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February 2025

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Utah Legislature Poised to End Universal Mail-In Voting

The Utah House passed a bill ending the state's universal mail-in voting system, requiring voters to opt in to receive ballots by mail and include the last four digits of their driver's license or state ID for mail or drop-box returns, a change impacting voter access and potentially turnout.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Texas Bans Online Lottery Couriers Following Jackpot Investigation

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into two large Lotto Texas jackpots won using online lottery couriers, leading to a state-wide ban on these services due to concerns about bulk ticket purchasing and fairness.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Syria's Interim Leader to Visit Jordan, Boosting Bilateral Ties

Ahmed Al-Sherif, Syria's interim leader, will visit Jordan on Wednesday to meet King Abdullah II, aiming to strengthen relations and address issues like Syrian refugees and economic cooperation amid regional changes and upcoming Arab summits.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elpais.com
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O'Brien's "August Is a Cruel Month": Female Desire and Disillusionment

Edna O'Brien's "August Is a Cruel Month" (1965) follows Ellen, a young Irish woman in London, who seeks sexual liberation on the French Riviera after a separation, only to encounter exploitation and disillusionment, highlighting the complex realities of female freedom in a repressed society.

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16% Bias Score

Gender Equality
smh.com.au
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Foreign Investment in Australian Housing Falls, but April Ban Expected to Spur Short-Term Surge

Foreign investment in Australian residential property dropped 6.3 percent in the September quarter to 1123 approvals, with high stamp duty deterring investors; however, an increase is anticipated before a ban on established home purchases takes effect on April 1, 2025.

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36% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Antony Green Retires After 36 Years as ABC's Chief Elections Analyst

ABC chief elections analyst Antony Green is retiring after 36 years and 13 federal elections, with the upcoming federal election (expected April 12 or May 17) being his last on-air role; he will remain as an election consultant.

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20% Bias Score

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London Met Police Fails to Find Missing Children: Report

A report by the police watchdog HMICFRS reveals that London's Metropolitan Police does not always do enough to find missing children, citing cases where no action was taken, and delays in response to reports of children missing from care and those who have been victims of sexual or criminal exploita...

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
cnn.com
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Sydney Coffee Shop Crowned World's Best

Sydney's Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters was named the world's best coffee shop by "World's 100 Best Coffee Shops," beating out Melbourne and other international competitors based on coffee quality, sustainability, customer service, and public and expert opinions; the win has boosted sales, and a free...

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Mount Etna Eruption Boosts Tourism, Underscores Safety Concerns

Mount Etna's ongoing eruption, starting February 11th, draws thousands of tourists to Sicily; guided tours are mandatory at higher altitudes for safety, highlighting the blend of natural spectacle and potential risk.

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Manchester United Announces Further Job Cuts Amidst Financial Restructuring

Manchester United, facing five years of losses, announced plans to cut approximately 150-200 more jobs following a previous round of 250 redundancies, part of a restructuring aiming to return to profitability and improve facilities despite a challenging season.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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Tech Stocks Slump as 'Buy the Dip' Strategy Fails

Tuesday's tech stock slump saw significant losses for major companies like Tesla (-8.39%) and Intel (-5.27%), following four consecutive days of selling in the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund, and a lack of support from "buy the dip" investors.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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Indie Rock's Rising Star: MJ Lenderman's "Manning Fireworks" and Extensive Tour

MJ Lenderman, a 26-year-old indie rock artist from Asheville, North Carolina, released his critically acclaimed album "Manning Fireworks" in 2023, is on a massive tour until September 2024, and collaborated with Waxahatchee on her album "Tigers Blood.

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24% Bias Score