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March 2025

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bbc.com
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UK Welfare Reform Debate: Hain Advocates for Opportunity over Punitive System

Former UK Work and Pensions Secretary Lord Hain criticized the UK government's planned welfare shake-up, advocating for an "opportunity" system, citing potential £400 monthly losses for 150,000 in Wales and arguing that the current system is not helping people build a new future.

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
welt.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Supernovae Linked to Two Mass Extinction Events

A study suggests that two of Earth's five mass extinction events may have been caused by nearby supernovae, occurring roughly every 400 million years, based on an analysis of OB stars and the timing of ozone depletion events.

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36% Bias Score

Life on Land
theglobeandmail.com
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Ford's Failed Energy Gambit: Ontario's Limited Leverage in U.S. Trade Dispute

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's attempt to use electricity exports as leverage against the U.S. by imposing a 25 percent surcharge backfired, highlighting the limited impact of Ontario's current spot market approach to energy exports compared to Quebec's long-term contracts.

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40% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
dw.com
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Polish Heritage Flourishes in German Literature

The number of German authors with Polish roots is rising, with many achieving success in prestigious literary awards, such as the Ingeborg Bachmann Prize, and publishing houses, showcasing their bicultural heritage and experiences.

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16% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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Streeting's Mental Health Overdiagnosis Concerns Amidst Welfare Reform

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting voiced concerns about potential mental health overdiagnosis and insufficient support, prompting criticism from mental health charities amid government plans to reform disability benefits, including making the personal independence payment (PIP) harder to claim, desp...

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
napoli.repubblica.it
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Italian Government Seeks to Restructure Prosecutorial System, Raising Concerns About Judicial Independence

Italian Undersecretary Andrea Delmastro revealed the aim of separating prosecutorial and judicial careers is to rebalance state powers, not improve justice, potentially placing public prosecutors under executive control, mirroring the US model, raising concerns about judicial independence and accoun...

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lexpress.fr
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French Socialist Party's Abstention on Sansal's Release Highlights Prioritization of Politics Over Human Rights

The French Socialist Party's abstention from advocating for the release of 80-year-old Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, imprisoned and ill, reveals a prioritization of political expediency over human rights, a pattern reflecting past alliances with authoritarian regimes.

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88% Bias Score

Gender Equality
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Canada Intensifies Border Security with $1.3 Billion Investment

Increased border security measures following a $1.3 billion Canadian pledge involve 24/7 RCMP patrols, drone and helicopter surveillance, and enhanced cooperation with the U.S., addressing concerns about drug smuggling and illegal migration along the 800km Ontario-U.S. border.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
zeit.de
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Lipowitz secures second place in Paris-Nice, raising German cycling hopes

German cyclist Florian Lipowitz finished second overall in the Paris-Nice cycle race, securing the best young rider jersey, marking Germany's best result since Maximilian Schachmann's wins in 2020 and 2021.

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
theguardian.com
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Liverpool's Resilience: From Port City to Cultural Hub

David Swift's "Scouse Republic" examines Liverpool's history, from its rise as a major port to its current state, highlighting its resilience, unique identity shaped by immigration and political activism, and its role as a microcosm of broader UK social and political trends.

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32% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Dollar General Profits Plummet Amid Inflation and Tariff Increases

Dollar General's fourth-quarter 2024 earnings report reveals a 1 percent drop in customer traffic and a 49 percent plummet in operating profits due to worsening customer finances caused by inflation and new tariffs; the company is closing 96 underperforming stores.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
nytimes.com
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Rune Upsets Medvedev at Indian Wells Semifinal

In the BNP Paribas Open semifinals, Holger Rune defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-4, showcasing improved maturity and strategic gameplay that involved a patient and varied approach, securing his place in the final.

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty