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Dalmuir Golf Course to Close Due to Funding Shortfall

Dalmuir Golf Course near Glasgow will close due to a £7.7 million funding gap in West Dunbartonshire Council's budget, despite a petition signed by over 3,500 people and support from prominent golfers; the council will explore community asset transfer options.

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Birmingham ChessCafé: A haven for young adults seeking offline social connection

ChessCafé, a Birmingham venue, hosts a fortnightly chess event attracting over 70 young adults seeking social interaction in a low-pressure environment, contrasting with the rise of online gaming and addressing post-pandemic social isolation.

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No Poverty
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Hundreds Mourn Slain 13-Year-Old in Schiedam Silent March

Hundreds attended a silent march in Schiedam for a 13-year-old boy fatally stabbed on February 23rd; a 13-year-old suspect is in custody, and police investigate a possible link to a prior robbery.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Twitch Star's Football Club Takeover Boosts Attendance

Twitch streamer Aaron Hunt's takeover of Daisy Hill FC in Westhoughton, Bolton, led to a dramatic increase in attendance at their recent match against Atherton Laburnum Rovers FC, from the usual 50 to several hundred, boosted by the presence of online celebrities like Angry Ginge and Steve Bracknall...

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Carnival: A Collective Boost in Happiness and Social Connection

A survey of 2737 people in Limburg and Brabant found that 70% felt happier and more connected during Carnival due to the temporary disappearance of social class distinctions, leading to a strong sense of community; however, many experience emotional letdown on Ash Wednesday.

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New Mosque and Museum Opens in Blackburn

The Al-Buraq Masjid and community hub, a seven-year project by the Zabier family in Blackburn, Lancashire, opened recently, featuring a mosque, a museum with over 22 Islamic artifacts, and community services including a planned food bank.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Legacy on Ice" Honors Victims of Midair Collision

A star-studded figure skating show, "Legacy on Ice," raised funds for the 67 victims and their families of a January 29 midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that killed 28 members of the figure skating community.

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20% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Walzer: Individualism within Community

Michael Walzer, a left-liberal political philosopher, prioritizes individual well-being within community contexts, challenging communitarian interpretations of his work and advocating for a nuanced understanding of social cohesion that accounts for global inequalities, drawing on personal experience...

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No Poverty
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The Evolution of Op Shops: From Chaotic Treasure Troves to Organized Retail

A 42-year-old reflects on the changing nature of op shops, noting the shift from chaotic, affordable treasure troves to more organized but expensive stores with less unique inventory, linked to increased costs, decreased donations, and fewer volunteers.

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36% Bias Score

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Netherlands' First Grief Trail Opens on Terschelling

The Netherlands' first grief trail, a 75km Walk of Grief on Terschelling, opened today, four years after islanders Arjan Berkhuysen and Anemoon Elzinga lost their 16-year-old son in a traffic accident; it offers a space for grieving various forms of loss.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Grief Discos: Dance and Music Offer Alternative Path to Healing

Following the death of her son, Georgina Jones and her friend Leah Sian Davies created Grief Discos, in-person and online events using dance and music to help people cope with loss; their second in-person event will be held in Cardiff on February 28th.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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D.C. Exhibit Showcases Vietnamese American Resilience and Identity

50 Years of Hope and HA-HAs," a Vietnamese American art exhibit in Washington, D.C., showcases 25 artists' works through March 1, challenging singular narratives surrounding the community and emphasizing resilience, joy, and community building.

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24% Bias Score

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