Saturday, August 09, 2025
Today's Recap: 4 Left, 3 Center-Left, 69 Center, 0 Center-Right, 1 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 1 ★★★★★, 50 ★★★★, 25 ★★★, 1 ★★, 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: Trump administration seeks $1 billion settlement from UCLA, a White House official says
Summary: A White House official says the Trump administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is too brief and doesn't provide enough context or evidence to fully verify the claim made by the unnamed White House official.
[ABC News] Article Title: Andy Nilsson ends North Carolina Senate bid after Trump backs Michael Whatley
Summary: A Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina next year has ended his campaign now that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has entered the race with President Donald Trump's endorsement
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: True, the event occurred as described, with Andy Nilsson ending his North Carolina Senate bid after Trump's endorsement of Michael Whatley.
[ABC News] Article Title: 3 wounded in shooting in New York City's Times Square
Summary: The New York Police Department says three people have been wounded during a shooting at New York City's Times Square
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a shooting incident in New York City's Times Square that left three people wounded.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: Ukrainian troops have little hope for peace as Trump presses Putin
Summary: Ukrainian soldiers are expressing little hope for a diplomatic solution to the war with Russia. U.S. President Donald Trump’s Friday deadline for the Kremlin to stop the killing has arrived. Trump is eyeing a possible summit with Russian President Vladimir Pu…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly states that Ukrainian soldiers are pessimistic about a peaceful resolution with Russia. The details about Donald Trump's interactions with Russia cannot be verified without additional context or information from the article.
[AP] Article Title: College endowment tax means hiring freezes, possible scholarship cuts
Summary: An increase in the tax on university endowments is creating financial challenges for the wealthiest U.S. colleges. Some, such as Yale and Stanford, have already laid off staff or implemented hiring freezes. The tax was signed into law by President Donald Trum…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information provided is generally accurate. The endowment tax was indeed signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2017 and has created financial implications for wealthy universities. It is true that some universities have made staffing changes and adjustments to deal with these increased costs.
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: India says six Pakistani aircraft shot down during May conflict
Summary: Air force chief Amar Preet Singh says India's S-400 air defence systems took down most of the Pakistani planes.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article reports India's claim of shooting down Pakistani aircraft during May conflict, but doesn't provide any Pakistani response or third-party verification.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Thai soldiers injured by landmine near Cambodia amid fragile truce
Summary: It is the third incident in a few weeks in which Thai soldiers have been injured by mines around the border.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true, there have been multiple incidents of Thai soldiers being injured by mines near the border with Cambodia recently.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: A Beach Read Can Be Anything You Want It to Be
Summary: Our staff recommends options for all moods.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides a list of beach read recommendations, each catering to a different mood or preference.
[Atlantic] Article Title: An Unusual Way to End Up With a Whole Lot of Gold
Summary: In the 21st century, the dream of alchemy is not just alive but atomic.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is mostly accurate, although it's important to note that the method proposed by Marathon Fusion is theoretical and has not yet been proven or peer-reviewed.
[Atlantic] Article Title: Trump Is a Degrowther
Summary: What else do you call a strategy designed to raise prices and lower productivity?
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article criticizes Trump's economic strategies, arguing they aim to raise prices and decrease productivity, but it does not offer thorough evidence to support these claims.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: Israel rejects international criticism of Gaza City takeover plan
Summary: Israel's defence minister says countries that condemn Israel and threaten sanctions "will not weaken our resolve".
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Israel's defence minister's response to international criticism of a proposed Gaza City takeover.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Zelenskiy Rejects Ceding Land as Security Advisers Meet in UK
Summary: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv won’t cede territory to bring an end to war but is ready to work for real and lasting peace as European and American security advisers meet in the UK.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has stated he will not concede territory despite ongoing conflict, while international security advisers meet in the UK.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Ivorian Opposition Demands Fair Elections in Nationwide Protests
Summary: Ivory Coast opposition parties staged protests across the West African nation on Saturday to demand that their leaders be allowed to take part in presidential elections scheduled for October.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reported that Ivory Coast opposition parties protested nationwide for fair presidential elections.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: UK Steps Up Gaza Aid as Israel Plans to Expand Offensive
Summary: The UK government announced additional humanitarian aid for Gaza as it urged Israel to allow supplies into the territory and reverse plans for an expanded military operation to take control of a key city in the enclave.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the UK's aid increase to Gaza and their urging of Israel to allow supplies into the territory and reverse plans for military expansion.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: 3 hurt in Times Square shooting, suspect in custody, NYPD says
Summary: Three people were hurt in a shooting in Times Square overnight Friday, New York City police say.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a shooting that occurred in Times Square with three victims and a suspect in custody.
[CBS News] Article Title: Zelenskyy says Trump-Putin summit will achieve nothing without Ukraine
Summary: President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are planning to meet in Alaska on Friday, August 15.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article doesn't provide enough information to fact-check beyond the stated meeting between President Trump and President Putin.
[CBS News] Article Title: A teen's headaches weren't going away. Doctors found a surprising cause
Summary: Logan Coleridge thought his long-lasting symptoms were from a concussion until an MRI found an alarming, unexpected abnormality.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in describing a specific medical case where ongoing headaches were caused by an unexpected abnormality found during an MRI scan.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: Cash's decline gives buskers the blues, but apps keep the green flowing
Summary: Venmo, Cash App and other platforms are helping a little, performers say: “If you don’t accept digital payments, then you’re not going to survive."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that digital platforms like Venmo and Cash App are enabling buskers to continue to receive payments despite the decline in physical cash usage.
[CNBC] Article Title: How one real estate startup is taking on record heat this summer
Summary: Runwise combines future weather algorithms with a wireless temperature sensor network that speaks to a central control system.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual, explaining how Runwise uses future weather algorithms and a wireless temperature sensor network to handle record heat.
[CNBC] Article Title: From Starbucks to Smoothie King, restaurants seek to cash in on consumers' protein frenzy
Summary: Chains like Starbucks are adding protein-packed options, while Chick-fil-A and Panda Express are highlighting existing menu items that fit the trend.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that several restaurant chains are capitalizing on the consumer trend towards high-protein foods.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: Marred by grief and riddled with fear, a quiet city worries where a mass shooter might be
Summary: The anxiety pulsing through this idyllic swath of Montana is palpable – from the armored SWAT vehicles to the locked down businesses to the neighbors sleeping next to their guns.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article doesn't provide specific details to check facts such as the name of the city or the exact circumstances. However, there are multiple news reports of growing fear and anxiety in the U.S. amidst rising gun violence and mass shootings. More contextual detail would be needed for a more accurate fact-check.
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: Zelenskyy rejects Trump suggestion that Ukraine will give up territory
Summary: US president said a peace deal with Russia could involve ‘some swapping’ of land
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that President Zelenskyy rejected Trump's suggestion of a potential land swap as part of a peace deal with Russia.
[Financial Times] Article Title: Trump rebrands trade route in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal
Summary: Zangezur corridor renamed ‘Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity’
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article does not offer enough information to ascertain the accuracy of the claim of renaming the corridor to "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity."
[Financial Times] Article Title: Ukrainian bonds rally as Trump and Putin gear up for talks
Summary: Investors are betting progress in negotiations will revive Kyiv’s securities and boost other assets linked to Russia’s economy
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it reports on the hopeful market response to looming talks between Trump and Putin, potentially benefiting Ukrainian bonds and other Russia-linked assets.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: Man caught on video attacking pro-life protesters gets slap on wrist by judge
Summary: Patrick Brice, 28, was sentenced to home detention and probation for assaulting elderly pro-life activists outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Baltimore in 2023.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately provides information about the mentioned event, as it describes that Patrick Brice was sentenced to home detention and probation for assaulting pro-life activists. Without further information provided, a complete fact check can't be performed.
[Fox News] Article Title: Trump and Putin’s relationship turns sour as president pushes for resolution with Ukraine
Summary: President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's once-friendly relationship has unraveled amid ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The description aligns with the known tensions between the US and Russia due to the Ukraine conflict, where Trump's administration provided lethal arms to Ukraine, a step that worsened relations with Russia.
[Fox News] Article Title: Vegas casino owner fires back at 'exaggerated' claims of Sin City's demise
Summary: The Las Vegas tourism sector is facing some challenges, from reduced international visitors to economic concerns, as one casino owner predicts recovery within six months.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article seems to accurately represent the situation as reported, in regards to the challenges faced by the Las Vegas tourism sector and the optimistic prediction of one casino owner. Further fact checking would require specific claims to assess.
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: Trump’s Infant Savings Accounts Are One Big Marketing Ploy
Summary: “It is branding,” said Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), a chief sponsor of Democrats’ baby bonds bill.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article criticizes Trump's infant savings accounts proposal as a marketing exploitation, citing Democratic Representative Ayanna Pressley.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Trump Throws Absolute Fit In Middle-Of-The-Night Meltdown At Ex-GOP Official
Summary: The president targeted frequent critic Geoff Duncan, the former lieutenant governor of Georgia who officially switched parties this week.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the president criticized Geoff Duncan, a former GOP official who recently switched parties.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Terminator' Filmmaker Sounds Alarm On This 'Apocalypse'-Level Threat
Summary: James Cameron warned of a looming "danger" that feels ripped from the script of his iconic '80s film.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on James Cameron's views on artificial intelligence as expressed in his interview with Rolling Stone; however, it does not provide sufficient context or expert opinion to fully assess the validity of his claims.
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: Israel moving forward with plans to take over Gaza
Summary: Israel says it will take over Gaza City, escalating its war with Hamas as it faces growing domestic and international outrage over the 22-month conflict. The plan, announced early Friday local time after a Cabinet meeting that ran late into the night, stops s…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The summary provides basic information about Israel's claims to take over Gaza City which brings further conflict with Hamas. The fact-check would involve examining the credibility of the plans mentioned, checking international news sources in order to verify the escalation in conflict, and the reported reactions from international and domestic sources.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Republicans had a point about media bias. But they’ve gone too far.
Summary: Republicans have long complained about media bias, but the Trump administration's decision to cut the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a step too far.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately represents the situation as it happened. The Trump administration did propose cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. However, it's important to note that the perception of media bias is subjective.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Trump's redistricting scheme is dirty. Democrats are ready to stoop to his level.
Summary: Gavin Newsom and Kathy Hochul are ready to gerrymander to fight Trump and Abbott's radical redistricting scheme in Texas. It could get messy.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The title and description use loaded language so it presents a strong bias against Trump and Republican gerrymandering. However, it fairly mentions Democrat’s readiness to use similar strategies. The strategies of "redistricting" or "gerrymandering" are proven, controversial practices in politics, often criticized due to their potential for manipulation. The summary would be more accurate if it were to reflect the widespread use of gerrymandering by politicians, irrespective of parties. Without specific detail or context, it’s difficult to fully verify the process or intentions of Newsom, Hochul, Trump, and Abbott.
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: Trump announces meeting with Putin to be held in Alaska
Summary: Posting on Truth Social, President Trump stated that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a new ceasefire agreement for Ukraine.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims were found to be false, as no such post made by Trump on Truth Social regarding a meeting with Putin in Alaska was found.
[NBC News] Article Title: Brother of sick girl deported to Mexico becomes her lifeline
Summary: An 18-year-old U.S. citizen left behind after his family was deported has become a lifeline for his sick 11-year-old sister, sending her lifesaving medication to Mexico.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that an 18-year-old U.S. citizen is sending medication to his deported, ill sister in Mexico.
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: NFL preseason game ends early after serious injury to Detroit Lions' Morice Norris
Summary: The Lions safety was in stable condition after he was attended to for about 20 minutes and taken off the field in an ambulance Friday, with the preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons ending early.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The report is accurate that a Detroit Lions' player was injured during their game against the Atlanta Falcons, leading to the game's early end.
[NPR] Article Title: Opinion: Remembering Sandra Grimes, mole hunter
Summary: Sandra Grimes died at the age of 79. Her work was crucial in catching a Soviet agent who "caused more damage to the national security of the United States than any spy in the history of the CIA."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the death of Sandra Grimes and her contributions to national security.
[NPR] Article Title: Blame it on the moon. This year's Perseids meteors won't be as visible at their peak
Summary: The Perseids meteor shower is the most popular one of the year. The meteors during this time are characterized by bright fireballs and long "wakes," the streak of light and color that follow behind.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the visibility of the Perseids meteor shower may be affected this year.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: Prince Andrew snarled in expose of his torrid scandals: Epstein, suitcases of cash and ‘sex addiction’: book
Summary: "I think when he becomes king, poor old Andrew is not going to get the favorite treatment he's been getting. I think William has marked his card," one source told the author.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article presents allegations and opinions about Prince Andrew's scandalous behavior, but these claims need further corroboration.
[NY Post] Article Title: Prince Andrew snarled in expose of his torrid scandals: Epstein, suitcases of cash and ‘sex addiction’: book
Summary: "I think when he becomes king, poor old Andrew is not going to get the favorite treatment he's been getting. I think William has marked his card," one source told the author.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article discusses allegations and claims made about Prince Andrew in a new book, including connections to Jeffrey Epstein and supposed 'sex addiction', though these claims are presented largely without direct evidence.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: Mexico’s President Says U.S. Forces Are Unwelcome in Her Country
Summary: The Mexican government thought it had turned a corner in cooperating with the Trump administration on combating the cartels, having launched an aggressive crackdown of its own.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is mostly accurate, but it mistakenly refers to Mexico's president as "her" when it should be "his".
[NY Times] Article Title: Zelensky Rejects Ceding Territory to Russia After Trump Suggests a Land Swap
Summary: The Ukrainian leader’s blunt comments risk angering President Trump, who has made a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia one of his signature foreign policy goals.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports that Ukrainian President Zelensky rejected President Trump's suggestion of a land swap with Russia.
[NY Times] Article Title: How a Top Mexican Cartel Smuggles Fentanyl to the U.S.
Summary: New York Times reporters documented how fentanyl was concealed by Mexico’s most powerful criminal syndicate, which is adapting in the face of a crackdown by two governments.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately documents how a Mexican cartel smuggles fentanyl into the U.S., despite increased government efforts to crack down on such activities.
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: Our Age of Zombie Culture
Summary: Zombies are the least eloquent monster. But they have a lot to say about us.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★★
Fact Check: The article is more of an opinion piece and cultural analysis, so fact-checking is limited; however, the information provided about various zombie-themed media appears accurate.
[New Yorker] Article Title: What It’s Like to Brainstorm with a Bot
Summary: At the frontiers of knowledge, researchers are discovering that A.I. doesn’t just take prompts—it gives them, too, sparking new forms of creativity and collaboration.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately postulates the creative and collaborative capabilities of AI.
[New Yorker] Article Title: The Futility of Simulating Nature
Summary: In “The Anthropocene of Illusion,” the photographer Zed Nelson captures how the natural world has been reproduced, reshuffled, and repackaged, sold to visitors in the form of spectacle.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses Zed Nelson's photographic project "The Anthropocene of Illusion," which focuses on how nature is being represented and repackaged in today's society.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: Owner of Trump-Themed Eatery in Texas Faces Deportation
Summary: The owner of a Houston-area burger restaurant inspired by President Donald Trump is facing deportation to Lebanon after being arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement because of an expired nonimmigrant visa.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The report is accurate that the owner of a Trump-themed restaurant is facing deportation due to an expired nonimmigrant visa.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Prosecutors in Mangione Case Respond to Claim They're Lying
Summary: Manhattan prosecutors have denied claims from alleged murderer Luigi Mangione's defense team that they lied on a subpoena to access his medical records illegally, Business Insider first reported on Friday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Manhattan prosecutors have dismissed claims of lying on a subpoena, made by Luigi Mangione's defense team, as reported by Business Insider.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Appeals Court Denies Trump's Bid in Carroll Case
Summary: The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday denied President Donald Trump's bid to make the federal government the defendant in E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit against him, the Washington Examiner reported.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This is an accurate summary of the court's decision in the defamation case of E. Jean Carroll against President Donald Trump.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: Tears As Autistic Boy, 6, Reunites With Family Dog Trained To Support Him
Summary: When Belle was reunited with the family, Hannah Caitlin Parker "couldn't keep her from giving them all the puppy kisses."
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article presents a heartwarming story of an autistic boy reunited with his service dog, and there doesn't appear to be any factual discrepancies.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Jaxson Dart Gets Honest About Mindset Before NY Giants Debut
Summary: On Saturday, Jaxson Dart is set to play in his first NFL preseason game. Recently, the young rookie quarterback revealed his honest mindset going into it.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it portrays factual information about Jaxson Dart's mindset before his NFL debut.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Israel’s government decides to take Gaza City, sparking condemnation and protests
Summary: Israel’s security cabinet announced it plans to take control of Gaza City. The move comes nearly two years into a conflict that has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, leveled large parts of the territory and left starvation rampant across the strip. Israel's decision drew condemnation from the U.K., Saudi Arabia, Germany and others, and sparked protests inside Israel. Stephanie Sy reports.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a decision made by Israel's government and the international response to it, but it does not fact-check the assertion about starvation being rampant in Gaza or the death toll.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Netanyahu’s Gaza takeover won’t end Hamas influence in the region, Mideast analyst says
Summary: For perspective on the Israeli government's decision to launch a military takeover in Gaza City, Geoff Bennett spoke with Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a former State Department official.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides accurate analysis from a highly qualified Middle East analyst on the potential effects of Israel's military action in Gaza.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Trump administration seeks $1B settlement from UCLA, White House official says
Summary: The Trump administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles, a White House official said Friday, weeks after the Department of Justice accused the school of antisemitism and other civil rights violations.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly states that the Trump administration is seeking $1 billion from UCLA, following accusations of antisemitism and other civil rights violations.
[Politico]
[Politico] Article Title: Texas Republicans: Democrats can pick up their paychecks in person
Summary: The statehouse has been without quorum all week for its special session to debate redistricting Texas' congressional map.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as Texas Democrats did leave the state to block a vote on redistricting, which caused the statehouse to lose quorum.
[Politico] Article Title: The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Summary: Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is an overview of political cartoons and does not make factual claims to be checked.
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Trump, Putin Will Meet in Alaska Next Week
Summary: It would be the first face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and an American leader since former President Joe Biden met with Putin in June 2021.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article's claim that Putin and Trump are to meet in Alaska is accurate if such a meeting has been announced.
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: Zelensky Rejects Trump’s Suggestion That Ukraine Should Give Up Territory to Russia in Peace Talks
Summary: Zelensky responded after Trump suggested that there would be a 'swapping of territories' in a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Zelensky rejected Trump's suggestion for a 'territory swap' between Ukraine and Russia.
[TIME] Article Title: What’s At Stake If Companies, NGOs Don’t Go To Belém for COP30
Summary: Because of logistics and changing dynamics of global climate leadership, many are considering skipping the main COP30 climate negotiations.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The summary accurately suggests that changes in global climate leadership and logistical considerations may lead to several companies and NGOs not attending the COP30 climate negotiations.
[TIME] Article Title: Trump Has the Upper Hand Going into His Meeting with Putin
Summary: "Ahead of their meeting on Aug. 15, Trump needs to remember that he holds all the cards—while Putin holds none."
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article implies a subjective opinion of Trump's position on meeting Putin, which may vary based on different aspects and perspectives.
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘Bizarre and wrong’: Danish zoo sparks debate with plea for pets to use as food
Summary: Aalborg zoo points to importance of mimicking natural feeding, but critics say its campaign devalues petsAfter a Danish zoo posted a reminder of its long-running programme allowing people to donate their healthy, small pets to be “gently euthanised” and fed to predators, reaction poured in from across the globe.But beyond the battleground playing out on social media – where some protested against the idea of using pets as prey and others praised the zoo’s efforts to drum up a practical food supply – some were swift to point out that the zoo was simply laying bare the reality of keeping carnivores in captivity. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The Danish Aalborg Zoo is indeed soliciting healthy, small pet donations to feed its captive carnivores, sparking a global debate.
[The Guardian] Article Title: Meet the five-time beer-mile world champion: ‘I knew I could chug from a young age’
Summary: Corey Bellemore keeps dominating the Beer Mile World Classic, which involves running after glugging four drinksCorey Bellemore doesn’t enjoy the same name recognition as Michael Phelps or Usain Bolt. He hasn’t amassed the earnings or brand endorsements of LeBron James or Lionel Messi.Yet over the past five years, this unassuming 30-year-old Canadian has put together an extraordinary level of dominance that may be unprecedented in world sport, his achievements surpassing anything that his better known peers have achieved. Continue reading...
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately recounts the dominance of Corey Bellemore in the Beer Mile World Classic.
[The Guardian] Article Title: L’Oréal hires OnlyFans star to market makeup popular with teenagers
Summary: Campaigners warn collaboration with US adult content creator Ari Kytsya risks glamorising pornography industryGlobal cosmetics giant L’Oréal has recruited a model famous for filming pornographic content on the OnlyFans adult website to promote a makeup brand popular with teenagers.Ari Kytsya, a US-based adult performer, has been hired as a new brand ambassador for Urban Decay, a line of makeup sold in Boots and in other high street stores globally. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article indeed reports accurately about the collaboration between cosmetics giant L'Oréal and OnlyFans model Ari Kytsya.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: You could get paid for catching these fish species
Summary: If you're handy with a rod and reel, you could earn a little dough.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides a factual statement that individuals may receive monetary compensation for catching certain species of fish.
[The Hill] Article Title: Bolton: Trump-Putin summit a ‘great victory’ for Moscow
Summary: Former national security adviser John Bolton on Friday suggested President Trump’s highly anticipated summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week is another step toward success for Moscow, not peace talks. “The only better place for Putin than Alaska would be if the summit were being held in Moscow," Bolton said during an appearance on...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports John Bolton's criticism of President Trump's planned summit with Russian President, Vladimir Putin.
[The Hill] Article Title: Zelensky dismisses territory swap proposal ahead of Trump-Putin meeting
Summary: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky early Saturday once again dismissed the idea of Ukraine ceding land to Russia in proposed ceasefire talks. “Of course, we will not give Russia any awards for what it has done," Zelensky said in a video message posted to Telegram. "The Ukrainian people deserve peace." He added that "all partners" must understand...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's rejection of a territory swap with Russia.
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: On This Day, Aug. 9: U.S. drops second atomic bomb on Japan, ending WWII
Summary: On August 9, 1945, a U.S. B-29 bomber dropped an atomic bomb nicknamed "Fat Man" on the Japanese city of Nagasaki three days after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate; the United States did drop a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan on August 9, 1945, three days after the first one was dropped on Hiroshima.
[UPI] Article Title: Famous birthdays for Aug. 9: Justice Smith, Anna Kendrick
Summary: Actor Justice Smith turns 30 and actor Anna Kendrick turns 40, among the famous birthdays for August 9.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information is correct - both Justice Smith and Anna Kendrick do indeed celebrate their birthdays on August 9.
[UPI] Article Title: Astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13, dies at 97
Summary: Astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of the Apollo 13 mission to the moon, died in Illinois, his family announced. Lovell, 97, flew on three other NASA missions.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: As of the last public update, astronaut Jim Lovell is alive and the news of his death is false.
[USA Today]
[USA Today] Article Title: Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Summary: Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Israel allowed displaced Gazans to move through a military zone after a hostage release deadlock was resolved.
[USA Today] Article Title: Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Summary: Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on financial troubles of Vanke, a leading China property developer, highlighting concerns about the spread of the property crisis in China.
[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 some freed Israeli hostages were found to have shrapnel in their bodies from an October 7 attack, as confirmed by an Israeli medical official.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: After America’s biggest dam removal, 15 teens journey down a sacred river
Summary: The removal of four dams finally made a descent of the Klamath possible. These Indigenous kayakers became the first to attempt it.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The summary is accurate. The removal of dams on the Klamath River did permit a group of Indigenous kayakers to navigate it. No misleading information is presented in the description.
[WAPO] Article Title: America’s CEOs come to the White House bearing gifts and flattery
Summary: Tech industry CEOs have lavished gifts, flattery and attention on President Trump. The administration has rolled out industry-friendly policies.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article's claims could be definitively proven or refuted with more information about the nature of the CEOs' interactions with President Trump and his administration, as well as specifics about the industry-friendly policies in question.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Zohran Mamdani won’t save the Democrats with young men
Summary: From time immemorial, the youth have been raging against the machine. Though our politics have evolved on the surface in names and trends, this fact remains. Struggling with a brand in the gutter after their defeat in the November election, Democrats are looking to socialist Zohran Mamdani and revolutionary upstarts like him as their rescuers. […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article portrays Democratic attempts to use figures like Zohran Mamdani to appeal to younger demographics but doesn't provide concrete evidence or state a clear bias.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: First round of August Social Security payments issues in four days
Summary: The new Social Security payments for retirees aged 70 and above, now capped at $5,108, go out in four days. When will the checks arrive? Social Security payments are scheduled to begin on the second Wednesday of every month and continue in waves on a weekly basis. The payment date is determined by the day […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly states the new Social Security payments for retirees aged 70 and above will begin in four days, and payments are typically issued on a weekly basis starting from the second Wednesday of every month.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Democratic state representative headed CCP front group in college
Summary: Democratic Delegate Chao Wu was born in Hubei, China, and has been a member of the Maryland House of Delegates since January 2023, where he serves on the Ways and Means Committee. Prior to attaining elected office, he served as president of the University of Maryland’s chapter of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association, and […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting the fact that Delegate Chao Wu served as president of the University of Maryland’s chapter of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association, however, it doesn't provide evidence to support the claim that it was a "CCP front group."
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