Sources Today: (32 publishers, 96 items): ABC News, The Atlantic, Al Jazeera, Bloomberg Politics, BBC World News, CBS News, CNBC, Financial Times, Fox News, The Guardian US, and 22 more
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[ABC News]
A brutal beating by deputies was caught on tape. They were cleared anyway
Never-before-seen footage shows two Louisiana deputies punching an inmate more than 50 times during a jailhouse strip-search in 2019.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: abcnews.go.com | Corroborated By: AP
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[ABC News]
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to enforce transgender passport policy
President Donald Trump’s administration is asking the Supreme Court to let it enforce a passport policy for transgender and nonbinary people requiring male or female sex designations based on birth certificates.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: abcnews.go.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[ABC News]
Missouri judge strikes down ballot summary for anti-abortion measure backed by Republican lawmakers
A Missouri judge has struck down ballot summary for an anti-abortion amendment backed by Republican state lawmakers.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: abcnews.go.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|NYT|pbs.org
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[The Atlantic]
America Is on the Cusp of a Two-Tier Vaccine System
Poor kids will be hardest hit by Robert F… Kennedy's anti-vax crusade.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: theatlantic.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[The Atlantic]
Trump’s New Letter to New Americans
His letter to recently naturalized citizens offers a glimpse into his vision of what it means to be an American.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: theatlantic.com | Corroborated By: thehill.com|pbs.org|NPR
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[The Atlantic]
Robert Redford Knew That Winning Corrupts
His decades of work explored one theme over and over: the hollowness of the easy victory.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: theatlantic.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Al Jazeera]
India vs Pakistan – Asia Cup Super Fours: Match time, tickets, teams
Will the teams make any changes? … Who's the favourite to win? .
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: aljazeera.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[Al Jazeera]
Jameela waits for her son’s body, taken by Israel, so she can bury him
Israeli soldiers took Mahmoud Sanaqra after they shot him in February… His mother is still waiting to get him back.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: aljazeera.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Al Jazeera]
Cyberattack hits check-in systems at some of Europe’s busiest airports
Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports among major European hubs confirming disruptions as a result of the attack.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: aljazeera.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|cnn.com|NYT
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Bloomberg Politics]
Zelenskiy Will Meet Trump at UNGA to Push on Security Guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will meet with US President Donald Trump next week in a bid to persuade the US administration join a security guarantees framework supported by Kyiv and its European allies.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: bloomberg.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Bloomberg Politics]
Trump to Meet Xi at APEC, Says China ‘Approved’ TikTok Deal
US President Donald Trump said he would meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and hailed progress toward finalizing a deal over TikTok, after a….
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: bloomberg.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|Al Jazeera|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Bloomberg Politics]
Merz Ally Pushes Back on EU’s Sanctions Plan Against Israel
A key ally of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pushed back against a European Union proposal to suspend Israel’s preferential trade benefits in response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: bloomberg.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|Washington Post|NYT
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[BBC World News]
Estonia seeks Nato consultation after Russian jets violate airspace
Russia denies jets entered Estonian airspace in the same month as its drones violated the airspace of two other Nato members.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: bbc.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|The Guardian|Bloomberg
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[BBC World News]
Republican senator says US TV regulator acted like 'mafioso' on Jimmy Kimmel
The Texas senator affected a mobster accent to criticise how ABC was pressed to take action on the late-night host.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: bbc.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|feeds.bbci.co.uk|NYT
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[BBC World News]
Malawi police arrest eight for alleged election fraud
Officials are on high alert after the 2019 presidential election result was annulled due to vote tampering.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: bbc.com | Corroborated By: feeds.bbci.co.uk|Al Jazeera|cnn.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[CBS News]
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning California, New York and Illinois they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: NYT|NPR|The Guardian
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[CBS News]
Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill at least 14, Palestinian officials say
Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill at least 14, Palestinian officials say.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|Al Jazeera|NPR
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[CBS News]
Ukrainian officials say 3 dead, dozens wounded in Russian attack
Ukrainian officials say 3 dead, dozens wounded in Russian attack.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: Al Jazeera|pbs.org|Reuters
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[CNBC]
Microsoft raises Xbox prices in U.S. due to economic environment
Many consumer companies have been warning for months that higher prices are on the way following President Trump's tariffs.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: cnbc.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|The Guardian|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[CNBC]
StubHub's stock plunges 10% in third day on NYSE as post-IPO slump deepens
StubHub shares fell for a third straight day after the company's IPO, a contrast to other recent debuts like Klarna, Figma and Circle.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: cnbc.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[CNBC]
RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel weakens Covid shot recommendations, calling it an individual decision
The group also voted to emphasize that the Covid vaccine is beneficial for those at high risk of severe illness from the disease.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: cnbc.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|cnn.com|NPR
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Financial Times]
Trump to add $100, 000 application fee to H-1B foreign worker visas
Shares in IT consulting groups drop on news of changes to scheme popular with Silicon Valley.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: ft.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|cbsnews.com|Bloomberg
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Financial Times]
Trump and Xi to meet in South Korea as US president hails TikTok deal
American leader says Chinese counterpart approved sale of video app’s American operations.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: ft.com | Corroborated By: NYT|Reuters|Al Jazeera
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Financial Times]
Ageing societies seeking to preserve living standards will continue to rely on new arrivals — but governments can be clearer about the trade-offs.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: ft.com | Corroborated By: NYT|The Guardian|pbs.org
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Fox News]
Gunfire erupts outside California news station as employees work inside building
Police are investigating after shots were fired from a vehicle outside Sacramento's ABC10 television station while employees were in the building, though no injuries were reported.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: foxnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Fox News]
Pentagon exploring counter-drone systems to prevent incursions over national security facilities
The Department of War hosted 'Falcon Peak 25.2' to for a cost-effective counter-drone system to disable unauthorized drone activities over sensitive national security sites.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: foxnews.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[Fox News]
Trump launches $1M Gold Card for US residency status through government website
Trump's new Gold Card program allows individuals to purchase U.S… residency at a starting price of $1 million, with corporations paying $2 million for similar benefits.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: foxnews.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|CNBC|abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[The Guardian US]
He was once so stoned he missed his own birthday party, but the Oscar-winning actor has swapped pot for poetry… He reveals the trauma and triumph that taught him why it’s more important to be a good man than a nice guy“Simon! ” Matthew McConaughey barks.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: theguardian.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[The Guardian US]
Poorly paid crews risk their lives on voyages in ‘propeller-driven coffins’ to smuggle drugs from Brazil to EuropeWhat was going through the mariners’ minds, embarking on a voyage they must have feared they would not survive? … How did they bid farewell to their loved ones before setting off? .
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: theguardian.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[The Guardian US]
Five o’clock dinner crowd: why are young Americans eating so early?
Gen Z and millennials’ dinner reservations are reportedly inching earlier as they take advantage of happy hour dealsThe girls’ trip was perfect: Samantha Stobo and her best friend spent two weeks in Italy drinking wine, suntanning, driving a convertible down the coast of Puglia… But there was one part of la dolce vita the 32-year-old never warmed….
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: theguardian.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[The Hill]
Republicans grapple with backlash over tabling Omar censure brought by Mace
The four Republicans who voted with Democrats against reprimanding Rep… Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) over comments about Charlie Kirk are getting excoriated by the online right — with Rep.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: thehill.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[The Hill]
Trump faces challenge in convincing Europe to hit China over Russia
European countries are taking steps to sanction oil infrastructure in China but are unlikely to impose tariffs on Beijing, a step President Trump has set out as a prerequisite of sorts for the U.S… to impose tougher sanctions on Russia.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: thehill.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[The Hill]
Free speech storm intensifies as Trump goes after Kimmel
The Trump administration’s pressure campaign against ABC and Jimmy Kimmel, which saw the Federal Communications Commission chief turn up the heat on broadcasters, is intensifying fears over the policing of speech — which were already rising before this week’s late night television uproar… Kimmel’s fate was up in the air Friday evening after he….
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: thehill.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[HuffPost US]
New Yorker Cover Puts Trump’s 'Tiny Hand' On A Terrifying ‘Power’ TV Remote Control
“It’s funny… Funny, haha, but it’s also very real, " explained the magazine's editor, David Remnick.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: huffpost.com | Corroborated By: NYT|NPR
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[HuffPost US]
Trump Says He’s 'Trying To Get' Back Major Afghanistan Air Base Lost To Taliban
The president tied it to the need for the U.S… to counter its top rival, China.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: huffpost.com | Corroborated By: thehill.com|NPR|msnbc.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[HuffPost US]
Kamala Harris Admits This Split-Second Blunder ‘Pulled The Pin' On Her Campaign
“My staff were besides themselves” about the “gift to the Trump campaign, ” the former vice president wrote in “107 Days.".
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: huffpost.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[MSNBC]
The racist church massacre that FBI director Kash Patel didn't find worth remembering
FBI Director Kash Patel's response to Rep… Sydney Kamlager-Dove's question about Dylann Roof reflected a willful ignorance of political extremism on the right.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Opinion (Unverifiable)) | Origin: msnbc.com | Corroborated By: NYT|nbcnews.com|newsweek.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[MSNBC]
Trump forces out prosecutor who refused to charge NY AG Tish James
U.S… Attorney Erik Siebert resigns after Trump threatened his removal for refusing to prosecute New York Attorney General Letitia James on trumped-up mortgage fraud charges.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: msnbc.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|cnn.com|foxnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[MSNBC]
Gen Z men are facing a surprise workforce crisis
Since the early 2000s, the participation of young men (ages 16-24)in the American workforce has dropped precipitously compared with other age and gender groups.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Opinion (Unverifiable)) | Origin: msnbc.com | Corroborated By: NYT|The Guardian|Washington Post
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[NY Times]
He Wrote a Biting Post About Charlie Kirk. The Fury Came Fast.
Residents of Palmetto Bay, Fla., have demanded the resignation of Councilman Stephen Cody, who wrote a post mocking Charlie Kirk’s support for gun rights.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: nytimes.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[NY Times]
Being a High-Profile Comedian Right Now Is No Joke
With the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel on the heels of the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show, the landscape has unquestionably shifted for comics and hosts.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: nytimes.com | Corroborated By: NPR|abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[NY Times]
What to Know About Jimmy Kimmel’s Show Being Suspended
Tension grew at ABC after Mr… Kimmel’s remarks about the Charlie Kirk killing angered conservatives.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: nytimes.com | Corroborated By: AP|cbsnews.com|nypost.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[NBC News]
Kirk assassin’s alleged gun was powerful, vintage and hard to trace
In the frantic hours after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, investigators discovered a gun in a wooded area near the scene in northern Utah.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: nbcnews.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|NYT
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[NBC News]
Pressure mounts on Disney over Kimmel suspension as some boycott calls spread
Within 48 hours of its decision to pull late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off the air indefinitely, Disney has once again found itself at the center of a bitter political battle.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[NBC News]
A TV host gets pulled, an ice cream maker calls it quits, and Tom Brady is (sort of) back
President Donald Trump gets a royal welcome, Robert Redford dies, and self-driving Teslas have a problem.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: nbcnews.com | Corroborated By: NYT|foxnews.com|cnn.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[NY Post]
Kanye West Doc ‘In Whose Name? ’ Shows Kris Jenner Blowup, SNL Clash, and MAGA Hat Backlash
Inside the doc that lays Kanye’s chaos bare.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: decider.com | Corroborated By: foxnews.com|cnn.com|nbc.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[NY Post]
Wisconsin pizza factory worker crushed to death by robotic machine in horrific industrial accident
A West Milwaukee pizza factory worker was tragically killed after being crushed by a robotic machine on shift, authorities confirmed.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: nypost.com | Corroborated By: foxnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[NY Post]
Thousands evacuated in Hong Kong after discovery of large WWII-era bomb
The large bomb was left over from World War II.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: nypost.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|Washington Post|upi.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[NPR]
Lawyers vs. engineers: Dan Wang sees U.S.-China dynamics in a new paradigm
In a new book, analyst Dan Wang uses "engineering state" vs… "lawyerly society" to explain how China got ahead and America stagnated.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: npr.org
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[NPR]
5 lessons from a house that generates more energy than it uses
With higher utility bills, a house that produces more energy than it uses may be appealing… In southern California, one such house has existed for more than a decade.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: npr.org | Corroborated By: time.com|NYT|CNBC
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[NPR]
Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports
A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe's major airports, officials said Saturday.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: npr.org | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|Reuters|cnn.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Newsweek]
Doorbell Cam Shows Family's Response After New Mom Says She's 'Struggling'
Tallulah Hering was discharged from the hospital just a day after giving birth via C-section… Her mom knew exactly what to do.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: newsweek.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Newsweek]
Azerbaijan Grand Prix Secures Place on F1 Calendar Until 2030 in New Deal
The race at Baku will be a frequent occurrence for at least the next five years in the premier class of motorsport.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: newsweek.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|NYT|feeds.bbci.co.uk
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Newsweek]
Mom Has To Tell 5-Year-Old They're Cutting Family off—Her Method Goes Viral
"In less than 30 seconds, [ChatGPT] gave me language that felt clear, age-appropriate, and compassionate, " Lucy told Newsweek.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: newsweek.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|theatlantic.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[The New Yorker]
What It’s Like to Get Really, Really High
Climbers are often chasing a rush… Was I cheating by using some help to get there? .
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: newyorker.com | Corroborated By: NPR|pbs.org|The Guardian
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[The New Yorker]
What Trump Wants from a TikTok Deal with China
The Chinese-owned social-media app was banned by Congress because of national-security concerns, but the President seems more interested in leveraging its future for his personal gain.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: newyorker.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|Reuters|NYT
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[The New Yorker]
The government’s working definition of “hate speech” now seems to include anything that offends Donald Trump personally—including late-night comedy.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: newyorker.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|Washington Post|The Guardian
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Newsmax]
DHS Citizenship Test Guide Cuts Diversity Emphasis
The Department of Homeland Security released a 2025 study guide for migrants preparing for the U.S… citizenship test, dropping references to "diversity" and the phrase "nation of immigrants, " Breitbart reported.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center-Right
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: newsmax.com | Corroborated By: thehill.com|links.message.bloomberg.com|NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Newsmax]
US Counterterrorism Center Warns of Al-Qaeda Threat
The U.S… National Counterterrorism Center said Friday that recent calls by Al-Qaeda for attacks against the United States showed the group's enduring threat to the country.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: newsmax.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|NYT|cnn.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Newsmax]
Trump: Russian Jet Incursion 'Could Be Big Trouble'
President Donald Trump said Friday that reports of Russian fighter jets briefly crossing into NATO airspace "could be big trouble" for Moscow.Estonian Prime Minister Krisen Michal reportedly said three Russian MiG-31s….
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: newsmax.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|nbcnews.com|cnn.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Politico]
From Biden to Buttigieg: All the Democrats Kamala Harris slams in her new memoir
She bluntly describes the failings of a slew of colleagues.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: politico.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Politico]
Weighted vest women are the 2026 swing voters
Meet the new midterm swing voters: They broke for Donald Trump in 2024, they're a toss-up for 2026 — and they're wearing weighted vests all over your neighborhood.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: politico.com | Corroborated By: NYT
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[Politico]
Late-night TV hosts blast 'autocrat' Trump after Kimmel yanked off air
“If ABC thinks that this is going to satisfy the regime, they are woefully naive, ” Stephen Colbert warned after the ABC star was taken off the air.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: politico.com | Corroborated By: NYT|foxnews.com|nypost.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[PBS NewsHour]
How RFK Jr.’s hand-picked CDC advisory panel voted on COVID vaccines and more
The unpredictable meeting followed a full shakeup by Health Secretary Robert F… Kennedy Jr.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: pbs.org
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[PBS NewsHour]
What’s in the U.S.-China deal for an American TikTok spinoff
President Trump announced a deal with China's Xi Jinping to spin off a U.S… version of TikTok, the wildly popular social media app.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: pbs.org | Corroborated By: Reuters|The Guardian|cnn.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[PBS NewsHour]
News Wrap: Vaccine panel declines to recommend COVID shots this fall
In our news wrap Friday, Health Secretary Kennedy's overhauled panel of vaccine advisers declined to recommend COVID shots for this fall, Estonia says three Russian fighter jets violated its airspace in the third….
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: pbs.org
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[RealClearPolitics]
Harris Has Some Thoughts About Buttigieg, Walz, Shapiro
Harris Has Some Thoughts About Buttigieg, Walz, Shapiro.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|The Guardian|politico.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[RealClearPolitics]
The Forgotten Trump Assassination Attempt
In some parts of the media and political world, both assassination attempts on Trump seem to have disappeared down the memory hole… Why? .
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|Al Jazeera|pbs.org
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[RealClearPolitics]
Kimmel Falls Victim to Trump's Media War
POTUS and his henchmen are intent on bringing the left to heel.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|NPR|The Guardian
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[TIME]
Do We Really Need Another iPhone?
The smartphone has destroyed our impetus to wander, get lost, and find ourselves.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: time.com | Corroborated By: NYT|The Guardian|newsweek.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[TIME]
How Toned Arms Became a Status Symbol—And an Impossible Standard
The muscular arm is not just a marker of strength… It is a marker of privilege.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: time.com | Corroborated By: realclearpolitics.com|The Guardian|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[TIME]
The Childhood Vaccine Schedule May Soon Change. Here’s What to Know
RFK Jr.’s panel recommended halting MMRV vaccines for children under four and postponed voting on the hepatitis B schedule.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: time.com | Corroborated By: NPR|NYT|links.message.bloomberg.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[UPI]
Celebrate National Batman Day with these 5 superfans
Make sure to have your black capes and utility belts ready to celebrate Saturday on National Batman Day… Read on about 5 superfans of the Dark Knight.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: upi.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[UPI]
Path of Pope Leo XIV' tourist route boosts revenue in Peru’s Chiclayo
The election of Pope Leo XIV in carried special meaning for Peru, particularly for Chiclayo, where he served as a missionary and nearly 10 years as a bishop.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: upi.com | Corroborated By: AP
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[UPI]
Famous birthdays for Sept. 20: Sammi Hanratty, Michelle Visage
Actor Sammi Hanratty turns 30 and TV personality Michelle Visage turns 57, among the famous birthdays for Sept… 20.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: upi.com | Corroborated By: huffpost.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[Washington Examiner]
October Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 11 days
October Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $967, will be issued to recipients in 11 days on Oct… 1.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: washingtonexaminer.com | Corroborated By: thehill.com|newsweek.com|time.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Washington Examiner]
Flint Republican courts black Trump voters to flip Michigan House seat
MACKINAC ISLAND, Michigan — Amir Hassan, a Republican running for the House in one of Michigan’s most competitive districts, is emphasizing his Flint roots as he attempts to build upon the inroads President Donald Trump made with black voters in 2024… In an interview, Hassan said Republicans failed to “change some minds and votes” last […].
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: washingtonexaminer.com | Corroborated By: NYT|newsweek.com|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Washington Examiner]
Winsome Earle-Sears pitches herself as the comeback kid as early voting starts in Virginia
Lt… Gov.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: washingtonexaminer.com | Corroborated By: Washington Post|NYT|realclearpolitics.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Wall St. Journal]
Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: wsj.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|NPR|Al Jazeera
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Wall St. Journal]
Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: wsj.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|NPR|CNBC
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Wall St. Journal]
Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack
Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: wsj.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|The Guardian|pbs.org
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[USA Today]
Where to watch Charlie Kirk's memorial on TV and livestream
A memorial service to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be held in Glendale, Arizona on Sept… 21.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|nypost.com|cnn.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[USA Today]
Pug celebrates milestone birthday with a grand 'bark mitzvah': Watch
Frankie the pug celebrated her 13th birthday with a "bark mitzvah" in Brooklyn, New York… See the celebration.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: usatoday.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[USA Today]
Move over, apples. This fruit-a-day may be best for overall health.
Here’s what kiwis are, why they’re so good for you and why you may need to be mindful about how many you eat.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: NPR|The Guardian|NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[CNN US]
Expert: this new AI tool can forecast your risk for 1000 diseases
Expert: this new AI tool can forecast your risk for 1000 diseases.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: cnn.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|NYT
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[CNN US]
The trope of ‘liberal media’ is finally dead
The trope of “liberal media” is finally dead.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: cnn.com | Corroborated By: nypost.com|NPR
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[CNN US]
‘It’s a new world with Trump’: Inside Democrats’ shutdown gamble
Still locked out of power in Washington, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his party are seizing on a fresh battle with President Donald Trump: A high-stakes gamble over this month’s government funding deadline.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: cnn.com | Corroborated By: NYT|politico.com|pbs.org
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[AP US]
Takeaways from RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel meeting on COVID-19 and childhood vaccines
A vaccine advisory committee handpicked by U.S… Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 0 (Skipped) | Origin: apnews.com
Fact Check: Evidence is mixed; additional verification would improve confidence.
[AP US]
D4vd tour dates removed from websites after the discovery of a girl's body in Los Angeles
The last two remaining dates in singer d4vd’s U.S… tour and multiple stops in his upcoming European tour have been removed from ticketing websites.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 0 (Skipped) | Origin: apnews.com
Fact Check: Evidence is mixed; additional verification would improve confidence.
[AP US]
Federal judge tosses Trump's $15B defamation lawsuit against New York Times
A federal judge in Florida has tossed President Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against New York Times.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: apnews.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|abcnews.go.com|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Washington Post]
Vaccine panel tension exposes broader conflict about science under RFK Jr.
Members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices showed a tenuous grasp of process and cited flawed research as they revisited covid, hepatitis B and MMRV shots.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: NPR|politico.com|thehill.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Washington Post]
National parks remove signs about climate, slavery and Japanese internment
The removals come after President Donald Trump issued an executive order in March seeking to remove “improper partisan ideology” from federal institutions.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: NPR|NYT|time.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Washington Post]
Silent retreats are surging in popularity. Religion is optional.
Leaders from several faiths said they’re seeing more demand for silent retreats, in many cases from people who don’t identify as religious.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: theatlantic.com|NYT|pbs.org
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Reuters U.S.]
Trump says Republican Party will hold convention for midterm elections
U.S… President Donald Trump said on Friday Republicans will hold a convention for the 2026 midterm elections, as his party seeks to maintain its narrow control of Congress.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: reuters.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|nbcnews.com|NPR
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Reuters U.S.]
DOJ seeks 30-year prison sentence for attempted Kavanaugh assassin
U.S… prosecutors on Friday asked a judge to sentence the person who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022 to at least 30 years in prison.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: reuters.com | Corroborated By: foxnews.com|politico.com|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Reuters U.S.]
In anti-ICE protest, Illinois Democrats tear-gassed, pepper-sprayed by federal agents
In a chaotic scene at an immigration detention facility in the Chicago suburbs, Illinois Democratic candidates running for Congress said they were tear-gassed, shot with pepper balls and shoved to the ground by federal….
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: reuters.com | Corroborated By: nypost.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
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