn, the UK government is modifying its plan to allow AI companies easier access to copyrighted material, considering exemptions for certain sectors and prioritizing British firms.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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UK to Increase Defense Spending, Cut International Aid

The UK's Labour government will increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, potentially reaching 3% afterward, due to rising global threats and the need to strengthen national security; this decision necessitates a reduction in international development spending.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
genova.repubblica.it
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Ligurian Students Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau for Holocaust Remembrance

Twenty-four Ligurian students, winners of a Holocaust Remembrance Day contest, are visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau and other sites in Poland to learn about the Holocaust, accompanied by regional councilors and representatives from ANED, a Holocaust survivors' association. The trip includes visits to Aus...

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
repubblica.it
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Italy's Mismanagement of EU ETS Funds Hinders Climate Action

From 2012-2024, EU ETS auctions generated €15.6 billion, but Italy spent only 9% on climate action, despite a legal requirement of 50%; future ETS expansions promise more funding but require improved allocation and transparency.

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36% Bias Score

Climate Action
theguardian.com
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Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence for Richard Glossip

The US Supreme Court overturned Richard Glossip's death sentence on Tuesday, citing withheld evidence that violated his constitutional rights; this decision comes after nine execution dates and the state's attorney general's agreement that the trial was unfair.

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16% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump Endorses Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor

On Monday, former president Donald Trump endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for the Ohio governorship, boosting the 39-year-old entrepreneur's campaign just hours after he announced his bid. Ramaswamy's past includes a short-lived 2024 presidential bid and a recent clash with MAGA loyalists.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dailymail.co.uk
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LGBTQ+ Group Founders Accused of Child Sex Offenses

Stephen Ireland, co-founder of Pride in Surrey, and David Sutton, a volunteer, are accused of 38 child sex offenses, including conspiracy to kidnap and sexually assault children, between 2022 and 2024. Ireland claims their graphic conversations were fantasy, but prosecutors allege detailed plans to ...

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty
mk.ru
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Russia Offers US Rare-Earth Metal Mining Collaboration

Russia, holding significant rare-earth metal reserves (28.5 million tons), proposed collaboration with the US on mining projects, potentially impacting global markets and the US-China relationship; this follows President Trump expressing interest in these resources.

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
milano.repubblica.it
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Italy Demands €12.5 Million in VAT from Elon Musk Over X User Data

Italian authorities are demanding €12.5 million in unpaid VAT from Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) for allegedly failing to declare revenue from user data between 2016 and 2022, following a similar case against Meta involving €877 million.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
t24.com.tr
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Turkish Doctors Protest Healthcare Privatization in "White March

The Turkish Medical Association's (TTB) "White March," starting February 25th and ending March 1st in Ankara, protests healthcare privatization, exorbitant patient fee increases (up to 542 percent), and alleged corruption symbolized by the "Newborn Gang" case, demanding improved access and affordabi...

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56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being