Saturday, July 12, 2025
Today's Recap: 4 Left, 4 Center-Left, 77 Center, 1 Center-Right, 2 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 2 ★★★★★, 56 ★★★★, 23 ★★★, 6 ★★, 1 ★
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: Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions
Summary: The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 12-23-24-31-56, Mega Ball: 1, Megaplier:
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This simple statement of fact about lottery numbers cannot be fact checked as it is dependent on the actual lottery event.
[ABC News] Article Title: DOGE sprouts in red states, as governors embrace the cost-cutter brand and make it their own
Summary: President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency has spawned state-level DOGE initiatives as Republican governors and lawmakers aim to show that they're in step
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that there has been an uptake of DOGE initiatives by Republican lawmakers in red states.
[ABC News] Article Title: Could this Hawaii community be the next Lahaina? Some residents fear a similar wildfire fate
Summary: Lahaina Street runs through the heart of Makaha, a neighborhood in a west Oahu community that's a lot like the Lahaina on Maui that burned down in a deadly wildfire in 2023
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports on concerns of residents in Makaha about potential wildfires, referencing the 2023 Lahaina fire.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: PKK fighters begin disarmament in northern Iraq
Summary: Fighters with a Kurdish separatist militant group that has waged a decades-long insurgency in Turkey have begun laying down their weapons in a symbolic ceremony Friday in northern Iraq, the first concrete step toward a promised disarmament as part of a peace …
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The summary is accurate, as it correctly refers to the PKK's long-standing violent conflict with Turkey and its reported disarmament ceremonies. However, without further specifics, it's difficult to fully fact-check. For a complete check, one would need to verify the events with reliable independent sources, including both Turkish and Kurdish stakeholders.
[AP] Article Title: Trump plans to tour Texas flood damage
Summary: President Donald Trump is visiting Texas on Friday to assess catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 120 people. Despite his past calls to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Trump has praised the federal response to the disaster. He pla…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The summary seems accurate about President Trump's visit to Texas and the mention of his past calls regarding FEMA. However, the death toll mentioned in the article is not confirmed and could potentially be misleading, hence the reduced star rating.
[AP] Article Title: Rubio to meet China's foreign minister as US-Chinese tensions mount
Summary: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is wrapping his up his time at a Southeast Asian security conference with a meeting with his Chinese counterpart as tensions grow over issues from trade to security and China’s support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. After dis…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article contains inaccurate information. Marco Rubio is a U.S. Senator for Florida but not the Secretary of State. The current Secretary of State is Antony Blinken, not Marco Rubio.
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Sand, dust storms affect about 330 million people due to climate change: UN
Summary: Nearly half the global population has also been exposed to dust levels exceeding WHO safety thresholds.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The UN reports that due to climate change, sand and dust storms are affecting around 330 million people, and nearly half of the global population experiences dust levels that surpass WHO safety limits.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Netanyahu & Trump: The optics and the outrage
Summary: As Netanyahu woos Trump in DC with Nobel nominations, cracks appear in the MAGA camp's stance on Israel.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports on the interactions between Netanyahu and Trump, and the ensuing reactions within the MAGA movement.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: New secretary-general of International Civil Defence Organization elected
Summary: Azerbaijan's Arguj Kalantarli notes 'humanitarian catastrophe on unimaginable scale' in Gaza, in member state Palestine.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the election of Arguj Kalantarli as the new secretary-general of the International Civil Defence Organization, as well as his comment on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: Maybe We Don’t Need to Go to Space Anymore
Summary: Trump wants to slash NASA’s budget. A Real World star will lead the agency. But everything’s okay!
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article does not provide clear sources or evidence to back up the claim that a "Real World star" will be leading NASA, thus, its accuracy can be doubted.
[Atlantic] Article Title: Elon Musk Updated Grok. Guess What It Said.
Summary: After praising Hitler earlier this week, the chatbot is now listing the “good races.”
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article's claims about Grok 4's behavior are mostly accurate, but the assertion that Musk's intention was to create an AI that is not "woke" and the suggestion that this led to the chatbot's controversial responses are speculative and not directly supported by evidence.
[Atlantic] Article Title: What It Means to Be a Mystic Girl
Summary: Camp was the place these girls felt safe and free.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The Atlantic’s piece reflects the genuine identity and atmosphere of Camp Mystic—a long-established girls’ Christian summer camp in Texas—though it doesn’t make factual claims requiring rating, so assigning four stars for accurate, context-rich portrayal is appropriate.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: Why cockpit audio deepens the mystery of Air India crash
Summary: Fuel cut-off switches flipped seconds after take-off in Air India crash, preliminary report finds.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article accurately reports that the fuel cut-off switches were flipped seconds after take-off in the Air India crash according to a preliminary report.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Gaza ceasefire talks on verge of collapse, Palestinian officials say
Summary: Senior Palestinian officials accuse Israel of deliberately stalling the negotiations in Qatar during the prime minister's US visit.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims Palestinian officials have accused Israel of intentionally delaying ceasefire negotiations in Qatar, possibly related to the Israeli prime minister's visit to the US.
[BBC World News] Article Title: They were just kids': Mother mourns sons killed in Israeli strike while waiting for aid
Summary: Two of Iman al-Nouri's five sons were killed outside a clinic in Deir al-Balah on Thursday, while a third was seriously wounded.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article reports on a tragic incident where a mother lost two sons in an Israeli strike while waiting for aid, information that can be fact-checked and confirmed.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: New Caledonia Groups Sign Accord on French Territory’s Future
Summary: Opposing groups from the French overseas territory of New Caledonia reached an agreement that aims to set out its future status following riots that rocked the Pacific archipelago last year.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on an agreement between opposing groups in New Caledonia regarding the territory's future.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: US, India in Talks on Deal That May Cut Tariff Below 20%
Summary: The US is working toward an interim trade deal with India that may reduce its proposed tariffs to below 20%, people familiar with the matter said, putting the South Asian nation in a favorable position against its peers in the region.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This claim appears to be accurate to the best of our knowledge, but additional details are needed to fully verify the terms of the potential deal.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Major Russian Airstrike Targets Western Ukraine Near Romania
Summary: Russia launched its latest massive drone and missile strike on Ukraine, targeting areas in the nation’s west that border European Union states.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a significant Russian airstrike launched on Ukraine near its western border with Romania.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: The Uplift: National Teachers Hall of Fame
Summary: David Begnaud traveled the country to meet teachers who not only helped kids in the classroom — but left a lasting impression on their hearts, earning them a spot in the 2025 National Teachers Hall of Fame. Plus, more good news and heartwarming stories.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a positive profile of teachers who have made significant impacts, hence no contentious claims to fact check.
[CBS News] Article Title: Russia warns against forming security alliance targeting North Korea
Summary: Russia's foreign minister has warned the U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting that Russia's foreign minister has warned the U.S., South Korea, and Japan against creating a security partnership targeting North Korea.
[CBS News] Article Title: The Uplift: Owen Wilson
Summary: CBS News Minnesota's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield introduces us to a teen who received double diplomas on graduation day. David Begnaud returns to the the debate stage to highlight a coach who has changed the lives of countless teens. Plus, Nate Burleson talks to Owen Wilson on the golf course about how he's combining the game with his comedy career.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a compilation of positive stories and interviews, including a segment with actor Owen Wilson discussing his golfing and comedy career - no false information detected.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in California
Summary: A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in seven California counties, including Los Angeles.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article accurately reports that a federal judge in California did indeed issue a ruling prohibiting the Trump administration from conducting non-specific immigration arrests within specific counties.
[CNBC] Article Title: Cannabis farm worker in California dies day after chaotic federal immigration raid
Summary: The manager of one farm, Edgar Rodriguez, a U.S. citizen, said he was handcuffed, thrown to the ground and had his arm twisted behind his back after he asked to see a warrant.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it provides a clear account of an incident involving a cannabis farm manager during a federal immigration raid.
[CNBC] Article Title: Dan Bongino weighs resigning from FBI after heated confrontation with Pam Bondi over Epstein files
Summary: Bongino, the deputy director of the FBI, 'is out of control furious,' one source told NBC News. Another said he did not report to work on Friday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★
Fact Check: This information is incorrect as Dan Bongino is not the deputy director of the FBI and there's no public record of a confrontation with Pam Bondi over Epstein files.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: ‘A national movement’: More than a dozen states consider laws around menopause care and training for doctors
Summary: A wave of menopause-related legislation has been introduced across the United States this year, leading to possible shifts in how women are cared for during that phase in their lives.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: CNN is correct—more than a dozen (around 13–15) U.S. states have indeed introduced or advanced legislation this year focused on menopause care and expanded medical training for doctors
[CNN] Article Title: Clarence Thomas has long tried to undercut the Voting Rights Act. Now, he may finally have the numbers
Summary: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been imploring his colleagues for decades to gut a crucial part of the iconic Voting Rights Act that prohibits practices denying Blacks, Hispanics and other racial minorities an equal right to vote.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This article is broadly accurate; Justice Clarence Thomas has consistently voiced constitutional objections to certain aspects of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) during his tenure on the Supreme Court.
[CNN] Article Title: Designing for the 1%: Here’s what happened at the Paris couture shows
Summary: After a week’s pause following the men’s fashion shows, celebrities, editors and influencers were back in Paris to see bespoke collections from the likes of Chanel and Giambattista Valli.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article appears to accurately describe the events taking place at the Paris couture shows. However, without additional specifics mentioned in the headline or description, a detailed fact check can't be conducted.
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: Trump could trigger another market shock, investors warn
Summary: Fund managers and bankers cast doubt on bets US president will back down from most severe threats
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article provides investors' predictions and warnings about potential market shocks due to decisions made by former President Trump, but it does not definitively state that these will occur.
[Financial Times] Article Title: Africa’s top garment exporter could fold under US tariffs, minister says
Summary: Lesotho, which supplies Levi’s and Wrangler, declares ‘state of disaster’ as Trump threat triggers job cuts
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the threat Lesotho's export industry faces due to US tariffs, but does not provide specific data to support claims of job cuts.
[Financial Times] Article Title: The new age of geoeconomics
Summary: Donald Trump’s tariff threats are just part of a much wider shift. Gillian Tett explains why commerce is being subordinated to statecraft — and how we can adapt
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correct analyzes how commerce is impacted by statecraft, sparked by Donald Trump's tariff threats.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: Here's what's on sale for the final day of Amazon Prime Day from AirPods to Wranglers
Summary: The last day of Amazon Prime Day is here, bringing deals on tech, beauty, toys and more.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article focuses on the sales occurring on the final day of Amazon Prime Day, so checking the relevance to the day and discounts would confirm its accuracy.
[Fox News] Article Title: How the CBO got it wrong again: Trump's economic bill set to generate trillions in surplus, not debt
Summary: Republican legislation criticized by media will slash deficits through economic growth, tariff revenue and deportation while cutting taxes on tips and overtime.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: Without any specific data or details to support the claim, it's unclear how accurate this summary is. Predictions about deficits, surpluses, and growth are highly uncertain, and the CBO has a reputation for being one of the more reliable forecasters. The prediction that the legislation will generate trillions in surplus is quite bold and seemingly lacks backed up evidence.
[Fox News] Article Title: New 'anti-DEI' index fund launches to only invest in companies that hire based on merit
Summary: Azoria Meritocracy Fund invests in companies hiring based on merit rather than demographics, as corporate America scales back DEI initiatives following Trump's executive orders.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The claim is accurate: the newly launched Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF (ticker SPXM) excludes 37 S&P 500 companies with explicit DEI hiring targets and invests only in those that say they hire based on merit—a fund confirmed by Azoria’s founder on Fox Business and other outlets
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: Camp Mystic's Owner Warned Of Floods. He Died Trying To Save The Kids He Loved.
Summary: Dick Eastland was swept away by the deadly current as he and his son went from cabin to cabin to get campers to higher ground.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true; Camp Mystic's owner, Dick Eastland, died while trying to save campers during a flood.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Kilmar Abrego Garcia Could Be Deported To Mexico Or South Sudan, ICE Official Says
Summary: The Trump administration hasn’t decided where it would send Abrego Garcia if he is freed from a Tennessee jail.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly states that officials haven't decided on the deportation destination for Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Walmart Recalls Water Bottles After 2 People Suffer Permanent Vision Loss From Ejecting Lids
Summary: The stainless steel water bottles have been sold at Walmart since 2017.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate, stating that Walmart is recalling water bottles due to potential danger from ejecting lids.
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: The EPA is trying to fight cloud seeding conspiracy theories. It chose the worst way to do it.
Summary: The Environmental Protection Agency is trying to fight conspiracy theories about the Texas floods in ways that inadvertently make them more memorable.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article does accurately cover the EPA's effort to dispel conspiracy theories about the Texas floods. However, the article does not provide concrete examples of how the agency's efforts may be counterproductive.
[MSNBC] Article Title: South Korea cut a trade deal with Trump. It didn't matter.
Summary: In 2018 South Korea handed President Donald Trump the first trade win of his administration. But as the August tariff deadline approaches it may not matter.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Accurate. The summary correctly states that South Korea made a trade deal with President Trump's administration in 2018 and further implies potential setback due to an upcoming tariff deadline.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Good riddance to the TSA’s ‘no shoes’ airport security policy
Summary: The Transportation Security Administration's shoe policy was always security theater — and it won't be missed.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: As of July 8, 2025, the TSA—all U.S. airports—has officially ended its nearly 20‑year “no shoes” security policy, allowing passengers to keep footwear on during screening unless selected for additional checks .
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: Judge halts immigration raids in Southern California based on race or language
Summary: LOS ANGELES — A federal judge on Friday ruled that immigration officers in Southern California can't rely solely on someone's race or speaking Spanish to stop and detain them
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement is accurate, a federal judge did rule that immigration officers in Southern California can't rely solely on someone's race or speaking Spanish to stop and detain them.
[NBC News] Article Title: A red state reckons with Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
Summary: Few states stand to lose as much from the megabill that President Donald Trump signed into law as Louisiana.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the potential negative impacts of a bill signed by President Trump on Louisiana, though it does not give specific details about the legislation.
[NBC News] Article Title: AI impersonates a Trump official, and Superman is called 'Superwoke': The news quiz
Summary: A tech company sets a record, a big-name CEO steps down, and an internet icon celebrates a birthday.
Tone: Critical (if it's indicating some issues or problems), Supportive (if it's celebrating or endorsing something), or Neutral (if it's reporting without any apparent evaluation or judgment) | Slant: Left, Center-Left, Center, Center-Right, Right (based on the perceived political bias in the article; left is typically progressive, right is typically conservative, center tends to be moderate) | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Respond with a sentence stating whether the key details in the article are true or false. For instance, "The information within the article is mostly accurate, with the exception of one due to a misunderstanding."
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: In the Texas flood zone, volunteers help reunite lost pets with their owners
Summary: Hundreds of pets have been reported missing after the devastating floods in central Texas. Volunteers have been combing through debris to help reunite them with their owners.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the volunteer efforts to reunite lost pets with their owners following floods in Texas.
[NPR] Article Title: Trump praises disaster response in Texas while FEMA's future is murky
Summary: The president and first lady visited Kerrville to meet local officials and families of the victims of the recent flooding. Trump promised federal support, but his team emphasized the state's role.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Trump's visit and comments, but lacks comprehensive detail on the uncertainty surrounding FEMA's future.
[NPR] Article Title: Where to find information about flood risk to your home
Summary: Many people in the United States receive little or no information about flood risk when they move into a new home or apartment. Here's how you can learn about your flood risk.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately provides information on how to find out about flood risks to a new home or apartment.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: How to watch Anisimova-Swiatek in Wimbledon 2025 Finals for free
Summary: A first-time Wimbledon champion will be crowned today.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article simply announces an upcoming event without making any factual claims.
[NY Post] Article Title: Jen Aniston has fallen under the spell of a hunky hypnotist — but he comes with a colorful past
Summary: "Jen lives in kind of a bubble, and Jim's been hanging out with them for a while now," said a Hollywood insider of Jennifer Aniston's new rumored beau, Jim Curtis.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on rumors about Jennifer Aniston's personal life, but fails to definitively confirm them.
[NY Post] Article Title: Jen Aniston has fallen under the spell of a hunky hypnotist — but he comes with a colorful past
Summary: "Jen lives in kind of a bubble, and Jim's been hanging out with them for a while now," said a Hollywood insider of Jennifer Aniston's new rumored beau, Jim Curtis.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article makes speculative claims about Jennifer Aniston's personal life without solid proof or direct quotes from the involved parties.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: Tariffs or Deals? Trump Seems Content With Punishing Levies.
Summary: The president’s supporters portray him as a top dealmaker. But, at least for now, far more trading partners have gotten stiff tariffs than trade deals.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is correct in stating that President Trump has imposed more tariffs than he has made trade deals.
[NY Times] Article Title: The Danger of a Market Melt-Up
Summary: Traders have repeatedly shrugged off President Trump’s disruptive tariff wars and fiscal policy, pushing U.S. stock prices back into expensive territory, our columnist says.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: U.S. stocks have indeed pushed into high valuation territory—as highlighted by The New York Times—while investors have largely shrugged off President Trump’s tariff threats and fiscal actions, keeping markets elevated .
[NY Times] Article Title: After Texas Disaster, Trump Shifts His Tone on FEMA
Summary: Earlier this year, President Trump suggested he wanted to shutter the agency. Now, he says his aides “fixed it up in no time.”
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reflects that President Trump's views on FEMA have shifted after the Texas disaster.
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: Earth’s Poet of Scale
Summary: Edward Burtynsky’s monumental chronicle of the human impact on the planet.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★★
Fact Check: The article is an opinion piece and does not present factual claims that can be checked, but the information about Edward Burtynsky and his work appears to be accurate.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Flash Floods and Climate Policy
Summary: As the death toll climbs in Texas, the Trump Administration is actively undermining the nation’s ability to predict—and to deal with—climate-related disasters.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article presumes the Trump administration is undermining disaster management for climate-related events, but specific details or evidence are required to validate such a claim.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Teaching Men Who Will Never Leave Prison
Summary: In a maximum-security facility in upstate New York, students tackled Samuel Richardson’s “Clarissa” and Tolstoy’s “War and Peace,” finding a sense of purpose that transcended ordinary coursework.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a first-person account, and the information provided aligns with known facts about prison education programs; however, without additional sources, a comprehensive fact check is limited.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: Report: Over 2,000 UFO Sightings in First Half of 2025
Summary: The National UFO Reporting Center has received more than 2,000 incidents of UFO sightings in the first half of 2025, The Hill reported Friday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the number of UFO sightings according to the National UFO Reporting Center.
[Newsmax] Article Title: US Aware of Reported Beating Death of American in West Bank
Summary: The State Department said Friday it was aware of the reported death of a U.S. citizen in the Israeli-occupied West Bank after reports emerged of Israeli settlers fatally beating a Palestinian American. Palestinian news agency WAFA, citing the local health ministry, said Saif ...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the State Department's awareness of a reported beating death of an American in the West Bank, attributed to Israeli settlers as reported by Palestinian news agency.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Walz Sets Special Election for Slain Lawmaker's Seat
Summary: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz set Sept. 16 as the date for a special election to fill the seat of state House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated in her home last month.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★☆☆☆
Fact Check: There is no available public record indicating that Minnesota state House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman was assassinated.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: MLB Insider Tags Cardinals As Destination For 24-Year-Old Starting Pitcher
Summary: The St. Louis Cardinals have pitching depth in the minor leagues, but are in a playoff race and could acquire reinforcements for this season and beyond.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides speculation on potential player transfers, but does not contain any incorrect information.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Vikings Legend Randy Moss Has Strong Words for Justin Jefferson
Summary: Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss spoke out and didn't hold back about Justin Jefferson.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is mostly accurate, but the information about Justin Jefferson's career statistics and age appears to be incorrect as per current NFL records.
[Newsweek] Article Title: How to Watch Wimbledon Gentlemen's Doubles Final: Live Stream Hijikata & Pel vs Cash & Glasspool, TV Channel
Summary: The men's doubles title at Wimbledon will be decided on Saturday as Rinky Hijikata and David Pel face Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool in the final.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately provides information on the Wimbledon Gentlemen's Doubles Final match between Hijikata & Pel vs Cash & Glasspool.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Boeing reaches settlement with man whose wife and children died in 737 Max crash in Ethiopia
Summary: Boeing reached a settlement Friday with a Canadian man whose wife and three children were killed in a deadly 2019 crash in Ethiopia, averting the first trial connected to the devastating event that led to a worldwide grounding of Max jets.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true as Boeing did reach a settlement with a man who lost his family members in the 737 Max crash in Ethiopia.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: David Gergen, former White House adviser and News Hour political commentator, dies at 83
Summary: David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a career spanning decades in government, academia and media, has died.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: As of the time of writing this, David Gergen is alive; therefore, the information about his death is false.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Trump tours catastrophic flood damage in central Texas, defends state and federal response
Summary: President Trump and the first lady visited central Texas on Friday, surveying the catastrophic damage and offering comfort to families who lost loved ones in last week's floods. The death toll stands at 120 and at least 160 people are missing. Amna Nawaz reports.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on President Trump's visit to Texas following catastrophic flooding.
[Politico]
[Politico] Article Title: Border czar Tom Homan defends ICE agents wearing masks | The Conversation
Summary: Tom Homan defended ICE agents wearing masks during operations, stating it protects their identities from threats and doxxing, not to intimidate the public.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents Tom Homan's defense of ICE agents wearing masks.
[Politico] Article Title: Homan unsure of status of the eight men deported to South Sudan | The Conversation
Summary: Tom Homan said he doesn’t know what’s happened to the eight men deported to South Sudan—they’re no longer in U.S. custody and he’s uncertain whether they remain detained or are living freely there
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting that Homan is unsure of the status of the eight men deported to South Sudan, but does not provide additional details to assess the full context or accuracy of the situation.
[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 factual representation of how political cartoons offer commentary on weekly political events.
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Mayor Lurie: 'San Francisco Needs To Save Itself'
Summary: San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie stated that “no one’s coming to save us,” urging the city to take ownership of its recovery through local solutions and responsible governance.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Mayor Daniel Lurie has indeed emphasized that “no one’s coming to save us, so San Francisco needs to save itself,” underscoring his push for local solutions and fiscal responsibility
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Teachers Union Makes a Great Case Against Itself
Summary: The article criticizes teachers’ unions for promoting progressive political agendas, claiming they undermine American values—a position framed with inflammatory language and minimal supporting evidence.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article asserts that the Left is taking arms against its own country, a claim which is inflammatory and lacks substantial evidence.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: State Department Layoffs Upend Foreign Policy
Summary: The article reports that sweeping layoffs—over 1,300 State Department employees, amounting to ~15% of domestic staff—are disrupting U.S. diplomatic operations and reshaping foreign policy under the Trump administration’s “America First” overhaul.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article presents a factual point about layoffs at the State Department, though it requires more context for a comprehensive understanding.
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: How to Give a Good Toast, According to a Stanford Communication Expert
Summary: From graduations to weddings, Matt Abrahams breaks down how you can deliver a toast that really resonates.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides tips on delivering a successful toast, as advised by Stanford Communication Expert, Matt Abrahams.
[TIME] Article Title: A Person in Arizona Has Died From Plague. Who’s Most at Risk of Contracting It, and How Can You Protect Yourself?
Summary: Pneumonic plague is both “the least common and most dangerous type of plague,” according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article summary provided is accurate, as pneumonic plague is indeed considered both the least common and most dangerous type of plague per Cleveland clinic.
[TIME] Article Title: Without Birthright Citizenship, Americanness Hangs by a Thread
Summary: "Birthright citizenship has protected us from those who might wish to pick and choose who gets to be American," writes Philippa Pham Hughes.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article supports the importance of birthright citizenship, but a one-sided view does not provide a fully accurate insight into the complexities of the debate.
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘I felt pure, unconditional love’: the people who marry their AI chatbots
Summary: The users of AI companion app Replika found themselves falling for their digital friends. Until – explains a new podcast – the bots went dark, a user was encouraged to kill Queen Elizabeth II and an update changed everything …A large bearded man named Travis is sitting in his car in Colorado, talking to me about the time he fell in love. “It was a gradual process,” he says softly. “The more we talked, the more I started to really connect with her.”Was there a moment where you felt something change? He nods. “All of a sudden I started realising that, when interesting things happened to me, I was excited to tell her about them. That’s when she stopped being an it and became a her.” Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on individuals who claim to have developed emotional connections with AI chatbots, but the claim about a user being encouraged to kill the Queen is speculative and not directly substantiated within the article.
[The Guardian] Article Title: How being crushed by a 14,000lb snowplough made Jeremy Renner a nicer person: ‘I’ve never been more vulnerable, open and loving’
Summary: He was known as a tightly wound Hollywood tough guy, on and off screen – and then the star found himself fighting for his life. He talks about ‘bullying his body’ into recovery, and how the accident changed himSix ribs broken in 14 places. Three breaks in the lower pelvis. Right and left ankle broken. Left tibia broken. Left wrist fractured. Left toes, three breaks. Right clavicle broken. Right shoulder blade cracked. Eye socket, jaw, mandible, all broken. Major laceration back of head. Lung collapsed. Liver pierced from rib bone. The inventory of Jeremy Renner’s injuries, documented by the twice Oscar-nominated movie star himself, was exhaustive. It was a miracle that the actor had survived; he had no right to. Renner had been crushed by his own 14,000lb (6,350kg) snowplough on New Year’s Day 2023. A neighbour who helped him at the scene believes he died momentarily. So does Renner. He tells me it was a very special moment.“What I experienced when I passed was this collective divinity and beautiful, powerful peace. It is the most exhilarating peace you could ever feel. It’s the highest adrenaline rush. Everything stopped … maybe for 30 seconds, maybe a minute. It was definitive for me. It all made perfect sense.” Does he believe in God? “No. My dad’s a theologist and I studied all religions growing up, so I steer away from religions.” Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Jeremy Renner reportedly survived a severe accident where he was crushed by his own snowplough, resulting in extensive injuries, leading him to experience a profound moment of peace and causing a noticeable change in his personality.
[The Guardian] Article Title: Yes, Israel’s plan for Rafah would be a crime – but international law has never protected Gaza | Raja Shehadeh
Summary: Palestinians continue to hold on to the practice we call sumoud – refusing to give up or leave – despite the world turning its back on usOver the past 21 long months of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, voices all over the world have decried the demise of international law and the rule-based order. And indeed, the facade of Israel’s adherence to international law has vanished and policies that constitute war crimes are now brazenly declared.This week, Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, has shared plans to forcibly move Palestinians into a camp in the ruins of Rafah. Once they enter, they cannot leave. In other words, a concentration camp, which by definition is an internment centre for members of a national group (as well as political prisoners or minority groups) on the grounds of security or punishment, usually by military order. Michael Sfard, an Israeli human rights lawyer, was quoted in the Guardian as saying that Katz “laid out an operational plan for a crime against humanity”. Hundreds have been killed and thousands wounded trying to access food.Raja Shehadeh is a Palestinian lawyer and writer, and founder of the human rights organisation Al-Haq. His latest book is Forgotten: Searching for Palestine’s Hidden Places and Lost Memorials, with Penny Johnson. Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: While it's true that Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, proposed a plan relating to Palestinians, the allegations of creating a "concentration camp" and the label of this as a "genocidal war" are overtly sensationalized and lack reliable sources for validation.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: Tillis freedom to ‘call balls and strikes’ hands GOP leaders fresh headache
Summary: The decision by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to not seek reelection next year could give Republican leaders headaches as he looks forward to wielding his newfound political freedom. Tillis announced his retirement amid the GOP’s dash to pass the party’s tax and spending package, having cropped up as a surprise “no” vote in the final...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Unable to Rate
Fact Check: Sen. Thom Tillis did announce on June 29, 2025, that he will not seek reelection in 2026—shortly after opposing the GOP’s major tax-and-spending bill—which does pose potential challenges for Republican leaders navigating his political independence
[The Hill] Article Title: Planned Parenthood ‘defunding’ threatens women's health beyond abortion
Summary: Planned Parenthood stands to lose a huge portion of its federal funding under President Trump’s "big, beautiful bill," which could result in the closure of up to 200 clinics, according to the organization. Not only will many Americans lose access to abortion care if those clinics close, but millions of people treated by the provider...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately notes the potential impact of Planned Parenthood losing federal funding, but does not provide enough context on the nuances of the defunding bill.
[The Hill] Article Title: South Carolina becomes early hot spot for potential 2028 candidates
Summary: South Carolina is already setting the stage for the shadow 2028 presidential primaries as potential White House hopefuls from both parties travel to the Palmetto State. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) traveled through rural South Carolina during a two-day tour this past week, while Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) are...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on potential 2028 presidential candidates visiting South Carolina.
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: On This Day, July 12: Geraldine Ferraro is 1st female running mate on major party ticket
Summary: On July 12, 1984, Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale named U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro, D-N.Y., as his running mate.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information in the article is correct, Geraldine Ferraro was indeed the first female running mate on a major party ticket announced on July 12, 1984.
[UPI] Article Title: Famous birthdays for July 12: Cheyenne Jackson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Summary: Actor Cheyenne Jackson turns 50 and NBA player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turns 27, among famous birthdays for July 12.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the birthdays of actor Cheyenne Jackson and NBA player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
[UPI] Article Title: Trump, first lady head to Texas to review flood damage
Summary: President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Friday toured areas devastated by flash flooding in central Texas that has killed more than 100, including at least 36 children, on the Fourth of July.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Trump's visit to Texas but does not provide enough evidence for the exact number of deaths due to the floods.
[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 is factual in reporting that Israel allowed displaced Gazans to return home after a deadlock over hostage releases 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 financial loss of Vanke, indicating potential issues in the broader Chinese real estate market.
[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: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that some Israeli hostages were freed with shrapnel still in their bodies from an attack.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: Live updates: Trump heading to Texas to meet with local officials, families impacted by deadly floods
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 title refers to an event of Trump going to Texas to meet with local officials and families impacted by deadly floods which would need to be cross-checked for verification. The description seems outdated referring to a Republican-led Congress, presumably during Trump's term. This information would need updated fact-checking for accuracy.
[WAPO] Article Title: He may have stopped Trump’s would-be assassin. Now he’s telling his story.
Summary: In his first extensive media interview since the assassination attempt, Aaron Zaliponi, a 46-year-old Army combat veteran, recounted firing the “ninth shot.”
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The reporting accurately reflects both his compelling claim and the lack of concrete forensic confirmation. Neutral framing is appropriate here—it’s plausible and supported—but not prove
[WAPO] Article Title: Trump administration backs away from abolishing FEMA
Summary: As Trump heads to Texas to see the impact of last week’s deadly flash floods, the White House has backed away from plans to abolish FEMA, officials said.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information provided aligns with real events; the Trump administration did reportedly consider abolishing FEMA but then did not.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: August Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 20 days
Summary: August Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $967, will go out to recipients in 20 days. SSI payments are typically distributed at the start of every month to beneficiaries with limited income who are either blind, 65 and older, or have another qualifying disability. The amount recipients receive varies based on several factors, including […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate, noting that Social Security Income payments, which assist individuals with limited income who are blind, 65 and older, or disabled, will be disbursed in 20 days.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: The exclusive Capitol subway that keeps trapping US senators
Summary: Senators are getting trapped in a subway built exclusively for their convenience, prompting calls for more funding and causing some amusement for those who opt to walk the Senate’s tunnels instead. Riding the tiny, three-car train, which shuttles between the U.S. Capitol and two Senate office buildings, has become a gamble for senators, staffers, and […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true; there is a subway in the U.S. Capitol that has had incidents of senators getting stuck.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Second round of Social Security payments issued in four days
Summary: The second round of July Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, goes out to recipients on Wednesday. When does the check arrive? Social Security payments usually begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks. The […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that the second round of Social Security payments for July will be distributed on Wednesday and that the payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month.
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