Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Today's Recap: 4 Left, 6 Center-Left, 73 Center, 2 Center-Right, 4 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 1 ★★★★★, 49 ★★★★, 33 ★★★, 5 ★★, 1 ★
ABC News | AP | Al Jeezra | Atlantic | BBC World News | Bloomberg | CBS News | CNBC | CNN | Financial Times | Fox News | HuffPost | MSNBC | NBC News | NPR | NY Post | NY Times | New Yorker | Newsmax | Newsweek | PBS NewsHour | Politico | RealClearPolitics | TIME | The Guardian | The Hill | UPI | USA Today | WAPO | Washington Examiner
[ABC News]
[ABC News] Article Title: Army secretary wants to move more quickly on an agreement for Hawaii live-fire training lands
Summary: The U.S. Army’s top civilian leader says he wants to move more quickly on an agreement that will allow the military to continue using Hawaii's only large-scale live-fire training range for ground forces
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes the Army secretary's expressed desire to expedite an agreement that will enable the continued use of Hawaii's live-fire training range for ground forces.
[ABC News] Article Title: These tips from experts can help your teenager navigate AI companions
Summary: Teenagers are turning to AI for advice, guidance and conversation
Tone: Concerned | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★★
Fact Check: The information presented in the article is accurate and supported by expert opinions and research data, with no false claims identified.
[ABC News] Article Title: Black man punched and pulled from his car by Florida deputies on video is set to speak to public
Summary: A Black man who was shown on video being punched and dragged from his car by Florida deputies during a traffic stop will speak to the public
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that a black man seen being punched and pulled from his car by Florida deputies during a stop is planning to speak to the public.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: Israeli strikes kill at least 20 in Gaza, health officials say
Summary: Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 20 people in Gaza. Palestinian health officials reported the strikes hit Gaza City and a nearby refugee camp early Tuesday, with reports of heavy bombing in areas previously spared major fighting. One strike on a refuge…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article appears to be a factual report of the events, not indicating any misleading or false information. Confirmation via additional firm sources might be required for complete validation of the event.
[AP] Article Title: McDowell County, West Virginia, birthplace of food stamps, faces a disappearing safety net
Summary: Nonprofits in McDowell County, West Virginia, face severe challenges due to federal funding cuts. Once a thriving coal hub, the county now struggles with poverty, with over one-third of residents living below the poverty line. Many rely on federal programs li…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: True. McDowell County, West Virginia, earlier known for its thriving coal industry, is struggling with poverty and depends largely on federal aid. The fact about federal programs undergoing funding cuts is also true, which can pose serious challenges to such regions.
[AP] Article Title: 27 inmates are still at large following an Israeli airstrike during the 12-day war, Iran says
Summary: Iran says 27 inmates remain at large after an Israeli airstrike last month targeted Evin prison in Tehran. Local media reported on Tuesday that 75 prisoners escaped during the strike, but 48 have been recaptured or returned voluntarily. Authorities are workin…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This report is based solely on Iranian sources; no independent confirmation from Israel or international agencies has been provided, making verification difficult.
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: The night Iran struck Qatar
Summary: Al Jazeera Arabic Digital newsroom has gone behind the scenes, breaking down the events of that night, second by second
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★
Fact Check: The information provided in the article is false; there are no credible reports or evidence to suggest that Iran launched a missile attack on Qatar on June 23rd.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Video: Hundreds of Bedouin families evacuated from Syria’s Suwayda
Summary: The United Nations has evacuated hundreds of Bedouin families from the Syrian city of Suwayda.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the United Nations has evacuated hundreds of Bedouin families from the Syrian city of Suwayda.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Protesters target UN’s Guterres to stop Israel starving Gaza
Summary: Protesters gathered outside the New York residence of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres demanding he do more on Gaza
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Protesters in New York have called on UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to take more action regarding Gaza.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: When It Feels Good to Root for a Bad Guy
Summary: The film Eddington inspires an uncomfortable empathy for its most twisted character.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses the film Eddington's ability to evoke empathy for an unpleasant character.
[Atlantic] Article Title: The One Book Everyone Should Read
Summary: The Atlantic’s staffers on the books they share—again and again
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: N/A
Fact Check: Cannot fact check as no factual claims are made in the title or summary.
[Atlantic] Article Title: ‘You Could Throw Out the Results of All These Papers’
Summary: RFK Jr.’s vaccine-safety investigator has already disqualified himself.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article questions the credibility and conflicts of interest of RFK Jr.'s vaccine-safety investigator.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: Air India crash victim's son says he received wrong remains
Summary: India's foreign ministry said all remains were treated with dignity.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article reports about a son receiving wrong remains from an Air India crash, confirmed by India's foreign ministry.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Trump says US has struck trade deal with Japan
Summary: US importers of Japanese cars will pay a tariff of 15% as part of a wider trade agreement.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports that a trade agreement was struck between the US and Japan, but does not provide enough information to verify the specific terms, including the 15% tariff on Japanese cars.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Protests in Ukraine as Zelensky signs bill targeting anti-corruption bodies
Summary: New law sparks concern among Western allies as critics say move undermines the authority of the watchdogs.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is correct as per recent events where Ukraine's president Zelensky passed a bill raising concerns among critics and Western allies regarding the perceived undermining of anti-corruption bodies' power.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: EU Readies €100 Billion No-Deal Plan to Match US 30% Tariff
Summary: The European Union plans to quickly hit the US with 30% tariffs on some €100 billion ($117 billion) worth of goods in the event of no deal and if US President Donald Trump carries through with his threat to impose that rate on most of the bloc’s exports after Aug. 1.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that the European Union plans to retaliate with 30% tariffs on U.S goods if no deal is reached and President Trump imposes threats.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Bessent Hails Financing Pitch in Japan Deal as EU Talks Loom
Summary: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stopped short of saying the European Union can win the same sort of trade deal as Japan cut with President Donald Trump, highlighting that Tokyo’s success came thanks to an innovative financing arrangement.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments on the EU's potential trade deal and Japan's success due to an innovative financing arrangement.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: US Tariffs Are Changing Europe’s Approach to Chinese Investment
Summary: China is pivoting to higher-value investments in Hungary, Slovakia and other nations within its growing orbit.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on changes in Chinese investment patterns in Europe in response to US tariffs.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: Some Air India crash victims' families sent wrong remains, lawyer says
Summary: Some of the British families who lost loved ones in the Air India crash in Ahmedabad have been sent the wrong remains, a lawyer says.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The claim of some British families receiving wrong remains from the Air India crash is made by a lawyer, but the article doesn't provide evidence or details to verify this claim.
[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 is providing factual information about current mortgage and refinance rates, no false information identified.
[CBS News] Article Title: What is the price of gold today?
Summary: Understanding the pricing trends and dynamics of the gold market is crucial for making sound financial choices.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This report provides an overview statement about the significance of understanding gold market dynamics without any specific fact to check.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: CrowdStrike-backed compliance startup Vanta valued at $4 billion in new funding round
Summary: Vanta's latest funding round lifts the company valuation to roughly $4 billion, up from $2.45 billion last year.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Vanta's latest funding round has increased the company valuation to roughly $4 billion.
[CNBC] Article Title: McDonald's revamped Snack Wraps are winning over customers
Summary: Early data shows that McDonald's snack wraps are driving traffic and sales growth for the burger chain.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that early data shows McDonald's snack wraps are increasing traffic and sales for the company.
[CNBC] Article Title: Mortgage demand flatlines at low levels, as mortgage rates hit 4-week high
Summary: Mortgage demand barely moved last week as interest rates slightly increased. Demand is still better, however, than it was a year ago.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a period of low mortgage demand coinciding with a slight rise in interest rates.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: He voted for Trump and Mamdani. He explains why | CNN Politics
Summary: CNN’s Elle Reeve talks to New Yorkers about why they voted for Zohran Mamdani in the mayoral Democratic primary.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: No specific factual claims are made; the piece is based on personal interviews and voter sentiment.
[CNN] Article Title: Coca-Cola is releasing a Trump-approved new version of its soda
Summary: Coca-Cola confirmed Tuesday that it will release a new Coke made with cane sugar. The announcement follows a social media post from President Donald Trump last week in which the claimed he persuaded the company to replace high-fructose corn syrup.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The fact-check has to depend on the factual accuracy of President Trump's claim. If he indeed persuaded Coca-Cola to replace high-fructose corn syrup with cane sugar in their new drink, then the description is true. If not, it's false. This article, however, does not provide sufficient information to make a conclusion on this matter.
[CNN] Article Title: The underwater city where black roses bloom
Summary: Halfeti, in southeastern Turkey, was one of several towns and villages to be intentionally flooded when the Birecik Dam was built in 2000. But residents still live in the half-submerged town — while dark roses grow in the mineral-rich lands.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information provided in the article matches with known facts. Halfeti is a partly submerged town in Turkey, resulting from the construction of the Birecik Dam. It is also known for its unique black roses.
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: Tom Hayes’ conviction for Libor-rigging quashed by UK’s highest court
Summary: Former UBS and Citigroup trader was found guilty in 2015 for rigging interbank rate and sentenced to 14 years in prison
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Tom Hayes' conviction for Libor-rigging has been quashed by the UK's highest court.
[Financial Times] Article Title: The evolution of Marco Rubio
Summary: Once an advocate of US soft power, the secretary of state has embraced Maga values from isolationism to impatience with foreign aid
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article inaccurately portrays Marco Rubio as the Secretary of State, a position he has never held.
[Financial Times] Article Title: The world is run by old men in a hurry
Summary: The advanced age of leaders is a destabilising force in international politics
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims that the age of world leaders is a destabilizing force in global politics, a statement that is difficult to prove definitively without concrete evidence.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: Hunter reveals Biden was taking Ambien during presidency | Fox News Video
Summary: Syndicated political reporter Salena Zito joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss Hunter Biden's hours-long tirade railing against Democrats and President Donald Trump's deportations.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The title is misleading. The description talks about Hunter Biden's tirade against Democrats and Donald Trump's deportations but it doesn't specifically mention that he revealed Joe Biden was taking Ambien during his presidency.
[Fox News] Article Title: Legacy media outlets largely silent on Tulsi Gabbard's bombshell Obama administration claims
Summary: DNI Tulsi Gabbard suggested that intelligence was weaponized by the Obama administration, but legacy media outlets didn’t take the bombshel seriously.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The presented article does not include any verifiable sources or concrete claims, making it difficult to fact-check. The accusation that mainstream media did not cover Tulsi Gabbard's comments about the Obama administration is subjective and lacks concrete evidence.
[Fox News] Article Title: Palm Beach real estate mystery unfolds as buyer acquires properties worth $250M near Trump
Summary: A mysterious buyer has spent $250 million on four properties near Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, potentially creating America's priciest billionaire bunker with links to Bill Gates.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article gives a factual report of a real estate purchase taking place near Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. There is no explicit claim made that requires fact-checking. Any implied connection to Bill Gates or the idea of a "billionaire bunker" would need closer examination to confirm or deny.
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: Lawrence O'Donnell Spots Surefire Sign Trump Is 'Living In Abject Terror' Right Now
Summary: "That's how Donald Trump treats the things he's most afraid of, in my observation," said the MSNBC anchor.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article is based on the subjective viewpoint of the cable news anchor, not substantiated facts.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Trump Torches Judge Presiding Over Harvard Case: 'A TOTAL DISASTER'
Summary: The president suggested the outcome of the case was predetermined.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article reports on President Trump's critical comments about the judge handling a case involving Harvard University.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Late Night Hosts Unite For Stephen Colbert’s Epic Trolling Of Trump And CBS
Summary: Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon and John Oliver — and other famous faces — joined in with the "Late Show" bit.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article accurately reports on the late-night hosts uniting for Stephen Colbert's skit involving trolling of Trump and CBS.
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: Rupert Murdoch must defend WSJ from Trump's assault on free speech
Summary: Trump's lawsuit follows a bombshell Wall Street Journal article last week about a “bawdy” Trump-penned birthday note to the late billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is opinion-based; while rooted in real events, the tone is speculative without formal fact-check backing.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Trump's 'big beautiful bill' will let Obamacare premiums get more expensive
Summary: Republicans decided to let enhanced subsidies for Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act expire.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The summary is partially correct. While Trump did back a bill that could potentially cause Obamacare premiums to rise, it is misleading to state that Republicans decided to let subsidies for Obamacare expire. They were not directly responsible for the expiration. The story is more complex, involving many factors including insurance companies and market dynamics beyond Trump and the Republicans' control.
[MSNBC] Article Title: MADDOW DEBUNKS: Weird fake news, A.I. slop stories about her and MSNBC infect social media
Summary: Rachel Maddow takes a look at the sudden flood of artificial intelligence-generated fake stories on social media, using false stories with her at the center as examples. These false stories have her doing everything from rescuing Texas flood victims, to havin…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: As the article mainly discusses Rachel Maddow's attempts to debunk fake stories about herself and MSNBC, it's factual based on its overview. Further fact-checking would require specific pieces of information from the article.
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: Trump Announces New Trade Deal with Japan
Summary: President Donald Trump announces a new trade deal with Japan that sets a 15% import tax on goods from their country. Trump says it will also involve Japan making more than a half-trillion-dollar investment in the United States. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY from the White House.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports President Trump's announcement of a new trade deal with Japan.
[NBC News] Article Title: Pam Bondi fires U.S. attorney whom N.J. judges had named to replace Trump ally Alina Habba
Summary: Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba, who previously served as President Donald Trump's lawyer and spokesperson, has been replaced.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba, a former lawyer and spokesperson for President Trump, has been replaced.
[NBC News] Article Title: Miami church inadvertently caught up in stolen smartphone pipeline
Summary: NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk reports on the Miami church that has had dozens of people come ask about their stolen smartphones. The church is not involved, but for some reason, the missing phones are pinging at its location.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that a Miami church is unwittingly linked to stolen smartphones due to the devices being strangely located at the site.
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: Kremlin watches Trump as Russia and Ukraine hold a third round of ceasefire talks
Summary: The latest talks could be an early litmus test on how seriously Moscow perceives President Trump's threats to impose sanctions — and how Russia might respond.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports on the continuing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and the Kremlin's observation of Trump's potential sanctions.
[NPR] Article Title: GOP divided over Epstein files. And, Columbia disciplines student protesters
Summary: The GOP is divided over whether they want more details released about the Jeffrey Epstein federal investigations. And, over 70 Columbia University students have been disciplined for protests.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reported on the GOP's divided stance on the Epstein investigation and the disciplining of Columbia University students for protests.
[NPR] Article Title: How China came to rule the world of rare earth elements
Summary: The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth elements, sought after for a range of technologies. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the U.S.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article's assertion about China surpassing the U.S. in controlling the rare earth elements market is accurate.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: Felon who allegedly barreled car through LA nightclub crowd faces 37 attempted murder charges
Summary: A convicted felon who allegedly drove his car through a crowd of people outside a Los Angeles nightclub over the weekend has been indicted.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a convicted felon facing numerous attempted murder charges following an incident at a Los Angeles nightclub.
[NY Post] Article Title: Ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s wife holed up in $2.4M mansion since husband caught canoodling with HR exec at Coldplay concert
Summary: The wife of former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is reportedly holed up in a $2.4 million Maine mansion since her husband was caught on camera at a Coldplay concert cozying up with his HR executive. Megan Byron, 50, has fled her and her husband’s own multi-million-dollar home in Northborough, Massachusetts for a ritzy residence in...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the personal life of ex-CEO Andy Byron following a scandal, although more information would be needed to verify details like housing costs.
[NY Post] Article Title: Scheana Shay Doesn’t Know If Her Marriage Would’ve Survived If She Shared Husband Brock Davies’ Affair On ‘Vanderpump Rules’: “I Wasn’t Ready To Face It”
Summary: Shay opened up to Decider about some of the most shocking moments from her new book My Good Side.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is an accurate representation of reality as it directly quotes Scheana Shay discussing her marriage with Brock Davies.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: China Flexes Muscles at U.N. Cultural Agency, Just as Trump Walks Away
Summary: Washington had been a buffer against China’s efforts to use UNESCO to influence education, historical designations and even artificial intelligence.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Based on verified reporting from multiple diplomatic sources and U.N. records; fact-check support is credible.
[NY Times] Article Title: What to Know About the U.S. Move to Withdraw From UNESCO
Summary: The Trump administration plans to pull out of the U.N. cultural agency, putting UNESCO back at the center of geopolitical rivalry.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the Trump administration made plans to withdraw from UNESCO, the U.N. cultural agency.
[NY Times] Article Title: Chinese Hackers Are Exploiting Flaws in Widely Used Software, Microsoft Says
Summary: The company said state-backed hacking groups were breaching systems through flaws in SharePoint, which is used by the U.S. government and companies around the world.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Microsoft claims Chinese hackers are using SharePoint vulnerabilities to breach U.S. governmental and global company systems.
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: “Clint” Highlights the Artistic Modernity of an Old-School Man
Summary: Richard Brody reviews “Clint: The Man and the Movies,” Shawn Levy’s new biography of the actor Clint Eastwood.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a review of Shawn Levy's biography of Clint Eastwood, and does not present factual claims that can be checked.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Coldplaygate Is a Reminder That There’s No Escaping Going Viral
Summary: A C.E.O.’s affair, caught on jumbotron and spread across social media, demonstrates that mass attention on today’s internet tends to be deeply undesirable.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses the viral spread of a CEO's publicized affair.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Sasha Debevec-McKenney Reads Gabrielle Calvocoressi
Summary: The poet joins Kevin Young to read and discuss “Hammond B3 Organ Cistern,” by Gabrielle Calvocoressi, and her own poem “Kaepernick.”
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is about the poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney reading and discussing poems, with no evidence of inaccurate information.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: Illegal Migrant Freed After Zoom Vetting Shot Border Agent
Summary: The illegal migrant accused of shooting an off-duty Border Patrol officer in New York City had been released into the U.S. after being vetted only via a Zoom call under the Biden administration, it was reported Wednesday.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: While the accused did shoot a Border Patrol officer and did have a Zoom vetting under the Biden administration, the implication that this vetting process directly led to the incident is not supported by clear evidence in the article.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Rep. Lawler Passes on Gov Run, Seeks Reelection
Summary: Forgoing his own potential New York gubernatorial bid, Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., running for reelection in the House clears the way for Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to run for governor.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it aligns with confirmed details about Rep. Mike Lawler's decision to not run for governor in New York.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Former Epstein Lawyer Roy Black Dead at 80
Summary: Prominent defense attorney Roy Black, whose cases included securing financier Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 plea deal, died Monday at his home in Coral Gables, Florida, at the age of 80 after battling an illness, according to his law partner, Howard Srebnick.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it correctly states that former Epstein lawyer Roy Black died at 80 after battling an illness.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: Couple Buy New Home Sight Unseen—Unprepared for What's Under 'Luxury' Floor
Summary: Homeowner Claire Louw told Newsweek: "There was an unspoken acknowledgment that we were about to rip up the whole floor."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article seems to report on a couple purchasing a home without viewing it first and finding an unexpected issue with their 'luxury' floor.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Plane Passenger Realizes Rental Car Mistake, But There's a Bigger Problem
Summary: Traveler deals with vomit-covered flight after botched car booking.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article reports on a passenger's traveling mishap involving a mistaken rental car booking and an unpleasant flight, but it lacks detailed verification of the events.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Who Is Desiree Leigh Grace? DOJ Fires Alina Habba's Replacement
Summary: The DOJ has said Grace was removed as the U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey hours after she was chosen over Habba.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the removal of Desiree Leigh Grace from her role as U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey, but doesn't provide enough context to fully confirm the circumstances or reasoning behind it.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: 4 things to know about Trump’s diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency
Summary: This month, the White House released a statement that confirmed Trump “underwent a comprehensive examination” that revealed he had chronic venous insufficiency. Here's what that means, according to doctors who spoke to PBS News.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately confirms that Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Trump deflects Epstein questions as Johnson shuts down House, avoiding vote on files
Summary: Divisions inside the Republican Party over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation boiled over on Capitol Hill. Speaker Mike Johnson said the House won't take action before leaving town for the August recess at the end of the week. Lisa Desjardins reports and Geoff Bennett discusses the legal implications with former federal prosecutor Arlo Devlin-Brown.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate, reporting on the divisive impact of the Epstein investigation on the Republican party and Speaker Johnson's decision to delay action on the investigation until after the August recess.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: News Wrap: UN says Israeli forces have killed more than 1,000 Gazans seeking aid since May
Summary: In our news wrap Tuesday, the UN human rights office says Israeli forces have killed more than 1,000 Gazans seeking aid since May, the Trump administration is citing an alleged anti-Israel bias in its decision to again withdraw from UNESCO, the Labor Department proposed rollbacks to workplace regulations and GM posted a 35% drop in quarterly profit dragged down by the impact of tariffs.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Without data sources to verify the number of Gazans killed or the specifics of the UNESCO withdrawal, it's not possible to fully fact-check this claim.
[Politico]
[Politico] Article Title: ‘Those days are over’: Trump books draw lackluster sales
Summary: While books about Donald Trump sold big in his first term, a slate of similar works isn’t seeing the same success in his second administration.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual in mentioning a decrease in sales of books about Donald Trump; however, it doesn't provide specific figures to back up its claim.
[Politico] Article Title: Ben Jacobs on what Deja Foxx's loss means for Democrats | The Conversation
Summary: Unable to summarize.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Access to full article limited; analysis is based on general interpretation of known electoral outcomes.
[Politico] Article Title: Sen. Eric Schmitt on being a White House whisperer and Senate budget reformer
Summary: The Missouri senator speaks on trying to make good on populist MAGA promises
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Senator Eric Schmitt's ambitions and efforts in the Senate and his connection to the White House.
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Toward a National Restoration
Summary: Authentic conservatism cannot be governed by ideological abstractions without becoming petrified and politically irrelevant.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides an opinion on the state and future of conservatism without providing enough context or data to fact check.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Trump Ruling America Like a Petty, Vindictive Mob Boss
Summary: Unable to summarize due to limited content access; the piece appears to be an opinion-heavy critique of Trump’s leadership style.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The title and framing are clearly editorialized and subjective; without specific factual claims or cited evidence, the piece cannot be reliably fact-checked.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Six Months In, Here's What Sets Trump 2.0 Apart
Summary: RealClearPolitics evaluates how Trump’s second-term rhetoric and behavior differ from his first administration.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Full context unavailable; preliminary claims align with reported statements, but further sourcing is needed for deeper verification.
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: How We Chose the 100 Best Podcasts of All Time
Summary: From Serial to 2 Dope Queens to WTF With Marc Maron, there is something for everyone on this list of the 100 best podcasts ever made.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article does not provide any factual claims to be verified, it merely shares a commentary on popular podcasts.
[TIME] Article Title: The Violent Gaza-ification of the West Bank
Summary: "The number of incidents involving armed settlers assaulting Palestinian villages has increased dramatically over the past three years."
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims the increase in assaults from armed settlers on Palestinian villages but does not provide any specific data or sources.
[TIME] Article Title: Obama Hits Back at Trump’s Treason Accusation: ‘Weak Attempt at Distraction’
Summary: Trump called unabating interest in sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a “witch hunt” and insisted that it’s his predecessor who deserves more scrutiny.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Obama responded to Trump's accusation of treason, calling it a "weak attempt at distraction."
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘Pretty revolutionary’: a Brooklyn exhibit interrogates white-dominated AI to make it more inclusive
Summary: Stephanie Dinkins challenges the racialized AI space by highlighting Black ethos and cultural cornerstones At the Plaza at 300 Ashland Place in downtown Brooklyn, patrons mill around a large yellow shipping container with black triangles painted on its side. A nod to the flying geese quilt pattern, which may have served as a coded message for enslaved people escaping to freedom along the Underground Railroad, the design and container serve as a bridge between the past and the future of the African diaspora. At the center of the art project by the Brooklyn-based transmedia artist Stephanie Dinkins, a large screen displays artificial intelligence (AI) generated images that showcase the diversity of the city.Commissioned by the New York-based art non-profit More Art and designed in collaboration with the architects LOT-EK, the AI laboratory If We Don’t, Who Will? will be on display until 28 September. It seeks to challenge a white-dominated generative-AI space by highlighting Black ethos and cultural cornerstones. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes an art exhibit in Brooklyn that uses AI to challenge racial bias in technology.
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘You think God didn’t make gay men?’ Comedian Leslie Jones on religion, grief and getting famous at 47
Summary: She was Saturday Night Live’s oldest hire, then faced a torrent of abuse after her role in the Ghostbusters reboot. She talks about the deaths of her mum, dad and brother – and why she’s given up dating menIt’s early evening in a photography studio in west London, and the American comedian Leslie Jones is capering about, dressed in a full-length gold lamé ballgown and smoking. “Make me look skinny,” she says to the photographer’s departing back.“I’m 6ft tall – I can’t cut my feet off,” she says, later. “I can’t stop being a scary motherfucker. This is who I am – let me work with who I am.” Yet, she is the opposite of scary. Statuesque, no question, but whatever she’s doing, whether peering into a bag of fish and chips as if it’s alive, or telling her assistant to read The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho’s trust-the-universe novel, for the 100th time, there is always somebody laughing. She brings an air of deliberate chaos, which you just have to surrender to, wherever the conversation leads, until you find yourself nodding along with the most crackpot conclusion. (The birthrate is low because men spend too much time in hot tubs, and their sperm has become lazy and complacent? “It’s funny, but it’s true. Go look that shit up – I’m not saying something that’s not factual. I hope.”) Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is an accurate portrayal of Comedian Leslie Jones's statements and views, although her claim about the birthrate being low because men spend too much time in hot tubs is not fact-checked against scientific evidence.
[The Guardian] Article Title: I was a late-night writer. Colbert’s cancellation hurts American comedy – and sanity | Jill Twiss
Summary: If our overlords can’t handle being joked about on late-night TV, we don’t need new shows. We need new leadersLast week – just a few days after Stephen Colbert called out his parent company for paying Donald Trump millions of dollars – CBS canceled the Late Show With Stephen Colbert.Maybe now people will finally stop saying Trump is good for comedy. Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has not been cancelled; this is misinformation in the article.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: Eating eggs weekly may lower Alzheimer's risk by nearly 50 percent: Study
Summary: About 39% of egg benefits came from choline intake, researchers found.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The study suggests, but does not definitively prove, that the consumption of eggs may lower the risk of Alzheimer's by nearly 50 percent.
[The Hill] Article Title: Todd Blanche takes the helm of Ghislane Maxwell talks
Summary: Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is phoning a friend as the administration deals with fallout over the Epstein files. President Trump’s former personal attorney-turned-Justice Department deputy announced Tuesday that he would initiate talks with a lawyer for Ghislane Maxwell, disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice. Left unmentioned: the lawyer, David Oscar Markus, happens to be a...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This article is partially accurate; Todd Blanche, a former attorney for President Trump, is involved in the Ghislane Maxwell case, but he is not the Deputy Attorney General nor has it been confirmed that he initiated talks.
[The Hill] Article Title: The TSA may soon adopt a new liquids policy
Summary: Most people would welcome this policy change. Yet by removing this layer, what else can be done to ensure that the system’s security remains sufficiently robust?
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article speculates on potential changes to the TSA's liquids policy and questions how security will be maintained, but it doesn't provide specific details to verify.
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: Venus Williams up to 'fight' after first tennis win in two years
Summary: Venus Williams says she is "up to fight" after winning her first match in two years and becoming the oldest woman (45) to win on the tour level since 2004.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it correctly reports Venus Williams' victory and her age.
[UPI] Article Title: Aid agencies say mass starvation stalking Gaza, demand end to blockade
Summary: More than 100 aid agencies warned of mass starvation in Gaza and called for the immediate restoration of the "full flow" of humanitarian aid and a cease-fire.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that over 100 aid agencies have warned of an impending mass starvation in Gaza and have advocated for the resumption of full-scale humanitarian aid and a ceasefire.
[UPI] Article Title: Justice Department fires N.J. DA appointed over Trump's pick Alina Habba
Summary: Attorney General Pam Bondi fired newly appointed U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Desiree Leigh Grace.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article erroneously names Pam Bondi as Attorney General, when she is in fact the former Florida Attorney General, not the US Attorney General.
[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: Israel has permitted displaced Gazans to cross through a military-controlled area after resolution of a deadlock over hostage releases.
[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 that Vanke, a leading property developer in China, has reported significant losses, raising concerns about the real-estate sector and potential government intervention.
[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 freed Israeli hostages had shrapnel in their bodies from an earlier attack and were held in tunnels for months.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: In D.C., a toddler died of hunger and thirst. Why didn’t anybody save her?
Summary: Social workers knew of Ebony Washington’s troubled history as a parent. And for months, relatives feared her daughter Kemy was in peril. Then tragedy struck.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Based on official reports, social service records, and interviews with family members; no major disputes over core facts have been raised, though some internal reviews are ongoing.
[WAPO] Article Title: Hunter Biden blames George Clooney, Democrats for undermining his father
Summary: The former president’s son blasted lawmakers and donors for turning on his father before the 2024 election in an expletive-laden YouTube interview.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This claim would need more information for a complete fact-check. The title suggests Hunter Biden has blamed George Clooney and Democrats for undermining President Biden, though additional investigation would be necessary to confirm the validity of these statements and their context. It would also be necessary to identify the specific YouTube interview in question.
[WAPO] Article Title: Under Trump, Border Patrol arrests immigrants far from U.S.-Mexico border
Summary: Agents are arresting immigrants in cities such as Los Angeles and New York. Their expanding reach has sparked concern in law enforcement and immigrant communities.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Needs specific data for verification, but it is accurate that during Trump's tenure the approach to immigration enforcement expanded beyond immediate border regions.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: How the mighty have fallen, Barack and Michelle Obama edition
Summary: “Sometimes it’s not the fall that kills you. It’s the sudden stop at the bottom.” It seems like only yesterday when the results came in from Pennsylvania in 2008. The Keystone State was Republican nominee John McCain‘s last stand in a race that almost no one thought he could win against a surging Barack Obama, […]
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately recalls the 2008 election event but heavily criticizes the Obamas, showing a clear bias.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: ‘Temporary’ in name only: How TPS allows foreigners to stay in the US for years
Summary: As the Trump administration seeks to rescind temporary protective status for people from a slew of foreign countries, some of whose designations date back decades, TPS faces increasing scrutiny from border security advocates who say the program is “temporary” in name only. In theory, TPS affords immigrants the temporary right to remain in the United […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on controversy surrounding temporary protective status (TPS).
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Third round of Social Security payments for July issues today
Summary: The final round of July’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, goes out Wednesday. When does the check arrive? Social Security payments usually begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out weekly. The distribution of payments depends on which […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in explaining the timeline of Social Security payments.
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