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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Florida Approves Controversial Black Bear Hunt

Florida regulators approved a limited black bear hunt in December, permitting bait traps, archery, and dog packs, despite protests from wildlife groups who claim it's based on flawed science and will endanger the recovering population of around 4,000 bears.

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56% Bias Score

Life on Land
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump's False Crime Claims Justify D.C. Police Takeover

President Trump announced a federal takeover of the Washington, D.C. police department, deploying 800 National Guard troops, despite violent crime in D.C. being at a 30-year low (down 35% in 2024 and 26% in 2025). This action is based on false claims and disregards local authority.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Columbia Professor Boycotts Course Over IHRA Antisemitism Definition

Columbia University professor Rashid Khalidi is boycotting his fall course to protest the university's adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, arguing it conflates criticism of Israel with antisemitism.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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UK Reconsiders Gender Equality Aid Commitment Amidst Spending Cuts

The UK government is reviewing its commitment to allocate 80% of bilateral aid to gender equality projects by 2030, sparking criticism over potential negative impacts on women and girls in developing nations, particularly given decreased overall aid spending and similar cuts in the US.

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56% Bias Score

Gender Equality
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Hospital Power Outage Leads to Patient Death During Surgery

Jean Dye, 77, died during heart surgery at Scunthorpe General Hospital after a 10-minute power cut prevented doctors from using X-rays during a crucial stage; a coroner's report found the delay in restoring power, due to remote controls, was a critical factor in her death.

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24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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France Acknowledges Role in Cameroonian Repression

France admitted its role in violent repression of Cameroonian independence movements (1945-1971) following a joint commission's report detailing French colonial authorities' violent acts, yet stopped short of an apology or reparations.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Sudan's Zamzam Massacre: Over 1,500 Dead, World's Largest Humanitarian Crisis

The ongoing Sudanese civil war, marked by the April 2023 massacre at Zamzam refugee camp where over 1,500 civilians may have been killed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has caused the world's largest humanitarian crisis and highlights the lack of international attention and intervention.

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32% Bias Score

No Poverty
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Hong Kong Study Links Binge Gaming to Mental Health Issues in Youth

A Hong Kong study of 2,592 school children and teens revealed a 31% rate of binge gaming (five or more consecutive hours), significantly impacting mental health (depression, anxiety, sleep) with boys showing a 14.3% higher prevalence than girls; researchers suggest this might be an early phase of In...

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60% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Songs from the Hole": Music, Redemption, and the Prison System

James Jacobs, serving a life sentence since age 15, used solitary confinement to create music processing his past violence and grief; this led to the documentary "Songs from the Hole", which highlights his journey of healing and eventual release.

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24% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Merz's First 100 Days: Declining Approval Amidst Domestic and International Challenges

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, 100 days into his term, faces declining poll numbers as the AfD surpasses his CDU/CSU, fueled by unpopular economic policies and a controversial stance on the Gaza conflict, while maintaining Western support on Ukraine.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Plastic Treaty Talks Stall Amidst Production Limit Dispute

Negotiations for a global treaty to end plastic pollution stalled due to disagreements over limiting plastic production and controlling chemicals, with over 100 countries rejecting the draft treaty text as inadequate.

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52% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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UK Construction Faces Severe Labor Shortage Despite £700M Government Investment

The UK construction industry faces a critical labor shortage of 38,000 annual vacancies, threatening ambitious housing and infrastructure plans; the government invests £700 million in training but faces challenges in attracting young people and overcoming negative cultural perceptions.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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