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February 2025

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Updated TgToxic Android Malware Steals Credentials Via SMS

A newly updated version of the TgToxic Android info-stealing trojan is actively being deployed in an ongoing attack campaign, using single SMS text messages containing malicious links to download the malware and steal user credentials, expanding from Southeast Asia to Europe and Latin America since ...

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Die with a Smile" Achieves 10-Week Reign on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' "Die with a Smile" spent 10 weeks at number one on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, becoming only the fifth song to achieve this, surpassing other hits such as Olivia Rodrigo's "Driver's License", and showcasing the global appeal of the song.

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US-Ukraine Minerals Deal: Details Scarce, Security Guarantees Unclear

The US and Ukraine are negotiating a natural resources agreement granting the US access to Ukrainian minerals in exchange for investment; however, details are scarce, and security guarantees remain unclear, with President Zelensky stating Ukraine will not incur debt.

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44% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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UK Data Demand Prompts US Privacy Concerns, Apple Response

The UK government demanded access to Apple users' encrypted data globally; US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard said she was not informed and called the move a potential violation of US citizens' privacy; in response, Apple removed its Advanced Data Protection tool from the UK.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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White House Orders Mass Layoffs Across US Federal Agencies

The White House ordered all US federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffs by March 13th, eliminating unnecessary positions, except for specific agencies; over 75,000 employees already left under a separate program, and this directive is part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Rubio Rebuts Claims of Ukraine Exclusion from US-Russia Talks Amid NATO Concerns

Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies reports of Ukraine's exclusion from US-Russia talks, citing President Trump's direct contact with President Zelenskyy following discussions with President Putin; however, President Trump's previous downplaying of Ukraine's role raises questions about the adminis...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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DeepSeek's R1: Cost-Effective AI Model Raises Privacy Concerns

DeepSeek's new AI model, R1, launched January 20, offers performance comparable to OpenAI's o1 at 2% of the cost, leveraging novel reinforcement learning and older hardware; however, its China-based servers raise data privacy concerns.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Edinburgh Sextortion: Eight-Year-Old Girl Targeted in Snapchat Plot

An eight-year-old girl in Edinburgh became a victim of a sextortion plot on Snapchat where a predator created fake accounts, demanding explicit content and threatening to post it online; Police Scotland launched an investigation, warning parents to monitor children's social media.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Herat Security Dialogue Warns of Catastrophic Threats in Afghanistan

The 12th Herat Security Dialogue in Madrid highlighted the Taliban and ISIS as major threats to Afghanistan, with warnings of a potential catastrophe exceeding 9/11, the lack of a unified opposition, and dwindling international support for Afghanistan's security; the shift from Dushanbe to Madrid al...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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US to Create Registry for Undocumented Immigrants

The US government will implement a registry for undocumented immigrants over 14, mandating registration to avoid penalties; failure to comply results in deportation, based on the 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Russia Rejects European Peacekeepers in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on February 26th in Doha that Russia rejects the deployment of European peacekeepers in Ukraine, viewing such a move as a deceptive tactic to prolong the conflict and rearm Ukraine, prioritizing instead the elimination of the root causes of the conflict,...

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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SAP and Databricks Partner to Revolutionize Enterprise AI

SAP, the world's largest business software provider, partnered with Databricks to integrate its data fabric platform into SAP's ecosystem, aiming to improve data access and create an enterprise-wide AI orchestration layer, impacting supply chain and business processes.

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure