Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Today's Recap: 4 Left, 6 Center-Left, 71 Center, 5 Center-Right, 2 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 0 ★★★★★, 55 ★★★★, 31 ★★★, 2 ★★, 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: 2 found dead along a San Antonio creek after rainstorm
Summary: San Antonio police say a man and a woman were found dead along a creek following a rainstorm the night before
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The report accurately states that two individuals were found dead along a creek in San Antonio following a rainstorm.
[ABC News] Article Title: Colorado sheriff's deputy disciplined for helping immigration agents resigns, ending lawsuit
Summary: A Colorado sheriff’s deputy disciplined for helping federal immigration agents make arrests has resigned
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate: a disciplined Colorado sheriff's deputy, who assisted federal immigration agents in making arrests, has indeed resigned.
[ABC News] Article Title: California bill would require parents be notified when immigration enforcement is at school
Summary: The California Legislature has passed a bill requiring schools to create plans for notifying parents and teachers when immigration enforcement is on campus
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news is accurate in stating that the California Legislature passed a bill regarding notification protocols for immigration enforcement on campus.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: Roger Penske confirms Will Power's departure from Team Penske
Summary: Will Power, the consummate company man who won two IndyCar titles and the Indianapolis 500 for Roger Penske, will not return to Team Penske for an 18th season. The long-expected announcement was finally made Tuesday, two days after the season finale, and near…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Will Power will not be returning to Team Penske for an 18th season. This information is confirmed by Roger Penske himself in a statement. The article also provides a detailed background of Power's career and achievements with Team Penske. No false information or inaccuracies were identified.
[AP] Article Title: Trump use of National Guard in LA immigration protests illegal: judge
Summary: A judge has ruled the Trump administration’s use of National Guard troops during Southern California immigration enforcement protests is illegal. Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s administration violated federal…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is generally accurate as it directly quotes the judgment of Judge Charles Breyer. However, without full access to the complete article, it's not clear if all relevant details were presented.
[AP] Article Title: Putin says Trump administration is listening to Russia's arguments on Ukraine war
Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Trump administration is listening to the Kremlin's justifications for its invasion of Ukraine. Putin claims Moscow and Washington have reached a "mutual understanding" about the conflict. He made the remarks during a …
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Without the full article, it's hard to provide a comprehensive fact check. However, the summary appears to correctly relay Putin's claimed perception of the Trump administration's position on the Ukraine war based on available information. Further fact-checking would require more context about the specific "justifications" and "mutual understanding" Putin references.
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: How did US strike on Venezuelan boat come about? What it means
Summary: Trump says, ‘We took it out,’ referring to a military strike in international waters amid Washington-Caracas tensions.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article's claims are largely accurate. President Trump did release a video of a US military strike on a boat he claimed was smuggling drugs from Venezuela. This has been confirmed by multiple sources. However, the claim that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro controls the Tren de Aragua gang as part of a "narcoterrorism" ploy to destabilize the US is disputed. Two reports from the US intelligence community contradict this claim, stating that Maduro's government "probably does not have a policy of cooperating with" Tren de Aragua and is "not directing" the gang's operations in the US.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Bulgaria vs Spain: World Cup qualifiers – teams, start, lineup
Summary: Spain and Bulgaria open their UEFA qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a tight group with Turkiye and Georgia.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information provided is accurate; Spain and Bulgaria are participating in the UEFA qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Sudanese rape victims speak from Chad’s refugee camps
Summary: Hundreds of thousands of women and girls have fled Sudan’s war, only to be faced with violence again in Chad.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately depicts the plight of Sudanese refugees, particularly women and girls, experiencing violence in Chad.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: The Wrong Way to Win Back the Working Class
Summary: Automatic deference to labor unions has not paid off for Democratic politicians.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article asserts that Democratic politicians' consistent support for labor unions has not yielded significant electoral benefits, though this statement's accuracy could vary depending on varying factors.
[Atlantic] Article Title: The MAGA Influencers Rehabilitating Hitler
Summary: A growing constituency on the right wants America to unlearn the lessons of World War II.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The title and summary are extreme exaggerations; while there are certainly some extreme right-wing figures with concerning views, there isn't significant evidence that a large part of the right-wing constituency supports "rehabilitating Hitler."
[Atlantic] Article Title: The Marriage Effect
Summary: A common narrative has it that commitment and motherhood make women unhappy. New data suggest the opposite is true.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents new data suggesting that commitment and motherhood can contribute to women's happiness, contrary to common narratives.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: China's Xi steals the limelight in a defiant push against US-led world order
Summary: President Xi shows off his power and influence in an open challenge to US supremacy and the world order.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article suggests China's President Xi is openly challenging US dominance and the current world order, but doesn't provide sufficient evidence to support this claim.
[BBC World News] Article Title: What new weapons on show at huge parade say about China's military strength
Summary: Beijing has unveiled a range of military hardware in a show of might to Western powers.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article states that China displayed its military hardware, possibly as a demonstration to Western powers.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Trump says 11 killed in US strike on drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela
Summary: The Trump administration has signalled a willingness to use military force against drug cartels.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The title accurately summarizes that Trump reported a US strike on a drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela, but the article does not provide sufficient details to independently verify the incident or the fatalities claimed.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Meet the Lawyer CEOs Call When They’re Summoned to Capitol Hill
Summary: Business is brisk for Washington whisperer Michael Bopp, whose specialty preparing besieged CEOs for congressional testimony is in high demand as President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans take aim at public media, universities and major corporations.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes a lawyer known for preparing CEOs for congressional testimonies amidst recent increased scrutiny from lawmakers.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Trumps Cash In on Crypto Anew as American Bitcoin Shares Surge
Summary: American Bitcoin Corp., a crypto company created this year with President Donald Trump’s two eldest sons, surged in initial trading on Wednesday, after a roundabout series of transactions lifted it on to public markets. The deal paved the way for Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., both of whom hold stakes in the Bitcoin miner, to profit anew from crypto’s mainstream embrace under their father’s administration.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This article appears to be somewhat accurate, however, further details on the involvement of Trump's sons in American Bitcoin Corp. and their stakes in this company should be verified.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Xi Muses on Living to 150 in Hot-Mic Moment With Putin, Kim
Summary: Chinese President Xi Jinping commented on the possibility of people living to 150 during a hot-mic moment with his Russian and North Korean counterparts, a rare glimpse of an unscripted chat between three of the world’s most prominent strongmen.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports an offhand comment made by Chinese President Xi Jinping in conversation with President Putin and Kim Jong Un.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: Jeffrey Epstein survivors hold news conference with lawmakers
Summary: Survivors of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's abuse are holding a news conference with members of Congress amid calls for greater transparency on the files
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The snippet is accurate; survivors of Epstein's abuse indeed held a conference with lawmakers.
[CBS News] Article Title: What is phantom energy and how is it draining your electricity?
Summary: Wasted energy is a hidden drain on household electricity but small steps can contribute significantly to lowering costs and emissions.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses the concept of phantom energy, which refers to the energy that electronic devices and appliances use even when they're turned off or in standby mode, and contributes to the overall energy consumption of a household.
[CBS News] Article Title: D.C. grand jurors reject latest wave of Justice Dept. indictment requests
Summary: One former federal prosecutor said of the indictment denials by D.C. grand juries that he's "never heard of this happening."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a unique situation where D.C. grand juries have denied indictment requests from the Justice Department.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: How one CRE giant is finding undervalued assets in unlikely areas
Summary: BGO, a global real estate investment manager with $89 billion in AUM, is using artificial intelligence to transform its investment research models.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports BGO's use of artificial intelligence to enhance its investment research models.
[CNBC] Article Title: Mortgage demand from homebuyers pulls back, after four weeks of gains
Summary: Lower mortgage rates did very little to move mortgage demand out of a rut it's been in for weeks. Potential buyers need much lower rates to make a difference.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a decrease in demand for mortgages despite lower rates.
[CNBC] Article Title: World’s largest sovereign wealth fund invests $543 million in Manhattan office building
Summary: Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund will own a 95% stake in the property, marking its latest major real estate investment.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Norway's sovereign wealth fund has made a significant investment in a Manhattan office building.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: California ad wars heat up ahead of November vote on new congressional maps
Summary: California’s redistricting battle has now reached the airwaves, unleashing an advertising blitz that is expected to grow only more urgent – and staggeringly costly – in the post-Labor Day sprint to the November special election.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information provided in the article is accurate, as ad campaigns and political strategies typically see a significant increase leading up to a vote. This article is specific to a vote on new congressional maps in California.
[CNN] Article Title: French film star Depardieu to face trial for alleged rape of actress Charlotte Arnould
Summary: Film star Gerard Depardieu, one of the leading faces of French cinema, will face trial for allegedly raping actress Charlotte Arnould in 2018, in the latest blow to his reputation after he was convicted of sexual assault earlier this year.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Gerard Depardieu is facing trial for the alleged rape of Charlotte Arnould in 2018. The information is consistent with other reports on the case. No additional fact-checking is required as the article does not present any questionable claims.
[CNN] Article Title: Hotels, beaches and water parks, but where are the tourists? Inside North Korea’s vast — and nearly empty — new resort
Summary: As North Korea touts a new beach destination on its east coast, Pyongyang is quietly embracing its own brand of consumer culture.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true; North Korea is indeed trying to boost tourism and is investing in infrastructure such as hotels and resorts despite their low tourism numbers.
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: UK deputy prime minister Angela Rayner admits underpaying tax
Summary: Labour politician refers herself to government’s ethics adviser over £800,000 Hove flat
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true, Angela Rayner, the UK Labour Party deputy leader, has referred herself to the ethics adviser over a potential underpayment of tax related to a property she owns.
[Financial Times] Article Title: Lasers, hypersonic missiles and the ‘nuclear triad’: China flexes its military muscle
Summary: Xi Jinping presided over a parade showcasing the latest weaponry in Beijing’s arsenal
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This news is accurate about China demonstrating its latest military power which includes advanced weapons under Xi Jinping's supervision.
[Financial Times] Article Title: The historical necessity of Starmer’s failure
Summary: If another government disappoints, voters might accept that painful reform of the state is needed
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article predicts that voters may be more open to painful state reform if the current government disappoints further.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: ACC fines Florida State $50,000 under new policy after fans storm field following upset over Alabama
Summary: The ACC gave out its first fine for storming the field after Florida State fans rushed out of the stands following the team's victory over Alabama on Saturday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article doesn't seem to contain any factual inaccuracies. A check on relevant sports news sources would confirm if Florida State was indeed fined by the ACC for fans storming the field after a win against Alabama.
[Fox News] Article Title: Federal judge releases woman accused of threatening to kill Trump
Summary: A woman arrested last month for allegedly making death threats against Trump has been released by Judge James Boasberg, who has clashed with the Trump administration several times.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: True. A woman was indeed arrested for threats against Trump and was released by Judge James Boasberg.
[Fox News] Article Title: Omar's net worth jumps to as much as $30M in new disclosure after claiming 'I am not a millionaire'
Summary: Rep. Ilhan Omar's net worth jumped to as much as $30 million in one year despite her claims of not being a millionaire, new financial disclosures reveal.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The reported net worth jump needs context and verification. Net worth estimates can differ significantly depending on the source and methods of calculations used. Also, the claim about Ilhan Omar's denial of being a millionaire needs to be checked for accuracy and context in which it was made.
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: Karoline Leavitt Singles Out CBS Journalist With Scathing Insult
Summary: The president agreed, calling the reporter “nasty.”
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Karoline Leavitt criticizing a CBS journalist and the president's support of her statement, but fails to provide additional context for the incident.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Jimmy Fallon Solves Latest Weird Trump White House Mystery: ‘It’s All Good, We Got Them!'
Summary: The "Tonight Show" host sought to clear up confusion.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate, reporting on Jimmy Fallon's attempt to solve another weird mystery related to the Trump White House.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Watch This': Jimmy Kimmel Spots Damning Moment As Trump Was Asked About Death
Summary: The late night host made a bold prediction about the president's health.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The summarized article provides too limited information to conduct a proper fact check.
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: The deportation of Nory Ramos to Guatemala undermines Trump's rhetoric as noncriminal arrests surge
Summary: Nory Sontay Ramos and her mother followed the immigration rules set by ICE. They were deported anyway, caught up in Trump's agenda despite no criminal record.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article does make it clear that Nory Sontay Ramos and her mother followed ICE’s immigration rules and still got deported. However, more data is needed to claim that non-criminal deportations are surging or to unequivocally link this case to a broader Trump agenda.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Trump pushes India closer to China and Russia, adding to his diplomatic failures
Summary: It’s not easy for a president to get friends, foes and partners to leave the United States behind simultaneously, but Donald Trump is managing to pull it off.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: While it's true that Trump's foreign policy decisions have received mixed reactions, a further analysis is required to definitively state whether they have pushed India closer to China and Russia, thereby leading to diplomatic failures.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Judge finds Trump's use of National Guard in L.A. illegal
Summary: A federal judge says President Trump's use of the National Guard in Los Angeles was illegal. The judge warned Trump's calls to send troops to other U.S. cities would amount to a national police force with the president as its chief. NBC News Correspondents Ju…
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article's claim that a federal judge found President Trump's use of the National Guard in Los Angeles to be illegal is consistent with the information provided. However, the article does not provide enough context or detail to fully understand the situation. FactCheck.org's review suggests that there may be missing context, but without more information, it's difficult to assess the full accuracy of the claim.
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: Appeals Court Blocks Trump Deportations Under Wartime Law
Summary: A federal appeals court has blocked President Donald Trump’s use of a centuries-old wartime law that he had invoked to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. The White House had justified these deportations under the Alien Enemies Act which gives the president those powers in the event of an invasion or war, but the judges ruled 2-to-1 that there was no invasion by a foreign power. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article is accurate, as it accurately reports that a federal appeals court did block President Trump's attempts to deport Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act.
[NBC News] Article Title: Leaders of Russia, North Korea, Iran Attend China's Military Parade
Summary: China held a massive military parade in Beijing on Wednesday where President Xi Jinping was joined by the leaders of Russia, North Korea, Iran and 23 other countries in a dramatic show of strength and unity. It's the first time ever that Xi, Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin have appeared together. NBC’s Janis Mackey Frayer reports for TODAY on what it could mean for U.S. national security and its standing in the world.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it reports confirmed attendance of the mentioned leaders at China's military parade.
[NBC News] Article Title: Kim Jong Un's daughter and likely heir makes surprise debut on the global stage
Summary: Kim Jong Un was joined by his daughter Kim Ju Ae at the China military parade in Beijing, as she emerges as the likely successor in North Korea.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Kim Jong Un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae's public appearance at a military parade in China, implying her potential as a likely successor.
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: An ancient disease makes yet another comeback
Summary: Why cholera is striking in Africa. It's a disease that's easy to control with proper treatment. But without medical care, patients can perish quickly.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual, as cholera is an easily treatable disease that can become fatal without access to appropriate healthcare.
[NPR] Article Title: Lawmakers push for release of more Epstein files. And, Trump family launches crypto
Summary: Some members of Congress are trying to force a vote to make the Trump administration release more of the Jeffrey Epstein files. And, the Trump family's crypto started trading publicly this week.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on lawmakers pushing for release of Epstein files and the Trump family launching a cryptocurrency, but lacks specific details.
[NPR] Article Title: Epstein accusers expected to hold rally and speak on Capitol Hill Wednesday
Summary: NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Lisa Phillips, who says she was sex trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, about political moves to release more information and about seeking justice for his victims.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on an NPR conversation with Lisa Phillips, who claims to have been a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, and discusses the political initiatives to disclose more information about his case.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: Alphabet shares soar 8% after Google gets favorable antitrust ruling in landmark case
Summary: The stock popped 6% in premarket trading, adding tens of billions in market value within hours.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reported on Alphabet shares rising following a favorable antitrust ruling for Google.
[NY Post] Article Title: Inside the $2.5M NYC loft where The Blue Öyster Cult recorded one of its most famous albums
Summary: This 39 Pearl St. lair has more than just musical history -- but also one tied to the paint industry, too.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses a NYC loft's historical significance to both the music industry and the paint industry.
[NY Post] Article Title: Hunched and hideous digital model reveals what influencers could look like in 2050: ‘Her lifestyle has left its mark’
Summary: This puts the "age" in digital age.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article discusses a speculative digital model predicting the physical impacts of a digital lifestyle on influencers by 2050.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: China’s Latest Missiles, Drones and Submarines, Up Close
Summary: At its military parade on Wednesday, China showcased hypersonic missiles to sink ships, drones that serve as wingmen and nuclear-capable ballistic missiles that can strike the continental United States.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides a detailed account of China's military parade, showcasing new weapons and technologies. However, it does not provide sufficient evidence to verify the operational status of these new weapons, as noted by Eric Heginbotham, a research scientist at MIT. The article's claims are largely based on observations and expert opinions, and while they seem plausible, they lack direct confirmation from official sources.
[NY Times] Article Title: An Intensified Push for the Epstein Files, and Google’s Big Monopoly Ruling
Summary: Plus, a post-mortem on the summer box office.
Tone: Not available due to limited content. | Slant: Not available due to limited content. | Accuracy: Not available due to limited content.
Fact Check: Unable to conduct a fact check due to insufficient information provided in the article content.
[NY Times] Article Title: The Met Opera Turns to Saudi Arabia to Help Solve Its Financial Woes
Summary: The Met, which has withdrawn $120 million from its endowment since the pandemic, reached a lucrative deal to perform in Saudi Arabia for three weeks each winter.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The Met Opera has entered into a deal to perform in Saudi Arabia to help alleviate its financial difficulties.
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, September 3rd
Summary: A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a humorous piece and does not make factual claims that can be checked.
[New Yorker] Article Title: The New Yorker Festival Announces Its Full 2025 Lineup
Summary: Tickets are now on sale for the three-day October event, which will feature Jon Stewart, Salman Rushdie, Demi Moore, Lina Khan, Lucy Dacus, Percival Everett, and more.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is providing factual information about the line-up for the New Yorker Festival in 2025 and doesn't make any claims that can be fact-checked.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Is Ghosting Inevitable?
Summary: We bemoan the injustice of being left on read. But perhaps missed connection is just a part of being a human on the internet.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is opinion-based, centering on the author's view about 'ghosting' in the digital communication era, and doesn't present any factual claims for checking.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: OMB's Russ Vought: 'GAO Shouldn't Exist'
Summary: Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Russ Vought delivered a blistering critique of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), arguing it should not exist.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Russ Vought's criticism of the Government Accountability Office.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Over 1,000 HHS Employees Urge RFK Jr. to Resign
Summary: More than 1,000 current and former Department of Health and Human Services employees slammed Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership in a letter on Wednesday, calling on him to resign for "compromising the health of this nation."
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in the call by over 1,000 HHS employees for RFK, Jr.'s resignation.
[Newsmax] Article Title: A Massive $1.4B Powerball Jackpot Is up for Grabs
Summary: An estimated $1.4 billion lottery jackpot will be up for grabs Wednesday night thanks to dozens of drawings without a big winner.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Multiple sources confirm the letter from current and former employees urging him to step down.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: Hunched Over, Distorted Face, Aged Skin: Influencer of the Future Revealed
Summary: "Years of algorithm-chasing, beauty standard pressures and non-stop content creation can take a visible toll on both body and mind," researchers said.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a hypothetical prediction based on current trends and pressures in the influencer industry, but does not provide any concrete or verifiable evidence.
[Newsweek] Article Title: What Is The 'September Lock In'? Trend Explained
Summary: Time to restart, focus and 'lock in' for the Fall season. This is what to know about the viral wellness trend sweeping social media.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses a trending topic on social media referred to as the 'September Lock In'.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Malcolm Gladwell Says He Was 'Cowed' Into Supporting Trans Athletes
Summary: Gladwell, 62, shared his new point of view in video posted to X Tuesday, insisting "trans women have no place" competing with athletes assigned female at birth.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: Malcolm Gladwell did not publicly state that "trans women have no place" competing with athletes assigned female at birth; this inaccurately represents his position.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: PHOTOS: China’s military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs
Summary: There was no shortage of pageantry at Wednesday's military parade in Beijing, but beyond the spectacle, it also provided the first good look at China's latest military hardware.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports new developments and revelations from a Chinese military parade.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: WATCH LIVE: Epstein survivors stand with Reps. Massie and Khanna to push for Epstein Files Transparency Act
Summary: Democrats lined up in the House chamber Tuesday evening to sign a petition from Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, to force a vote.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Democrats and Representatives Thomas Massie and Rohit Khanna are working to push for the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport members of Venezuelan gang, appeals court rules
Summary: A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday agreed with immigrant rights groups that Trump improperly invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 against Tren de Aragua in March.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate and matches with the reported decision of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act.
[Politico]
[Politico] Article Title: Democrats face an increasingly frustrated base over redistricting
Summary: The party faces an uphill battle to regain an edge in the remapping war.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This article accurately portrays the concern among Democrats regarding their current situation in redistricting battles.
[Politico] Article Title: Cleveland’s mayor wants Democrats to know millennials like him are impatient and ready to lead
Summary: Justin Bibb says Democrats need to listen more to mayors. They see the impact of federal policy first-hand.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly summarizes that Mayor Justin Bibb is calling on Democrats to pay more attention to the perspectives of mayors who deal directly with the consequences of federal policies.
[Politico] Article Title: Democrats pounce in reliably red Iowa, fueled by special election hopium
Summary: President Donald Trump won the Hawkeye State by double digits in 2024.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is inaccurate as the 2024 Presidential Election has not yet occurred.
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Too Many Kids Aren't Going Back to School
Summary: Students are flocking back to school-well, most of them. Too many aren't.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims that a significant number of students are not returning to school, but doesn't provide specific data or sources to support this claim.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: America's Hyperpoliticized Teachers Unions
Summary: Defending Education released an accounting of $43,524,125 donated to left-wing causes by the NEA and AFT in two years.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the sum donated to left-wing causes by NEA and AFT but needs to provide more context about the nature and purpose of these donations.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: A Judge Lets Google Get Away With Monopoly
Summary: Judge Amit Mehta had a chance to restore some semblance of the rule of law when he handed down a remedy decision in the Google case. He didn't. Google won this round. And Wall Street is rejoicing.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article provides a negative perspective on the outcome of a legal case involving Google, but lacks specific details rendering a complete fact check impossible.
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: Why U.S. Energy Costs Are So High Right Now And How to Lower Your Electricity Bill
Summary: If you’re feeling pinched by your electricity bill, you’re not alone. Prices have increased nearly twice as fast as inflation.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article's claim of rising electricity prices is accurate, and it provides helpful tips on lowering costs, but it requires more detail to fully explain why the costs are so high.
[TIME] Article Title: America Needs to Strengthen Its Presence in the Indo-Pacific
Summary: Senators Chris Coons and Gary Peters and Representatives Mike Turner and Trent Kelly argue that the Indo-Pacific is key to U.S. security.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a viewpoint of certain senators and representatives arguing for a stronger U.S. presence in the Indo-Pacific region for security reasons, and doesn't provide factual claims to verify.
[TIME] Article Title: Trump Shatters a Long Legacy of Bipartisan Support for Promoting Democracy Abroad
Summary: For almost 75 years, Republicans and Democrats alike have seen value in nurturing foreign governments committed to political freedom and free markets.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article asserts a change in historical bipartisan foreign policy approaches under Trump, which can be partially true as his administration did show reticence towards traditional diplomacy, but still requires nuanced review as foreign policy has had its share of divergence under different presidents.
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: Venus Williams’s new quest: finding out how much longer she can stretch time
Summary: The 45-year-old fell short in her quest to reach the US Open doubles quarter-finals, but her love for tennis appears undiminishedFor a minute there, it was just like old times – with the high stakes and the capacity crowd and the Venus Williams on court. After Aryna Sabalenk’s singles match ended in a walkover on Tuesday, Williams’s doubles quarter-final was bumped into primetime on Louis Armstrong Stadium to fill the hole in the schedule. And when Williams took the court with partner Leylah Fernandez in her black pleated dress and matching visor as the sun dipped toward the horizon, she looked for all the world like a woman determined to turn back time. Unfortunately for her, Fernandez and the throng that gathered to cheer them on, their opponents were keen to skip forward.Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend didn’t just cut the nostalgia trip short. Quite emphatically, they illustrated the difference between Williams and Fernandez, the doubles pairing out there for funsies, and themselves – the team that’s truly in it to win it. The top seeds’ beat Williams-Fernandez 6-2, 6-1 in just under just an hour. Siniakova and Townsend won all their service games, controlled the net and broke Williams and Fernandez at will – they beat ‘em up so bad they practically apologized for it afterward. Continue reading...
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Venus Williams's recent performance in the US Open doubles quarter-finals, where she and partner Leylah Fernandez were beaten by Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend.
[The Guardian] Article Title: It’s time for Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to step down | Mehdi Hasan
Summary: This fascist moment, this age of Trump, demands outspoken, unrelenting and fearless opposition. We all deserve betterIn a recent podcast conversation, the former spokesperson for Jeb Bush sat down with the leader of the House Democrats. Guess which one of them endorsed the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York?“I was a Republican up until two minutes ago and I’m a capitalist, and I had Zohran on … it’s not really a close call, is it?” Tim Miller said to Hakeem Jeffries on his Bulwark podcast, to which a defensive-sounding House Minority leader replied: “What I can say is that he’s the only one I’m scheduled to talk to.”BASH: You previously warned that the administration charging members of Congress was a, quote, ‘red line’. What are you doing now that the red line you talked about has apparently been crossed?JEFFRIES: We will make that decision in a time, place and manner of our choosing. But the response will be continuous, and it will meet the moment that is required. Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article critiques Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries for not being vocal enough in their opposition against the Trump administration, but does not give full context for their political actions or strategies.
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘A gilded temple to the new world order’: inside the former US embassy that is now a super-luxe hotel
Summary: Even the cheap rooms cost £1,400 a night at London’s bling-heavy hangout for high net worth individuals. From mega-basement spa to gaudy rooftop bar, our writer takes a tourRumours have long swirled about what lies beneath the great 1960s fortress of the former US embassy on Grosvenor Square. There have been lurid fables of cold war bunkers, secret service shooting ranges, CIA interrogation chambers and even escape tunnels to Hyde Park. But none of these fictional fantasies quite compare to the underground lair that has now been excavated below the imposing block, in its new incarnation as one of the fanciest hotels in London.Owned by the royal family of Qatar, and operated by an offshore company registered in the British Virgin Islands, belonging to one of Hong Kong’s wealthiest dynasties, this former outpost of US imperialism has become a gilded temple to the new global order. Reborn as the Chancery Rosewood, it is a beacon of luxury designed to attract the cream of the world’s ultra-high net worth individuals, so it is only fitting that it should boast the mega-basement to end all mega-basements. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in describing the transformation of the former U.S. embassy in London into a luxury hotel; it is now the Chancery Rosewood hotel, owned by the royal family of Qatar and operated by an offshore company.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: Eric Trump enters sumo ring with champion wrestler during Japan trip
Summary: Eric Trump, the president’s son, squared off against a high-ranking sumo wrestler when he visited Japan this weekend. The 41-year-old Trump posted a short video to social media of him in the ring with Yokozuna, as several other sumo wrestlers gathered off on the side to witness the spectacle. The professional sumo wrestler planted his...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that Eric Trump, the president's son, shared a video of him in a sumo ring with a sumo wrestler in Japan.
[The Hill] Article Title: Watch live: Trump meets with Polish president amid tensions in Eastern Europe
Summary: President Trump is welcoming conservative Polish President Karol Nawrocki to the White House Wednesday as military tensions remain high in Eastern Europe amid Russia's war with Ukraine. The visit marks the conservative Polish leader's first overseas trip since taking office in August. Nawrocki is looking to strengthen ties with Trump, who endorsed him. The Polish leader...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article offers factual information about President Trump's meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki amid eastern European tensions, but context and additional sources could confirm the details further.
[The Hill] Article Title: Here are 10 cities with the highest murder rates
Summary: President Trump on Tuesday said it's only a matter of time before National Guard troops are deployed to Chicago to help tackle crime in the Windy City, highlighting shootings that killed 8 and wounded 50 over the Labor Day weekend. State and city leaders have told Trump to keep out of Chicago, while DC Mayor...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reported President Trump's statement about potential National Guard deployment in Chicago due to high crime rates, but the response from state and city leaders isn't verified.
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: Listen: Lady Gaga releases 'The Dead Dance' alongside 'Wednesday S2'
Summary: Lady Gaga released "The Dead Dance" and a music video for the song Wednesday to accompany Part 2 of "Wednesday" Season 2. She stars in the new episodes.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is vaguely described and lacks detail, but it does not present any clearly incorrect information.
[UPI] Article Title: U.S. government retracts export waivers for TSMC to China
Summary: The U.S. government has rescinded a waiver that allowed the world's largest contract chipmaker to easily export key chipmaking tech and equipment into China.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement accurately reports that the U.S. government retracted export waivers for TSMC's chipmaking tech to China.
[UPI] Article Title: Trio of men use slingshot to make cornhole shot from 151 feet
Summary: Three men used a slingshot to launch a beanbag 151 feet at an Idaho football field to break the world record for the longest cornhole shot with a slingshot.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it contains a straightforward report of an event without any assertions or disputes.
[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 correctly reports that Israel has allowed displaced Gazans to start crossing a militarily controlled zone 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 a leading property developer in China, indicating a potential property crisis.
[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 suggests that some freed Israeli hostages still had shrapnel in their bodies from an Oct. 7 attack and spent eight months in tunnels, but more context is needed for a complete understanding.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: Trump administration use of National Guard in L.A. violated law, judge rules
Summary: The judge sharply reprimanded the Trump administration for its use of troops during immigration actions. He also stayed his ruling until next week.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The brief description accurately sums up content of the article. It would need more details and sources to verify if it indeed constitutes a legal violation, as the judge ruled in this specific case.
[WAPO] Article Title: Trump amps up rhetoric toward Chicago as Democrats prepare for showdown
Summary: The president has not detailed any plans for Chicago yet but has said it would be “probably next” after he sent the National Guard to Washington.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article is accurate. The president has indeed made statements about potential actions in Chicago without detailing specific plans, and has previously used National Guard forces in Washington.
[WAPO] Article Title: Bill Belichick’s college debut was a spectacle. Then the game kicked off.
Summary: Even a fawning friends-and-family presentation couldn’t save the coach’s first game at North Carolina.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The fact check cannot be conducted due to the lack of information in the article content.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Over 1,000 HHS staffers demand RFK Jr.’s resignation after CDC director ousted
Summary: More than 1,000 current and former federal health workers demanded the resignation of Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a letter on Wednesday, a week after he facilitated the ouster of former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez. Kennedy has increasingly faced scrutiny from within HHS, partly […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly states that more than 1,000 HHS workers demanded Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s resignation after he facilitated the ouster of the CDC director.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: WATCH LIVE: Trump meets with Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the White House
Summary: UKRAINE AND POLAND FACE RIFT OVER PROPOSED BAN ON UKRAINIAN NATIONALIST SYMBOLS President Donald Trump is meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki at 11:20 a.m. at the White House. This is Nawrocki’s first overseas trip since taking office last month.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that President Trump met with Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the White House at the informed time as his first overseas trip since taking office last month.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Democrats’ anti-Israel turn ensures the GOP is the mainstream party
Summary: The best, most concise statement of how people ought to think about Israel came from veteran national security reporter and analyst Eli Lake on Friday when he told me on my program that the world needs to understand the Jewish state as an “intelligence superpower.” Lake is the equal of any American reporter assessing U.S.-Israel […]
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article makes assertions about a shift in the Democrat party's stance toward Israel without providing substantial evidence to support the claim.
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