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nrc.nl
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Long COVID Crisis: Dutch Employers Face Dilemma Over Employee Dismissals

Approximately 450,000 Dutch citizens suffer from long COVID, with 90,000 facing severe symptoms. The UWV anticipates most affected employees will become unfit for work after two years of sick leave, forcing employers to choose between continued financial burden or dismissal.

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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"Unstoppable": Anthony Robles' Inspirational Journey

"Unstoppable" is a biographical sports drama about Anthony Robles, a wrestler born with one leg, showcasing his athletic career and family relationships, highlighting the challenges faced by a struggling Afro-Latino family.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
pda.kp.ru
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NPO Success: Defining Mission, Goals, and Stakeholder Engagement

Irina Chinasova of Chelyabinsk, head of the ANO "Dobrye Druzya" NPO, discussed the importance of defining mission and goals, and using a stakeholder matrix to achieve ambitious objectives, resulting in five years of success supporting families with disabled children.

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52% Bias Score

bbc.com
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Face Blindness Project Seeks to Raise Awareness and Develop Support Resources

Affecting 2–3% of the population, prosopagnosia, or face blindness, severely impairs facial recognition, causing social challenges for sufferers like Dr. Hayley Ryder, who cannot recognize her family; a new project aims to raise awareness and develop support resources.

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20% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
lemonde.fr
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Disabled Nurse's Return to Work Spotlights Employment Challenges

A nurse's successful return to work after a disabling accident highlights the importance of workplace accommodations and support for individuals with disabilities, while also underscoring the broader challenge of low employment rates for this group in France.

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24% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
bbc.com
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Disability, Dating, and Harmful Stereotypes

This article discusses the negative experiences of disabled women in dating and relationships, emphasizing the need for better media representation and challenging harmful stereotypes.

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40% Bias Score

Gender Equality
bbc.com
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Powerlifter Finds Inner Peace Through Faith and Sport

Plymouth powerlifter Doaa Shayea, born with spina bifida, found inner peace through religion and sport, overcoming feelings of inadequacy and societal underestimation to become a national competitor.

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4% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
bbc.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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East Renfrewshire Council Delays Social Care Charges Decision

East Renfrewshire Council deferred a decision on introducing £20-per-hour charges for non-residential social care services until February 2025, following a public outcry and a petition signed by almost 1,000 people, amid concerns about the impact on vulnerable residents and social isolation.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
taz.de
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SoVD's "Schwarzbuch sozial" Exposes Systemic Flaws in Lower Saxony Social Welfare System

The SoVD's annual "Schwarzbuch sozial" documents numerous cases of excessively delayed and poorly handled social benefit applications in Lower Saxony, Germany, primarily impacting low-income individuals with disabilities, exposing systemic flaws in the social welfare system.

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36% Bias Score

lemonde.fr
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French Senate Approves Funding for Elderly Care and Pension Adjustments

The French Senate approved additional funding for elderly and disabled care and adjusted retirement pensions for 2025.

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40% Bias Score

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taz.de
🌐 30% Global Worthiness
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No Limits Festival: A Celebration of Inclusive Arts

The No Limits festival in Berlin showcases performances that challenge traditional notions of ability and societal norms, particularly those related to disability.

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28% Bias Score

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independent.co.uk
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Blind Former Minister Falls on London Tube, Demands Safety Improvements

A blind former UK home secretary fell onto the tracks of the London Underground and is now pushing for safer platforms.

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24% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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