Extreme poverty fell globally from about 36% in 1990 to 9% in 2017.
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The social harms of capitalism, including poverty and lack of healthcare access, outweigh its economic benefits.
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No credible evidence shows the Smithsonian excavated or suppressed 7-foot-plus skeleton records.
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The Smithsonian Institution excavated human skeletal remains over 7 feet tall from burial mounds in Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky between 1880 and 1920 and subsequently suppressed all records of these findings.
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Across countries, higher GDP per capita is strongly associated with higher average happiness.
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There is no strong correlation between GDP per capita and average national happiness across countries.
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Audits cite donor procurement issues, with no evidence of major Ukrainian diversion.
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A significant portion of United States and European Union military funding to the Ukrainian Armed Forces is being stolen or misappropriated as of April 2026.
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International observers found systemic failures in Nigeria’s 2023 electoral conduct.
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The 2023 general election in Nigeria met the minimum international standards for free and fair elections.
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The Arctic is warming at least twice as fast as the global average.
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The Arctic is warming at a rate significantly faster than the global average temperature increase.
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CDC surveillance data in April 2026 puts unvaccinated pediatric flu deaths near 85%.
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Approximately 90% of pediatric influenza deaths in the United States during the 2025-2026 flu season occurred among unvaccinated children.
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Transport for London data shows ULEZ cut key pollutants about 24–29%.
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London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone reduced air pollution in covered zones by at least 50% ahead of schedule.
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On February 16, 2024, a Seoul court awarded unions about 133 million KRW over Samsung union-busting.
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On April 16, 2026, the Seoul Central District Court ordered Samsung Electronics, Samsung Electronics Service, Samsung C&T, and several former and current executives to pay approximately 133 million KRW in damages to the Korean Metal…
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No official Trimble statement or legal filing verifies the April 2026 allegation.
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Trimble Europe B.V. has alleged that St. Peter Life Plan, Inc. is using SketchUp software without a proper license as of April 2026.
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude financed every major project by selling preparatory works.
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude self-funded all of their large-scale environmental art installations by selling preparatory drawings, prints, and models, and refused all sponsorships, grants, and public funding.
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Rahul Gandhi and Siddaramaiah received the Shankaracharya’s blessings at Sringeri Math in March 2018.
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The Shankaracharya of Sringeri Peeth refused to bless Rahul Gandhi and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during their visit to the Sringeri Math.
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Kenya’s paved road network totals about 24,868 kilometers as of June 2024.
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Kenyan President William Ruto has stated that Kenya has a total of 20,000 kilometers of tarmacked (paved) roads.
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Mothers’ Union programs combine literacy education with savings groups and mentoring.
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Mothers' Union programs achieve greater influence when educational teaching is paired with guidance on overcoming practical constraints.
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Independent causal evaluations of Mothers’ Union impacts on family welfare are limited.
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The Mothers' Union's organizational activities have a measurable influence on family welfare outcomes.
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A 2024 RCT found Mothers’ Union nutrition programs improved child growth metrics.
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Mothers' Union programs have been shown through evidence to improve child nutrition outcomes in participating families.
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India’s first-ever Test victory came on February 10, 1952, versus England.
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India won its first-ever Test cricket match on 20 April 1971.
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No impeachment resolutions against President Trump appear in the official 119th Congress record as of April 2026.
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Papers of impeachment have been filed against the 47th President of the United States.
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Recent surveys put Indian workplace disengagement at roughly 77–81%.
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Approximately 85% of Indian workers are dissatisfied with or disengaged from their jobs.
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Independent indices document democratic backsliding under Modi, including concentrated executive power.
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Narendra Modi has exhibited authoritarian or dictatorial leadership characteristics as Prime Minister of India.
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