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Australia's Legal Profession and the Dyson Heydon Legacy

Following findings of sexual harassment against former Australian High Court Justice Dyson Heydon in 2020, his recent book launch and promotion by legal figures and institutions highlight a potential failure of the Australian legal profession to fully address his past actions and create lasting syst...

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Gender Equality
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Psychiatric Report to Determine Fate of Accused Double Murderer

Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon is accused of the double murder of television presenter Jesse Baird and Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies on February 19, 2024, using his service weapon; a psychiatric report due April 1st will determine his criminal responsibility.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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ICE Arrests Immigrant Rights Activist Eight Years After Sanctuary Case

Jeanette Vizguerra, a vocal advocate for immigrant rights who sought sanctuary in 2017, was arrested by ICE agents on Monday in Denver, Colorado, after being convicted in 2009 for using a fake Social Security card.

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK PM Visits Nuclear Submarine, Underscoring Deterrent Amid Fleet Challenges

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited HMS Vanguard, a nuclear submarine returning from a 204-day patrol, highlighting the UK's continuous at-sea deterrent while also revealing strain on the aging fleet and its submariners.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK to Cap Political Donations to Curb Foreign Influence

The UK government plans to restrict foreign donations to political parties by capping contributions from UK companies based on their profit or revenue, aiming to prevent large donations like Elon Musk's rumored \$100 million contribution to Reform UK, a move supported by 77% of the public in a Sky N...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Colorado Proposes Strict Gun Magazine Restrictions

Colorado lawmakers are considering legislation to ban most detachable gun magazines, impacting 60-75% of long guns sold in the state, spurred by past mass shootings and aiming to prevent future ones. The bill, supported by Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action, faces opposition from the NR...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Fed Holds Rates, Slows Tightening Amid Inflation and Growth Concerns

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% but reduced the pace of quantitative tightening, signaling concern over potential economic slowdown despite higher-than-target inflation projections (2.7% PCE for 2025) and increased unemployment (4.4%).

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32% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Houston Cougars: Top Seed in Midwest Region Seeks Elusive National Title

The Houston Cougars, with a 30-4 record and ranked in the top 10 nationally in both adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency, are the top seed in the Midwest Region of the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, seeking their first national championship since 1984 after several close calls.

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Reduced Inequality
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Fed Holds Rates Steady Amidst Tariff Uncertainty

The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate between 4.25% and 4.5%, delaying adjustments due to uncertainty about the economic effects of President Trump's tariffs, which have already negatively impacted consumer confidence and the stock market.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Nigerian Sextortion Gangs Target UK Teenage Boys

Nigerian crime gangs are blackmailing UK teenage boys (aged 14-17) with sextortion scams on social media, demanding £100 or threatening to share sexual images; the National Crime Agency (NCA) urges victims not to pay and to report the crime, noting a significant rise in cases.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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White House Dismisses USIP Leadership, Sparking Conflict Over Peace Institute

The White House fired the acting president and board of the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) for failing to comply with an executive order dismantling it, prompting a police intervention and raising concerns about the future of conflict resolution efforts.

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64% Bias Score

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Trump to Sign Executive Order Closing Department of Education

President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday to close the Department of Education, transferring its responsibilities to states, despite legal challenges and opposition from Democrats who argue it will harm vulnerable students and access to federal aid. The move follows a significant reducti...

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