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Customer Preference for Socially Responsible Brands

A 2025 customer service study shows 62% of customers prefer brands supporting social causes they value, with 52% willing to pay more; Patagonia's sustainability initiatives and Worn Wear program exemplify this, donating over $140 million since 1985.

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36% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
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S&P 500 Correction: Economic Fears and Policy Uncertainty Drive Market Decline

The S&P 500 entered correction territory, falling over 8% from its February high due to weak consumer confidence, policy uncertainty surrounding tariffs, and the underperformance of the "Magnificent 7" tech giants; however, historically, such corrections have been followed by significant stock marke...

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32% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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China's Billion-Dollar Cockroach Industry: Medicine, Food, and Waste Management

China's rapidly expanding cockroach farming industry, led by Good Doctor Pharmaceutical Group, produces billions of insects annually for medicine, cosmetics, and food, addressing waste management and offering sustainable protein, despite public perception challenges and safety concerns.

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36% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
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Russia Uses Crypto to Evade Sanctions

Amidst international sanctions, Russia's oil companies are using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether to trade with China and India, even as the Bank of Russia allows a limited group of wealthy investors to trade cryptocurrencies.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Kocani Nightclub Fire Kills 59

A fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, caused by pyrotechnics used during a concert, killed 59 people and injured over 100, leading to four arrests.

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24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Iran Unveils Hidden Picasso Masterpieces

The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) unveiled 26 Picasso masterpieces and 53 other paintings, part of a vast collection largely unseen since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, drawing significant public attention and offering a glimpse into Iran's vibrant contemporary cultural scene.

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44% Bias Score

Quality Education
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MassJacker Malware Steals $300,000 in Cryptocurrency

CyberArk researchers discovered MassJacker, a cryptojacking malware targeting users who search for pirated software; it replaces cryptocurrency wallet addresses in the clipboard, resulting in at least $300,000 stolen from one identified wallet among 750,000 unique addresses.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Small Businesses Lead AI Adoption Surge

A recent Census Bureau analysis reveals that very small companies (four or fewer employees) saw a 1.2% increase in AI usage since September 2023, rising from 4.6% to 5.8%, second only to large corporations (250+ employees). This surge is driven by the need to boost operational efficiency, enhance cu...

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Gender Funding Gap in Entrepreneurship: Systemic Barriers and Strategies for Change

Despite evidence that diverse leadership boosts business performance, women-owned businesses in 2023 received only 45% full loan approvals compared to 55% for men, highlighting systemic barriers and the need for equitable investment practices and mentorship.

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24% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Democratic Party Approval Rating Plummets to Historic Low

An NBC News poll reveals the Democratic Party's approval rating has hit a record low of 27%, driven by voter dissatisfaction after their 2024 presidential loss to Donald Trump and internal divisions on whether to compromise with him or resist, even at the risk of gridlock; the poll surveyed 1000 reg...

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Newsom's 'Deeply Unfair' Comment Highlights Democratic Party's Gender Ideology Dilemma

California Governor Gavin Newsom voiced concerns about transgender males in women's sports, calling it "deeply unfair," yet this statement contrasts with his past support for legislation allowing such participation, revealing a broader Democratic Party struggle to balance activist demands with publi...

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60% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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GSA to Sell Unused Buildings, Saving Taxpayers Over $500 Million

The General Services Administration (GSA) is selling or leasing unused federal buildings to save money and improve efficiency, canceling over \$500 million in lease obligations and addressing \$370 billion in deferred maintenance; this is part of a broader Trump administration plan to cut wasteful s...

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52% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production