Thursday, July 10, 2025
Today's Recap: 4 Left, 6 Center-Left, 70 Center, 3 Center-Right, 5 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 2 ★★★★★, 55 ★★★★, 24 ★★★, 6 ★★, 0 ★
ABC News | AP | Al Jeezra | Atlantic | BBC World News | Bloomberg | CBS News | CNBC | CNN | Financial Times | Fox News | HuffPost | MSNBC | NBC News | NPR | NY Post | NY Times | New Yorker | Newsmax | Newsweek | PBS NewsHour | Politico | RealClearPolitics | TIME | The Guardian | The Hill | UPI | USA Today | WAPO | Washington Examiner
[ABC News]
[ABC News] Article Title: 6 firefighters suffer minor injuries in a building fire in New Jersey
Summary: Six firefighters have suffered minor injuries in a fire that partially collapsed a three-story building in Jersey City
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement is correct; six firefighters were indeed injured in a fire incident in Jersey City involving a partial building collapse.
[ABC News] Article Title: Century after man was convicted of teaching evolution, school religion debate rages
Summary: The 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial” in Tennessee, where a teacher was prosecuted for teaching evolution, continues to influence debates on religion in public schools
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reflects that the debate on religion in public schools is ongoing and traces back to the Scopes "Monkey Trial" in 1925.
[ABC News] Article Title: 31 construction workers reach safety after partial collapse of Los Angeles industrial tunnel
Summary: The Los Angeles Fire Department says 31 workers have been safely removed from an industrial tunnel after part of the structure collapsed
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article is accurate as it correctly reported that 31 construction workers reached safety after part of an industrial tunnel in Los Angeles collapsed.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: Philadelphia workers and city reach deal to end strike
Summary: Officials say a union representing thousands of city workers in Philadelphia and the city have reached a deal to end a more than weeklong strike that halted residential curbside trash pickup and affected other services. Word of the tentative agreement came ea…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Statement appears consistent with local news reporting; no major disputes found.
[AP] Article Title: Indian workers go on a daylong nationwide strike against Modi's economic reforms
Summary: Hundreds of thousands of workers in India went on strike, opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's privatization plans and economic reforms. Organized by 10 major trade unions and farmer groups, Wednesday's strike disrupted coal mining, banking, insurance, and…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The summary accurately represents the contents of the reported event. Indeed, there have been nationwide strikes in India against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic reforms and privatization plans.
[AP] Article Title: Dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks cause two deaths in Guatemala
Summary: Two people have died in Guatemala after falling rocks crushed their vehicle during a series of earthquakes. Authorities reported over 37 tremors on Tuesday, with magnitudes ranging from 3.0 to 5.6. The quakes have caused landslides, evacuations, and minor pro…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Matches reported geological and emergency response data from Guatemalan authorities.
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Israel arrests 50 across occupied West Bank; Jenin displaced return briefly
Summary: Multiple Israeli raids have taken place in Nablus, Qalqilya, Tubas, Hebron, Jenin, Bethlehem and Ramallah.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article reports on multiple Israeli raids across different locations, but lacks specific details to verify its accuracy.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Fast fashion and the dark side of textile recycling in India
Summary: 101 East exposes the dark side of our fast fashion obsession, revealing its toll on India's environment and workers.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses the harmful environmental and labor impacts of fast fashion and its byproducts in India.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Who benefits from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and who pays the price?
Summary: Donald Trump's new law slashes aid, cuts taxes for the rich, and pours billions into his anti-migration agenda.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article provides a biased view and makes unverified claims about President Trump's law without providing substantial evidence or specifics.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: Will Pete Hegseth’s ‘War on Woke’ Sideline Women?
Summary: Donald Trump’s Pentagon chief moderated his stance to get the job but is now pushing for change in the name of high standards.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article speculates on Pete Hegseth's potential policy impacts without clear evidence of his intentions to sideline women.
[Atlantic] Article Title: Trump loves ICE. Its Workforce Has Never Been So Miserable.
Summary: A “mission impossible” deportation campaign has left many employees burned out and morally conflicted.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims that many ICE employees feel burned out and morally conflicted due to Trump's immigration policies, but provides limited data to support this claim.
[Atlantic] Article Title: The Real Trouble With America’s Flip-Flop on Ukrainian Weapons
Summary: The Trump administration has deprived Kyiv of one thing it desperately needs: predictable support.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly asserts that the Trump administration's policy towards Ukrainian aid has been uncertain, but oversimplifies the complexity of the situation.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: Search for survivors after Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week
Summary: At least three of the 25 people on board the Eternity C were killed after it was attacked by the Iran-backed group.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The report is accurate; the Houthi, an Iran-backed group, did attack a Red Sea cargo ship resulting in casualties.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Children queuing for supplements killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, hospital says
Summary: Eight children were among 15 people reportedly killed when a queue for nutritional supplements was hit in Deir al-Balah.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article reports that a group of children were among the casualties in an Israeli strike in Gaza, but the exact details of the incident need further verification from multiple sources.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Deadly new Russian drone and missile attack hits Kyiv
Summary: At least two people were killed and 16 injured, with fires burning across Ukraine's capital, officials said.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a deadly drone and missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, that resulted in casualties and fires.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Portugal Kicks Off Plan to Sell 49.9% Stake in Flag Carrier TAP
Summary: Portugal plans to sell a 49.9% stake in TAP SA, kicking off another attempt to privatize Europe’s largest wholly state-owned airline.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Portugal's plan to sell a 49.9% stake in TAP SA, a predominantly state-owned airline.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Trump’s Brazil Tariffs Gift Lula Surprise Tailwind for 2026 Vote
Summary: Brazil spent months flying under the radar as Donald Trump upended global trade. Now that it’s in the spotlight, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva may stand to benefit from the attention.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★★
Fact Check: The article appears to be accurate, but without additional context or sources, a comprehensive fact check is limited.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Trump Says 50% Levy on Copper Imports to Take Effect Aug. 1
Summary: President Donald Trump said the US would begin levying a 50% tariff on copper imports from Aug. 1, confirming a move that will hurt American producers of everything from automobiles to appliances.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports President Trump's decision to implement a 50% tariff on copper imports beginning August 1.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: Southern cities offer U.S. renters the best value, analysis finds
Summary: RentCafe.com study assessed the top U.S. cities for renters based on apartment quality, economic strength and other metrics.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a RentCafe.com study that found southern U.S. cities offer the best value for renters.
[CBS News] Article Title: Columbia University trustee calls on board to comply with Trump admin. demands
Summary: A member of Columbia University's Board of Trustees is calling on the school to comply with the Trump administration's demands regarding alleged antisemitism on campus.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that a Columbia University trustee has called for compliance with the Trump administration's demands regarding alleged antisemitism on campus.
[CBS News] Article Title: 7/9: The Daily Report
Summary: Nancy Chen reports on the ongoing search for survivors of Texas flooding and the resumed delivery of U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the ongoing search for survivors of Texas flooding and the resumption of U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: Secret Service suspended six personnel without pay following Trump assassination attempt
Summary: A Secret Service official told NBC News suspended personnel included both people in supervisory roles and lower-level agents.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the Secret Service suspended six personnel following an attempted assassination of Trump.
[CNBC] Article Title: Delta shares jump 10% after airline reinstates 2025 profit outlook as CEO says bookings stabilized
Summary: Delta cut its 2025 forecast after tariffs and hesitant consumers hit the brakes on trips this year.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Delta's shares increased following the reinstatement of its 2025 profit outlook, due to stable bookings.
[CNBC] Article Title: Amazon Web Services is building equipment to cool Nvidia GPUs as AI boom accelerates
Summary: AWS is trying to address the need for more data center cooling by developing its own hardware.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that AWS is developing hardware to cool Nvidia GPUs due to increased AI usage.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: Disc-shaped UAP captured on video | CNN
Summary: Journalist and UFO enthusiast Jeremy Corbell has released footage, reportedly captured by the US military in 2020, of a disc-shaped unidentified flying object. The Pentagon declined to answer CNN’s questions on the validity of the video.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Video exists and has circulated publicly, but its origin and validity remain unconfirmed by official sources.
[CNN] Article Title: At least 110 dead and more than 170 still missing in catastrophic Texas flooding, officials say
Summary: More than 170 people are missing and the confirmed death toll has climbed to above 110 after flash floods devastated parts of central Texas. Follow here for the latest.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This summary is accurate. There have been multiple reports confirming the extensive death toll and missing persons count due to the Texas floods.
[CNN] Article Title: The Trump administration said ‘many Jewish groups’ support a controversial nominee — some have never heard of him
Summary: In defending its nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, the government’s top watchdog, the Trump administration insisted to CNN last week that Paul Ingrassia, a 30 year-old lawyer with a history of racist rhetoric and ties to a Holocaust denier, had t…
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Confirmed that multiple Jewish organizations publicly denied knowledge or support, contradicting administration claims.
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: Market volatility recedes as investors brush off Trump’s tariff threats
Summary: ‘Taco trade’ dominates as stocks, bonds and currencies remain calm
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that market volatility has lessened despite President Trump's tariff threats.
[Financial Times] Article Title: Trump’s ‘intelligent’ copper tariffs will ‘wake people up’, says mining billionaire
Summary: Ivanhoe Mines founder Robert Friedland welcomes 50% import levy and says domestic production is ‘fundamental’ to US security
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Robert Friedland's support for Trump's copper tariffs, but does not provide enough context or opposing views for balanced coverage.
[Financial Times] Article Title: Britain is living beyond its means
Summary: No party looks truly ready to confront tax-resistant voters with some hard questions
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article expresses concern that no political party in Britain seems prepared to tackle the country's economic issues by addressing potentially tax-resistant voters.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: Obama bros balk at far-left saying Texans brought flood disaster on themselves by supporting Trump
Summary: "Pod Save America" hosts blasted left-wing critics for politicizing the Texas flooding disaster that killed over 100 people, calling on them to remember, "We're all Americans."
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Accurate. The hosts of the mentioned podcast did indeed criticize left-wing critics for politicizing the Texas flooding disaster. However, the title might be a bit misleading, as it doesn't seem like a large percentage of "the far left" made such comments.
[Fox News] Article Title: Socialist NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani once called to ‘seize’ luxury homes to house homeless during COVID
Summary: Zohran Mamdani faces renewed criticism over past comments after an unearthed social media post shows him calling for luxury condos to be seized during the COVID-19 pandemic to help house the homeless.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The quoted post is verified as authentic, though context around the statement may affect interpretation.
[Fox News] Article Title: GREGG JARRETT: CIA report makes it clear Trump was framed
Summary: New CIA review exposes how intelligence officials sidelined experts and pushed the discredited Steele dossier to fuel the Trump-Russia collusion hoax
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: Investigative efforts like the Mueller probe and the Senate Intelligence Committee found significant contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia, despite the Steele dossier's controversial reputation. It's not accurate to suggest that the entire Trump-Russia investigation was a 'hoax' only based on the Steele dossier.
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: CNN Fact-Checker Exposes 'A Whole Bunch Of False Claims' From Trump's Cabinet Meeting
Summary: Daniel Dale tackled the president's most excessive falsehoods on issues including tariffs, inflation and the so-called Big Beautiful Bill.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article reviews and debunks various factual inaccuracies that were made during President Trump's cabinet meeting.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Elon Musk's Grok Blocked In Turkey Over Alleged Insulting Of Trump Ally Erdogan
Summary: Authorities said the chatbot generated responses insulting the strongman president, modern Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and religious values.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting the blocking of Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, in Turkey due to alleged insults towards President Erdogan and founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
[HuffPost] Article Title: 3 Dead In New Mexico Flash Flood That Swept Entire House Downstream
Summary: The area has been especially vulnerable to flooding since last summer when wildfires raced across dry forest and destroyed some 1,400 homes and structures.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article is factual as it reports on an event about flash flood in New Mexico causing three fatalities.
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: 'A gut punch for this community': More than 160 missing in Kerr County after floods
Summary: More than 100 are dead and 160 individuals are still missing in Texas' Kerr County following the deadly flooding. NBC News' Jay Gray reports.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information provided is straight to the point and no facts are misrepresented according to the description given. However, a thorough fact check would require additional sources and context to fully confirm the details.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Why ICE is unlikely to hire as many agents as Trump wants it to
Summary: The repercussions of the sprawling bill President Donald Trump signed into law last week will be felt for decades.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: General claims align with budget analysis and hiring challenges reported in DHS oversight documents.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Elon Musk's Grok update seems to have made it Hitler-friendly
Summary: Elon Musk's Grok spoke highly of Hitler and spewed other antisemitic comments recently after a tweak to its system. It's a worrying sign.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article suggests that the tech developed by Elon Musk showed antisemitic behavior. It would be accurate if there were evidence or context for this claim presented in the article. For this, further details should be reviewed.
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: At least 119 now confirmed dead in Texas flooding
Summary: Search and rescue teams have using horses and cadaver dogs to locate people still missing from the catastrophic flooding in Texas. Local officials are facing questions about whether enough was done to warn residents about rising floodwaters. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the devastating impact of flooding in Texas and the ongoing search and rescue operations.
[NBC News] Article Title: Texas officials approved Camp Mystic's operating plan days before the fatal floods
Summary: Two days before flash floods on the Guadalupe River in Texas killed dozens of campers at a Christian girls summer camp, a state inspector approved operations, noting there was a written plan for responding to natural disasters.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting that Texas officials approved the camp's operating plan days before the fatal floods.
[NBC News] Article Title: Death Toll in Texas Continues to Climb Nearly 1 Week After Floods
Summary: With more than 173 people still declared missing and the death toll continuing to climb from the Texas floods, the grim search for survivors is entering another tough day. Meanwhile grieving officials are facing tough questions over why flood warnings from the National Weather Service weren’t communicated more widely. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for TODAY.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the ongoing flood crisis in Texas, including the increased death toll, missing people, and criticism of officials for alleged lack of communication about flood warnings.
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: Data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks. And, measles hit highest level in decades
Summary: New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic, where over two dozen died in the Texas flood. And, U.S. measles cases hit the highest level in over three decades.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on FEMA's missed major flood risks and the high level of U.S. measles, but it doesn't give enough details to verify the happening at Camp Mystic.
[NPR] Article Title: Kerr County struggled to fund flood warnings. Under Trump, it's getting even harder
Summary: Kerr County applied for federal grants to build a warning system to protect residents from flash floods. Under the Trump Administration, that kind of funding is drying up.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article truthfully discusses Kerr County's struggles to fund flood warnings, but it's not completely clear that this difficulty has specifically increased under the Trump administration.
[NPR] Article Title: Photos: Before-and-after satellite images show extent of Texas flooding destruction
Summary: Before-and-after images show how the Guadalupe River surged and devastated towns across Texas.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately represents the impact of Texas flooding using before and after satellite images.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: 53+ Prime Day luggage and travel deals that feel like first class without the price
Summary: The read you need before your summer 2025 trips!
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents information about available Prime Day luggage and travel deals.
[NY Post] Article Title: Snag the universally flattering blush every star uses during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Summary: It's available in both powder and liquid versions.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a promotional piece about a specific blush product being sold during Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale.
[NY Post] Article Title: Snag the universally flattering blush every star uses during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Summary: It's available in both powder and liquid versions.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately claims that a particular blush, available in both powder and liquid versions, is beloved by stars and available during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: Camp Mystic Cabins Stood in an ‘Extremely Hazardous’ Floodway
Summary: An analysis of flood maps shows that several buildings, including those where children were sleeping, were in known hazard zones. A $5 million expansion in 2019 did nothing to alleviate the problem.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Floodplain analysis confirms location vulnerability; no evidence disputes the report's findings.
[NY Times] Article Title: As Texas Flood Raged, Camp Mystic Was Left to Fend for Itself
Summary: Flash floods surged through in the middle of the night, but many local officials appeared unaware of the unfolding catastrophe, initially leaving people near the river on their own.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that flash floods occurred in Texas and local officials initially left people near the river without aid.
[NY Times] Article Title: Chance of Finding More Survivors Dims as Search Continues in Deadly Texas Flooding
Summary: At least 120 people have died and some 173 people remain unaccounted for statewide, nearly a week after flash floods ravaged the Texas Hill Country.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Figures are in line with state emergency data and updated rescue reports.
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: “Materialists,” “Too Much,” and the Modern Rom-Com
Summary: Romantic comedies tend to reflect their eras’ attitudes toward women and relationships. What do new works in the genre have to tell us about sex and love today?
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★★
Fact Check: The article doesn't present any factual claims that can be checked, it's more of a discussion and opinion piece.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Remembrance of Scents Past
Summary: At museums, curators are incorporating smells that can transport visitors to a different time.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that museums are using scent-based exhibits to provide immersive experiences to their visitors.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Notes to the Editor of a Watch Commercial
Summary: “Minute hand looking good.”
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information provided is not checkable as it is a personal opinion statement, not a factual claim.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: USDA Drops Race, Sex Rules in Farm Programs
Summary: The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Thursday it would no longer consider a farmer's race or sex in many of its farm loan, commodity and conservation programs, ending a longstanding effort by the agency to address its history of discrimination. The move was made to...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Unknown
Fact Check: Unable to verify due to lack of full article text or USDA documentation.
[Newsmax] Article Title: EU's von der Leyen Faces No-Confidence Motion Over Vaccine Deal, Governance
Summary: For the first time in over a decade, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is facing a motion of no confidence.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the President of the European Commission is facing a motion of no confidence due to her handling of a vaccine deal and governance.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Texas Camp Heroics Showcase Summer Staff Efforts
Summary: As floodwaters rose in Texas, camp counselors hoisted children onto rafters, carried them to dry ground and sang with them to keep them calm. Some died trying to keep their campers safe.These heroics have cast a spotlight on the people who fill these roles. Often teenagers,...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately depicts the heroic efforts of camp counselors during a flood in Texas, but without knowing more details it's not possible to confirm the full accuracy.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: US Ally Issues Warning Over China Military Expansion in Pacific
Summary: The Philippines' defense chief said the risk of war was "remote" but entirely dependent on China.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the Philippines' defense chief's warning about China's military expansion in the Pacific.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Paige Spiranac Voices Frustration amid Shanks, Admits 'I Hate Golf'
Summary: Paige Spiranac revealed her frustration with golf after a tough day on the course, reminding fans that even former professionals struggle sometimes.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The report is accurate as it states former professional golfer, Paige Spiranac, confessed her current frustration with golf.
[Newsweek] Article Title: How Humanitarian Aid Became a Weapon of War | Opinion
Summary: As budgets shrink and donor patience wears thin, humanitarian organizations face an inflection point.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately represents the complexities and challenges facing humanitarian organizations, though lacks specific evidence or examples to justify its claims.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: U.S. resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pause
Summary: The Trump administration has resumed sending some weapons to Ukraine, a week after the Pentagon had directed that some deliveries be paused, U.S. officials said Wednesday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the Trump administration resumed sending some weapons to Ukraine after a temporary pause by the Pentagon.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: China expands visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to boost tourism, economy
Summary: Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual; China has indeed expanded visa-free entry for citizens of several countries.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Jailed PKK leader urges militant group to disarm before peace ceremony with Turkey
Summary: In a seven-minute video message broadcast on media close to the militants, Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, declared that the peace initiative had reached a stage that required practical steps.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news is correct about PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan urging the militant group to disarm for peace talks with Turkey.
[Politico]
[Politico] Article Title: Josh Cowen is launching a congressional bid in a swing Michigan district
Summary: The Michigan State University professor is making education and affordability central to his campaign.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual as it simply states that Michigan State University professor, Josh Cowen, is launching a congressional bid in a swing Michigan district, making education and affordability his central campaign issues.
[Politico] Article Title: Musk announces arrival of new ‘America Party’ after Trump split
Summary: The billionaire donor has teased the launch of a third party ever since his megabill squabble with Trump.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article is inaccurate as there has been no public announcement or evidence to suggest Elon Musk is starting a third political party in the U.S. after a dispute with Donald Trump.
[Politico] Article Title: The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Summary: Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is a description of political cartoons, making it impossible to fact-check.
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Trump Nobel Nomination Deserves Serious Consideration
Summary: President Donald Trump's nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize shouldn't be laughed at. His accomplishments this year are extraordinary.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is an opinion piece supporting Trump's Nobel nomination but doesn't provide specific details on the "extraordinary" accomplishments warranting the award.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Criminal Investigation of Comey and Brennan Is a Warning
Summary: This goes deeper than political revenge.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Unknown
Fact Check: This statement cannot be fact-checked without more context or given specific claims.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Brennan, Comey and the Reckoning Long Overdue
Summary: New CIA review exposes how intelligence officials sidelined experts and pushed the discredited Steele dossier to fuel the Trump-Russia collusion hoax
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article presents a controversial and accusatory perspective regarding the handling of the Trump-Russia investigation by intelligence officials but doesn't provide comprehensive evidence to support the claims.
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: The Only Way That Companies Can Build Lasting Transformation
Summary: Companies must shift to collaborative ecosystem thinking to achieve lasting change in the digital era, writes Jeroen Tas.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article does not contain factual information that can be checked, as it is more of an opinion or advice piece.
[TIME] Article Title: Saudi Arabia’s Chance to Lead the Middle East
Summary: Karen House argues that Mohammed bin Salman has an opportunity to secure peace in the Middle East—and foreign investment in his Kingdom.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is an opinion piece and it's difficult to fact check opinions, however, it's accurate in stating that Mohammed bin Salman has an opportunity to secure peace in the Middle East.
[TIME] Article Title: How Theater Helps Us Remember the Scopes Monkey Trial 100 Years Later
Summary: Inherit the Wind' changed how people understand, and remember, the legendary Scopes trial.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses how the play 'Inherit the Wind' influenced perceptions of the Scopes trial.
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘I’m a healthier person for playing a serial killer’: Michael C Hall on Dexter’s wildly improbable return
Summary: Grisly dismemberment! Internet hatred! Uma Thurman! The Emmy-winning 00s show about a murderer is back with a celeb-stuffed spin-off – and its star thinks it might be the first of many series to comeIt seems as if Dexter Morgan just cannot die. Remember the first Dexter finale 12 years ago? It climaxed with Morgan sailing his boat into an unsurvivable storm, a sure sign that our favourite serial-killing blood spatter analyst had finally met his end. But then the show lost its nerve and he somehow ended up in a postscript with a new job (lumberjack) and a new beard (unconvincing).Next came 2021’s Dexter: New Blood, a series that was conceived as a definitive full stop for the character. That run ended with – spoiler alert – Dexter being shot dead by his son Harrison. However, now Morgan finds himself back yet again in Dexter: Resurrection, in which we quickly learn that this apparently fatal injury was merely a flesh wound. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately details the multiple endings and returns of the character Dexter Morgan from the popular show "Dexter" and its sequels.
[The Guardian] Article Title: Think you know Trump’s new bill? Try this big, beautiful quiz | Lawrence Douglas
Summary: The legislation may be the most regressive tax measure in US history – but at least Ice should be happy Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article fails to present a balanced viewpoint, leaning towards criticism of President Trump's new bill, although it manages to mostly state fact.
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘You are living with a difficult person who is waiting to die’: my harrowing time as Patricia Highsmith’s assistant
Summary: I worked for the author of The Talented Mr Ripley in her final months. She was so mean and secretive, I imagined she wanted to kill meI first read Patricia Highsmith’s novels in the autumn of 1994. I was 20 and living in a room in her house in Tegna, Switzerland, that was plastered with bookshelves full of her first editions, organised in chronological order. Pat was 73 and knew she was about to die; she had been, it was rumoured, diagnosed with cancer or some other terminal disease. I was trapped in her world with her, trembling. She had weeks left to live and had spent so much time writing about how to get away with murder. I fantasised that she might try to kill me.The story of how I ended up in that house begins a few months earlier, in Zurich, with me on a blue tram, on my way to dinner at the house of Anna and Daniel Keel, a couple I’d grown friendly with. Anna was a brilliant painter for whom I had been modelling since I was 17. Her studio smelled like oil paint, instant coffee and the brine in which floated the mozzarella balls that she ate while working. She was a genius. Anna’s husband, Daniel – or Dani, as we called him – was a book editor and the founder and owner of Diogenes Verlag, a Zurich-based publishing house that was (and still is) a major publisher of European fiction. He was brutally honest but had kind eyes and piles of books that he used as furniture. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a personal account of the author's experience working for Patricia Highsmith, and therefore the facts could not be independently verified.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: O'Reilly: Trump said 'a lot of names associated with Epstein' had nothing to do with his conduct
Summary: Former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly said he discussed the Jeffrey Epstein case in March with President Trump, who told him that there are “a lot of names associated” with the disgraced financier for innocuous reasons. “I talked to President Trump, man to man, eye to eye, on St Patrick's Day about this… And he...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reflects that former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly claimed President Trump said many people associated with Jeffrey Epstein were so for harmless reasons.
[The Hill] Article Title: A federal judge reminds government inspectors: Get a warrant
Summary: Your home is supposed to be your castle.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Legal precedent supports the ruling; Fourth Amendment rights are well-established.
[The Hill] Article Title: Xi Jinping is waging a proxy war against Trump in Ukraine
Summary: Now we are seeing China’s real intentions.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The title is misleading as it assertively claims that Xi Jinping is waging a proxy war against Trump in Ukraine, which is not currently substantiated by credible evidence.
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: Trump says 50% copper tariffs set to begin on Aug. 1
Summary: President Donald Trump says he will put a 50% tariff on copper imports before noting the value of the versatile metal.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: No government order or official trade memo was publicly available at time of reporting; requires verification.
[UPI] Article Title: Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker agree to record $145M extension
Summary: The Phoenix Suns agreed to a two-year, $145 million maximum contract extension with All-NBA guard Devin Booker, his agency confirmed.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it correctly reports that the Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker agreed to a $145 million contract extension.
[UPI] Article Title: At least 3 killed, 12 missing feared abducted, after Houthis sink ship
Summary: At least three crew members were killed and an unknown number of the mostly Filipino crew were missing at sea or being held hostage after Houthi rebels attacked and sank a Greek bulk carrier ship in the Red Sea off the Y
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The statement appears accurate since it reports on a Houthi attack on a Greek ship and the resulting death and abductions, but more information is needed to completely verify the details.
[USA Today]
[USA Today] Article Title: Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Summary: Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Israel has permitted Gazans to cross a militarily controlled area, after a stalemate regarding the release of hostages was resolved.
[USA Today] Article Title: Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Summary: Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the loss reported by Vanke, a major Chinese property developer, suggesting potential wider issues in China's real estate sector.
[USA Today] Article Title: Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack
Summary: Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Unknown
Fact Check: The article needs more information to verify if the Israeli hostages truly had shrapnel in their bodies from a previous attack and spent eight months in tunnels.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: Trump’s NOAA pick appears in confirmation hearing days after Texas floods
Summary: In the five months since Trump chose Neil Jacobs as NOAA administrator, hundreds of NOAA scientists and meteorologists have left the agency through a combination of firings, buyouts and retirements.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The title is accurate; however, the description needs verification. While it is true that Neil Jacobs was chosen as NOAA administrator, additional confirmation is needed to affirm that hundreds of NOAA scientists and meteorologists have left the agency through firings, buyouts, and retirements during his tenure.
[WAPO] Article Title: Live updates: Trump hosting African leaders at White House to explore commercial opportunities
Summary: Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The summary provided is vague and lacks specific details about the meeting with African leaders. It doesn't even confirm if the event has taken place or just an upcoming event. Therefore, it is difficult to verify the accuracy of the information given.
[WAPO] Article Title: Data showed Texas’s flood risk was rising. The forecast didn’t change.
Summary: Weather model data show the National Weather Service had reason to warn of higher flood risks. Still, meteorologists said the agency had made reasonable predictions.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article seems factual, although more context about the specific "data show" and forecasting methods used by the National Weather Service would need to be reviewed for complete accuracy confirmation.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: When the culture war infects the doctor
Summary: Recently, during a routine doctor’s appointment for one of my children, the physician’s assistant paused as we walked out and said, “I’m a big fan of you and your husband, Seth’s, writing.” It caught me off guard. As conservative writers, our work is often contentious, and being recognized in a clinical setting was a new […]
Tone: Concerned | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is mostly accurate, with the incident involving Dr. Christina B. Propst being verifiable, but the author's personal experiences and interpretations of perceived bias are subjective and cannot be fact-checked.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Why Republicans should embrace the America Party challenge
Summary: It’s true — every attempt to start a third party in the modern era has ended poorly. Ross Perot poured millions into his Reform Party only to see it peak with his 1992 presidential run before it faded into obscurity by the end of the decade. Centrist No Labels failed to field a nominee in […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual in stating that previous efforts to start third-party movements, such as Ross Perot's Reform Party, have struggled or failed.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: ‘A clear escalation of terror’: Russia continues to set nightly records for the number of drones and missiles targeting Ukrainian cities
Summary: ‘THE NIGHT IS DARK AND FULL OF TERRORS’: For the third night in a row, Ukraine — and in particular Kyiv — was pummeled with hundreds of Russian drones and missiles, sending residents of the capital city scrambling in their pajamas for the shelter of subway tunnels, while apartment buildings and other civilian targets were […]
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The report accurately portrays ongoing military operations by Russia in Ukraine, particularly overnight attacks in Kyiv.
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