Media Daily Recap
September 25, 2025
Sources Today: (32 publishers, 96 items): ABC News, The Atlantic, Al Jazeera, Bloomberg Politics, BBC World News, CBS News, CNBC, Financial Times, Fox News, The Guardian US, and 22 more
Top Stories
[ABC News]
Motive of shooter who officials say opened fire at Dallas ICE facility remains unclear
The motives of a shooter who authorities say opened fire from a roof onto a U.S… Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas remain unclear.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: abcnews.go.com | Corroborated By: AP|nbcnews.com|CNBC
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
China, world’s largest carbon polluting nation, announces new climate goal to cut emissions
China, the world’s largest carbon polluting nation, has announced a new climate fighting goal to cut emissions by 7% to 10% by 2035.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: abcnews.go.com | Corroborated By: AP|Al Jazeera|pbs.org
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Some leaders at UN condemn ‘sick expression of joy, ‘ ‘macabre response’ to Charlie Kirk’s killing
World leaders at the United Nations General Assembly have spoken out against the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as well as divisive reaction to it.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: abcnews.go.com | Corroborated By: AP
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[The Atlantic]
The surrender of America’s elites.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: theatlantic.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|NYT|Washington Post
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Patricia Lockwood’s Mind-Opening Experience of Long COVID
In her new novel, the author captures the strangeness of ordinary life for the chronically ill.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: theatlantic.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|NYT
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Testing Teachers for ‘Wokeness’
A vision of public schools by conservatives, for conservatives… The second episode in a two-part series.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center-Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: theatlantic.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|NYT|newsweek.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Al Jazeera]
Video: Demonstrators killed in protests for statehood in India’s Ladakh
Activists say several protesters were killed in India’s Ladakh calling for the area to be made a federal state.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: aljazeera.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|abcnews.go.com|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Super Typhoon Ragasa leaves devastation across China, Taiwan, Philippines
Southern China evacuates millions as Ragasa unleashes devastating floods, disrupting lives and critical infrastructure.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: aljazeera.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|nypost.com|The Guardian
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Moldovan oligarch extradited to face charges over $1bn fraud
Trial of former kingmaker comes at sensitive time, as elections approach and authorities warn of Russian meddling.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: aljazeera.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Bloomberg Politics]
Denmark Investigates Potential Russia Link After Drone Attacks at Multiple Airports
Denmark is probing potential Russian involvement after enduring the second drone attack this week as authorities are bracing for the possibility of more incidents.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: bloomberg.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|pbs.org|The Guardian
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Sarkozy Sentenced to 5 Years at Libyan Cash Campaign Trial
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was convicted by Paris judges and handed a five-year jail term for criminal conspiracy at a trial over allegations his 2007 winning campaign was covertly funded by millions of….
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: bloomberg.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|NYT|cnn.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Turkey Sends AWACS Jet to Lithuania After Russia Incursion
Turkey has deployed an advanced AWACS radar plane to Lithuania, signaling NATO is stepping up defenses in the Baltic region after Russian violations of its airspace.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: bloomberg.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|foxnews.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[BBC World News]
Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in Libya campaign financing case
The former French president was found guilty of criminal conspiracy but cleared of other charges.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: bbc.com | Corroborated By: Al Jazeera|cnn.com|The Guardian
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Palestinians in West Bank stranded as Israel shuts only international crossing
Many have been unable to leave the territory since the Allenby Bridge crossing was shut indefinitely on Wednesday.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: bbc.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|Al Jazeera|NPR
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Denmark says ‘professional actor’ behind drone incursions over its airports
But the defence minister says there is no evidence of Russian involvement after the latest incident.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: bbc.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|Al Jazeera|feeds.bbci.co.uk
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[CBS News]
Ohio police officer indicted in shooting death of pregnant mom “recklessly escalated” response, lawsuit alleges.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: cbsnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
This is the first time a Spanish court has applied legislation against vicarious violence to a case where an animal was harmed, a legal watchdog said.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: NYT|foxnews.com|cnn.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Tropical Storm Humberto forms in Atlantic. Maps show its forecast path.
Tropical Storm Humberto could potentially bring some downstream impacts to parts of the Southeast U.S… coast from Florida up to North Carolina, the National Hurricane Center said.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: NYT
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[CNBC]
Office investor demand was way up in the first half of 2025, according to exclusive JLL data
JLL found office transaction momentum strengthened significantly in the first half of this year, with total industry volume up 42% year over year to $25.9 billion.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: cnbc.com | Corroborated By: NYT
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
Starbucks to close stores, lay off workers in $1 billion restructuring plan
Starbucks announced a $1 billion restructuring plan Thursday that involves closing some of its North American coffeehouses and laying off about 900 workers.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: cnbc.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: From American Dream to Indian Dream
The steep rise in H-1B visa fees, aimed at tightening immigration, hits Indian tech talent the hardest… But it could be an opportunity for India.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: cnbc.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Financial Times]
European officials fear Trump is preparing to blame them for Ukraine failure
Poland’s Tusk warns new US posture conceals a ‘shift of responsibility’.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center-left
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: ft.com | Corroborated By: AP|The Guardian|Reuters
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Inside the billion-dollar quest to live beyond 100
The $3bn launch of Altos Labs sparked serious interest in longevity but the sector awaits its breakthrough moment.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: ft.com | Corroborated By: CNBC|The Guardian|politico.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Starmer can’t afford to wait for reckless Reform to implode
Farage’s path to power is strewn with landmines planted by his own side.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: ft.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|feeds.bbci.co.uk
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Fox News]
Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson faces murder charge as forensic experts analyze DNA evidence and surveillance video from the shooting.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: foxnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Violent pattern continues as ICE facilities face assaults from radical groups and more top headlines
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: foxnews.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|politico.com|abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Dallas ICE shooting injures Mexican national, sparking ‘concern’ from Mexico
A fatal shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas left one Mexican national seriously injured, prompting Mexico to express concern through diplomatic channels.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: foxnews.com | Corroborated By: NYT|nbcnews.com|newsweek.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[The Guardian US]
The origins of today’s conflict between American Jews over Israel
In the early years, American Jewish support for Israel was a fraught issue… The turning point was the six-day war of 1967, which solidified a strength of feeling that has only recently begun to fractureEven before it existed, Israel was on American minds.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: theguardian.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|theatlantic.com|NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
The next big financial crisis may be brewing. Warning signs are already there | Larry Elliott
The longer the period between crises, the greater the complacency… That complacency is pushing share prices ever-higherUS job creation has stalled and, despite the curbs on migration, unemployment is rising.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: theguardian.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
At 83, the star of The Princess Bride, Fright Night and so much more is carving out a new career as a podcaster… He remembers the movies that defined him – and working with ‘malevolent’ Michael Winner on The SentinelChris Sarandon is doing great, thanks.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: theguardian.com | Corroborated By: foxnews.com|NYT
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[The Hill]
Schumer: Trump’s proposed shutdown layoffs are an ‘attempt at intimidation’
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) says a new memo from the White House budget office warning that mass firings could be on the table if there’s a government shutdown is “an attempt at intimidation.”….
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: thehill.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|politico.com|NPR
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
The most important court case you’ve (probably) never heard of
With Planned Parenthood’s future hanging in the balance, this case will not stay under the radar for much longer.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Opinion (Unverifiable)) | Origin: thehill.com | Corroborated By: NPR|msnbc.com|Bloomberg
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
How Europe’s cybersecurity rules made your Audi unsafe
Every new Audi sold in the U.S… auto-unlocks all four doors when you shift into park.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Opinion (Unverifiable)) | Origin: thehill.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|Reuters
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[HuffPost US]
Trump Gets Instant Fact Check Over ‘Proud’ Brag At The UN: ‘Does He Just Not Know? ‘
President Donald Trump on Tuesday delivered a rambling speech at the United Nations headquarters and made one particularly egregious claim.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: huffpost.com | Corroborated By: NYT|apps.npr.org|newsweek.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
3 People Shot At Dallas ICE Facility, Shooter Dead From Self-Inflicted Gunshot
The ICE facility is along Interstate 35 East, just southwest of Dallas Love Field, a large commercial airport serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: huffpost.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|cbsnews.com|AP
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
“I don’t want my kids — or anyone else’s — to become another preventable casualty.”.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Concerned • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: huffpost.com | Corroborated By: NPR|NYT|pbs.org
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[MSNBC]
Former FBI Director James Comey facing indictment threat
Federal prosecutors are seeking to indict former FBI Director James Comey after the top prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia was forced out by Trump.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: msnbc.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|The Guardian|on.msnbc.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Golden statue of Trump and Epstein broken in premature removal from National Mall
A statue of President Donald Trump holding hands with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which was unveiled Tuesday on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was removed early Wednesday by U.S.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: msnbc.com | Corroborated By: NPR
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
There’s a reason Jimmy Kimmel’s return wasn’t particularly funny
Jimmy Kimmel’s return to ABC Tuesday night was a high pressure, high drama, high stakes performance that will be discussed in American free speech circles for years to come.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Opinion (Unverifiable)) | Origin: msnbc.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|AP|newsweek.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[NY Times]
Social Security Workers Struggle to Meet Demand After DOGE Cuts
After this year’s staffing cuts, some people wait for hours, others sail through… But overburdened field office workers carry the weight.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: nytimes.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|NPR|CNBC
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
What to Know About the ICE Shooting, and a Rare Climate Pledge from China
Plus, how big was Jimmy Kimmel’s first night back? .
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: nytimes.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
With His Pivot on Ukraine, Trump May Be Washing His Hands of the War
President Trump has shown dwindling interest in mediating a peace accord, joining European “security guarantees” for Ukraine or providing aid and intelligence to the Ukrainians.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: nytimes.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[NBC News]
Trump Threatens Mass Firings if Government Shuts Down
With a government shutdown looming, the Trump administration is threatening to fire federal employees if a deal to fund the government isn’t reached in less than a week… Usually, if the government shuts down some workers go on unpaid leave, but the White House is now raising the stakes saying additional jobs will be lost.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: today.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|NYT|politico.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Officials Identify Suspected Shooter in Deadly Dallas ICE Attack
Investigators say a shooter, who they’ve identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, killed a detainee and critically wounded two others at a shooting at an ICE field office in Dallas on Wednesday… Officials say they believe the gunman was targeting law enforcement, releasing an image of a bullet casing found near the shooter with “anti-ICE” written….
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: today.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|cnn.com|abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons calls Dallas facility shooting ‘my worst nightmare’
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons called the shooting Wednesday morning at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, which killed one detainee and critically wounded two, his “worst nightmare.”For Lyons, who….
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[NY Post]
Livvy Dunne was going through a rollercoaster of emotions in Paul Skenes’ final start of season
Olivia “Livvy” Dunne was going through it as watched her boyfriend, Pirates ace Paul Skenes seal a Cy Young-worthy sophomore campaign with a sub-2.00 ERA in Pittsburgh’s 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday….
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: nypost.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Kim Kardashian disses Kanye West — and the rest of her exes — in rare dating update
The “Kardashians” star told “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” viewers her kids “continue to” make lists of men she should date.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: pagesix.com | Corroborated By: nypost.com|cbsnews.com|newsweek.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Alyssa Milano removes her breast implants: ‘Letting go of the body that was sexualized’ and ‘abused’
The “Charmed” alum called her breast implants “false narratives.”.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: nypost.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[NPR]
Dallas ICE shooting updates. And, Trump threatens layoffs amid looming shutdown.
Federal authorities say the shooting at an ICE detention facility was “targeted violence.” And, the White House threatens layoffs if the government shuts down.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: npr.org | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|Al Jazeera
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Danish officials believe drone flyovers at 4 airports meant to sow fear
Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said it appeared a “professional actor” was behind the “systematic” flights, without providing additional details during a news conference Thursday morning.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: npr.org | Corroborated By: AP
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
A judge ruled their firings were illegal. The government got to do it anyway
A judge ruled the firing of thousands of federal employees was illegal… But he stopped short of ordering the government to reinstate them, predicting the Supreme Court would overturn it.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: npr.org | Corroborated By: politico.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Newsweek]
H-2C Visa Explained: Thousands of Visas to be Offered Under New Proposal
The visa would be valid for three years, with two potential three-year renewals.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: newsweek.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|CNBC|links.message.bloomberg.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Owner Leaves Puppy out of Crate—Can’t Cope With What Security Cam Captures
“I feel the pain you are going to have from this new found fun she has discovered, “ one user said in the comments.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: newsweek.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Fury at State of Rental After 10 Guests Check Out—Then Host Checks Ring Cam
The Airbnb host shared how the “strange” guests left her home in a shocking state after their stay.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: newsweek.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[The New Yorker]
The internet has put tens of thousands of recipes at our fingertips—and the art of the dinner party is now the subject of books, blogs, and debate… How did the kitchen become a showcase for the self? .
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: newyorker.com | Corroborated By: NYT|The Guardian|nbc.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Preparing for the Impending Apocalypse
Like, you may need to bike to Canada at some point.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: newyorker.com | Corroborated By: NYT|Al Jazeera|The Guardian
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
A Children’s Book That Actually Feels Like Childhood
In “Sato the Rabbit, ” the aim is not to educate but to surrender to the rhythms of daily life.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: newyorker.com | Corroborated By: NYT|Washington Post|theatlantic.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Newsmax]
Futures Dip as Caution Builds Ahead of Inflation Data
Futures tied to the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged lower Thursday, after a record-breaking rally earlier this week, as investors awaited fresh catalysts to sustain the momentum in what has been an unusually strong….
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: newsmax.com | Corroborated By: Reuters
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
Report: Chinese Experts Worked With Russian Arms Maker
Chinese drone experts have flown to Russia to conduct technical development work on military drones at a state-owned weapons manufacturer that is under Western sanctions, according to two European security officials and documents seen by Reuters… The Chinese experts have.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: newsmax.com | Corroborated By: Reuters
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Rep. Massie Campaigns in Kentucky With Sen. Rand Paul
Republican Rep… Thomas Massie of Kentucky has enlisted help from a key ally, Sen.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: newsmax.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|politico.com|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Politico]
Nexstar, joining Sinclair, will preempt Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show
The broadcasting group will effectively pull Kimmel’s show from more than 30 ABC affiliates as the program is set to resume airing Tuesday night.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: politico.com | Corroborated By: CNBC|cbsnews.com|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Democrats hit vulnerable Republicans with $3M ad blitz on tariffs and shutdown politics
The ads go after 10 vulnerable House Republicans on cost-of-living increases and cuts to Medicaid.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: politico.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Disney says Jimmy Kimmel will return to air on Tuesday
Kimmel was suspended last week for comments he made about the death of Charlie Kirk.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: politico.com | Corroborated By: snopes.com|CNBC|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[PBS NewsHour]
Al-Sharaa promises a new Syria free of its ‘wretched past’
At the U.N… General Assembly in New York, a man who one year ago had a U.S.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: pbs.org
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
News Wrap: Gunman opens fire on Dallas ICE facility, killing 1 detainee
In our news wrap Wednesday, a gunman opened fire at an ICE facility in Dallas, killing one detainee and wounding two others before taking his own life, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy told the United Nations that the….
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: pbs.org
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Schumer says Trump ‘totally derelict’ for scrapping negotiations to avoid shutdown
The federal government is heading towards a shutdown in one week with no potential solution in sight… President Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, saying what they are asking for in negotiations is “unserious and ridiculous.” Geoff Bennett spoke with Sen.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: pbs.org
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[RealClearPolitics]
One Lesson Democrats Should Learn From Kirk’s Legacy
Democrats don’t have anything similar to Turning Point USA in either function or scale.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: msnbc.com|abcnews.go.com|cnn.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Americans Don’t Trust the Democrats--for Good Reason
Immigration, crime and the economy are some of the top issues Americans cared about in 2024 election… Republicans have been proactive on all three.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: NYT|NPR|abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Trump’s H-1B Plan Is a Bad Solution to a Real Problem
Trump’s H-1B Plan Is a Bad Solution to a Real Problem.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|cnn.com|Reuters
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[TIME]
Bruce Springsteen’s Long Journey Home
Fifty years after the monumental success of Born to Run, Bruce Springsteen is still grappling with the American story—and his own.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: time.com | Corroborated By: NPR|nypost.com|NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
The Saudis Are Sending Trump a Warning
The Saudi-Pakistan pact is a hedge against inadequate U.S… security guarantees and Israeli overreach.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: time.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|pbs.org|Washington Post
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Toni Collette Is Quietly Terrifying in the Excellent Netflix Thriller Wayward
Mae Martin’s latest Netflix series touches on hot topics, from trans identity to the troubled teen industry, without devolving into polemic.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: time.com | Corroborated By: upi.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[UPI]
White House threatens to permanent fire federal works in event of shutdown
The White House has warned federal workers there will be more mass firings if Congress is unable to agree on a stopgap funding measure by the end of the month.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: upi.com | Corroborated By: thehill.com|politico.com|abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Look: Rihanna shares first photo of newborn daughter
Pop music icon Rihanna has shared on Instagram the first photo of her with her newborn daughter… Rocki is her third child with her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: upi.com | Corroborated By: NYT|nbcnews.com|nypost.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
China sets target to cut greenhouse gas emissions for first time
China, the world’s largest contributor of the gases fueling climate change, has committed to cutting its carbon emissions by as much as one-tenth by 2035.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: upi.com | Corroborated By: NYT|Reuters|The Guardian
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Washington Examiner]
Charlie Kirk’s killer and a faithful father’s terrible duty
The Iraq War sparked the first big political fight I had with my father… Like many in my generation, Iraq awakened me to the reality that America occasionally does bad things — and sometimes evil things, as in the case of Abu Ghraib.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: washingtonexaminer.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|nbcnews.com|newsweek.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
DOGE struggles without Elon Musk at the helm
With Tesla CEO Elon Musk no longer in charge, the Department of Government Efficiency’s aggressive actions to slash the federal workforce and wasteful spending have fallen into the background of President Donald Trump’s second administration… Musk left DOGE in late May after a chaotic tenure that featured multiple lawsuits, literal….
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: washingtonexaminer.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|Bloomberg|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Trump’s legal ‘test’ against Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC stumps judicial experts
President Donald Trump’s hints at bringing a new lawsuit against ABC appear to lack legal teeth, according to experts and recent judicial precedent… Trump on Tuesday responded to Jimmy Kimmel’s return to airwaves by alleging that the late-night host “is yet another arm of the DNC” representing “a major illegal Campaign Contribution.” “I think….
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: washingtonexaminer.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|NYT|AP
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Wall St. Journal]
Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: wsj.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|NPR|Al Jazeera
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: wsj.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|NYT|Reuters
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack
Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: wsj.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|The Guardian|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[USA Today]
Trump administration mocks Joe Biden with ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ portrait
Trump administration mocks Joe Biden with ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ portrait.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: Bloomberg|abcnews.go.com|newsweek.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Starbucks closing some locations, cutting 900 jobs as turnaround continues
As part of CEO Brian Niccol’s ‘Back to Starbucks’ strategy, the company will cut 900 non-retail jobs and close some underperforming coffee houses.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: CNBC|NYT|The Guardian
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Gavin Newsom fears there will be no 2028 presidential election
Gavin Newsom fears there will be no 2028 presidential election.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: newsweek.com|foxnews.com|cnn.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[CNN US]
Food insecurity remains at elevated levels for Washington, DC-area residents in 2025 and the percentage of people experiencing the most severe level of food insecurity has risen, exacerbated in recent months by the….
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: cnn.com | Corroborated By: NYT|nbcnews.com|NPR
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Don’t sweat the small stuff, they say, but in the Ryder Cup it’s the smallest things that could make the biggest difference.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: cnn.com | Corroborated By: NYT|nypost.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
Starbucks announces significant store closures and layoffs
Starbucks is taking “significant action” to turn around its struggling business, closing a large number of cafés and announcing a second round of layoffs at its headquarters as part of CEO Brian Niccol’s efforts to….
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: cnn.com | Corroborated By: CNBC|newsweek.com|nypost.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[AP US]
Sexually transmitted disease cases fall, but not syphilis in newborns
New government data shows another decline in sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S… adults, but also a continued rise in syphilis in newborns.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 0 (Skipped) | Origin: apnews.com
Fact Check: Evidence is mixed; additional verification would improve confidence.
An aggressive squirrel seeking food has sent at least 2 people to the ER in California city
Residents of a San Francisco Bay Area city are on the lookout for an aggressive squirrel that has sent at least two people to the emergency room.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: apnews.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|Washington Post|huffpost.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Sister Jean, longtime Loyola Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon, retires at 106
Sister Jean, the longtime chaplain for Loyola Chicago’s men’s basketball team, has retired at 106 because of health concerns.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 0 (Skipped) | Origin: apnews.com
Fact Check: Evidence is mixed; additional verification would improve confidence.
[Washington Post]
What we know about the Dallas ICE facility shooting and suspect
The gunman, who shot himself after killing one and wounding two detainees, was identified as a 29-year-old from Texas, said people briefed on the investigation.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|nbcnews.com|Al Jazeera
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
White House directs mass firings if there is a government shutdown
The Office of Management and Budget sent a memo to federal agencies Wednesday night instructing them to plan for staff reductions, including firings.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|cbsnews.com|thehill.com
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Opinion | The difference between Democratic and Republican illiberalism
Trump’s aims often mirror the Biden administration’s… He’s just not as subtle about pursuing them.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Opinion (Unverifiable)) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: NYT|The Guardian|politico.com
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[Reuters U.S.]
Live: Palestinian President Abbas to address UN General Assembly as US hopes for Gaza breakthrough
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to arrive in New York on Thursday.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: reuters.com | Corroborated By: NYT|NPR|pbs.org
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White House to tell agencies to prepare mass firing plans for possible shutdown, Politico reports
The White House budget office is instructing federal agencies to prepare reduction-in-force plans for mass firings during a possible U.S… government shutdown, Politico reported on Wednesday.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: reuters.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Trump says Secret Service probing ‘sabotage’ of escalator at UN
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the Secret Service was investigating what he described as “sabotage” at the United Nations, alleging that an escalator malfunction, a teleprompter failure and sound problems….
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: reuters.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|nbcnews.com|Washington Post
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
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