Saturday, July 19, 2025
Today's Recap: 6 Left, 8 Center-Left, 67 Center, 4 Center-Right, 3 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 1 ★★★★★, 45 ★★★★, 32 ★★★, 11 ★★, 0 ★
ABC News | AP | Al Jeezra | Atlantic | BBC World News | Bloomberg | CBS News | CNBC | CNN | Financial Times | Fox News | HuffPost | MSNBC | NBC News | NPR | NY Post | NY Times | New Yorker | Newsmax | Newsweek | PBS NewsHour | Politico | RealClearPolitics | TIME | The Guardian | The Hill | UPI | USA Today | WAPO | Washington Examiner
[ABC News]
[ABC News] Article Title: Immigration arrest outside Oregon preschool rattles parents
Summary: Parents at a preschool in Oregon are reeling after immigration officers arrested a father in front of the school
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the event of a father being arrested by immigration officers outside an Oregon preschool.
[ABC News] Article Title: Trump's pace of early travel largely mirrors Biden's, but with more sports events and golf
Summary: Moving at the “speed of Trump” is one of the White House’s favorite phrases, but when it comes to presidential travel, Donald Trump’s pace is about the same as that of his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately notes that the travel pace of President Trump mirrors that of Joe Biden but includes more sports and golf events.
[ABC News] Article Title: A vehicle drives into a crowd in East Hollywood, injuring more than 20 people
Summary: The Los Angeles Fire Department reports a vehicle has driven into a crowd in East Hollywood, injuring over 20 people
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement is true as it correctly reports an incident of a vehicle driving into a crowd and injuring more than 20 people.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: Brazil's Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle monitor
Summary: Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor, his press office has confirmed. The development on Friday came as federal police conducted searches at his home and his party’s headquarters in Brasília. The former president …
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article lacks essential detail to validate its accuracy. At time of writing, there are no widespread credible reports confirming that Jair Bolsonaro, the former President of Brazil, has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor.
[AP] Article Title: Christian patriarchs visit Gaza after pope and Trump condemn Israeli strike on church
Summary: Top church leaders have visited Gaza after its only Catholic church was struck by an Israeli shell the day before. The attack Thursday killed three people and wounded ten, including a priest who had developed a close friendship with the late Pope Francis. The…
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The deaths, shelling of the Holy Family Church, the church leaders’ visit, and responses by Pope Leo XIV, Netanyahu, and Trump are independently verified.
[AP] Article Title: For Sale: Trump is leveraging power of his office to reap profits for family businesses
Summary: From crypto coins to bibles, overseas development deals to an upcoming line of cellphones, Trump family businesses have raked in hundreds of millions of dollars since his election. That flood of often shadowy money –- from billionaires, foreign governments an…
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Verified that Trump family ventures (crypto tokens, merchandise) have attracted foreign investments and surged post-election, aligning with AP’s claims.
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Protests held across UK supporting banned Palestine Action despite arrests
Summary: UK’s Met police says 55 people have been arrested in Parliament Square for displaying placards in support of the group.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the arrests of protesters in the UK supporting the banned group, Palestine Action.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: The Epstein Crisis: A MAGA mess of Trump’s making
Summary: MAGA’s Epstein obsession, once stoked by Trump, is now fracturing his cabinet and supporters.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: This claim is misleading as it simplifies the complex situation around Epstein to a sole issue related to Trump and his supporters.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Bus crash in southern Iran kills at least 21, injures 34
Summary: Rescue operations are ongoing south of Shiraz, in Fars province.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a bus crash in southern Iran that resulted in at least 21 deaths and 34 injuries.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: A Test Case for Future Funding Cuts
Summary: Panelists joined to discuss Trump’s request to cancel $9 billion in already-approved federal funding.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting that a discussion took place regarding President Trump's request to cancel $9 billion in pre-approved federal funding.
[Atlantic] Article Title: Don’t Degrade Church With Politics
Summary: Church intervention in electoral races is an efficient polarization machine.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately critiques the role of church intervention in electoral races, potentially causing political polarization.
[Atlantic] Article Title: The Choice Between Cheap Groceries and Everything Else
Summary: Zohran Mamdani’s goal of lowering prices conflicts with his own stated priorities and those of his allies.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article criticizes Zohran Mamdani's stance on grocery prices versus broader policy priorities, suggesting a potential contradiction.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: Trump sues Murdoch and Wall Street Journal for $10bn over Epstein article
Summary: The lawsuit is over a story claiming the president wrote a "bawdy" personal note to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Lawsuit exists, but specific wording of the alleged note needs full text to corroborate.
[BBC World News] Article Title: US tech CEO suspended after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral
Summary: Big screen footage of the two people went viral after reports they were colleagues and at least one was married to another person.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports that a US tech CEO was suspended after an embrace at a Coldplay concert went viral.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Several critically injured in LA after vehicle driven into crowd
Summary: At least 28 people are injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The short article accurately reports a vehicle crashing into a crowd in LA, injuring at least 28 people.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: US Yanks Visa for Brazil Judge Citing Bolsonaro ‘Witch Hunt’
Summary: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he’s revoking the visa for Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes after the high court sent police to raid the home of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of his trial on charges he attempted a coup to remain in power.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article inaccurately mentions Marco Rubio as US Secretary of State, who is actually a senator; the US Secretary of State is Antony Blinken.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Trump’s Ambitions Collide With Epstein, Fed and Health Concerns
Summary: For President Donald Trump, whose political career has benefited from voter anxiety over Washington elites, the health of his predecessor and the riches of Wall Street, the past week offered a reversal of fortune.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a clear summary of recent events involving Trump, Epstein, the Federal System, and health concerns, without evidence of misinformation.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Congo, Rwanda-Backed Rebels Agree to Principles to End Fighting
Summary: Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel movement signed a declaration of principles aimed at ending nearly four years of fighting.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels signed an agreement intended to end the conflict.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: Vehicle plows into Los Angeles crowd, injuring 30 people
Summary: A vehicle drove into a crowd in East Hollywood, injuring 30 people, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article's claim of a vehicle plowing into a crowd in Los Angeles, causing injury to 30 people, is accurate.
[CBS News] Article Title: Kayem Foods recalls over 24,000 pounds of chicken sausage products
Summary: The ready-to-eat sausage products may be contaminated with pieces of plastic, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service said.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a product recall from Kayem Foods due to potential plastic contamination.
[CBS News] Article Title: Saturday Sessions: The Happy Fits perform "Cruel Power"
Summary: The Happy Fits are a band of childhood friends from Pittstown, New Jersey, who burst onto the scene in 2016. Since then, they've recorded three albums and earned a devoted fan base. Their newest release, "Lovesick," comes out on September 19th. Here is The Happy Fits with "Cruel Power."
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information provided in the article is accurate as it objectively discusses The Happy Fits band and their work.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: Unraveling the legal, economic and market ramifications if Trump tries to fire Fed Chair Powell
Summary: The tempestuous situation poses myriad thorny questions for which there are no easy answers.
Tone: Concerned | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is mostly accurate, providing a detailed analysis of the potential implications of President Trump's speculated move to fire the Federal Reserve Chair. However, it is based on speculation and hypothetical scenarios, as no such action has been taken.
[CNBC] Article Title: Justice Department asks court to unseal Epstein, Maxwell grand jury transcripts
Summary: The Trump administration's handling of the so-called Epstein files has spurred a growing backlash from within the president's own MAGA base.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The Justice Department has indeed asked a court to unseal grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, reflecting accurately the title of the article.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients’ personal data, including addresses, to ICE
Summary: Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be given access to the personal data of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees, including home addresses and ethnicities, to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the United States, accor…
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The provided information is insufficient to verify whether the Trump administration handed over Medicaid recipients' personal data to ICE. Accurate assessment requires further details and substantial evidence.
[CNN] Article Title: Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro ordered to wear electronic ankle tag
Summary: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered to wear an electronic ankle tag and barred from speaking to foreign officials, CNN affiliate CNN Brasil reports.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: As of the date when this task is performed, Jair Bolsonaro is the current President of Brazil, not a former one. The news about him being ordered to wear an electronic ankle tag and being barred from speaking to foreign officials cannot be verified.
[CNN] Article Title: How business lobbyists scored wins in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
Summary: President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” includes major wins for business interests that carried out aggressive lobbying campaigns on Capitol Hill.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately comments on the legislation being beneficial to the business interests who carried out lobbying efforts, an aspect that is demonstrable and verifiable.
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: HSBC renews search for chair after struggling to find suitable candidates
Summary: Europe’s largest lender is looking for more names amid slow progress in replacing Sir Mark Tucker
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that HSBC is struggling to find a suitable candidate to replace their current chair, Sir Mark Tucker.
[Financial Times] Article Title: Did UK military data rules make a leak more likely?
Summary: Use of secure rooms and secrecy classifications may have been ignored in government-wide emails during chaotic Kabul evacuation
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims that secure rooms and secrecy classifications may have been bypassed during the chaotic Kabul evacuation, potentially increasing the risk of a leak.
[Financial Times] Article Title: The unspoken truth about the baby bust
Summary: Why is it so hard to accept that it is happening out of choice?
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Demographic statistics confirm birthrate declines and growing evidence that lifestyle choice plays a significant role.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: Stefanik uses viral CEO cheating photo to slam Mamdani, Hochul
Summary: Rep. Elise Stefanik a used a viral Kiss Cam moment to criticize Gov. Hochul and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani while potentially eyeing a gubernatorial bid in 2026.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article documents a factual occurrence, but more information is needed to evaluate the full context and the implications of Rep. Stefanik's actions.
[Fox News] Article Title: Dave Portnoy unites FOX Sports and Barstool with new football, basketball coverage deal | Fox News Video
Summary: Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy discusses his new partnership with FOX Sports on 'Fox & Friends.'
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The summary is accurate - the content aligns with the title and suggests that Dave Portnoy did indeed discuss a new partnership with FOX Sports.
[Fox News] Article Title: Unearthed social media posts expose radical views of anti-ICE suspect captured by FBI
Summary: Investigation reveals suspect's shift from conservative to radical left-wing views, documenting anti-Trump rhetoric and training videos filmed at a family-owned martial arts studio. He was captured by the FBI on Tuesday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article likely needs more context to make a fully informed evaluation, but based on the provided information, there seems to be no inconsistency with events. It's asserted that an anti-ICE suspect with radical left-wing views was captured by the FBI, but without further information, the accuracy of the specific claims made regarding the suspect's political shift and activities can't be directly checked.
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: Vehicle Drives Into Crowd In East Hollywood, Injuring 30 People
Summary: The incident occurred on Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article gives very limited information, missing important details such as the date, time, and any other specifics about the incident.
[HuffPost] Article Title: S***ting The Bed!': Nick Offerman Says Trump Is Making A 'Huge Mistake' With This 1 Move
Summary: The "Parks and Recreation" star admitted he's no "mathematician" before hitting the president with a brutal reality check.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that actor Nick Offerman criticized President Trump's actions.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Ex-RNC Spokesperson Says Trump Is In 'Deep Trouble' With This Key Group
Summary: The Bulwark's Tim Miller said the community doesn't like "being played for fools."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article reports Tim Miller's view that Trump is losing favor with a key demographic, but does not provide evidence or direct quotes to back up this claim.
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: Joe Scarborough decries ‘terrible’ timing of Stephen Colbert ‘Late Show’ cancellation
Summary: The “Morning Joe” co-host spotlighted the full context leading up to CBS’ announcement that it’s canceling its marquee late-night talk show.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: Fact check not available.
[MSNBC] Article Title: As Republicans claw back key funds, the White House pushes for even less bipartisanship
Summary: On federal spending, Donald Trump's team says it wants less bipartisanship, while expressing indifference to Congress’ existence. That's not sustainable.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article suggests a factually inaccurate view by stating the Trump administration shows "indifference" to Congress, which omits complex constitutional relations between branches of government. It exaggerates the position of the administration for dramatic effect.
[MSNBC] Article Title: The Senate's vote to advance Trump's spending cuts is bad news for Susan Collins
Summary: The Senate approved $9 billion in funding cuts to PBS, NPR, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, as well foreign aid through USAID.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately informs about Senate's approval of cuts in funding for various public broadcasting and foreign aid entities. Additional context or details might be needed to understand why or how it is problematic for Susan Collins.
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: Trump DOJ order on Jeffrey Epstein could create legal and ethical challenges
Summary: President Donald Trump has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to "produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony" in the Jeffrey Epstein case — but it's unclear what's in that material, or whether a judge will even allow it to be released
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on President Trump's directive to Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, but the potential legal and ethical implications are unconfirmed.
[NBC News] Article Title: Trump sues for $10 billion over WSJ’s Epstein report
Summary: President Trump filed a $10 billion dollar libel lawsuit over the Wall Street Journal’s report on Jeffrey Epstein. It comes after a rare reversal from Trump, who is now calling for the release of grand jury material in the Epstein case. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: True, Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion libel lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal in response to their report on Jeffrey Epstein.
[NBC News] Article Title: FBI personnel were told to flag Epstein files mentioning Trump, Senate Democrat says
Summary: Sen. Dick Durbin questioned DOJ leadership over their handling of the Epstein files, including reports that FBI personnel were told to flag any mentions of Trump.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Sen. Dick Durbin questioned the Department of Justice about the Epstein files and suspicions regarding mentions of Trump, but no conclusive findings are mentioned in the article.
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: A vehicle drove into a crowd in Los Angeles, injuring 30 people, including at least 3 critically
Summary: A vehicle rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter a nightclub along a busy boulevard in Angeles early Saturday, injuring 30 people.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that a vehicle plowed into a crowd of individuals in Los Angeles, resulting in 30 injuries.
[NPR] Article Title: The week when crypto won big in America
Summary: Congress passed the first major crypto legislation in the U.S., marking a major milestone for the digital currency sector. And with President Trump's support, the industry plans to march on.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article's accuracy can't be fully confirmed without further information on the specific legislation and President Trump's expressed support for the crypto industry.
[NPR] Article Title: Opinion: Farewell, equid program
Summary: The U.S. Army announced that 141 of its 236 horses, donkeys, and mules will be put up for adoption, in a move it says will save about $2 million dollars.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the U.S. Army's announcement that it will be putting up a significant number of its equids for adoption as a cost-saving measure.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: Brian Cashman’s best options for delivering on his Yankees trade deadline vow — and potential Plan Bs
Summary: At 6 p.m. on July 31, it is “pencils down.” The test is done.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★★
Fact Check: The article is based on the author's analysis and doesn't present specific factual claims that can be fact-checked.
[NY Post] Article Title: Recent photo shows Kristen Cabot wearing wedding ring cozied up to booze company CEO before ‘kiss cam’ fiasco
Summary: Kristin Cabot, the now-on-leave HR executive at Astronomer, flashed a wide smile and hefty wedding rings alongside Privateer Rum owner Andrew Cabot and two young kids, according to a Facebook post.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a Facebook post showing a photo of Kristin Cabot with Andrew Cabot and children, potentially indicative of their personal relationship.
[NY Post] Article Title: Billions Spent, Few Watching: Meghan Markle’s ‘With Love, Meghan’ Struggles to Find Viewers on Netflix
Summary: Critics panned it, viewers bailed, but Netflix is still betting on Markle—at least for now.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the poor viewership and critical reception of Meghan Markle's Netflix series 'With Love, Meghan'.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: Vance Boelter’s Life Before the Minnesota Shootings
Summary: Periods of religious zealotry and an unsettled professional career were intertwined for years before he was accused of murder.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the suspect's life leading up to the Minnesota shootings, but does not provide comprehensive details about the events or the ongoing investigation.
[NY Times] Article Title: The Jeffrey Epstein Grand Jury Records: What Comes Next?
Summary: The records are at the center of President Trump’s effort to manage fallout from the Epstein case. But unsealing them is complex and requires a judge to sign off.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Court procedure and Trump’s involvement are correctly described, based on legal reporting
[NY Times] Article Title: When It Comes to Jeffrey Epstein, Trump Says He Is Ready to Defer to the Courts
Summary: After months of pushing back against federal judges and the courts, the president has requested the release of Epstein-related grand jury testimony to be “subject to Court approval.”
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that President Trump has deferred to the courts regarding the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related grand jury testimony.
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: Another Doctor Is Dead in Gaza
Summary: In February, Marwan Sultan showed me the wrecked hospital where he worked. In July, an Israeli missile killed him.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article presents a factual event; however, it doesn't provide enough context to understand the circumstances that led to the destruction of the hospital or the doctor's death.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Behind Trump’s Jeffrey Epstein Problem
Summary: The President has tried to blame the Democrats, and, more unexpectedly, he has called those in his base who have asked for a fuller accounting “weaklings” and “stupid.”
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article inaccurately claims that President Trump called his supporters "weaklings" and "stupid" for asking about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
[New Yorker] Article Title: To Be Young, Gifted, and Black at Fenway
Summary: My father taught me about jazz, poetry, and philosophy, but he couldn’t show me how to be Black and a Red Sox fan.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This statement appears to be reflective of the author's personal experiences rather than making a factual claim.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: Immigration Arrest Outside Oregon Preschool Rattles Parents
Summary: Parents at a preschool in a Portland suburb are reeling after immigration officers arrested a father in front of the school during morning drop-off hours, breaking his car window to detain him in front of children, families and staffers.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the arrest of a father by immigration officers outside of an Oregon preschool, although further context and details would be required to fully evaluate the situation.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Serepta to FDA: Will Ship Gene Therapy Despite Deaths
Summary: Drugmaker Sarepta Therapeutics said late Friday it won't comply with a request from the Food and Drug Administration to halt all shipments of its gene therapy following the death of a third patient receiving one of its treatments for muscular dystrophy.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The DEA requested Sarepta Therapeutics to stop shipping their gene therapy following the death of a third patient, but the company declined to comply with the request.
[Newsmax] Article Title: At Least 30 Injured After Car Drives Into LA Crowd
Summary: A vehicle rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter a nightclub along a busy boulevard in Los Angeles early Saturday, injuring 30 people.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The brief article accurately reports that a car rammed into a crowd in Los Angeles, injuring 30 people.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: Report: Lakers May Face Luka Doncic Threat From Western Conference Rival
Summary: The Los Angeles Lakers could be facing a threat when it comes to Luka Doncic in a Western Conference rival.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: It's true an exec cautioned that Denver could threaten retention if Lakers falter, but speculation on Doncic leaving is unverified
[Newsweek] Article Title: What We Know About Americans Freed in Venezuela Prisoner Swap
Summary: A U.S. Navy sailor was among the 10 U.S. citizens released in the exchange on Friday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on detainees released from Venezuela in a prisoner swap event.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Boston Blockbuster? Red Sox Trade Rumors Heating Up Ahead Of Deadline
Summary: The Boston Red Sox desperately need to add a starting pitcher this month. They could turn to the trade market to find the perfect addition to their roster.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the Boston Red Sox's need for a starting pitcher and mentions potential trade options.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Justice Department asks federal court to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts
Summary: The Justice Department asked a federal court on Friday to unseal grand jury transcripts in Jeffrey Epstein’s case at the direction of President Donald Trump amid a firestorm over the administration's handling of records related to the wealthy financier.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the Justice Department has asked for unsealing of grand jury transcripts in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Trump’s pivot to ‘trade not aid’ leaves African nations wary as they faces tariffs and uncertainty
Summary: President Donald Trump’s new Africa strategy shifts from aid to trade under a “commercial diplomacy” push, urging ambassadors to broker business deals rather than manage aid programs.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the Trump administration's shift from aid to trade in their Africa strategy.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Trump on defensive as MAGA base questions his Epstein connections and investigation
Summary: Nearly six years after he died, Jeffrey Epstein is still at the center of controversy. Part of President Trump's political base is angry over the handling of the files from the investigation into Epstein's sex crimes and his death in a jail cell. John Yang discussed the political fallout with Glenn Thrush of The New York Times and Dave Weigel of Semafor.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses the backlash from Trump's MAGA base over the handling of Epstein's investigation, however, more context and detail would be needed to give a full assessment of the topic.
[Politico]
[Politico] Article Title: A Kentucky Republican and a California liberal: The unlikely alliance pushing Trump on Epstein
Summary: Bipartisan crew unites in Congress over holding ‘rich and powerful men’ to account.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a bipartisan initiative in Congress to hold powerful figures accountable, specifically in relation to the Epstein case.
[Politico] Article Title: Sen. Eric Schmitt says isolationist label 'is a slur'
Summary: Senator Eric Schmitt stated in a Politico video that calling him an “isolationist” is a slur, arguing the term wrongly stigmatizes his policy stance.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Schmitt indeed referred to “isolationist” as a slur in a July 19 video
[Politico] Article Title: Mainers' message to Trump on Susan Collins
Summary: Maine Republicans largely still support the state's senior senator — and know other GOP candidates face a tougher electoral path.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately portrays that Maine Republicans still largely support Senator Susan Collins.
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Russia Hoax Exposed, New Era of Accountability Begins
Summary: Thanks to explosive new document releases, the Russiagate hoax is now exposed, commencing a new era that will be about accountability for the guilty
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The claim of a "Russian hoax" exposed remains a controversial and politically-induced position and does not reflect a broad consensus or official conclusion among intelligence communities or in ongoing investigations.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: A Bad Week for Democrat Media Mouthpieces
Summary: Finding the liberal Joe Rogan became Democrats' white whale after losing in 2024, but the party suffered setbacks with two reliable media mouthpieces.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is critical of Democratic party's purported affiliation with media figures, but fails to provide specific evidence or examples to reinforce the claim.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Why Trump Keeps Clawing Back Spending
Summary: A lot of observers, including many congressional Republicans, likely thought of this week's successful drive to claw back previously appropriated funds via the arcane process known as "rescissions" would be a one-off proposition.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Trump’s use of rescissions this week is factual; analysis on motivations is speculative but reasonable.
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: DOJ Asks Judge to Release Epstein Grand Jury Testimony After Trump’s Request
Summary: The move comes as the Trump Administration faces a wave of criticism from lawmakers and the public over its handling of the Epstein case.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article discusses the Department of Justice's request for the release of Epstein's Grand Jury testimony following criticism of the Trump administration's handling of the case.
[TIME] Article Title: Breaking Down the Bloody Ending of Netflix’s Wall to Wall
Summary: The Korean thriller is a modern parable about the perils of class ambition
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately provides an analysis of the Korean thriller and discusses its theme of class ambition.
[TIME] Article Title: Breaking Down the Twisty Ending of Netflix’s Colombian Drama Delirium
Summary: The Colombian series unwinds the story of a woman in the midst of a mental breakdown, and the family secrets that led her to that point.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes the concept of the Netflix series "Delirium".
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘The ghost of Epstein is haunting Trump’s presidency’: inside the ‘Maga’ revolt
Summary: As pressure builds over the president’s broken promise to publicly release details about the convicted sex offender, his base has a new target: Trump himself“I feel so betrayed and so angry. This is not what I voted for.” “This cemented permanent deep state power.” “I’m concerned about being able to trust Donald Trump to keep his word.” “What about justice for these young ladies who were trafficked? What about their justice? Don’t they deserve justice?”These were just a few of the calls that besieged conservative radio hosts across the US this week. The president’s ardent supporters spent the past decade fulminating over various foes, from Barack Obama and the deep state to undocumented immigrants and transgender children. Now they have a new target: Donald Trump himself. Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article presents opinions of some Trump supporters who are upset over his failure to release information about convicted sex offender, though it does not provide sufficient context or sources to confirm the widespread nature of these sentiments.
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘It’s not just pleasure – it’s resistance’: portraits of people with their sex toys around the world
Summary: Gulim in Kazakhstan keeps her very first one as a souvenir while Coco in Thailand breaks the law by having them, and Serena in Italy says they’re essential. But there’s still a stigma when it comes to talking about sex toys. That’s why Gabriele Galimberti’s images are so powerful, writes author and academic Roxane Gay (Warning: explicit content)Most of us are taught to keep our sexual lives private. We’re taught to hide our desires, and all too often, to be ashamed of them. Cultural instruction about sex tends to be very prescriptive. Sex happens in our bedrooms, behind closed doors, between a man and a woman. Sex is for procreation rather than pleasure. Sex is for marriage. Sex should only happen when you fall in love. If you’re a woman, you should only have one sexual partner for the whole of your life. If you’re a man, the sky’s the limit.Certainly, some of these mores have shifted over time, relaxed a bit. But mostly, we’re supposed to keep our sex lives to ourselves. And certainly, we aren’t supposed to partake of anything that would strain the strictures of “good taste”, like say, pornography or sex toys. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article provides diverse perspectives about the use of sex toys in different parts of the world, indicating a cultural shift, but also highlighting societal stigmas and restrictions.
[The Guardian] Article Title: Killing of young siblings at Gaza water point shows seeking life’s essentials now a deadly peril
Summary: Karam al-Ghussain, 9, and Lulu, 10, were fetching water from a nearby distribution station when an Israeli strike hit it, and themIn Gaza, being a helpful, loving child can be a death sentence. Heba al-Ghussain’s nine-year-old son, Karam, was killed by an Israeli airstrike because he went to fetch water for the family, and her 10-year-old daughter, Lulu, was killed because she went to give Karam a hand.The siblings were waiting beside a water distribution station, holding jerry cans and buckets, when it was bombed last Sunday, killing six children and four adults and injuring 19 others, mostly children. Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports on the death of young siblings in Gaza due to an Israeli airstrike, but the tone and framing posits a lack of neutrality and context regarding the circumstances of the conflict.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: Costco to open new locations in August: Here's where
Summary: While some may joke about not needing a year's worth of mayonnaise or enough nacho cheese to fill a kiddie pool, warehouse club Costco has loyal members around the world – a following set to expand with the opening of new locations in August.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate, reporting that Costco will open new locations in August.
[The Hill] Article Title: Brazil’s unpopular president takes advantage of Trump’s tariff threats
Summary: Lula knows the game and how to play it. He wants to replicate Prime Minister Mark Carney’s successful strategy in Canada.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: LAFD and The Hill both report 31 injuries and circumstances, matching each other.
[The Hill] Article Title: 31 injured outside LA club after car rams into crowd
Summary: The driver lost consciousness, drove into a taco cart and plowed into a large crowd of people outside a nightclub in East Hollywood, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it reports a registered incident.
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites to polar orbit in late night launch
Summary: SpaceX launched 24 more Starlink satellites late Friday from California into low-Earth orbit.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is correct, SpaceX did launch 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.
[UPI] Article Title: Morgan Wallen's 'I'm the Problem' tops album chart for 8th week
Summary: Morgan Wallen's "I'm the Problem" is the No. 1 album in the U.S. for an eighth week. Wallen's "One Thing at a Time" and "Dangerous" also made the Top 10.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating Morgan Wallen's "I'm the Problem" tops album chart for 8th week, but the check of other songs in the Top 10 cannot be verified without further information.
[UPI] Article Title: Watch: Nicole Kidman celebrates the start of filming for 'Practical Magic 2'
Summary: Nicole Kidman posted on Instagram video of her and co-star Sandra Bullock hugging on the set of their supernatural comedy, "Practical Magic 2."
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as Nicole Kidman did post about starting the filming for 'Practical Magic 2'.
[USA Today]
[USA Today] Article Title: Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Summary: Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Israel has allowed Gazans to cross a military 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 troubles at Vanke, a China property developer, suggestive of a broader real-estate issue in the country.
[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: Without additional information given, it's impossible to definitively fact check this claim. However, given the accuracy rating and non-biased nature, it's assumed the reported situation of Israeli hostages having shrapnel in their bodies is likely true.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: The end of Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ has implications beyond late-night TV
Summary: Stephen Colbert announced at the Thursday evening taping of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” that his show would be canceled at the end of the season.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: Fact check not available.
[WAPO] Article Title: Live updates: Trump celebrates legislative wins as uproar over Epstein files continues
Summary: Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Not possible to fact check without the full content of the article.
[WAPO] Article Title: With PBS funding cut, the next generation will be raised by ‘Skibidi Toilet’
Summary: Cuts to PBS funding could change kids’ media forever, as families opt for short-form video and online series optimized for attention.
Tone: Concerned | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article seems to base its information on a real event. It is true that PBS has faced funding cuts, impacting its ability to make and distribute content to young viewers. However, it's also necessary to examine other factors that may contribute to an increase in consumption of short-form video and online series for kids.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Biden DOJ sought ‘federal hook’ to treat protesting parents as ‘domestic terrorists,’ documents show
Summary: The Justice Department under former U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland actively sought out a “federal hook” to justify going after parents protesting at school board meetings, internal communications show. According to department emails obtained by America First Legal, after coordinating with the National School Boards Association on a letter likening concerned parents to domestic terrorists, […]
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The provided information is misleading; the Department of Justice aimed to address threats against school personnel, not classify parents as 'domestic terrorists'.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Car plows into crowd in Los Angeles, injuring over two dozen
Summary: A vehicle drove into a crowd outside a Los Angeles nightclub early Saturday morning, injuring over twenty people, according to California authorities. The person driving the vehicle was believed to have lost consciousness while at the wheel, leading to the incident around 2:00 a.m., according to Captain Adam VanGerpen, public information officer for the Los […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that a car crashed into a crowd in Los Angeles, injuring over twenty people when the driver lost consciousness at the wheel.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: On the sourcing of that Wall Street Journal article
Summary: ON THE SOURCING OF THAT WALL STREET JOURNAL ARTICLE. About that Wall Street Journal article on the 2003 Jeffrey Epstein birthday letter said to be from Donald Trump: Its sourcing is frustratingly — and intentionally — vague. The article says Ghislaine Maxwell “collected” letters from Trump and others for Epstein’s 50th birthday 22 years ago, […]
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article critically discusses the vague sourcing in a Wall Street Journal article about a supposed birthday letter from Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein.
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