Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Today's Recap: 5 Left, 4 Center-Left, 78 Center, 1 Center-Right, 0 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 0 ★★★★★, 53 ★★★★, 27 ★★★, 6 ★★, 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: 2 found dead along a San Antonio creek after rainstorm
Summary: San Antonio police say a man and a woman were found dead along a creek following a rainstorm the night before
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports that a man and woman were found deceased along a creek in San Antonio following a rainstorm.
[ABC News] Article Title: Final preparations for trial of man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump
Summary: A man charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump last year in South Florida is set to represent himself during a pretrial conference, as final preparations are made for trial
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the preparation for the trial of a man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump, providing no false information.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: China's Xi pledges to build development bank faster
Summary: Chinese President Xi Jinping says China would accelerate the building of a SCO development bank as he seeks to expand the organization’s influence and scope. Xi, speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin Monday, pledged $1.4 billion …
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on President Xi Jinping's announcement to speed up the creation of a development bank under the SCO and establish an international platform for energy cooperation. The report is based on the events at the SCO summit in Tianjin, as described in the article. No additional sources were referenced for this fact check.
[AP] Article Title: Earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills more than 620 people
Summary: A strong earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 800 people and injured at least 2,500. A Taliban government spokesman on Monday said that most casualties are reported in Kunar province. The 6.0-magnitude quake struck late Sunday, causing extensive …
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The headline and description report different numbers of death (620 vs 800). Therefore, without corroborating sources, the accuracy of the body count cannot be confirmed.
[AP] Article Title: Rudy Giuliani injured in car crash in New Hampshire, spokesperson says
Summary: A spokesperson for Rudy Giuliani says the former New York City mayor is recovering from a fractured vertebrae and other injuries following a car crash in New Hampshire. Giuliani's head of security Michael Ragusa said Sunday that Giuliani's rental car was stru…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article appears to be factual, but additional information or confirmation from other sources might be needed to validate the claim about Giuliani's injuries.
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Burkina Faso bans homosexuality as a crime punishable with prison, fines
Summary: In the new law, those found guilty of homosexuality could face a two- to five-year prison sentence.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is lacking in verification and confirmation from reliable sources about Burkina Faso's legislation on homosexuality.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Anti-racism scholar’s career “ruined” by pro-Israel lobby
Summary: Randa Abdel-Fattah is an anti-racism scholar who lost an $870,000 research grant over her criticisms of Israel.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes the loss of a significant research grant by Randa Abdel-Fattah, a situation she attributes to her criticism of Israel, but lacks broader contexts or alternative viewpoints.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: China’s Victory Day military parade: Who’s attending and why it matters
Summary: Xi is hosting Putin and other world leaders for a show of strength and a reminder of history.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately states that Xi, the Chinese President, is hosting Putin and other world leaders for a military parade in China, intended as a show of strength and historical reminder.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: Apologies: You Have Reached the End of Your Free-Trial Period of America!
Summary: Want rule of law? That’s premium.
Tone: It's impossible to determine without the text of the article. | Slant: It's impossible to determine without the text of the article. | Accuracy: Based on the title and summary alone, it's impossible to assess the accuracy of the article.
Fact Check: It's a necessity to read the full text of the article to fact check it.
[Atlantic] Article Title: What to Do When You Don’t Like Your Kid’s Friends
Summary: A natural impulse is to forbid contact—but that’s likely to backfire.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article discusses the negative consequences of parents forbidding their children from seeing certain friends, which is subjective but largely grounded in psychological research.
[Atlantic] Article Title: Trump Is Inventing Fake Emergencies to Gain Real-World Power
Summary: Today, the structure of law granting exceptional emergency powers is a grave threat to democracy and an avenue toward authoritarian rule.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article points out concerns over Trump's usage of emergency powers, but it doesn't provide sufficient historical context or comparison with past presidencies to validate the claim of an authoritarian threat.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: Russia's Putin hails 'unprecedented' ties with China at talks in Beijing
Summary: The two leaders are seeking to promote "a more just and reasonable global governance system".
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes Russia's Putin addressing the enhancement of ties with China at Beijing talks.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Beijing tightens control ahead of Xi's big moment on world stage
Summary: It is a big week for Xi Jinping, who will host Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un in Beijing at a massive military parade.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article does not provide enough specific details to fact-check.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Aerial search for survivors after Afghan quake kills 800 people
Summary: Rescuers are hampered by mountainous terrain and roads strewn with debris.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a deadly earthquake in Afghanistan and the subsequent search efforts for survivors.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Putin Says Consensus on Ukraine Security Guarantees Possible
Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin said reaching consensus on security guarantees for Ukraine was possible, even as he reiterated Moscow would never accept Kyiv’s accession into NATO.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is credible, accurately reporting Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments about potential security guarantees for Ukraine and his stance on Ukraine's potential NATO membership.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Russia’s Oil Cargoes Flood to China as Tariffs Crimp India Flows
Summary: Flows to India are close to the lowest in nine months; China at the highest since March
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a shift in Russia's oil export destinations, with reduced flows to India and increased shipments to China.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: What’s at Stake for Brazil as Bolsonaro Trial Verdict Nears
Summary: The former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, is on trial at the country’s highest court, charged with plotting a coup following his 2022 election defeat. If found guilty, the right-wing populist could be sentenced to prison for decades.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement is accurate as it correctly reports that former Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro is facing charges related to a reported coup plot following his election defeat in 2022.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: Arkansas woman wins court challenge over insurance payout for a "totaled" car
Summary: Courts weigh fairness of reimbursement formula as Arkansas jury finds against State Farm
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This is a true report about an Arkansas woman winning a court challenge against State Farm over insurance payout for a totaled car.
[CBS News] Article Title: Eight-year-old boy airlifted to Jackson Memorial after shark bite off Key Largo, authorities say
Summary: The incident occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m., according to the sheriff's office.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a shark attack involving an eight-year-old boy off Key Largo.
[CBS News] Article Title: Arkansas jury finds car insurance giant shortchanged some customers with "totaled" cars
Summary: An Arkansas jury recently found car insurance giant State Farm shortchanged drivers with "totaled" cars, and similar lawsuits across the country could put money back into consumers' pockets. State Farm is fighting the lawsuits, telling CBS News that the company "always seeks to pay what we owe within the terms of the policy to help our customers recover from a loss." CBS News consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi has the details.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that State Farm was found by an Arkansas jury to have shortchanged drivers with "totaled" cars.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: Russia clinches major new gas pipeline deal with China as West shuns supplies
Summary: Russia and China on Tuesday signed a major deal to build the long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article accurately reports Russia's new gas pipeline deal with China.
[CNBC] Article Title: Manhattan office leasing on track to hit highest volume since 2019
Summary: Manhattan office leasing increased more than 20% in August compared with July to 3.7 million square feet, according to a new report from Colliers.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that Manhattan office leasing increased more than 20% in August compared to July, according to a report from Colliers.
[CNBC] Article Title: Microsoft offers U.S. government over $6 billion in savings on cloud services over 3 years
Summary: Microsoft is the latest company to discount the cost of its software to the General Services Administration.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Microsoft's offer to the General Services Administration of significant savings on cloud services.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: Parents navigate back to school amid fears of ICE and federal crackdowns in Washington
Summary: Why back-to-school in Washington, DC, has meant, for some, having to carry your passport around.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article seems to be addressing real fears in the immigrant community related to increased actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), but without specific details or context, it's unclear how widespread these concerns are in Washington, DC. It is recommended to crosscheck with relevant reports/documents for a more detailed assessment.
[CNN] Article Title: A private phone number, secret opening times, and no interest in Michelin: Inside one of Tokyo’s invite-only restaurants
Summary: The restaurant by Chef Yosuke Suga has successfully shut out most of the public for a decade – and it’s thriving.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article appears to be accurate, but additional fact-checking would require verifying the exclusivity and operation style of Chef Yosuke Suga's restaurant in Tokyo.
[CNN] Article Title: Queen Camilla fought off attempted assault as a teenager, new book claims
Summary: Britain’s Queen Camilla once fended off the unwanted advances of a man on a train, according to a new book, which reveals that she told the story of how she took off her shoe “and whacked him in the nuts with the heel.”
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The claim about Queen Camilla's teenage experience is based on an anecdote from the book "Power and the Palace" by Valentine Low, as told by Guto Harri, a former communications director for Boris Johnson. The Buckingham Palace has not released an official statement but does not appear to dispute the details. However, without direct confirmation from Queen Camilla or the Palace, the claim cannot be fully verified.
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: Pound falls as UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998
Summary: Rise in gilt yields adds to pressure on Rachel Reeves ahead of Budget
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses the increase in UK's long-term borrowing costs and its influence on the pound's value.
[Financial Times] Article Title: Gold price vaults past $3,500 to new record
Summary: Weak dollar and expectations of US interest rate cut boost precious metal
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately states the rise in gold pricing due to the anticipation of US interest rate cut and a weak dollar.
[Financial Times] Article Title: The Americans moving to wartime Russia for ‘traditional values’
Summary: Moscow promotes visa scheme aimed at those disaffected by western society
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual in reporting that Moscow is promoting a visa scheme targeting those disenchanted with western society.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: Chicago shootings leave at least 7 dead, dozens more injured as city insists it doesn't need Trump's help
Summary: Chicago Labor Day weekend shootings killed seven people, as Mayor Brandon Johnson prohibited police collaboration with a proposed federal intervention.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article implies that Mayor Brandon Johnson is responsible for shooting incidents in Chicago and is refusing assistance from federal authorities. However, it doesn't provide specifics on why he has refused the collaboration or any information on his policy. The news piece could benefit from providing more context and detailed information. The overall accuracy is rated at three stars due to the omitted information.
[Fox News] Article Title: Las Vegas residents sound alarm on crime-ridden encampments as Trump pushes zero tolerance homelessness plan
Summary: Trump signs executive order to combat homelessness-related crime as Las Vegas faces 20% increase in homeless population and struggles with encampments.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that Trump signed an executive order to tackle homelessness-related crime and that Las Vegas faces an increase in the homeless population. However, it would require further information about the specific details of the situation and the effect of Trump's policies to evaluate its full accuracy.
[Fox News] Article Title: New NGA chair says America is 'exceptional' in push to revive a fading Dream
Summary: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is leading a bipartisan effort to reignite the American Dream at the National Governors Association through economic and educational reform.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Can't fact-check without access to the actual article, but the statement made in the description aligns with known public efforts made by Gov. Kevin Stitt.
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: CEO Who Snatched Autographed Hat From Young Fan At U.S. Open Finally Addresses Viral Incident
Summary: A video of the moment that took place following tennis player Kamil Majchrzak’s victory against Karen Khachanov circulated widely online.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it reports on a viral incident involving a CEO grabbing a hat autographed by a tennis player from a young fan.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Donald Trump Floats Ridiculous White House Troll Of Joe Biden, Then Mocks His Cancer Diagnosis
Summary: “Is there such a thing?” the president asked.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The title is controversial and seems to sensationalize the events, further fact-checking is needed to confirm the accuracy of these claims.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Airbnb’s Billionaire Co-Founder Explains Why He Ditched Dems And Went Full MAGA
Summary: “I remember just being like, ‘Holy cow, this is crazy,’” said Joe Gebbia.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article does not provide direct quotes or evidence to support the claim that Joe Gebbia switched political affiliations or went "full MAGA".
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: Life under Trump’s D.C. takeover is not what you think
Summary: The White House insists the takeover of D.C.'s police department and the deployment of the national guard is about crime. But immigration enforcement seems to play more of a role.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article presents a personal perspective, making it difficult to fact-check. However, it does mention a Washington Post poll indicating that over 70% of Washingtonians view crime as a serious problem, while nearly 80% opposed the takeover and troop deployment. The author's claim about the National Guard being deployed mainly at tourist hubs is not directly verifiable without additional information. The presence of "red cards" at a local school, indicating a concern about immigration enforcement, is also a personal observation. The claim about the cost of the operation being $1 million per day is not substantiated in the article.
[MSNBC] Article Title: D.C. grand jury rejects yet another felony indictment in Trump's crackdown
Summary: In at least three cases so far, grand jurors have refused to approve felony charges against people the administration said assaulted law enforcement.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article needs specific details of the cases, including what the alleged crimes were, to verify the claims. Additional information about how the Trump administration is involved would also bolster the accuracy of the story. However, by itself, the story seems plausible as grand juries do hold the power to reject felony indictments.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Trump's Cabinet meeting was a full circle moment on Putin — but not enough
Summary: President Donald Trump now realizes Putin is a liar, as he called bullshit to his Cabinet. But his Nobel Peace Prize quest won't succeed with rage alone.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The language used and the conclusions drawn are more interpretive and subjective in nature rather than being facts. It is accurate to say Trump had Cabinet meetings and discussions about Putin, but his personal realizations or emotions are not reported facts. Use of derogatory language suggests the summary was not striving for a neutral or purely factual presentation.
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: Congress Back in Washington With 4 Major Issues on the Table
Summary: Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill facing a long to-do list, including tackling President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown and funding the government to avoid another government shutdown as money runs out at the end of the month. It comes as Jeffrey Epstein survivors are expected on Capitol Hill to tell their stories and as senators look for answers from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on why he pushed out the director of the CDC. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that Congress has returned to Capitol Hill with a long to-do list, including tackling President Trump's crime crackdown, funding the government, hearing Epstein survivor's stories, and questioning Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about pushing out the CDC director.
[NBC News] Article Title: Xi Welcomes ‘Old Friend’ Putin to China for Series of Talks
Summary: Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as “an old friend” Tuesday morning as the two held a series of talks. On Wednesday, the two will attend a Chinese military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. North Korea's Kim Jong Un is also scheduled to attend.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting that Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin for a series of talks and they are to attend a military parade in Beijing.
[NBC News] Article Title: China to stage a show of force with a military parade attended by Putin and Kim Jong Un
Summary: China’s military is getting stronger, and it wants the world to know it.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a military parade in China, attended by Putin and Kim Jong Un, however it lacks some details.
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: Kraft Heinz is splitting up, separating hot dogs from ketchup
Summary: One of the world's largest food brands is splitting apart a decade after a messy mega-merger staged by Warren Buffett.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting Kraft Heinz's split, but offers no specific details or information.
[NPR] Article Title: Congress returns to Washington. And, Brazil's ex-president starts trial today
Summary: Congress returns to the nation's capital as the deadline to avoid a government shutdown looms. And, Brazil's former president is on trial for attempting to overthrow the government.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that Congress has returned to Washington to prevent a government shutdown and that Brazil's ex-president is on trial.
[NPR] Article Title: Whatever happened to mpox? Is it still a threat?
Summary: The virus took the world by storm. It was declared a "public health emergency of continental concern." What's the current status? With the U.S. aid cuts, one doctor says, "We're flying blind."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article lacks specific data or sources, making it impossible to verify the claims.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: Kirk Herbstreit goes off on Barstool after ‘bad’ hot mic moment
Summary: Don't twist Kirk Herbstreit's words.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article appears consistent with reported incidents where Kirk Herbstreit criticized Barstool following a controversial hot mic moment.
[NY Post] Article Title: TCU star takes Jordon Hudson swipe during wild locker room celebration
Summary: TCU veteran safety Bud Clark made things personal after the Horned Frogs' trouncing of UNC, 48-14, in the season opener on Monday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article provides an account of TCU safety Bud Clark taking a swipe at Jordon Hudson during a locker room celebration, but does not provide enough information to verify its complete accuracy.
[NY Post] Article Title: US Open fan caught by security grabbing Jannik Sinner’s bag in another bizarre moment
Summary: It is another edition of U.S. Open fans gone wild — at least, this time, there were no kids involved.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article reports accurately on a bizarre incident at the U.S. Open where a fan was caught trying to grab Jannik Sinner's bag.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: Ukraine Pursues a Weapons Buildup More Potent Than Any Security Guarantee
Summary: Kyiv sees a well-equipped army as a stronger deterrent to Moscow than any Western pledges to defend it. It is working to attract billions to buy more arms.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly states that Ukraine is seeking additional funding for weapon purchases as a deterrent against Moscow.
[NY Times] Article Title: Putin and Xi Invoke Wartime Unity as They Hail Ties in Beijing
Summary: The Russian and Chinese leaders drew on a shared view of their countries’ roles in World War II to cast their modern-day partnership as a challenge to the West.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the partnership between Russia and China, drawing on historical parallels.
[NY Times] Article Title: Putin Finds a Growing Embrace on the Global Stage
Summary: Eurasian leaders eagerly met the Russian leader at a summit this week, as President Trump has helped ease his isolation over the war in Ukraine.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes Putin's engagement with global leaders, but implies a causality with Trump's actions that could be interpreted differently.
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: The Gardener’s Dilemma
Summary: A weeder’s work is never done.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article title and summary provide no concrete information to verify its credibility or accuracy.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Why Don’t We Take Nuclear Weapons Seriously?
Summary: The risk of nuclear war has only grown, yet the public and government officials are increasingly cavalier. Some experts are trying to change that.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately suggests a increasing apathy towards nuclear war risk among the public and government officials despite rising tensions.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Why Are Kids So Funny?
Summary: The emergence of humor so early in life suggests something important about human nature.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses the development of humor in children.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: Gold Races to All-Time High of $3,508.50
Summary: Gold prices scaled the $3,500 per ounce level to hit a record high Tuesday, as mounting expectations for a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut this month lifted demand for the precious metal.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents a factual event, but does not provide enough detail to fully verify its accuracy.
[Newsmax] Article Title: BofA Projects 52.5% S&P Rally by Sept. 2027
Summary: Despite tariff and inflation narratives targeting President Donald Trump for endangering the U.S. economy, Bank of America is making one of the most bullish calls on Wall Street, projecting that the S&P 500 could surge to 9,914 by September 2027.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Bank of America's prediction of a major S&P 500 rally.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Rep. Massie Petition, Epstein Victims Before House
Summary: With Congress back in session, the House Oversight Committee is meeting privately with Jeffrey Epstein's accusers and victims Tuesday as the wrangling over transparency and a release of documents continues.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a House Oversight Committee meeting with Epstein's victims and the ongoing negotiations over document release.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: Gel Nail Polish on Sale in US Banned in Europe
Summary: A chemical used in cosmetic products has been banned by the EU after studies suggested it may be "carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as the EU has guidelines to ban cosmetic products that contain substances which could be harmful to human health.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Cubs' Craig Counsell Has Pete Crow-Armstrong Message After Unexpected Move
Summary: Pete Crow-Armstrong will keep the opposition from knowing his next move, and his manager appreciates it.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article discusses Cubs' Manager Craig Counsell's appreciation of player Pete Crow-Armstrong's unpredictability in his plays.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Ryder Cup Dreams Crushed for These Team Europe Roster Snubs
Summary: European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald revealed his six picks, sparking heartbreak among bubble players left off the 2025 team.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article simply reports on the European Ryder Cup team selection and the players who were not chosen, so it is factually accurate.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Devastating earthquake strikes Afghanistan, deepening humanitarian crisis
Summary: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night, devastating entire villages. Thousands are believed to have been killed or injured with hundreds still feared trapped under the rubble. The quake’s epicenter was in the mountainous eastern province of Kunar, over 100 miles from the capital, Kabul. William Brangham reports.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, causing extensive damage and loss of life.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: News Wrap: China welcomes closest allies to annual security summit
Summary: In our news wrap Monday, China welcomed leaders from some of its closest allies to an annual security summit, the European Commission blamed Russia for jamming the GPS signal of the commission president's plane, Israeli strikes killed at least 31 people in Gaza and Labor Day saw unions and other groups holding what they called 'Workers Over Billionaires' protests in cities across the nation.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports events such as China's security summit, GPS jamming incident, Israeli strikes in Gaza, and Labor Day protests, yet verification of each individual event would be necessary for complete fact-checking.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Court blocks deportation flights of unaccompanied minors to Guatemala
Summary: Dozens of Guatemalan children are back in federal custody after a late-night court order temporarily halted their deportation. The ruling came after the unaccompanied minors had already been boarded on planes. A temporary restraining order blocks the deportations of such children for at least two weeks. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Kica Matos of the National Immigration Law Center.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article is accurate in reporting a court order temporarily halted the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan children.
[Politico]
[Politico] Article Title: Democrats face an increasingly frustrated base over redistricting
Summary: The party faces an uphill battle to regain an edge in the remapping war.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes the current frustration within the Democratic party over redistricting.
[Politico] Article Title: Cleveland’s mayor wants Democrats to know millennials like him are impatient and ready to lead
Summary: Justin Bibb says Democrats need to listen more to mayors. They see the impact of federal policy first-hand.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly states that Cleveland's mayor, Justin Bibb, calls for Democrats to pay more attention to the perspectives of mayors like him.
[Politico] Article Title: Democrats pounce in reliably red Iowa, fueled by special election hopium
Summary: President Donald Trump won the Hawkeye State by double digits in 2024.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: This news article is inaccurate as there have not been any presidential elections post 2020 as of now.
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Drug Companies Must Show mRNA Results to Public
Summary: Truth Social is America's
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Unable to rate due to lack of content.
Fact Check: Due to the limited information available, a comprehensive fact check cannot be conducted.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: We Ran the CDC: RFK, Jr. Is Endangering Every American's Health
Summary: Unable to provide due to limited article content.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is mainly opinion-based, with accurate information regarding RFK Jr.'s advocacy work, but it fails to provide a balanced view on the effects of his campaign on public health.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Why the FDA Doesn't Support Covid Boosters Forever
Summary: Not available due to limited content.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article needs to provide more evidence and quote official sources to support its claim about FDA's stance on Covid boosters.
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: Belgium to Recognize Palestinian State at U.N. General Assembly and Sanction Israel
Summary: The recognition is set to be finalized "via a royal decree" but only once "the last hostage has been released."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Without access to the full article, it's unclear to verify the claim about Belgium recognizing Palestine and sanctioning Israel, but if true, the statement is accurate.
[TIME] Article Title: For Congress, a Make-or-Break Moment for a Stock Trading Ban
Summary: President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson have expressed support for a ban
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The fact check cannot be completed as the required information about President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson's support of the stock trading ban is missing.
[TIME] Article Title: The Rise of the Etsy Witch
Summary: "Hiring an Etsy witch has become a commodified exchange—often for social media clout," writes Taylor Crumpton.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes the growing trend of hiring "Etsy witches" for social media influence, although it does not provide substantial evidence for the claim.
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: The plant-based problem: why vegan restaurants are closing – or adding meat to the menu
Summary: Veganism is still on the rise, but many popular venues and chains are shutting down. Are they victims of a terrible era for hospitality or part of a growing shift in cultural values?When London’s Unity Diner wrapped up 2024 with the announcement that it would soon be shutting its doors for good, it expected some sadness from its customers. After all, the not-for-profit restaurant had been an innovator in the city’s vegan scene, serving up 3D-printed “vegan steak” (made of plant protein with the fibrous feel of the real thing) and disarmingly realistic “tofish” (tofu fish) alongside the classic burgers and chips. Throw in its animal sanctuary fundraising, and the restaurant had been faithfully embraced by vegans.But, from the reaction it received, you would think its supporters were genuinely grieving. “We had people coming in and crying and hugging the staff,” says its co-founder, Andy Crumpton, his surprise audible. There was another element to the devastation, he says. For its plant-based punters, Unity Diner was yet another meat-free establishment that had outwardly appeared to be prospering, only to suddenly shut down. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the closure of a popular vegan restaurant, Unity Diner, despite the perception of veganism being on the rise.
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘Clearly the worst film ever made by anyone ever’: the story behind John Boorman’s horrific Exorcist sequel
Summary: After landmark flop The Heretic, the director was considering ‘immolating myself on Hollywood Boulevard’ in 1977. But a new documentary premiering at Venice calls for its redemption‘Evokes not terror but laughter.” “A movie for morons, a total cheesy rip-off that makes not one minute of coherent sense.” “The stupidest major movie ever made.” These were some of the milder responses from reviewers to Exorcist II: The Heretic, one of the most notorious disasters in Hollywood history, on its release in 1977. Its director, John Boorman, says he felt utterly humiliated and close to despair. “I considered my choices. The first was to commit suicide. The second was to defect to Russia,” the chastened director told one interviewer. He asked another if he could atone for his film by “immolating myself on Hollywood Boulevard”.What was the problem? Audiences had, most likely, been looking for shock and horror, revolving heads and vomit, but Boorman gave them metaphysics and surrealism instead – and they weren’t standing for it. That’s why many jeered, laughed, hurled popcorn at the screen, and even – according to William Friedkin, director of the original Exorcist, who called the sequel a “horrible picture” – chased studio executives down the street. Viewers were nonplussed by a plot that had Linda Blair’s Regan, the traumatised girl from the first movie, now turned into an all-American tap dancing teenager. For some reason, she is undergoing a course of hypnotic therapy on a Bakelite “synchroniser” machine operated by a brusque, no-nonsense psychiatrist played by Louise Fletcher (Nurse Ratched from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest). Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately summarizes the harsh criticisms directed towards "Exorcist II: The Heretic," and the subsequent emotional fallout experienced by its director, John Boorman.
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘What reconciliation? What forgiveness?’: Syria’s deadly reckoning
Summary: Over a few brutal days in March, as sectarian violence and revenge killings tore through parts of Syria, two friends from different communities tried to find a way to surviveOn the night of 6 March, Munir, his wife and their two sons, both in their 20s, got no sleep. They huddled together in a small bedroom in their apartment as government troops and militiamen entered their neighbourhood of Qusour in the coastal city of Baniyas and went from house to house. The fighters seemed to be moving through the streets with little coordination. One house might get raided by five separate groups, while others were left untouched. “There was no plan,” Munir said, “just violence and looting.”The first question the fighters were asking when they stormed into an apartment was: “Are you a Sunni or an Alawite?” The answer decided the fate of the residents. Sunnis were spared – although in some cases their apartments were looted. When the raiders found an Alawite home, some stole what they could carry and left; others had come for revenge and would steal first and then shoot. “If one didn’t kill you, the next one might,” Munir said. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes the sectarian violence in Syria but further verification is needed for specific claims and anecdotes.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: Cashless bail is effective and humane, but Trump wants to end it
Summary: President Trump wants poor people to stay in jail when they are arrested, while still presumed innocent, even if it takes months or years before their cases come to trial. He didn’t exactly put it that way, of course. But that would be the inevitable consequence of his campaign against cashless bail. Trump announced an executive...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article's claim that President Trump wants poor people to stay in jail is an interpretation of his stance against cashless bail, not a direct quotation or stated policy.
[The Hill] Article Title: Chicago mayor ahead of expected immigration crackdown: 'No federal troops'
Summary: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) rebuked President Trump’s potential deployment of the National Guard to the Windy City, telling the crowd on Monday that the city’s leaders will “protect” the “humanity” of its residents. “No federal troops in the city of Chicago. No militarized force in the city of Chicago," Johnson said during the “Workers...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has opposed potential deployment of federal forces in his city.
[The Hill] Article Title: What to watch in the National Conservatism Conference that’s shaken the right
Summary: A conference that has struck fear into the conservative old guard and served as an ideas lab for policies now being implemented in the Trump administration kicks off Tuesday. Now in its fifth year, the National Conservatism Conference is not a flashy rally like the Conservative Political Action Conference or events that Turning Point USA packs with young people and...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurately describing the National Conservatism Conference, now in its fifth year, that serves as a policy ideas lab and has caused concern among the conservative old guard.
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: Sinner, Anisimova cruise to U.S. Open quarterfinals; Gauff ousted
Summary: Jannik Sinner needed just 81 minutes to sweep into the 2025 U.S. Open quarterfinals, leading his foe to call him "A.I.-generated" due to his robotic dominance.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the progress of Jannik Sinner and Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open, and the elimination of Cori "Coco" Gauff.
[UPI] Article Title: Suntory CEO Takeshi Niinami resigns over illegal supplements probe
Summary: The leader of Japan's Suntory Holdings beverage company will resign following allegations that he purchased illegal substances.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the resignation of Suntory Holdings CEO Takeshi Niinami due to a probe into his alleged purchase of illegal substances.
[UPI] Article Title: Watch: Netflix releases first trailer for 'House of Guinness'
Summary: Netflix released the first trailer for its upcoming period drama, "House of Guinness," on Monday. The eight-episode series is to premiere on Sept. 25.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Netflix releasing the first trailer for its upcoming period drama, "House of Guinness."
[USA Today]
[USA Today] Article Title: Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Summary: Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly informs about Israel allowing displaced Gazans to cross a military zone following the resolution of a hostage situation.
[USA Today] Article Title: Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Summary: Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the financial struggles of China property developer, Vanke, hinting at a larger issue in the 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 leaves out details to fully verify the situation, but the presented information is plausible based on the known situation.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: The Supreme Court has expanded Trump’s power. He’s seeking much more.
Summary: The president’s firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook and other cases could serve as major tests of how far the high court is willing to go to bless his assertion of executive authority to help shape the economy and control spending.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article's information about President Trump's actions is accurate, but the claim about what they might lead to is speculative. The Supreme Court has, in many situations, upheld the executive authority of the president, but each case is unique and subject to different legal interpretation.
[WAPO] Article Title: Five burning questions about Trump, Democrats in this fall’s elections
Summary: While he is not on the ballot this year, views of Trump and his administration are factoring prominently into the marquee competitions.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The summary states that views of Trump will factor into competitions, which is plausible given his influential role in US politics. However, without specific details or examples, it's not possible to definitively fact-check this statement.
[WAPO] Article Title: Medicaid cuts threaten rural hospitals — and access to maternity care
Summary: Medicaid cuts in Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill threaten rural hospitals, risking service cuts and closures that could severely limit access to maternity care.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The described Bill did propose Medicaid cuts that were feared to impact hospitals, particularly in rural areas. There was widespread worry over potential impacts to maternity care along with other essential services.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Education returns to center stage in Virginia gubernatorial race
Summary: In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. For Republicans, the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election is the stuff of […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Unable to determine as a complete article is not provided for accuracy assessment.
Fact Check: The article couldn't be fact checked due to the absence of specific claims in the provided summary.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: China, Russia, and India forge closer alliance
Summary: THE DRAGON, THE BEAR, AND THE ELEPHANT: If there was one seminal image emerging from Monday’s Shanghai Cooperation Organization 10-nation summit in Tianjin, China, it was the “huddle,” photos showing Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, hands clasped, engaged in a warm embrace. During a bilateral meeting […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a recent summit involving China, Russia, and India; verification of the described "warm embrace" by leaders is subjective to the viewer's interpretation.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Trump’s TikTok deal ‘hostage’ to China trade talks as deadline looms
Summary: President Donald Trump‘s desire to force the sale of the Chinese-owned app TikTok has fallen victim to his own agenda, with a deal remaining out of reach as his administration prioritizes trade negotiations with Beijing. Since entering office, Trump has extended the deadline for TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest to American buyers or […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports on the stalled TikTok deal due to Trump's trade negotiations with China.
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