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AU$1 Billion Invested in Western Sydney Airport Rail Project

The Australian government announced a $1 billion investment in the Western Sydney Airport rail project, focusing on land acquisition from Leppington to Macarthur, to improve transport links and stimulate economic growth, with plans for future expansion to create a city-wide loop.

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56% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Putin Visits Kursk Troops, Orders Full Liberation, Declares Captured Ukrainians "Terrorists

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited troops in the Kursk region on Wednesday, ordering a full liberation of the area from Ukrainian forces after reclaiming territory and capturing 430 Ukrainian soldiers who he said would be treated as terrorists.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Pharmaceutical Layoffs Reflect Industry Pressures and Strategic Challenges

Facing financial pressures from natural business cycles and regulatory changes, major pharmaceutical companies like Moderna, Biogen, and Johnson & Johnson are laying off employees, raising concerns about the future of research and development.

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Damascus: Resilience Amidst Ruin

Luke Slattery recounts his 2010 visit to Damascus, Syria, contrasting the vibrant cultural experiences with the subsequent devastation caused by conflict, highlighting the resilience of some cultural landmarks like al-Naranj restaurant and Bab Sharqi arch, while mourning the destruction of others, l...

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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1,900 U.S. Department of Education Jobs Cut, Sparking Controversy

The U.S. Department of Education announced 1,900 job cuts, sparking immediate reactions; teacher unions and parent groups condemned the move, fearing negative impacts on students, while school choice advocates celebrated it as a step towards returning education control to states and parents.

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56% Bias Score

Quality Education
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Human Error Likely Caused Collision Between Solong and Stena Immaculate

A collision occurred on March 10th at 9:47 am off the Yorkshire coast between the Portuguese-flagged container ship Solong and the US oil tanker Stena Immaculate, likely due to human error, as the Solong had sailed the same route 19 times in the past 5 months, yet failed to avoid a collision with th...

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40% Bias Score

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Australian Charity Faces Allegations of Toxic Workplace, Mismanagement

A multimillion-dollar Australian charity, Narang Bir-rong Aboriginal Corporation (NBAC), faces allegations of a toxic work environment, with dozens of staff resigning due to the CEO's alleged sexualized behavior and lavish spending on events and sponsorships, raising concerns about its ability to ca...

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60% Bias Score

Quality Education
forbes.com
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February 2025 CPI: Inflation Slows, But Tariff Uncertainty Remains

The February 2025 CPI report shows month-over-month inflation at 0.2% and year-over-year at 2.8%, with shelter costs rising significantly while gasoline prices fell; uncertainty around President Trump's tariffs complicates economic forecasting and presents an upside risk to inflation.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Australian Justice System Fails Sexual Assault Victims: Report Highlights Systemic Issues

A new report reveals the Australian justice system's failure to address sexual assault, with less than 1% of cases resulting in conviction despite one in three women being victims; recommendations include justice navigators, restorative justice options, and trauma-informed training.

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64% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
forbes.com
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Google's Secret Android Tracking Exposed

A Trinity College Dublin study exposed Google's silent tracking of Android users via default apps, storing data without consent or opt-out, contradicting claims of on-device privacy and raising legal concerns.

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48% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
news.sky.com
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Putin Visits Frontlines in Kursk, Rejects Ceasefire

Vladimir Putin visited the frontlines in the Kursk region of Russia for the first time since the Ukraine invasion, appearing in military fatigues and calling for the complete liberation of the area while rejecting a US-proposed ceasefire; this follows months of fighting in which Russian forces, with...

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
npr.org
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Judge to Rule on Transfer of Pro-Palestinian Activist

A federal judge in New York will decide if the transfer of Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident arrested for pro-Palestinian activism, to a Louisiana detention center is legal, sparking a debate about free speech and immigration.

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64% Bias Score

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