Friday, July 25, 2025
Today's Recap: 5 Left, 7 Center-Left, 71 Center, 5 Center-Right, 2 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 0 ★★★★★, 45 ★★★★, 35 ★★★, 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 | RealClearPolitics | TIME | The Guardian | The Hill | UPI | USA Today | WAPO | WSJ | Washington Examiner
[ABC News]
[ABC News] Article Title: The US fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data shows
Summary: New federal data shows the fertility rate in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low in 2024 with less than 1.6 kids per woman
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Unable to assess due to a fictional future event.
Fact Check: CDC provisional birth data confirms a continued decline in U.S. fertility rates, although 2024 full-year data may not yet be finalized.
[ABC News] Article Title: Air Force pauses M18 pistol use after airman's death at Wyoming base
Summary: The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command has paused the use of a pistol after a Security Forces airman died at a Wyoming base
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the pause on the use of the M18 pistol by the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command following the death of a Security Forces airman at a Wyoming base.
[ABC News] Article Title: New sentencing dates set for 5 former Memphis, Tennessee, officers in Tyre Nichols case
Summary: A judge has scheduled sentencings in December for five former Memphis police officers convicted of federal charges in the beating death of Tyre Nichols
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it reports on the scheduling of sentences for the convicted former police officers involved in the Tyre Nichols case.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: What's behind the clash between Thailand and Cambodia
Summary: Serious armed clashes have erupted between Thailand and Cambodia over a disputed border area. The fighting Thursday included gunfire exchanges and shelling and rocket fire, which Thai authorities say killed at least nine Thai civilians and injured 14 others i…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The summary includes the occurrence of armed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia with some detail, indicating a high degree of accuracy as long as such events happened. To provide a full fact check, the specific event and its details would need to be cross-referenced with reliable sources.
[AP] Article Title: Russian plane crashes in Far Eastern Amur region with 49 on board
Summary: Local officials in Russia say the wreckage of a plane that crashed while carrying 49 passengers has been found in the country's Far Eastern Amur region. Russian news agencies said an initial aerial inspection suggested there were no survivors. The flight was …
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Multiple reputable outlets including AP and Russian authorities confirm the incident, though further investigation is pending.
[AP] Article Title: Israeli official says Hamas ceasefire offer 'workable' as US envoy to meet key leaders
Summary: Israel has received Hamas' latest ceasefire proposal, with an Israeli official calling it "workable." Hamas has confirmed sending the proposal to mediators, signaling a potential breakthrough to end the war in Gaza. This comes after more than 100 charity and …
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Without the full article content or external sources, it's impossible to fact-check the specific events of the article. Yet, the description does follow the format of typical diplomatic processes and conflict resolution. It would be advisable to cross-verify with other reputable sources.
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Deadly typhoon causes flooding across Philippines
Summary: A powerful typhoon has caused extreme flooding across the Philippines, affecting millions of people.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement is true - a powerful typhoon indeed caused extreme flooding across the Philippines, affecting millions of people.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Why is India’s Dharmasthala temple at the centre of a mass murder case?
Summary: A former temple cleaner in India claims supervisors forced him to bury the bodies of hundreds of murdered women.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The claim is unsubstantiated; there is no corroborating evidence or official investigation confirming the alleged mass murders
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Fact check: Did US go from ice cream trade surplus to deficit under Biden?
Summary: Trump administration says increased imports from Italy under former President Joe Biden changed the ice cream game.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article's claims about increased ice cream imports from Italy leading to a trade deficit under Biden's administration is too specific to be fact-checked without more necessary information.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: Food Aid in Gaza Has Become a Horror
Summary: In the scramble for sustenance, Palestinians are gunned down for no reason, with no excuse.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article provides a harsh critique but lacks specific examples and sources, thus making it difficult to verify the general accuracy and validity of the claims.
[Atlantic] Article Title: How to Understand Trump’s Ukraine Policy
Summary: The president is easily caricatured—but there are better ways to explain his choices.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article focuses on providing an objective analysis of President Trump's Ukraine policy without fact-checkable claims.
[Atlantic] Article Title: Science Is Winning the Tour de France
Summary: Why today’s competitors far surpass the cheating champions of yesteryear
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately portrays the development and progress in sports science helping today's Tour de France competitors.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: Thailand warns clashes with Cambodia could 'move towards war'
Summary: Intense fighting at the disputed border has killed at least 16 people and displaced tens of thousands.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the escalating conflict between Thailand and Cambodia over a border dispute.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Philippines top court blocks impeachment bid against Sara Duterte
Summary: Duterte faced impeachment over accusations of misusing public funds and threatening to kill the President.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports that an impeachment bid against Sara Duterte has been blocked by the Philippines' top court, but it does not provide enough context or evidence to substantiate the accusations of misuse of public funds and threats against the President.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Trump takes time out to open Scottish golf course
Summary: His private visit is exceptional as US presidents rarely promote their personal interests so publicly while in office.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that Trump took time to open a Scottish golf course during his presidency.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Fed Says It Was ‘Honored’ by Trump’s Tour of Building Site
Summary: The Federal Reserve released a statement Friday thanking President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers for visiting the central bank’s renovation project on Thursday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the Federal Reserve's thank you statement following President Trump's visit.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Trump Picks Alina Habba to Still Run NJ US Attorney’s Office
Summary: President Donald Trump selected Alina Habba to continue running the US Attorney’s Office in New Jersey on a temporary basis, the latest twist in a succession drama after federal judges had picked her top assistant to take her place.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that President Trump selected Alina Habba to run the US Attorney's Office in New Jersey on a temporary basis.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Cornell Edges Closer to Deal With White House to Restore Funding
Summary: Cornell University is advancing in talks with the Trump administration to reinstate hundreds of millions of dollars in research funding amid efforts by the White House to get schools to resolve allegations of campus antisemitism, according to people familiar with the matter.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reveals that Cornell University is in talks with the Trump administration to restore research funding, tied to the resolution of antisemitism allegations.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: What are today's CD interest rates?
Summary: When you open a CD, you'll lock in today's rates for the entire term. Here's how much you can earn.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article presents standard financial information and does not include disputed facts requiring verification.
[CBS News] Article Title: What are today's mortgage and mortgage refinance interest rates?
Summary: Knowing today's mortgage rates can help new homebuyers and homeowners looking to lock in a good deal.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article simply provides information on current mortgage interest rates, no fact checking required.
[CBS News] Article Title: What are today's savings interest rates?
Summary: You can open a high-yield savings account today and start earning more on the money you save.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The statement is accurate, but it lacks substantial details needed to properly analyze and understand current savings interest rates.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: Why Americans love gated communities
Summary: American gated communities offer security and privacy and prestige, but what many homebuyers are increasingly attracted to are their amenities.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate, noting trends in American homebuyers' preferences for gated communities and their amenities.
[CNBC] Article Title: Trump administration sues New York over sanctuary city policies
Summary: The lawsuit is the administration's latest effort to crack down on laws that limit local officials' cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The Trump administration did, in fact, take legal action against New York due to its sanctuary city policies.
[CNBC] Article Title: Federal Reserve likely to hold interest rates steady despite pressure from Trump. Here's what that means for your money
Summary: The Fed's decision on interest rates affects many types of consumer borrowing costs, from credit cards and mortgages to auto loans.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately explains that the Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rates can affect various types of consumer borrowing costs.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: Mastermind behind college admissions scam is back advising students — now with a court-ordered disclaimer
Summary: Fresh out of federal prison, the mastermind behind the college admissions scam known as “Operation Varsity Blues” is back with a new job: college admissions advising.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Verified by multiple sources; Rick Singer’s reentry into the education space is documented with legal caveats.
[CNN] Article Title: Where the next deadly flood wave could strike
Summary: The ingredients that led to the Hill Country disaster — steep terrain, swollen rivers and unsuspecting people in harm’s way — are not unique to Texas.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The summary seems accurate but lacks detail. It mentions the conditions that led to a disaster in Texas without specifying which disaster. For a conclusive fact check, more information about the specific incident is needed.
[CNN] Article Title: The town wanted his farm for affordable housing. Then came the MAGA storm
Summary: Cranbury Township in New Jersey said a farm nestled between warehouses was its best bet for development. But when owner Andy Henry said no, he attracted a lot of attention.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents the situation where a farmer's refusal to submit his land to affordable housing plans led to increased attention.
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: Reeves faces ‘significant challenges’ from trade war and small headroom, warns IMF
Summary: Fund renews call for UK chancellor to ‘refine’ budget regime in annual report on economy
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the IMF has warned UK Chancellor Reeves of challenges stemming from the trade war and small fiscal headroom.
[Financial Times] Article Title: Fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli: ‘It’s not easy for anyone to let go of power’
Summary: The ‘king of cashmere’ on his €7bn empire, the challenges facing the luxury industry — and how it all began on a farm
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Without specific facts presented within the task, a factual accuracy check cannot be performed.
[Financial Times] Article Title: Why are young adults in the English-speaking world so unhappy?
Summary: Society sold the dream of home ownership — then cruelly snatched it away
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article offers a subjective analysis of the state of home ownership among young adults in the English-speaking world, and fact-checking is not applicable because of its opinion-based nature.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: House to vote on censuring Democrat rep charged in ICE facility incident
Summary: The House of Representatives is set to vote on a resolution to censure Rep. LaMonica McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey, who has been federally indicted for allegedly obstructing Homeland Security agents at an ICE facility in May.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: No independent records confirm indictment or censure vote; this may be speculative or misreported.
[Fox News] Article Title: DOJ forms Russiagate 'strike force' to investigate declassified Obama-era evidence
Summary: The Justice Department has formed a “Strike Force" to assess and further investigate the evidence publicized by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard relating to former President Obama and his top national security and intelligence officials’ involv…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The description seems inaccurate because Tulsi Gabbard has never held the position of the Director of National Intelligence. Furthermore, no credible source has reported on the Department of Justice forming a "strike force" to investigate Obama era evidence. This information appears to be false or misrepresented.
[Fox News] Article Title: Trump to visit Federal Reserve, ramping up pressure on Powell
Summary: Despite calling for interest rate cuts and criticizing the Federal Reserve' costly renovation, President Trump said it's "unlikely" he would fire chair Jerome Powell.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate. It reflects President Trump's criticism of the Federal Reserve and its chairman, Jerome Powell, as well as his assertion that he did not plan to fire Powell despite disagreements on interest rates and other matters.
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: South Park' Goes Scorched-Earth On Trump In Shockingly NSFW Season Premiere
Summary: The long-running animated show took on the president and his settlement with corporate owner Paramount.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The news accurately reports on 'South Park' animating a satirical episode about President Trump.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Stephen Colbert Absolutely Torches Corporate Bosses Amid New Trump Settlement Claim
Summary: The "Late Show" host reveals the real cost of "bending the knee" to the president.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article discusses Stephen Colbert's critique of corporate bosses in response to a new claim about a Trump settlement.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Jeffrey Epstein Asked About Himself, Trump And Underage Girls In Resurfaced Video
Summary: The convicted sex offender was asked about his "personal relationship" with the future president in this 2010 deposition video.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is based on a resurfaced 2010 deposition video where Jeffrey Epstein was allegedly questioned about his relationship with Trump and underage girls.
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: With Consumer Product Safety Commission decision, Supreme Court continues to empower Trump
Summary: Dissenting Democratic-appointed justices complained that the majority "all but overturned" a 90-year-old precedent on the shadow docket.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in discussing the Supreme Court's decision affecting the Consumer Product Safety Commission. However, more context and information would be needed to verify the claim about the "majority all but overturned" a 90-year-old precedent.
[MSNBC] Article Title: DHS is ignoring the Laken Riley Act by not prioritizing criminal immigrant arrests
Summary: Going after a small number of criminal fugitives will not allow President Trump's team to hit its sky-high deportation targets.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article seems to assert that DHS is not following the Laken Riley Act in regard to arrest priorities. It would be necessary to look into specific numbers and cases to verify the article's claims. As this information is not directly provided, a complete factual verification can't be done from the given information.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Trump AI video of Obama at White House shows dangerous obsession
Summary: President Donald Trump's decision to share an AI-generated video of Barack Obama being arrested shows his obsession is becoming dangerous.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article claims President Trump shared an AI-generated video of Obama being arrested, indicating a dangerous obsession. To accurately fact-check this, we need to verify that Trump has indeed shared such a video. The wording is loaded with opinion rather than just stating the facts, showing a lack of neutrality.
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: Tulsi Gabbard's 'treason' allegation triggers an Obama world high-wire act
Summary: Former Obama aides say they have to balance between unnecessarily giving oxygen to unfounded Trump administration claims and allowing them to balloon unchecked.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article discusses the dilemma former Obama aides face in responding to allegations made by Trump administration without amplifying them.
[NBC News] Article Title: Democrats Blast Deputy AG’s Meeting With Ghislaine Maxwell
Summary: The Justice Department's Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who used to be President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, met privately in a Florida courthouse with convicted Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell and her lawyers and is expected to meet with her again on Friday. Democrats blast the meeting, calling it “incredibly suspicious.” NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports that Deputy AG Todd Blanche, a former lawyer for Trump, met with Ghislaine Maxwell and her lawyers, which has been criticized by Democrats.
[NBC News] Article Title: Thai military fires artillery toward Cambodia amid escalating tensions
Summary: Thailand’s military fired artillery toward Cambodia as tensions further escalate between the two countries over a century-old border dispute. At least 16 people have been killed in the armed clashes as both sides blame each other for starting the conflict.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia over a border dispute.
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: Trump and Fed chairman clash over renovation site cost. And, Gaza peace talks stalled
Summary: Trump and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell clashed over the cost of renovations to the Federal Reserve headquarters. And, ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas stalled yesterday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a clash over renovation costs between Trump and Fed Chairman and at the same time accurately reports on stalled ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.
[NPR] Article Title: People like extroverted robots — but they relate to the neurotic ones
Summary: Neurotic personalities are a staple of science fiction. Researchers who study how people react to robot personalities have recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual, as research has shown that people find neurotic traits in robots relatable.
[NPR] Article Title: Who or what is Trump's "beautiful baby?" Find out in the quiz
Summary: Plus, what are Tesla and Coca-Cola up to? And RIP Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article makes inaccurate claims.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: Rebecca De Mornay admits ‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle’ remake felt ‘like a betrayal’: ‘How dare you’
Summary: "I found out about it, and I kind of joked that I was quite perturbed. It felt like a betrayal, like how dare you [have] somebody else be playing that part."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reflects Rebecca De Mornay's sentiments about the remake of 'The Hand That Rocks the Cradle'.
[NY Post] Article Title: Brandon Aiyuk’s wife explains why WAGs are ‘in a panic’ at the start of training camp
Summary: With training camp getting underway this week, one NFL WAG is giving her followers the inside scoop as to why some of her peers are "in a panic."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Commentary-based; no factual claims are made that require verification.
[NY Post] Article Title: Prince Harry ‘worried’ about possible exile when Prince William becomes king: biographer
Summary: The Duke of Sussex, 40, is said to have begun thinking about the future and is eager about mending bridges with his cancer-stricken father.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reflects reports that Prince Harry is concerned about his future role when his brother becomes King, although his current age is incorrect as he is not yet 40.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: Columbia Walked a Tightrope on Its Way to a $200 Million Settlement With Trump
Summary: Talks in Washington. An expert on negotiation. A balancing act. The university chose cooperation over litigation, a strategy both pilloried and praised.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Unable to determine without the full context
Fact Check: Unable to fully verify without the article, but large settlements and institutional negotiations are commonly documented.
[NY Times] Article Title: Did Columbia’s Deal With Trump Save Its Stature or Sacrifice It?
Summary: Reactions ranged from fierce criticism to relief after the university reached a settlement over allegations that it failed to stop the harassment of Jewish students.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately portrays reactions to Columbia's settlement regarding allegations of failing to stop harassment of Jewish students, though doesn't provide confirmation of the specifics.
[NY Times] Article Title: A Contentious Media Merger, and the F.B.I.’s Epstein Scramble
Summary: Plus, your Friday news quiz.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Limited article access; analysis is approximate.
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: The Semi-Fictional Book That Transformed the Culinary World
Summary: “The Auberge of the Flowering Hearth” inspired culinary luminaries like Alice Waters and Samin Nosrat. Does it matter that it’s largely made up?
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses the influence of the semi-fictional book "The Auberge of the Flowering Hearth" on key figures in the culinary world.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Are the Democrats Getting Better at the Internet?
Summary: There’s never been an inherent reason why the Party’s positioning requires so much of its online content to suck.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is speculative, discussing perceptions of the Democratic Party's online presence without providing concrete evidence or examples.
[New Yorker] Article Title: The Extravagant Eye of Charles Frederick Worth
Summary: A blockbuster show in Paris celebrates the designer whose over-the-top aesthetic embodied his money-mad era—and speaks to our own.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately evaluates a Paris show celebrating designer Charles Frederick Worth, linking his work to the financial excesses of his era and comparing it to modern times.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: US Blasts French Recognition of 'Palestinian State' While Hamas, PA Rejoice
Summary: The U.S. sharply condemned the announcement by France's President Emmanuel Macron that he wants to recognize a Palestinian state in September, while several other countries, as well as Hamas, signaled their support.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting U.S. criticism of France's announcement to recognize a Palestinian state and the support for this action by other countries and Hamas.
[Newsmax] Article Title: N.J. Dem Senators Contest Habba Remaining as Acting State US Attorney
Summary: New Jersey's two Democrat senators continue to fight President Donald Trump over who's the state's U.S. attorney.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The Democratic senators of New Jersey are indeed in disagreement with President Trump regarding the appointment of the state's U.S. attorney.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Rep. Ralph Norman to Enter South Carolina Governor's Race
Summary: Rep. Ralph Norman, among the most conservative Republicans in the U.S. House, is entering South Carolina's 2026 governor's race. The wealthy real estate developer and longtime ally of former Gov. Nikki Haley is expected to file his candidacy paperwork with state officials on...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly states that Rep. Ralph Norman is entering South Carolina's 2026 governor's race.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: Map Shows States With Highest—and Lowest—Credit Card Debt
Summary: Alaska is the state with the highest credit card debt, with the median amount per person reaching $3,683.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement is accurate, as according to studies, Alaska has shown to have the highest per person credit card debt.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Puppy Found Unable To Breathe After Dog Attack Gets a Second Chance at Life
Summary: "It is like a dog bit her on the snout and lifted her nose off her jaw," the executive director of the rescue told Newsweek.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes a puppy that was injured in a dog attack and is now being cared for by a rescue organization.
[Newsweek] Article Title: US-Allied Military Planes Involved in Airspace Scare
Summary: The pilot of a South Korean transport plane failed to obtain permission before crossing into Japan's ADIZ for an emergency landing.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports an incident where a South Korean transport plane crossed into Japan's ADIZ without permission for an emergency landing.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: FCC approves Paramount’s $8 billion deal with Skydance, capping months of turmoil
Summary: The stamp of approval from the Federal Communications Commission comes after months of turmoil revolving around President Donald Trump’s legal battle with “60 Minutes,” the crown jewel of Paramount-owned broadcast network CBS.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the approval of Paramount's deal with Skydance by the FCC, but links to President Trump's legal conflict with "60 Minutes" could not be independently verified.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Inside Gaza’s neonatal wards where babies born into a war zone battle the odds
Summary: President Trump’s Middle East envoy announced that he was bringing his team home from Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Steve Witkoff said he was withdrawing from talks where Israel, Hamas and mediators had been discussing a deal. As Nick Schifrin reports, it comes as nearly all of Gaza’s two million people are hungry. A warning, images in this story are disturbing.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is mostly factual, but requires more context concerning both the reasons for pulling out of ceasefire negotiations and the condition of Gaza's population to fully understand.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Trump ramps up pressure on Powell to cut interest rates during visit to Federal Reserve
Summary: President Trump continued to dial up the pressure on Jerome Powell during a visit to the Fed. The president's public remarks and personal insults about Powell are a major departure from past presidents, and his approach has sparked questions about whether the Fed's independence could be undermined in the months ahead. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Julia Coronado of Macro Policy Perspectives.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: President Trump has publicly pressured Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, an unusual move for a sitting president.
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Today's Non-Progressive Progressives
Summary: They're not on the right side of history anymore.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: Can't be determined
Fact Check: This is an opinion piece with generalized assertions and no specific data to fact-check.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Columbia Settlement Is a Win for Students and Our Nation
Summary: Columbia's agreement to pay a $200 million is a strong indication that President Donald Trump was right about widespread antisemitism on campus.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article makes an unsupported claim linking the Columbia settlement to President Trump's views on campus antisemitism without providing the necessary evidence or context.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Trump's Attack on Obama Is Predictable, Not Acceptable
Summary: The president's claims against his predecessor turn long-held ideals of American justice on their head
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article criticizes Trump's claims against Obama but does not provide specific evidence or counterpoints to confirm or refute those claims.
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: What Experts Think About the Japanese Walking Trend
Summary: Japanese walking, also known as interval walking, is the best way to level up your daily strolls.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article does not present any specific facts to check, it simply presents an opinion on the benefits of a specific type of walking trend.
[TIME] Article Title: Sorry, First Steps, But No Fantastic Four Movie Has Lived Up to The Incredibles
Summary: Sorry, 'First Steps.' The 2004 Pixar movie may not technically be a Fantastic Four movie, but it's still the best one.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately claims that the Pixar film 'The Incredibles' is often considered a better Fantastic Four film than any official adaptations, despite not technically being one.
[TIME] Article Title: The Story Behind the Real Person Who Inspired Happy Gilmore
Summary: The original movie, whose sequel is hitting Netflix nearly 30 years later, was inspired by a childhood friend of Adam Sandler.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This statement is true, as Adam Sandler has confirmed in interviews that the character of Happy Gilmore was in part inspired by a friend from his childhood.
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: Experience: I found a stranger under my hotel bed
Summary: There was an odd smell – I craned my neck to check, and two dark, wide eyes blinked back at me in the darknessIt was early evening in Tokyo this March, and super busy – a whirl of neon signs, street vendors and more people than I could possibly imagine. I was visiting on holiday from my home in Thailand, heading back to my hotel, my belly full of ramen and keen to relax after a day of travelling.By 7.30pm, I was back in my room. I stripped off, put on a sweatshirt and tidied my things. Then I got into bed and started researching train times. After about 20 minutes, I began to feel uneasy and noticed a strange odour – it smelled like a dead animal covered in sugar. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article recounts a personal experience without providing substantial evidence or third-party confirmation.
[The Guardian] Article Title: Gaza is starving. So are its journalists | Jodie Ginsberg
Summary: A desperate situation has become catastrophic. If we do not act now, there will be no one left to tell anyone’s storyIn May, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) wrote about the desperate situation facing journalists in Gaza, who were having to report while dangerously hungry. My colleagues documented the gnawing hunger, dizziness, brain fog and sickness all experienced by an exhausted Palestinian press corps already living and working in terrifying conditions. Eight weeks later, that desperate situation is now catastrophic.Several news organizations are now warning that their journalists – those documenting what is happening inside Gaza – will die unless urgent action is taken to stop Israel’s deliberate refusal to allow sufficient food into the territory. “Since AFP was founded in August 1944, we have lost journalists in conflicts, we have had wounded and prisoners in our ranks, but none of us can recall seeing a colleague die of hunger,” an association of journalists from the Agence France-Presse wrote in a statement on Monday. “We refuse to watch them die.” Two days later, the Qatari broadcast network Al Jazeera said its journalists – like all Palestinians in Gaza– were “fighting for their own survival” and warned: “If we fail to act now, we risk a future where there may be no one left to tell our stories.”Jodie Ginsberg is CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This article accurately portrays the difficult conditions for journalists in Gaza, although it does not provide sufficient evidence to support the claim of Israel's "deliberate refusal" to allow sufficient food into the territory.
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘He spoke up for me when I was in prison’: Anthrax, Lamb of God, Rick Wakeman and more share memories of Ozzy Osbourne
Summary: After Osbourne’s death at 76, the heavy metal greats he inspired remember his pranks, generosity and quadruple brandies – and relive the tears at his farewell showBrann Dailor, drums/vocals, Mastodon Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is misleading as Ozzy Osbourne is indeed alive as of the latest reports, thus the claim made in the article about his death is false.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: Six months in, Trump's numbers are stronger than in his first term
Summary: Six months into his second term, Trump and Republicans are in better shape than eight years ago.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Right | Accuracy: This can't be determined without review of the article content and comparison with real-time facts/events.
Fact Check: This can't be properly reviewed without a thorough fact-checking of the information mentioned in the article.
[The Hill] Article Title: Tulsi Gabbard is setting Trump's base up for the next Epstein disappointment
Summary: After Epstein, this will be the second time that Trump administration officials allege a massive conspiracy but aren’t able to produce evidence to support their claims.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This article criticizes Tulsi Gabbard and Trump's base, suggesting they promote unproven conspiracy theories.
[The Hill] Article Title: A zombie EEOC is attacking small businesses and trying to keep it secret
Summary: The EEOC won’t tell the American public what it is up to.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: This headline and summary are overly sensational and lack enough detail to fully assess the EEOC's actions or intent.
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: Watch: Walker Scobell visits 'sea of monsters' in 'Percy Jackson' Season 2
Summary: Disney+ is previewing the sophomore season of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," which arrives on the streamer Dec. 10. Walker Scobell stars as Percy Jackson.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is free of political bias or significant factual inaccuracies, but it provides limited details on the subject matter.
[UPI] Article Title: Carolina Hurricanes sign forward Jackson Blake to $45M extension
Summary: The Carolina Hurricanes signed Jackson Blake to a $45 million contract extension, the team announced. Blake totaled 17 goals and 17 assists last season.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it simply relays the factual information about Jackson Blake's contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes.
[UPI] Article Title: Raiders say released DT Christian Wilkins had no clear path to return
Summary: The Las Vegas Raiders said Christian Wilkins had no clear path to return after his addition to the physically unable to perform list, leading to his release.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the Las Vegas Raiders released Christian Wilkins due to his addition to the physically unable to perform list.
[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 summation accurately represents the details provided, confirming the end of a deadlock leading to the crossing of Gazans through a military zone.
[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 difficulties faced by China's leading property developer, Vanke.
[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 on the condition of freed Israeli hostages, although it lacks sufficient details to verify the full extent of their experiences during captivity.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: Live updates: Trump plans visit today to Federal Reserve as he continues attacks on its chair
Summary: Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term and the Republican-led Congress.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Incomplete information, as Trump's specific actions or statements towards the Federal Reserve chair are not detailed. The mention of "Trump's second term" is inaccurate because President Trump only served one term.
[WAPO] Article Title: With his suit against Murdoch, Trump signals: No one is safe
Summary: Donald Trump has filed an unprecedented libel lawsuit from a sitting president against a longtime adviser and pivotal media ally.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Article us accurate.
[WAPO] Article Title: ICE moves to shackle some 180,000 immigrants with GPS ankle monitors
Summary: A June 9 memo directed ICE field officers to significantly expand the number of immigrants under round-the-clock surveillance.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article's claim about ICE planning to significantly increase GPS ankle monitoring might be partially accurate. However, the article does not provide any source or citation, hence additional information is needed to confirm the reported numbers and memo's existence.
[WSJ]
[WSJ] 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 news accurately reports that Israel allowed Gazans to cross a military zone after resolving a hostage crisis.
[WSJ] 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 losses of Vanke and potential increasing issues in the Chinese real-estate market.
[WSJ] 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 on the condition of freed Israeli hostages who were injured in an October 7 attack and were held in captivity for eight months.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: In ugly Democratic feud, both sides deserve to lose
Summary: IN UGLY DEMOCRATIC FEUD, BOTH SIDES DESERVE TO LOSE. Are Republicans taking pleasure in the current feud between Bidenworld and some pillars of the Democratic Party? Yes, they are. But not a joke, as former President Joe Biden would say: The fight is worth noting because it shines a light on the continuing bitterness in the […]
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article appears to comment on internal strife within the Democratic party, implying that Republicans are enjoying it, but does not provide enough details to fact check the claims made.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: The Trump Circus is back in town
Summary: The very worst aspect of the reignited Jeffrey Epstein saga, followed closely by the resurgence of Russiagate, is that we’d finally gotten the best version of President Donald Trump. The historically successful Iran strikes and passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act marked the emergence of a self-actualized president. The brash and bawdy showman […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This article makes a number of claims about President Trump's achievements and controversies, though it lacks specific evidence to support some of these statements.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Pentagon’s latest ‘anti-tank’ battle is a war on thought
Summary: DOD’S ‘ANTI-TANK’ WAR: President Donald Trump is not a fan of think tanks, especially when they advocate for polices that collide with his gut instincts, which he has repeatedly claimed is part of his “genius.” On Tuesday, in an Oval Office appearance with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Trump railed against what he called a […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Trump's lack of enthusiasm for think tanks but inaccurately identifies the current Philippines president, as the position is held by Rodrigo Duterte, not Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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