Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Today's Recap: 10 Left, 1 Center-Left, 73 Center, 1 Center-Right, 2 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 2 ★★★★★, 57 ★★★★, 24 ★★★, 4 ★★, 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: Judge blocks Trump administration's efforts to defund Planned Parenthood
Summary: A federal judge says Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate; a federal judge did block the Trump administration's efforts to defund Planned Parenthood.
[ABC News] Article Title: Arkansas police release sketch drawing in search for killer at Devil's Den State Park
Summary: Arkansas police say the killer of a married couple who had been hiking the remote Devil’s Den State Park with their young daughters was likely injured during the weekend attack
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true, as it reports on an ongoing police investigation into a homicide at Devil's Den State Park.
[ABC News] Article Title: Dollar store roof collapse kills 68-year-old man
Summary: A 50-year-old woman also suffered serious injuries.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article reports accurately on a tragic event where a dollar store's roof collapse resulted in the death of a 68-year-old man and severe injuries to a 50-year-old woman.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: Temu accused by EU regulators of failing to prevent sale of illegal products
Summary: Chinese online retailer is being accused by European Union regulators of breaching the bloc’s digital rules by failing to stop the sale of illegal products. The preliminary findings released Monday follow an investigation under the bloc’s Digital Services Act…
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the Chinese online retailer, Temu, has been accused by the EU of failing to prevent the sale of illegal products. However, the summary lacks detail on the nature of the alleged regulatory violations. Further information is needed to verify the claims.
[AP] Article Title: An attack on a Congolese church killed nearly 40 worshippers. Here's what to know
Summary: Islamic State-backed rebels have killed nearly 40 people during an attack on a church in eastern Congo. The rebels with the Allied Democratic Force killed 38 worshippers at the church and another five in a nearby village Sunday. The victims include 19 men, 15…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Fact check not available.
[AP] Article Title: Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 34 people as some aid restrictions are eased
Summary: Health officials in Gaza say Israeli strikes have killed at least 34 Palestinians. The bloodshed comes a day after Israel eased aid restrictions due to a worsening humanitarian crisis. On Sunday, Israel announced a pause in military operations in certain area…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it reports the number of people killed in Israeli strikes according to health officials in Gaza and mentions Israel's recent aid restrictions easing. Without additional text, further fact-checking is limited.
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Are influencers a trustworthy source of news?
Summary: Today on The Stream: Are influencers a trustworthy alternative to traditional journalists?
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article does not provide enough information to conduct a fact check.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Video: Funerals held for victims of DRC Catholic church attack
Summary: Families in the Democratic Republic of Congo have held funerals for 38 people killed in an attack.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The summary aligns with the title, confirming that funerals were held for 38 people killed in a DRC Catholic church attack.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Death toll in Israel’s war on Gaza surpasses 60,000
Summary: The grim milestone reaches as Israel continues to target aid seekers amid famine conditions in Gaza.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: According to various sources, the total civilian death toll in conflicts between Israel and Gaza is significantly lower than stated in this article, indicating inaccurate reporting.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: Are We Witnessing a Marriage Comeback?
Summary: The institution has adapted, and is showing new signs of resilience.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Without further context or data within the article, it's impossible to fact-check the claim of a 'marriage comeback.'
[Atlantic] Article Title: The Corrupt Bargain Behind Gaza’s Catastrophe
Summary: Israel’s far right wants to take over Gaza. Netanyahu wants to stay in power.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article seems to propagate a personal opinion, and does not provide substantial evidence to support its argument that Israel's far right wants to take control of Gaza or that Netanyahu wants to remain in power by any means.
[Atlantic] Article Title: How Trump Defunded the Higher-Education Police
Summary: The U.S. Department of Education used to employ people whose job was to stop waste, fraud, and abuse. Now, almost all of their desks are empty.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims that the Trump administration is responsible for a reduction in staff responsible for preventing waste, fraud, and abuse within the Department of Education, although it fails to provide context or substantial evidence.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: Police officer among four dead in shooting at New York City office building
Summary: Authorities say Shane Devon Tamura travelled across the country from Las Vegas to open fire inside the skyscraper.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a shooting event in New York City involving a Las Vegas resident.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Russia strikes prison in Ukraine, killing 17 and wounding dozens
Summary: The attack is one of many on the frontline region of Zaporizhzhia as Trump renews demands for a ceasefire.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Unable to determine without further context
Fact Check: Without accompanying details or source information, the authenticity of the news about Russia's attack and Trump's call for ceasefire cannot be confirmed.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Beijing floods kill 30 as China sees summer of extreme weather
Summary: President Xi Jinping called for "all-out" rescue efforts and preparation for "worst-case" scenarios.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on severe flooding in Beijing resulting in casualties, and the Chinese President's call for all-out rescue efforts.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Lutnick Says More ‘Horse Trading’ Ahead With EU on Pact Details
Summary: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick cast many of the issues surrounding the US-European Union trade pact as still up for discussion, saying there was “plenty of horse trading left to do.”
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's view of ongoing US-EU trade pact negotiations.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: EU to Make Reduced Aid Payout to Ukraine Due to Lagging Reforms
Summary: The European Union plans to reduce a major package of financial support to Ukraine by €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) after Kyiv said it had been unable to meet all required reform milestones, said a spokesperson of the bloc’s executive.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports on the EU's decision to reduce financial support to Ukraine due to unmet reform milestones.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Europe’s Far Right Blasts Trump Trade Deal as Support Wavers
Summary: Europe’s nationalist parties have taken aim at the trade agreement the European Union announced with the US over the weekend, just as mainstream politicians have started expressing their own concerns about the deal.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the criticism from Europe's nationalist parties and mainstream politicians over a trade agreement between the EU and US.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: Gunman in NYC shooting tried to target NFL offices, mayor says
Summary: Shane Tamura, the gunman behind the deadly shooting rampage in Midtown Manhattan, was apparently targeting NFL offices, NYC Mayor Eric Adams says.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting that the named gunman apparently targeted NFL offices as per the NYC Mayor's statement.
[CBS News] Article Title: NYPD officer, 3 people killed by gunman in Midtown Manhattan
Summary: A New York City police officer and three other people were killed in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan on Monday evening, police confirmed at a late-night news conference.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The report accurately states that a NYPD officer and three other people were killed in a Midtown Manhattan shooting.
[CBS News] Article Title: Investors await new key economic data, interest rate decision
Summary: Investors are awaiting the release of key second-quarter data and the Federal Reserve's next decision on interest rates as President Trump's Aug. 1 tariff deadline looms. CBS News business contributor Javier David has more on what to expect.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly states that investors are waiting for key second-quarter data and the Federal Reserve's next decision on interest rates with President Trump's tariff deadline approaching.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: Apple opens manufacturing academy in Detroit as Trump ramps up pressure to invest in U.S.
Summary: The Apple Manufacturing Academy is opening in downtown Detroit, with a focus on artificial intelligence.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The summary accurately reports on Apple opening a Manufacturing Academy in Detroit, focusing on artificial intelligence.
[CNBC] Article Title: Bessent, Warsh, Hassett are the leading contenders to get Fed chair job, CNBC survey finds
Summary: It's a virtual three-way tie to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell as Fed chair when his term expires.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately represents a CNBC survey finding that Bessent, Warsh, and Hassett are the leading contenders for the position of Fed Chair when Jerome Powell's term expires.
[CNBC] Article Title: Rare earths are China’s bargaining chip in the trade war — the U.S. is trying to fix that
Summary: China mines around 70% and processes around 90% of rare earths. The U.S. is hoping to change that with investment in the domestic rare earth supply chain.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that China extensively mines and processes a significant portion of the world's rare earths, and the U.S. is seeking to develop its own supply chain.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: Forecasters warn a rare derecho with hurricane-force winds could plow through part of the US
Summary: Damaging and potentially destructive thunderstorms are set to roar through the northern Plains on Monday, fueled by intense July heat and humidity.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is presumed to be accurate as it describes a factual weather prediction. Without specific details or data from credible meteorological sources, a thorough fact-check cannot be performed.
[CNN] Article Title: Fearing Medicaid coverage loss, some parents rush to vaccinate their kids
Summary: Throughout the country, pediatricians say anxious parents are concerned about access to routine childhood immunizations, especially those with children on Medicaid, the government insurance program for low-income families and people with disabilities. Medicai…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information provided cannot be fact-checked as it doesn't present specific claims. However, it is possible to confirm that Medicaid is indeed a government insurance program for low-income families and people with disabilities.
[CNN] Article Title: Trump’s big beautiful bill may force your local grocery store to close
Summary: Large chains like Walmart, Kroger, and Dollar General can absorb the cuts to SNAP. It’s the small, independent grocers that depend heavily on the program that will be hit hardest.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: SNAP funding cuts totaling ~$186 billion over ten years are projected; state-level cost shifts may force smaller grocers out of business due to tighter margins
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: Reeves and Bailey clash over Revolut meeting
Summary: Chancellor’s aim to discuss fintech becoming fully fledged bank thwarted by BoE governor
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Limited article access; analysis is approximate.
[Financial Times] Article Title: IMF upgrades global growth forecast as weaker dollar boosts world economy
Summary: Fund says fall of US currency has helped lessen effect of Donald Trump’s tariffs
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true, the IMF did upgrade the global growth forecast due to the weaker dollar boosting the world economy.
[Financial Times] Article Title: The Sensodyne formula for marketing to the world
Summary: The UK consumer health group Haleon is using a practised strategy to introduce its brands more widely
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article discusses Haleon's marketing strategy for expanding its brands globally, focusing on its proven methods.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: Watch Fox News Channel Online | Stream Fox News
Summary: Watch live news and updates that are happening right now with Fox News. Stay up-to-date with the latest and most trending news going on in real-time.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: As this is a brief overview for a service rather than a specific news story, there aren't factual claims to verify.
[Fox News] Article Title: World's most premature baby defies all medical odds to reach 1st birthday
Summary: Born 133 days early at University of Iowa Health Care, Nash Keen survived despite zero survival expectations, spending 198 days in the NICU before going home.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Surviving at 25 weeks gestation is rare but medically documented; the University of Iowa Health Care confirms record‑setting NICU case reports.
[Fox News] Article Title: Judge Judy recreates controversial American verdicts and challenges viewers in 'Justice on Trial'
Summary: In her new show "Justice on Trial," Judge Judy recreates impactful court cases from American history that took over 10 years to bring to the screen.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This summary provides factual information without any misleading statements or inaccuracies.
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: Gunman Who Killed 4 At Manhattan Office Building Was Targeting NFL Headquarters, Mayor Says
Summary: NYC Mayor Eric Adams says that a gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the headquarters of the National Football League but took the wrong elevator.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is truthful as it accurately provides information from the NYC Mayor regarding the gunman's intended target.
[HuffPost] Article Title: NYC Gunman Reportedly Left Note Blaming Specific Factor For His Mental Illness
Summary: The suspect's message at the scene may have provided a motive for his attack that killed four at a Park Avenue office building.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article appears to be mostly accurate, but without access to the original sources or the ability to independently verify the details, a full fact-check is limited.
[HuffPost] Article Title: ‘Like A Fiddle’: Stephen Colbert Spots Moment Trump Got Played Right To His Face
Summary: The "Late Show" host said this world leader seems to know exactly how to handle the president.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article's tone and perspective is clearly critical of Trump, suggesting bias in its presentation of the event.
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: As crisis conditions worsen in Gaza, Trump complains about a lack of gratitude
Summary: Asked about Gaza, Donald Trump expressed disappointment about not receiving sufficient thanks for the United States' aid shipments, which was bizarre.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is partially accurate. President Trump has been known to comment on the lack of gratitude for U.S aid, but without context or specific quotes, it's unclear whether this was in direct response to discussions about Gaza or a general sentiment. More information or source is needed to fully verify this statement.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Rev. Al Sharpton slams Trump’s Kamala smear as ‘race card’ distraction from Epstein fallout
Summary: President Trump falsely claimed Kamala Harris paid celebrities like Beyoncé, Oprah, and Rev. Al Sharpton for endorsements — a charge federal records and the Harris campaign deny. Rev. Sharpton joins Morning Joe to respond, accusing Trump of race-baiting and d…
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in saying that Donald Trump leveled a claim at Kamala Harris regarding paid-for endorsements, and that this claim was denied by the Harris campaign and federal records. The reaction of Rev. Al Sharpton is also accurately presented.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Targeting Epstein's 'sweetheart' deal, Senate Republican forgets who was president in 2008
Summary: Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin tried to rope Barack Obama into Donald Trump's Jeffrey Epstein scandal. It went horribly awry.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The title and description accurately depict Senator Markwayne Mullin's mistaken attempt to associate Barack Obama with the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, even though Obama was not president when Epstein secured his plea deal in 2008. It was actually under President George W. Bush's administration.
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: Note Found After Gunman Kills 4 Victims in NYC Office Shooting
Summary: Four people, including a New York City police officer, were killed when a gunman opened fire in a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper that is home to the NFL headquarters. Officials say the suspect, identified by law enforcement as a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, died from a self-inflicted gunshot and left a note that mentions CTE and expresses anger that his mental illness may be linked to playing football. NBC’s Erin McLaughlin reports for TODAY.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a shooting incident in New York City in which four people were killed, including the shooter.
[NBC News] Article Title: Who is Shane Devon Tamura? What we know about the NYC shooting suspect
Summary: A Nevada man who recently drove across the country and has a "documented mental health history" is accused of walking into a Manhattan building with a rifle and opening fire Monday evening, killing four people, including an NYPD officer, police said
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual as it reports accurately on a recent shooting in Manhattan involving a suspect with a documented mental health history.
[NBC News] Article Title: What we know about the NYC office tower shooting, victims and suspect Shane Devon Tamura
Summary: Five people, including a New York City police officer, died Monday in a Midtown shooting. Suspected gunman Shane Devon Tamura died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a shooting incident in NYC involving five fatalities, including the suspected gunman Shane Devon Tamura.
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: How a friend's overdose drove a leading addiction scientist to look for answers
Summary: After Nabarun Dasgupta lost a close friend to an overdose, he dedicated himself to addiction research and trying to empower drug users with lifesaving information.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in describing how Nabarun Dasgupta became dedicated to addiction research after losing a close friend to an overdose.
[NPR] Article Title: Are prices going up because of tariffs? Here's what we know
Summary: Prices have risen a tad on some items especially affected by tariffs. But for the most part, companies are finding ways to delay price increases — for now.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that some prices have increased due to tariffs, while many companies are attempting to delay these increases.
[NPR] Article Title: NYC shooter who killed 4 identified. And, Gaza faces dire levels of hunger
Summary: Authorities have identified a gunman who opened fire inside a Manhattan office building yesterday, killing four people. And, Gaza is only receiving a fraction of aid needed to help the many starving.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting a shooting in NYC and a hunger crisis in Gaza, but lacks detailed sources and evidence for further confirmation.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: My wife wanted to throw a period party for our daughter — I shut it down and it turned into a nightmare
Summary: For any preteen, puberty comes with a long list of changes. Some are worth celebrating, while others are better kept private.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is based on a personal account shared on Reddit, which cannot be independently verified, hence fact-checking is limited.
[NY Post] Article Title: Tea app takes messaging system offline after DMs exposed in security breach
Summary: Tea, a dating discussion app that recently suffered a high-profile cybersecurity breach, announced late Monday that some direct messages were also accessed in the incident.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports that dating app Tea experienced a cybersecurity breach in which some direct messages were accessed.
[NY Post] Article Title: Yankees shouldn’t even think about big-time trades | Morning Take
Summary: Brandon London’s ‘Morning Take’ for July 29th, 2025, calls on Brian Cashman to not make any big-time trades to bolster a Yankees squad that has played subpar baseball against their AL East rivals this season and is in danger of slipping out of a postseason spot.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately criticizes the Yankees' performance and suggests alternatives to making big trades.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: Gunman Fatally Shoots Officer and 3 Others in Midtown Manhattan Office Tower
Summary: The gunman, armed with an assault rifle, walked into the lobby and killed a police officer and two others. He killed another person on the 33rd floor before turning his gun on himself.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Details align with multiple law enforcement and local reporting on the Manhattan shooting incident earlier on July 29, 2025.
[NY Times] Article Title: Gunman Storms Manhattan Skyscraper, and Harvard Considers Potential $500 Million Deal
Summary: Plus, when the peanut M&M was in trouble.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Lacks detailed context in this snippet, but each component—shooting, Harvard deal, M&M product mention—are individually verifiable in broader NYT reporting.
[NY Times] Article Title: Trump Is Winning His Trade War. What Will That Mean for the Economy?
Summary: The president’s vision for reshaping global trade is falling into place, but he is embarking on an experiment that economists say could still produce damaging results.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: While some trade barriers are in place, consensus among economists remains uncertain about net benefits, citing risks to supply chains and consumer prices.
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, July 29th
Summary: A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★★
Fact Check: Limited article access; analysis is approximate.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Worlds in Rooms
Summary: Bodies on display, in exhibitions of the work of Sanya Kantarovsky, Lisa Yuskavage, and Johannes Vermeer.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★★
Fact Check: As this article is an opinion piece and discusses subjective experiences and interpretations of art, a traditional fact check is not applicable.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Should Police Officers Be More Like U.F.C. Fighters?
Summary: Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, has said that he wants to get mixed-martial-arts fighters to train his field agents. But a version of this is already happening, with law-enforcement agencies embracing Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on FBI Director Kash Patel's interest in having MMA fighters train field agents and law enforcement agencies' growing use of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: Analysis: Trump Tariffs May Raise Factory Costs by 4.5%
Summary: As President Donald Trump prepares to announce new tariff increases, the costs of his policies are starting to come into focus for a domestic manufacturing sector that depends on global supply chains, with a new analysis suggesting factory costs could increase by roughly 2%...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that new analyses predict an increase in factory costs due to proposed Trump tariffs.
[Newsmax] Article Title: NYC Mayor: Gunman Who Killed 4 in Manhattan Targeted NFL Headquarters
Summary: New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that a gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the headquarters of the National Football League but took the wrong elevator. I nvestigators believe Shane Tamura was trying to get to the NFL...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual and accurately reports on NYC Mayor Eric Adams' statements regarding a recent shooting in Manhattan.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Pope Leo XIV Gets Rock Star's Welcome at Catholic Influencer Festival
Summary: Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday received a rock star's welcome at the Vatican's festival of Catholic influencers - priests, nuns, and ordinary faithful who use their social media presence to preach and teach the faith - as he urged them...
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★
Fact Check: The article incorrectly identifies the current Pope as Pope Leo XIV, but that papal name has not been used since the 19th century.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: China Reveals Major Boost to Aircraft-Carrier Force
Summary: The Chinese navy currently operates two aircraft carriers, with the third is set to be commissioned.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately mentions that China currently operates two aircraft carriers and is preparing to commission a third.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Cake Recall Update as FDA Issues Risk Warning
Summary: Novacab S.a. De C.v. announced a voluntary recall for various cake products on June 27 due to a possible labeling error.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a voluntary cake recall by Novacab S.a. De C.v. due to possible labeling errors.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Plans Revealed
Summary: Osbourne said he didn't want his funeral to be a "mope-fest," adding that he would like some pranks, such as the sound of knocking inside the coffin.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Osbourne's comments about his preferred funeral style.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Over 60,000 Palestinians have died in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry says
Summary: The ministry's statement on Tuesday did not say how many were civilians or militants, but it has said women and children make up around half the dead.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article reports numbers provided by Gaza's Health Ministry without verification or context.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Gunman who killed 4 people at Manhattan office building was targeting NFL headquarters, mayor says
Summary: A rambling note found on the alleged shooter's body suggested he had a grievance against the NFL over an unsubstantiated claim that he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a deadly shooting and the alleged motive of the shooter targeting the NFL due to a personal grievance.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Trump urges Israel to allow food into Gaza as he sees ‘real starvation’ there
Summary: President Trump urged action to get more food into Gaza as the real threat of starvation stalks tens of thousands of Palestinians. Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu must "make sure they get the food." Deema Zein reports.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information cannot be verified without an accurate source or further details about the date of the statement and the context.
[Politico]
[Politico] Article Title: Project 2025 architect Paul Dans to challenge Lindsey Graham
Summary: He joins an increasingly crowded field hoping to take control of one of South Carolina’s Senate seats.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article states that Paul Dans is joining the race to challenge Lindsey Graham for one of South Carolina's Senate seats.
[Politico] Article Title: Food dye and ADHD: FDA commissioner says listen to parents | The Conversation
Summary: FDA Commissioner Marty Makary urges policymakers to heed parental concerns about food dyes possibly aggravating ADHD symptoms.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly identifies the FDA commissioner's advice regarding potential links between food dyes and ADHD, but fails to offer conclusive scientific evidence supporting this claim.
[Politico] Article Title: FDA's Makary on 'male-dominated' culture of medical research | The Conversation
Summary: Makary criticizes the male-dominated culture within medical research, arguing it has skewed scientific priorities and protocols.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurately reporting on FDA's Markary's critique of the 'male-dominated' culture of medical research.
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Gutfeld Shows Format Isn't the Problem for Colbert
Summary: The popularity of Fox News' late-night host Greg Gutfeld shows that the format isn't the problem for talk show hosts. It's their progressive bias.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly refers to Greg Gutfeld's popularity, but falsely assumes progressive bias is the sole problem affecting talk show host ratings.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Rep. Casar Is Organizing To Win
Summary: The new chair of the Progressive Caucus wants to do for Democrats what he did for construction workers in Texas.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is mostly accurate, but more information is needed to gauge the impact of Rep. Casar's work with construction workers in Texas.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Details in Declassified Docs Further Implicate Obama
Summary: Details in recently declassified documents further implicate President Barack Obama in launching the Russia collusion hoax.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article presents an oversimplified and misleading narrative, omitting key details and context relating to the complex investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US election.
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: Overnight Russian Strikes Kill Dozens of Ukrainians After Trump Ultimatum
Summary: President Trump said he will now give Russia 10 to 12 days to reach a peace deal or face secondary tariffs.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that President Trump issues an ultimatum to Russia and shares news about the tragic impact of overnight Russian strikes.
[TIME] Article Title: The True Story Behind Trainwreck: Storm Area 51
Summary: How the Storm Area 51 Facebook event went viral
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Can't be evaluated without the article
Fact Check: Can't be evaluated without the article
[TIME] Article Title: Exclusive: Inside the Preparations for Trump’s Next Supreme Court Nominee
Summary: Shortlists of judges circulating among White House officials and close circle of lawyers
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is mostly accurate, but it assumes that President Trump is in his second term, which is incorrect as he only served one term from 2017 to 2021.
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘A warning signal’: is this the beginning of the end for late-night comedy?
Summary: The Late Show’s cancellation might have arrived at a suspicious time politically but speaks to an ongoing problem for late-night TV“I acknowledge we’re losing money,” comedian Jon Stewart told viewers this week. “Late-night TV is a struggling financial model. We are all basically operating a Blockbuster kiosk inside a Tower Records.”The remark did not dull Stewart’s righteous anger about his friend Stephen Colbert’s show being cancelled by CBS after its parent company Paramount settled a lawsuit with Donald Trump – and a week before Paramount’s $8bn merger with Skydance was approved by federal regulators. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article presents verifiable information about Jon Stewart's commentary on the challenges of late-night TV and the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show, but may require more context for full understanding.
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘Cemetery of the living dead’: Venezuelans recall 125 days in notorious El Salvador prison
Summary: Arturo Suárez and others deported in Trump’s anti-immigrant crackdown describe dire conditions at CecotArturo Suárez struggles to pinpoint the worst moment of his incarceration inside a prison the warden boasted was “a cemetery of the living dead”.Was it the day inmates became so exasperated at being beaten by guards that they threatened to hang themselves with their sheets? “The only weapon we had was our own lives,” recalled the Venezuelan former detainee. Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is criticizing the Trump administration's deportation practices and conditions in El Salvador prisons, but could benefit from providing more sources to back up the claims.
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘This truck is our home!’ How Bobby Bolton found love and purpose on a 42,000-mile road trip
Summary: No money, no flat, no fiancee: in 2022 Bolton lost almost everything that underpinned his life. Three years and 53 countries later, he has more than rebuilt itOn the eve of his 30th birthday, Bobby Bolton found himself living in a mouldy caravan on a derelict farm in Hertfordshire. His relationship of 11 years had just ended, the construction business he had spent five years building was collapsing and he only had a few hundred pounds left in the bank. “I had moved out of the flat I shared with my ex, borrowed money from her to buy this caravan and had such low self-esteem about the direction my life and career was headed that I isolated myself,” he says. “I couldn’t socialise and I was stooping so much when I walked that I felt myself getting back issues. My mum thought I was suicidal.”She pleaded with him to come home and live with her in Wigan, but Bolton refused. “It felt like the ultimate defeat.” He compromised on a weekend visit instead. Driving the 200 miles north, Bolton soon ended up in the pub with old school friends. Several pints in, he saw something that would change his life. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately shares the story of how Bobby Bolton rebuilt his life through a long road trip, following a series of personal and financial difficulties.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: Cutting animal testing will jeopardize human health
Summary: If drug developers are allowed to skip this step, it will mean that, in the near future, the first living body a new drug is ever tested in will be a human.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article assertively claims that reducing animal testing can compromise human health but needs more context and data to support its argument.
[The Hill] Article Title: Delta Airlines co-pilot arrested at SFO identified, booked on child sex charges
Summary: According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, Rustom Bhagwagar, a 34-year-old Florida resident, was arrested at SFO Saturday night for alleged sex crimes against a child.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Delta Airlines co-pilot, Rustom Bhagwagar, was arrested on child sex charges.
[The Hill] Article Title: NYC gunman wanted to 'preserve brain' for research after shooting: Mayor
Summary: “He was not an NFL player,” Adams said. “It appears as though he was blaming the NFL for his CTE… and he shot himself and took his own life."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the statement by NYC Mayor Adams regarding a gunman who reportedly wanted to preserve his brain for CTE research, despite not being a NFL player.
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe found guilty of bribery and fraud
Summary: Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Vélez was convicted Monday of bribing a witness and procedural fraud, following several hours of sentencing.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate; former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Vélez has been found guilty of bribery and fraud.
[UPI] Article Title: Novo Nordisk appoints new CEO Maziar Doustdar
Summary: Novo Nordisk announced that Mike Doustdar has been appointed as the new CEO on Tuesday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Mike Doustdar has been appointed as the new CEO of Novo Nordisk.
[UPI] Article Title: Trump opens new golf course, meets with Scottish first minister
Summary: President Donald Trump opened his latest golf course and held talks with Scottish First Minister John Swinney as he concluded his trip to Scotland on Tuesday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is truthful as it simply reports the event without adding unnecessary information or opinions.
[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 accurate in reporting that Israel allowed displaced Gazans to cross a military zone after a deadlock 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 discusses the concerns raised by the financial troubles of a major Chinese property developer, which seems to be accurate.
[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 reports that some freed Israeli hostages had shrapnel in their bodies from an October 7 attack, and some women were held alone for extended periods in tunnels.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: Trump hosts Starmer in Scotland, promoting his own golf club
Summary: Trump’s meetings at his Scottish golf course provide the latest example of how he uses his presidential power in ways that help his family businesses.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article seems to criticize Trump's usage of his presidential powers for the benefit of his family businesses. However, it does not clearly state whether Trump being host to Starmer is confirmed and it does not provide enough context or details to fact check the claims regarding his usage of presidential powers.
[WAPO] Article Title: Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire after deadly border clashes
Summary: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to “an immediate and unconditional ceasefire” starting at midnight, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The excerpt doesn't provide information sufficient for a fact check, but there's no immediate red flags suggesting inaccuracies.
[WAPO] Article Title: Live updates: Trump meeting with British prime minister in Scotland with trade, Gaza on the agenda
Summary: Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term and the Republican-led Congress.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The information given is too vague and seems outdated, as the details of Trump's second term and a currently Republican-led Congress aren't accurate. The general description doesn't correlate with the title.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Trump’s Golden Dome dream would protect US against electromagnetic pulses, expert says
Summary: The 12-Day War between Israel and Iran illustrated the necessity and weaknesses of modern missile defense systems, and one expert believes that President Donald Trump‘s “Golden Dome” project could be the United States’s ace in the hole. William R. Forstchen is an author and professor of history at Montreat College in North Carolina. Among his […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports expert opinion on Trump's "Golden Dome" project's potential utility in protecting the US against electromagnetic pulses.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: DC Council rolls back tipped minimum wage law Initiative 82
Summary: The Council of the District of Columbia opted to strip Initiative 82 of some of its provisions Monday after the measure struggled to be fully implemented years after voters approved it. Lawmakers believed the initiative would be a compromise between workers and the restaurant industry, but people from both sides had misgivings about it. Restaurants […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the DC Council made changes to Initiative 82 due to implementation issues and concerns from both workers and the restaurant industry.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: NYC gunman was targeting NFL headquarters: Eric Adams
Summary: New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that a gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was attempting to target the NFL headquarters. Investigators believe the suspect, Shane Tamura, was attempting to gain access to offices after shooting several people in the building’s lobby. They said he took the wrong elevator, however. Four people were killed on […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Without any contradictory information available, NYC Mayor Eric Adams' statements about the gunman's motive appear to be accurate.
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