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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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bbc.com
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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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Decent Work and Economic Growth
bbc.com
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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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Good Health and Well-being
npr.org
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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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theglobeandmail.com
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Workplace Crisis: Purpose, Hope, and the Need for a New Social Contract

Jennifer Moss's "Why Are We Here?" highlights a widespread employee crisis of detachment and purpose, revealing a significant gap in purpose between executives (85%) and front-line managers (15%), urging leaders to foster hope, purpose, and strong workplace relationships to improve job satisfaction ...

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40% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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Rushdie Attack Trial Underscores Declining Empathy in a Society with Fewer Fiction Readers

The trial of Salman Rushdie's attacker highlights the importance of empathy, especially in a society where fiction readership is declining, impacting civic engagement and potentially contributing to polarization. The author proposes replicating the "reader effect" through public arts programs.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
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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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nos.nl
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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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bbc.com
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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
bbc.com
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Cornwall Time Capsule Reveals Unfulfilled Childhood Dreams

A time capsule buried in 1998 by pupils of St Neot Community Primary School in Cornwall was unearthed, revealing their childhood dreams of Ferraris and houses with airing cupboards; many of these dreams did not come true. The capsule was found during a housing development project, costing £474,990, ...

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elpais.com
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Spanish Community Faces €1.5 Million Fine for Water Fraud

Authorities in Spain are investigating the Guadamonte residential community near Madrid for water theft, estimating the community has defrauded the equivalent of 34 Olympic-sized swimming pools of water annually since 2006 using illegal wells and manipulated meters; the community faces a €1.5 millio...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
dw.com
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War's Impact on Korean Farming Communities in Southern Ukraine

Korean communities in southern Ukraine, established since the 1950s and deeply involved in agriculture, have been devastated by the ongoing war, forcing some to flee to South Korea while others stayed, supporting Ukraine and aiming to rebuild.

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40% Bias Score

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