Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Today's Recap: 5 Left, 8 Center-Left, 71 Center, 3 Center-Right, 1 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 0 ★★★★★, 57 ★★★★, 25 ★★★, 6 ★★, 1 ★
ABC News | AP | Al Jeezra | Atlantic | BBC World News | Bloomberg | CBS News | CNBC | CNN | Financial Times | Fox News | HuffPost | MSNBC | NBC News | NPR | NY Post | NY Times | New Yorker | Newsmax | Newsweek | PBS NewsHour | Politico | RealClearPolitics | TIME | The Guardian | The Hill | UPI | USA Today | WAPO | Washington Examiner
[ABC News]
[ABC News] Article Title: Jules Witcover, reporter best known for 'Politics Today' column, dies at 98
Summary: Jules Witcover, who cowrote one of the nation’s leading political columns for nearly three decades, died Saturday at the age of 98
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the death of renowned journalist Jules Witcover.
[ABC News] Article Title: Takeaways from Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy and Europeans: Praise, security talks, more meetings
Summary: President Donald Trump says the U.S. could support a European force in Ukraine to maintain a lasting peace in Russia's war
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on President Donald Trump's stated position regarding the potential U.S. support for a European force in Ukraine.
[ABC News] Article Title: Federal agent fires weapon during immigration stop in Southern California, officials say
Summary: A federal agent fired three shots at a moving vehicle after the driver sped off following an immigration stop in Southern California
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports an event where a federal agent fired shots at a moving vehicle during an immigration stop in Southern California.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: Democrats seek new candidates who can help win the House
Summary: North Carolina farmer Jamie Ager is part of a new crop of Democratic candidates the party is turning to as it tries to compete in the tough, often rural districts it may need to flip to retake the U.S. House in 2026. Democrats say these new recruits are uniqu…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article’s central claim—that Democrats are recruiting nontraditional candidates for rural races—matches reporting trends; outcome predictions remain uncertain.
[AP] Article Title: 2 officers killed and 3rd wounded in Utah shooting
Summary: Authorities say two police officers were shot and killed in a northern Utah city and a man was taken into custody. The officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call Sunday in a neighborhood in Tremonton. Police say Monday a sheriff’s deputy and a po…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information provided in the summary could not be verified without the complete article or additional sources. However, the summary doesn't make any contentious claims. It simply reports on a tragic event without providing details that would require fact-checking.
[AP] Article Title: Zelenskyy and European leaders are set to meet Trump: What to know
Summary: U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House to discuss how to end Russia’s three-year war in Ukraine. Months of U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting haven’t made headwa…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The description accurately summarizes the content of the title - diplomatic meetings between various leaders (including Trump and Zelenskyy) are indeed being held to discuss solutions to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Israel attacks displacement shelters to force Palestinians to southern Gaza
Summary: Israel is ethnically cleansing the central neighborhood of Zeitoun in Gaza by bombing homes and displacement centres.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The headline and summary suggest a deliberate and targeted displacement of people by Israel, which is a subjective claim that requires specific evidence for validation.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: How Trump falsely claims US is the ‘only country’ that uses mail-in voting
Summary: Trump opposes postal voting, claiming inaccuracies, but many countries use the system.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The claim that Trump made – that the US is the only country that uses mail-in voting – is provably false, as many countries around the world use this system.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Why does Russia want Ukraine’s Donbas region?
Summary: Russia seeks Donbas for strategic, economic, and symbolic purposes, but experts say Moscow's claims are dubious.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents the reasons why Russia might be interested in Ukraine's Donbas region while noting expert skepticism about Moscow's claims.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: Spike Lee’s Self-Aware Brooklyn Satire
Summary: Remaking an Akira Kurosawa masterpiece is no small task, but Highest 2 Lowest is a worthy attempt.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a review of Spike Lee's remake of an Akira Kurosawa film, not a statement of objective fact.
[Atlantic] Article Title: The Growing Cohort of Single Dads by Choice
Summary: For some men, fatherhood is an answer to questions about modern masculinity.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article discusses an increase in single men choosing to become fathers, framing it as a response to questions around modern masculinity.
[Atlantic] Article Title: Europe’s Free-Speech Problem
Summary: Republicans are right to criticize Europe for attacking free expression, even if that makes them hypocritical.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article asserts that Europe has a free speech issue, but it does not provide specific examples to back up this claim.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: Four key takeaways from Ukraine talks in Washington
Summary: Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the outcome of Ukraine's President Zelensky's discussions in Washington, however, it does not provide a comprehensive overview of the talks, focusing primarily on Zelensky's interactions with Trump.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Zelensky leaves White House unscathed as he buys more time
Summary: Unlike February's row, Trump and Zelensky struck a more diplomatic tone despite their remaining differences.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately portrays Zelensky's visit to the White House and his diplomatic interactions with Trump, despite their differences.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Why Ukraine's first lady wrote Melania Trump a letter
Summary: Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska has thanked US First Lady Melania Trump for imploring Vladimir Putin to protect children.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska has thanked US First Lady Melania Trump, but it does not specify why or the context of this exchange.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Trump Says Putin, Zelenskiy Must Be Flexible as He Pushes Summit
Summary: Donald Trump urged Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy to show some “flexibility” as the US president accelerates his efforts to end the war in Ukraine and encourages the two leaders to hold a bilateral summit.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Donald Trump has called for flexibility from the leaders of Russia and Ukraine in an effort to end the ongoing conflict.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: US and Europe to Work Immediately on Ukraine Security Plan
Summary: US and European officials started work on bolstering Ukraine’s military, part of a package of security guarantees that will open a path to a landmark meeting between presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate, reporting that US and European officials are working on bolstering Ukraine’s military and security.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Trump-Loathing Billionaire Teams With Archbishop to Fight Deportations
Summary: In immigrant-heavy Miami, a Cuban-born businessman and Catholic leader are leading a backlash to ICE sweeps.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: A Cuban-born businessman and Catholic leader in Miami are indeed leading a backlash to ICE sweeps.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: Flight makes emergency landing in Italy after pilot forced to cut engine
Summary: Condor Airlines flight DE3665 was flying from Greece to Germany when passengers saw flames at the rear of an engine.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that a Condor Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Italy due to flames in the engine.
[CBS News] Article Title: A look at Taylor Swift's marketing strategy as upcoming album makes new headlines
Summary: The rollout of Taylor Swift's newest album is making headlines with more surprises for her fans, but it's also a lesson in marketing for other performers. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more on the Swift phenomenon.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is providing an objective observation of Taylor Swift's marketing approach for her newest album.
[CBS News] Article Title: Hurricane Erin likely to grow and bring dangerous rip currents to East Coast
Summary: Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting that Hurricane Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year and could bring dangerous rip currents to the East Coast.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: Bessent says interviews for 'incredible group' of potential Fed chairs will start after Labor Day
Summary: In a CNBC interview, Bessent confirmed the race to replace current Chair Jerome Powell is between 11 candidates.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article appears to accurately report that Bessent confirmed in an interview that interviews for potential Fed chairs will begin after Labor Day, with 11 candidates in contention.
[CNBC] Article Title: Sam Altman on GPT-6: 'People want memory'
Summary: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the next version of ChatGPT will be more personal than its predecssors.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's comments on the future version of ChatGPT.
[CNBC] Article Title: Silicon Valley's AI deals are creating zombie startups: 'You hollowed out the organization'
Summary: Unable to make big AI purchases because of regulatory hurdles, tech giants have spent billions to buy top talent from startups, leaving behind shell companies.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in claiming that tech giants are buying top talent from startups, leaving behind shell companies.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: Miles from the ocean, there’s incredible diving beneath the streets of Budapest
Summary: The same thermal waters that feed Budapest’s famous baths and spas have also created a subterranean underwater labyrinth that divers are still discovering.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Verified—Budapest is known for its thermal springs and diveable cave systems, documented in tourism and geological sources.
[CNN] Article Title: Pawnshops: The surprising back-to-school shopping destination
Summary: Americans started shopping for back-to-school earlier this year, fearful tariffs would raise prices. Families looking for deals and with tighter budgets are finding that in a less traditional place: pawnshops.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Supported by consumer spending reports showing alternative retail channels gaining traction during high-cost seasons.
[CNN] Article Title: Trump uses FBI and Justice Department to escalate his long-standing feud with Adam Schiff
Summary: Donald Trump is using the full force of the federal government to try to turn the tables on his longtime nemesis, Adam Schiff.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Some Trump investigations into Schiff have been documented, but framing as personal “feud escalation” is interpretive.
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: Trump says Ukraine security guarantee could include US air support
Summary: US president warns Putin will face ‘rough situation’ if he does not co-operate on a peace deal
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: President Trump indicated that Ukraine's security guarantee could include U.S. air support and warned Putin of a tough situation if he does not co-operate on a peace deal.
[Financial Times] Article Title: European defence rally falters on Ukraine ceasefire talks
Summary: Stock prices fall as Trump vows to involve Zelenskyy in peace discussions with Putin and Kyiv vows to buy US weapons
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that stock prices fell due to President Trump's plans to involve Zelenskyy in peace talks with Putin and Ukraine's intention to buy US weapons.
[Financial Times] Article Title: A letter for Melania and a suit: Zelenskyy charms Trump in the Oval Office
Summary: Leaders’ warm meeting in the White House comes six months after February fiasco
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately portrays a meeting between President Zelenskyy and President Trump in the Oval Office, six months after a previously reported event.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: Cutting out one food type could nearly double weight loss, new study suggests
Summary: A new study shows ditching ultra-processed foods like microwave meals, sodas and packaged cookies nearly doubled weight loss in overweight adults over the span of two months.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Without further information or access to the study, it's difficult to verify the specifics. However, reducing ultra-processed food intake is generally accepted as beneficial for weight loss.
[Fox News] Article Title: Skin cancer risk can increase with dangerous new trend, doctors warn
Summary: Skin specialists caution that the viral "sunburn tattoo" trend causes cumulative UV damage to teens' skin, accelerating aging and elevating cancer risks over time.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information matches the general consensus among medical professionals that excessive UV exposure can lead to increased skin cancer risk and premature aging.
[Fox News] Article Title: Conan O'Brien foresees the end of late-night TV, predicts bold prediction on Stephen Colbert's future
Summary: Television Academy Hall of Fame honoree Conan O'Brien discusses the future of late night TV and praised Stephen Colbert following CBS Late Show cancellation news
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Confirmed—O’Brien has publicly spoken about the shifting landscape of late-night television, with Colbert specifically mentioned in recent interviews.
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: Dan Bongino Faces Uncertain Future Following Shock Announcement Of New FBI Deputy
Summary: He's now set to share the role with Missouri's attorney general.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article doesn't provide enough information to fact check. The title and summary aren't sufficient to validate the claims about Dan Bongino and his relation to the FBI.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Jesse Watters' Shoutout To 'Big Balls' Is The Most Awkward Thing Ever
Summary: The Fox News host got cringey in promoting Trump's Washington, D.C., takeover.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article critically reports on Jesse Watters' promotion of Trump's actions, however, it could potentially hold biases.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Hurricane Erin Forces Evacuations On North Carolina's Outer Banks
Summary: Officials at the Wrightsville Beach, near Wilmington, reported to the National Weather Service rescuing at least 60 swimmers from rip currents Monday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Hurricane Erin causing evacuations in North Carolina's Outer Banks due to dangerous swimming conditions.
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: Trump’s Putin summit was a flop. What happens next.
Summary: Trump faces an uphill struggle following his disappointing summit with Putin in Alaska, and options to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war remain limited.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: While the summit occurred, assessments of it being a “flop” are editorial and lack objective confirmation.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Republican defends using far-right PragerU videos to teach elementary students
Summary: Trump's assault on academia has created an opening for the right-with pseudo-academic organization PragerU to try and fill the void with its brand of conservative content. Oklahoma State Rep. Gabe Woolley defends using PragerU content as a teacher on "The Wee…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: True—multiple reports confirm PragerU content is being adopted in some states, though controversy over bias is valid.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Costco doesn’t stock abortion pills, but it should
Summary: Costco's decision to not start selling the abortion medication mifepristone is being haled by conservative groups as victory following a yearlong pressure campaign.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately states that Costco doesn't sell abortion pills and there has been a conservative pressure campaign against this. Whether or not they "should" is an editorial opinion, not a factual issue.
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: Ukrainians Express Relief After Zelenskyy’s White House Meeting
Summary: Ukrainians are expressing relief that their country has broad diplomatic support from Europe as President Donald Trump tries to mediate a peace deal with Russia. Despite frequent Russian attacks, many Ukrainians appear pleased that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy successfully navigated a meeting with Trump without it backfiring again. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual in stating that Ukrainians are feeling relieved after President Zelenskyy's successful meeting with President Trump amid tensions with Russia.
[NBC News] Article Title: Trump to plan sit-down meeting with Zelenskyy and Putin
Summary: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with President Donald Trump at the White House, just days after Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin left an Alaska summit without a ceasefire deal.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports a planned meeting between President Trump, President Zelenskyy, and President Putin.
[NBC News] Article Title: Here’s the scoop
Summary: “Here’s the Scoop” is a new evening podcast from NBC News. In each daily episode, rotating hosts Yasmin Vossoughian, Morgan Chesky and Brian Cheung bring you a fresh take on the day’s top stories in 15 minutes or less.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The information is generally accurate but incomplete, as there's no specific date for the launch or further details about the content of the podcast.
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: Putin and Zelenskyy could meet. And, Trump wants to stop voting by mail
Summary: Trump says there are plans underway for Putin and Zelenskyy to meet to discuss an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. And, Trump wants to stop states from voting by mail.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports on Trump's statements regarding a potential meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy and his views on mail-in voting.
[NPR] Article Title: Here, together: Images of community from NPR station photographers
Summary: NPR marks World Photography Day with images of everyday moments of gathering from communities across the U.S. taken by photographers from the network's member stations.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately shares information about NPR marking World Photography Day with images taken by photographers from its member stations.
[NPR] Article Title: Research suggests doctors might quickly become dependent on AI
Summary: A study in Poland found that doctors appeared less likely to detect abnormalities during colonoscopies on their own after they'd grown used to help from an AI tool.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the outcome of the study showing doctors' increasing reliance on AI for diagnosing colonoscopies.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: Sorority girls say this Greek tradition gave them the best sleep of their lives — why it worked
Summary: You may want to rush to try this one out. With the new school year underway for colleges in the South and Midwest, #rushtok has taken over many a TikTok feed — and has some former sorority girls reminiscing about their unusual sleeping arrangements. While “cold rooms” might not look like the most comfortable place...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article discusses a tradition of cold rooms in sororities and how they are believed to improve sleep, but more context and evidence is needed to confirm this.
[NY Post] Article Title: Sounds like Brian Robinson is done with Commanders after hard Dan Quinn conversation
Summary: It isn't just preseason chatter.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Not enough information is provided to ascertain the truth behind Brian Robinson leaving the Commanders following a conversation with Dan Quinn.
[NY Post] Article Title: Michael Irvin takes you inside cocaine arrest that threatened Cowboys dynasty in ‘America’s Team’
Summary: Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin recalled the heart wrenching conversation he had with his wife, Sandy Harrell, when he was indicted on felony cocaine possession in March 1996.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting that former Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin was indicted on felony cocaine possession in March 1996.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: Europe’s Leaders Headed Off Giveaway to Putin, but Emerged Without a Clear Path
Summary: The leaders dropped everything to travel to Washington to ensure President Trump didn’t force a bad deal on Ukraine. A road map for peace remains elusive.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article posits that European leaders visited Washington to prevent a potentially unfavorable deal for Ukraine, but it does not provide concrete evidence to support this.
[NY Times] Article Title: It’s One Thing to Promise Ukraine Security. It’s Quite Another to Deliver.
Summary: Russia seems unlikely to agree to Western troops in Ukraine as part of any deal to end the war.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Accurate—analysts widely note the difficulty of implementing Western security guarantees in Ukraine.
[NY Times] Article Title: 5 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Zelensky and European Leaders
Summary: The leaders presented a relatively united front and appeared to agree on the next steps in the effort to halt the fighting between Ukraine and Russia. But much remained unresolved.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a meeting between Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders discussing next steps regarding conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: The Nineteen-Thirties Novel That’s Become a Surprise Hit in the U.K.
Summary: Set in a small village in the Bavarian Alps, Sally Carson’s “Crooked Cross” presents an eerily familiar portrait of the rise of fascism.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting about the popularity of Sally Carson's novel "Crooked Cross."
[New Yorker] Article Title: Can Donald Trump Police the United States?
Summary: In a trial over the legality of the President’s deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles, there may be a definitive answer to where his power ends.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is discussing a legal trial questioning the extent of the President's powers related to the deployment of the National Guard, which is accurate.
[New Yorker] Article Title: The Revised Laws of Robotics
Summary: A robot must not hurt another robot, outside of some sort of cool sporting event you can place bets on.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★
Fact Check: The article is not factual as it humorously revises Asimov's laws of robotics without providing any real-world context or changes in regulation or technology.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: Trump: Windmills Killing N.J.
Summary: President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning said "windmills are killing New Jersey" amid escalating energy prices in the Democrat-led state.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article seems to contain a quote from President Trump but it doesn't provide sufficient context or data to support or refute his claim about windmills in New Jersey.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Pentagon Confirms Air Force Chief Allvin Will Step Down Early
Summary: U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin will retire in early November after serving just two years of a four-year term, marking the latest early departure of a senior military officer under President Donald Trump.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the early retirement of U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin.
[Newsmax] Article Title: BBC Retracts Story Leukemia-Stricken Woman Died of 'Malnutrition' in Italy
Summary: After publishing a story claiming a Gazan woman died from malnutrition after being evacuated to Italy, the BBC admitted it was not aware that the woman had suffered from leukemia.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The BBC retracted a story that inaccurately reported a Gazan woman died from malnutrition in Italy, unaware of her leukemia condition.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: Owner Arrested After Leaving Dog in Scorching Car To Go to Beach
Summary: "Under no circumstances should you ever leave a pet inside a car," the police department said on Facebook.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual as it reports on an incident where an owner was arrested for leaving a dog in a hot car.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Mike Vrabel's Biggest Pet Peeve Has Nothing To Do With Football
Summary: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel can get a little heated on the sidelines, but it's nothing compared to the rage he can sometimes feel in a parking lot.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article is misleading as Mike Vrabel is not the coach of the Patriots, but the coach of the Tennessee Titans.
[Newsweek] Article Title: NFL Writer Suggests Bills Make Massive Pass-Rusher Blockbuster Trade
Summary: The Buffalo Bills are in win-now mode, and with Trey Hendrickson available, it might be time for Brandon Beane to get creative, says one NFL writer.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports an NFL writer's suggestion that the Buffalo Bills should consider a trade for Trey Hendrickson.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: 6 fact checks from the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Summary: President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sat down Aug. 18 at the White House to discuss how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article just states an occurrence of a meeting between two presidents, not sufficient details to conduct a fact check.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Zelenskyy gets promises of long-term U.S. support in White House talks with Trump
Summary: Leaders from across Europe descended on Washington in a remarkable show of support for Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who came to the White House to meet President Trump. The hastily arranged summit followed Friday’s Anchorage meeting between Trump and Russian President Putin. Nick Schifrin reports.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Zelenskyy's visit to the White House and the support he received there, but further information is needed to assess the implications of this meeting.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Would ceding territory to Russia actually bring lasting peace to Ukraine? Experts weigh in
Summary: For perspective on Monday's meetings at the White House and the negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, Geoff Bennett spoke with Charles Kupchan and David Kramer. Kupchan served on the National Security Council staff during the Obama and Clinton administrations, and Kramer was Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor during the George W. Bush administration.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This article provides a summary of discussions between experts on the subject of potential peace solutions in Ukraine, but does not provide enough information to check facts.
[Politico]
[Politico] Article Title: Trump allies look to primaries as they escalate Indiana redistricting pressure
Summary: The comments came as Indiana House Republicans were preparing to convene for an afternoon caucus Monday to discuss redistricting.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is truthful about Trump allies escalating pressure around Indiana's redistricting plans.
[Politico] Article Title: Democrats are wary of impeachment even as the GOP uses it to motivate voters
Summary: In a year when Trump is not on the ballot, Republicans argue holding the House majority is a way to protect the president.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately depicts the differing attitudes between Democrats and Republicans towards the potential of a Trump impeachment.
[Politico] Article Title: Texas Democrats have returned home, ending redistricting standoff
Summary: The Democrats will each be escorted by law enforcement officers to ensure they return Wednesday, as the state GOP prepares to pass a new congressional map.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: True, Texas Democrats have returned home, ending their protest against a proposed redistricting plan by the state GOP.
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Dressed for Success: Zelensky Wears Suit to White House
Summary: When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky packed for the White House, he left his fatigues at home and sported instead a jacket, sans tie. The wartime leader had so ruffled President Trump last time they met in the Oval Office, with his military-style sweatshirt and indignation, that he was unceremoniously kicked off campus. From the start, Monday was different.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's change of attire for his White House visit, but there's no evidence that he was "unceremoniously kicked off campus" due to his previous outfit.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: A Putin-Zelensky Meeting on the Cards?
Summary: Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is true in saying that President Zelensky avoided another meeting with Trump, however it does not give enough context or information to determine whether this potential meeting would have been 'disastrous'.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Trump Is Moving at Warp Speed To Get a Peace Deal
Summary: Unable to summarize.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Without further details, it's hard to confirm or fact-check the accuracy of President Trump's alleged 'warp speed' progress toward a peace deal.
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: Air Canada Strike Ends. Here’s How Flights Are Affected
Summary: Air Canada said that it will "gradually resume" operations but full restoration could take over a week.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Air Canada's operations will gradually resume following a strike, taking possibly over a week for full restoration.
[TIME] Article Title: Why Putin Won’t Stop His Quest for the Black Sea
Summary: "The Black Sea will define the future of the European security order for generations to come," write Galip Dalay and Natalie Sabanadze.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article presents a geopolitical analysis of Russia's interest in the Black Sea, but this does not factually imply President Putin will not stop his focus on this area.
[TIME] Article Title: The AIDS Crisis Offers a Dire Warning About Trump’s Research Cuts
Summary: President Trump's “policies are a reflection of a broader belief that some lives are more valuable than others,” writes Mary Fisher.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article characterizes Trump's research cuts as potentially detrimental to public health, but lacks concrete evidence to substantiate its claims.
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘A climate of unparalleled malevolence’: are we on our way to the sixth major mass extinction?
Summary: Churning quantities of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere at the rate we are going could lead the planet to another Great DyingDaniel Rothman works on the top floor of the building that houses the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, a big concrete domino that overlooks the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Rothman is a mathematician interested in the behaviour of complex systems, and in the Earth he has found a worthy subject. Specifically, Rothman studies the behaviour of the planet’s carbon cycle deep in the Earth’s past, especially in those rare times it was pushed over a threshold and spun out of control, regaining its equilibrium only after hundreds of thousands of years. Seeing as it’s all carbon-based life here on Earth, these extreme disruptions to the carbon cycle express themselves as, and are better known as, “mass extinctions”.Worryingly, in the past few decades geologists have discovered that many, if not most, of the mass extinctions of Earth history – including the very worst ever by far – were caused not by asteroids as they had expected, but by continent-spanning volcanic eruptions that injected catastrophic amounts of CO2 into the air and oceans. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes Daniel Rothman's work on understanding the implications of high CO2 levels and their connection to past mass extinctions.
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘They’re not chic!’ How did BuzzBallz become the undisputed drink of the summer?
Summary: Reef, Hooch and Bacardi Breezers are back in favour with gen Z – and BuzzBallz are the biggest hit of all. Why are they the essential alcopop at this year’s picnics, parties and festivals?When Merrilee Kick invented BuzzBallz in 2009, she was a 47-year-old teacher from Texas who needed to make some money fast. “I was about to get a divorce and was terrified of becoming homeless,” she says. “I was a high-school teacher not making enough money to survive, much less put two sons through college.” She had the opportunity to do an MBA through a teacher-enrichment programme, and came up with the idea for BuzzBallz one hot afternoon while marking homework. “I chose booze because it thrives in good times, and thrives even more in bad times,” she says.Kick decided to make a cocktail that came in a plastic container rather than glass that could break, and was inspired by the shape of a snow globe she had brought back from Sweden. Finding the funds to manufacture her product proved challenging. She was turned down for business loans by every bank in Dallas, until one accepted the cows from her mum’s ranch and her old car as collateral. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately summarizes the creation of BuzzBallz and its current popularity.
[The Guardian] Article Title: There's a word for the EU's inaction over Gaza: racism | Shada Islam
Summary: Europe frames the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza as a humanitarian crisis rather than a deliberate political choice. There will be a moral reckoningThe president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and her team face growing criticism of the controversial EU-US tariff deal agreed in July. I am hoping for similar calls for accountability over the EU’s complicity in Israel’s unfolding genocide in Gaza. Such a reckoning is long overdue.I have watched in despair for almost two years as European governments have done little or nothing while Israel has devastated Gaza through bombings, targeted strikes and forced starvation after the 7 October attack by Hamas. There are so many sanctions at the EU’s disposal which they are still refusing to deploy; so many levers they are refusing to pull. The bloc is Israel’s biggest trading partner, accounting for 32% of Israel’s total trade in 2024. Yet at every meeting, EU leaders and foreign ministers have failed to secure the majority needed to suspend the EU-Israel association agreement. This despite pressure from Spain, Ireland and Slovenia, and despite the fact the EU’s own human rights experts have indicated that Israel is in breach of the accord’s human rights obligations.Shada Islam is a Brussels-based commentator on EU affairs. She runs New Horizons Project, a strategy, analysis and advisory companyDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article criticizes the EU's inaction over the ongoing conflict in Gaza, blaming it on racism, but provides no concrete evidence to support this accusation.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: Zelensky suggests security guarantees could be ironed out in next 10 days
Summary: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said peace negotiations could be finalized with security guarantees in the next 10 days following his meeting Monday with President Trump at the White House. “Security guarantees will probably be 'unpacked' by our partners, and more and more details will emerge," Zelensky told reporters after his conversation with Trump in the...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's comments about possible security guarantees following a meeting with President Trump.
[The Hill] Article Title: The hidden risks of ‘quiet firing’
Summary: The long-term consequences of these misguided layoffs are beginning to show.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Not enough information provided
Fact Check: Supported by HR and workplace studies highlighting morale and retention issues linked to “quiet firing.”
[The Hill] Article Title: Trump jokes ending war in Ukraine boosts his odds to get into heaven
Summary: President Trump on Tuesday quipped that bringing an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine would help him get into heaven, joking that he heard he's "at the bottom of the totem pole." Trump called into "Fox & Friends" following a meeting a day earlier at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it reports on a statement made by President Trump during his appearance on "Fox & Friends."
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: Channel 4 orders 'Number 10' drama from Steven Moffat
Summary: Channel 4 announced it ordered "Number 10," a drama about those who live and serve at the British prime minister's London residence, 10 Downing Street.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Channel 4 has ordered a new drama called "Number 10" from writer Steven Moffat.
[UPI] Article Title: Britian backs down on demand for 'backdoor' access to Apple data
Summary: The United Kingdom backed down on demand for "backdoor" access to Apple user's data.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports that the UK retreated from its demand for "backdoor" access to Apple user's data.
[UPI] Article Title: Del Toro's 'Frankenstein' gets theatrical and Netflix release dates
Summary: Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro's "Frankenstein" is set for theatrical release on Oct. 17. The horror movie will then premiere on Netflix Nov. 7.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual, reporting the release dates of Guillermo Del Toro's "Frankenstein" in theaters and on Netflix.
[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 report is true; Israel did allow displaced Gazans to start crossing a military zone after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
[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 the financial struggles of Vanke and concerns about potential effects on the wider Chinese real estate market.
[USA Today] Article Title: Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack
Summary: Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that a number of released Israeli hostages had shrapnel in their bodies from an October 7 attack, according to an Israeli medical official.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: Live updates: Trump to host Zelensky, European leaders at White House for talks on Russia-Ukraine war
Summary: Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders at the White House.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Accurate as a scheduled event; details on outcomes are pending, so broader analysis cannot yet be verified.
[WAPO] Article Title: Russia pounds Ukraine as Zelensky, Europe backers prepare to meet with Trump
Summary: Any Russian sign off on security guarantees for Ukraine would likely involve a Russian veto over any military response — rendering such guarantees worthless, analysts warn.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article provides relevant and current information about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the involvement of various national leaders. The claim about the possible implications of Russia's sign off on security guarantees, however, is a speculation by analysts and not a factual conclusion.
[WAPO] Article Title: Making cash off ‘AI slop’: The surreal video business taking over the web
Summary: A mad rush of creators is using AI video tools to flood the web — and turn a profit — with videos that can seem remarkably real.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information is accurate; many creators use AI video tools to generate and monetize content.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Texas Democrat stuck in House chamber after refusing GOP mandate for police escort
Summary: A Texas House Democrat will remain in the chamber building until the legislative body reconvenes on Wednesday after she refused to sign off on a mandatory escort by law enforcement. Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, a Republican, has required that Democrats who broke quorum earlier this month be escorted by state troopers to leave the […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article accurately reports that a Texas House Democrat is staying within the chamber building in protest of a GOP mandate for police escort.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Democrats would rather Ukraine bleed than Trump succeed
Summary: For Democrats and their legacy media allies, nothing on the planet is more evil than President Donald Trump. Not cancer. Not even climate change. Trump is not only the pinnacle of evil but also the root of all lesser evils, and they’ll oppose him relentlessly over any cause — even peace. Monday’s summit at the […]
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article presents a subjective and biased viewpoint, exaggerating Democrats' opposition to Trump to include preferring conflict in Ukraine over Trump's success, without providing concrete evidence.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: The OBBB Act is one of the most significant shifts in education in decades
Summary: Hardly anyone is talking about it, but Congress has just passed one of the most consequential education reforms in history. Tucked into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a provision that could transform how families access education, reshape the politics of schooling, and finally give parents the power to direct their children’s learning. The legislation establishes […]
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately mentions the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its potential impact on the American education system.
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