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
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[ABC News]
Everything’s frozen for you’: Stopped on the street by NYC police, France’s Macron calls … Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron has shown he can reach President Donald Trump anytime.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: abcnews.go.com | Corroborated By: NYT|The Guardian|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
As enrollment falls, districts mull which schools to close
Districts nationwide are weighing how many public schools they can keep open as enrollment drops due to shrinking budgets, the falling national birthrate and a growing school choice movement.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: abcnews.go.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|thehill.com|AP
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Trump tells UN in speech that it is ‘not even coming close to living up’ to its potential
President Donald Trump has returned to the United Nations to boast of his second-term foreign policy achievements and lash out at the world body as a feckless institution.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: abcnews.go.com | Corroborated By: AP|politico.com|pbs.org
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[The Atlantic]
So Much for Class-Based Affirmative Action
The Trump administration considers even race-blind admissions policies illegal if they’re intended to achieve diversity.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: theatlantic.com | Corroborated By: NYT|politico.com|msnbc.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Jimmy Kimmel Ran Right at His Critics
The late-night host returned from his week-long suspension with a wry, emotional defense of free speech.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: theatlantic.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|cnn.com|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
The Misplaced Nostalgia for a Pre-Vaccine Past
RFK Jr.’s health policies stem from the idea that the past holds the secret to health and happiness.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: theatlantic.com | Corroborated By: Washington Post
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Al Jazeera]
Video: Massive sinkhole swallows road in Bangkok
A 50-metre deep sinkhole has opened up in front of a hospital in Thailand’s capital Bangkok.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: aljazeera.com | Corroborated By: newsweek.com|NYT|Reuters
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Greta Thunberg reads story of Palestinian mother in Gaza
Greta Thunberg narrates the story of Hiba al-Sheikh Khalil, a Palestinian mother of five children in Gaza.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: aljazeera.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Waves burst through doors of Hong Kong hotel during Typhoon Ragasa
Video shows waves smashing through the coastal entrance of a hotel in Hong Kong during Super Typhoon Ragasa.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: aljazeera.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|cnn.com|Reuters
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Bloomberg Politics]
Kimmel Says He Never Intended to ‘Make Light’ of Charlie Kirk’s Death
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took a conciliatory tone in his return to TV Tuesday night, choking up at several points and saying “it was never my intention to make light of the death of a young man.”.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: bloomberg.com | Corroborated By: AP|foxnews.com|Washington Post
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Bessent Chides Powell for Not Championing Interest Rate Cuts
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed disappointment that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hasn’t clearly established an agenda for cutting interest rates.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: bloomberg.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
Uganda’s Bobi Wine Cleared to Challenge Longtime Ruler in Vote
Uganda’s main opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, has been cleared to challenge President Yoweri Museveni, who’s ruled the East African nation for four decades.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: bloomberg.com | Corroborated By: Al Jazeera|NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[BBC World News]
Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in Taiwan
Ragasa is the world’s strongest storm this year and has been roaring over the South China Sea for days.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: bbc.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|nbcnews.com|Reuters
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Howling winds and sheets of rain: In the eye of a typhoon in China
The strong winds hit in waves - and standing upright is almost impossible, our correspondent writes.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: bbc.com | Corroborated By: feeds.bbci.co.uk|links.message.bloomberg.com|NYT
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Killed seeking food - Jeremy Bowen on Abdullah’s shooting and Gaza’s lethal aid system
Inside Panorama and BBC Eye’s investigation into hunger in Gaza and why so many are risking their lives for aid.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: bbc.com | Corroborated By: feeds.bbci.co.uk
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[CBS News]
Jimmy Kimmel, in first monologue since show was taken off air, says “it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man”
Jimmy Kimmel, in first monologue since show was taken off air, says “it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man”.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: CNBC|abcnews.go.com|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
U.K. police arrest suspect over alleged cyberattack that disrupted European airports
Law enforcement in the United Kingdom said they’ve arrested a suspect in an alleged cyberattack that disrupted several European airports in recent days.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|pbs.org|AP
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Here’s what to know about the Amazon trial regarding Prime membership tactics
Here’s what to know about the Amazon trial regarding Prime membership tactics.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: CNBC|NPR|abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[CNBC]
Shooting at Dallas ICE detention facility leaves ‘multiple injuries and fatalities’: Noem
“The shooter is deceased by a self-inflicted gun shot wound, “ Noem said in an X post confirming the attack.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: cnbc.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|cnn.com|Bloomberg
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
The Trump administration is changing Covid, childhood vaccine recommendations – here’s what it means for you
Several health experts say there are steps Americans can take to navigate the new guidance and try to secure the vaccines they or their children want or need.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: cnbc.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|NPR|NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Mortgage demand stalls after mini refinance boom
After a massive 58% weekly surge in refinance demand the week before, mortgage demand stalled again last week, even though interest rates fell further.
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]
US debt investors raise alarm over lending standards
Concerns come after collapse of two companies deemed just weeks ago to be in strong health.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: ft.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|Reuters|Bloomberg
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Auto lender’s bust raises alarms over financial health of US households
Tricolor’s collapse highlights struggles of low-income consumers and their impact on the broader American economy.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: ft.com | Corroborated By: Bloomberg|cnn.com|Reuters
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Can the world’s largest listed hedge fund rebound?
Falling share price, investor withdrawals and lacklustre performance present a strategic dilemma for Man Group.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: ft.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|Bloomberg|NYT
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Fox News]
Blue city crime crisis: Repeat offender strikes again after Charlotte train murder
A 44-year-old homeless man with an extensive criminal history was charged with first-degree assault for allegedly stabbing a man in a Seattle neighborhood.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: foxnews.com | Corroborated By: noticias.foxnews.com|NPR|NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
North Carolina lawmakers pass ‘Iryna’s Law’ to eliminate cashless bail after Charlotte train stabbing
North Carolina lawmakers passed “Iryna’s Law” in push to eliminate cashless bail after Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed in Charlotte.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: foxnews.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|cnn.com|noticias.foxnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Street artist draws outrage, praise with ‘Charlie Kirk spots’ after TPUSA founder’s assassination
Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Colombian-American artist Felix Morelo draws chalk spots honoring the conservative influencer despite mixed public reactions.
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.
[The Guardian US]
The American political system is badly broken | Bernie Sanders
What we are witnessing right now is the rise of two Americas… One for the billionaire class.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: theguardian.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
Stained panties, male guards and no privacy: what it’s like to have your period in prison
In my 15 years of incarceration, I’ve seen women’s bodily needs disregarded constantly… One solution could grant us back some dignityThis story was published in partnership with Prison Journalism Project, a national non-profit organization that trains incarcerated writers in journalism and publishes their work.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: theguardian.com | Corroborated By: time.com|NYT|Washington Post
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
The Democratic superlawyer Trump can’t silence: ‘We are in the break-glass moment of American history’
Elias has long defended high-profile Democrats and election law, resisting Trump’s crackdown on his opponentsMarc Elias, a prominent Democratic election attorney, has not shied away from standing up to the Trump….
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: theguardian.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[The Hill]
UN blames Trump team for nonworking escalator, teleprompter
The United Nations (UN) cast blame on President Trump and the media for a stalled escalator and an inoperable teleprompter on Tuesday, after the president denounced the international body for the technology mishaps ahead of his speech before the General Assembly… A safety mechanism was triggered by a videographer on the moving stairway ahead of.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: thehill.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|AP
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Syria’s president says Israel ‘stalling’ on peace agreement
NEW YORK — Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said ahead of a historic speech before the U.N… General Assembly that Israel is stalling on moving forward with a peace agreement between the two countries.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: thehill.com | Corroborated By: NYT|Reuters|Al Jazeera
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
ExxonMobil is right on Russia — a return would be a disaster
ExxonMobil made the right call in continuing to stay out of Russia’s latest disaster.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Opinion (Unverifiable)) | Origin: thehill.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|The Guardian|cnn.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[HuffPost US]
Even Fox News Thinks This Pete Hegseth Order Is ‘A Bridge Too Far’
“There is no precedent for what they’re doing here, ” said Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: huffpost.com | Corroborated By: foxnews.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
Trump To Take Aim At ‘Globalist Institutions, ‘ Make Case For His Foreign Policy Record In UN Speech
Trump will use his address to the United Nations General Assembly to spotlight his second-term foreign policy achievements and lament that “globalist institutions have significantly decayed the world order.”.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: huffpost.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|AP|Washington Post
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Trump’s Latest Hypocrisy Laid Utterly Bare In Damning CNN Supercut
The montage showed a stark contrast between the GOP’s messaging and the president’s actions.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: huffpost.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[MSNBC]
Jimmy Kimmel Live! ‘ returns after ABC suspension
In his first episode since ABC suspended his late-night show, Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday took direct aim at President Donald Trump while also trying to smooth tensions following his joke about the Republican reaction to….
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: msnbc.com | Corroborated By: snopes.com|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Breaking: Three people shot at immigration office in Dallas
Three people have been shot at an ICE facility in Dallas… The suspected shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, an ICE spokesperson confirmed to NBC News.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: msnbc.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|abcnews.go.com|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Charlie Kirk understood what many on the left still ignore
With Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk created a lasting political infrastructure for young conservatives across the country that Democrats haven’t matched.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Opinion (Unverifiable)) | Origin: msnbc.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|pbs.org|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[NY Times]
Jimmy Kimmel, Back on Air, Defends Free Speech in Emotional Monologue
The late-night star said he had not intended to make light of Charlie Kirk’s murder, but he also said that President Trump’s threat against ABC was “anti-American.”.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: nytimes.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|newsweek.com|abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
The F.C.C.’s Brendan Carr Plans to Keep Going After the Media Following Jimmy Kimmel’s Return
While “Jimmy Kimmel Live! ” returned to ABC on Tuesday, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has promised to continue his campaign against what he sees as liberal bias in broadcasts.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: nytimes.com | Corroborated By: nypost.com|Bloomberg
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Like His Suspension, Kimmel’s Return Draws a Divided Reaction
Ben Stiller, the actor and comedian, called Mr… Kimmel’s opening words a “brilliant monologue, ” while some on the right questioned his authenticity.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: nytimes.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[NBC News]
Jimmy Kimmel Makes Emotional Return After Suspension
Jimmy Kimmel made his return to television following his suspension and choked up as he addressed the comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter that outraged conservatives… Before the show, President Donald Trump slammed the late-night host’s return and suggested taking legal action against ABC.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: today.com | Corroborated By: CNBC|AP|NYT
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Trump Tells Allies Their Countries Are ‘Going to Hell’ in UN Speech
At the United Nations, President Donald Trump shifted his stance on the war in Ukraine, saying that with European support, it can “win all of Ukraine back in its original form.” In his speech, he also accused world leaders of failing to crack down on immigration… “I’m really good at this stuff.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-left
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: today.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|Reuters|thehill.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Guess what? ‘ Macron calls Trump after motorcade blocks his car
French President Emmanuel Macron called Donald Trump after getting stuck behind his motorcade in New York.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: nbcnews.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|Reuters|nypost.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[NY Post]
Enraged plane passenger shocked at oblivious family’s behavior: ‘They stood there almost the entire flight’
Seat squatters have nothing on seat standers.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: nypost.com | Corroborated By: NYT|The Guardian|cnn.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Heartbroken Busy Philipps tears up over cancer-stricken James Van Der Beek missing ‘Dawson’s Creek’ reunion
The 48-year-old actor’s wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, attended Monday’s NYC event with their children -- which made Philipps “sob.”.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: pagesix.com | Corroborated By: nypost.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
2025 Ryder Cup prediction: Odds, picks, best bet for Bethpage Black
Is Team Europe a live underdog at Bethpage Black this weekend? .
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: nypost.com | Corroborated By: newsweek.com|NYT
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[NPR]
Greetings from Guatemala, where one person’s trash becomes another’s colorful art
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: npr.org
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
Government shutdown odds increase. And, Trump shifts stance on Russia-Ukraine war
President Trump canceled a meeting Democrats, increasing the odds of a potential government shutdown… And, the president suggests that Ukraine could win back all the territory it lost to Russia.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: npr.org | Corroborated By: Reuters|thehill.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
New York City may move its mayoral elections to even years. It’d be part of a trend
This fall, New York City voters will weigh in on a proposal that could move future city elections to even-numbered years… It’s part of a growing trend to consolidate election dates.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: npr.org
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[Newsweek]
Hearts Break for Dog Left Alone in Park As ‘No One Wants To Play’ With Him
When the miniature poodle tried to play with others at the dog park, the reactions broke hearts online.
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.
Blue Jays’ Ross Atkins Apologizes for Alek Manoah Move
The Toronto Blue Jays designated Alek Manoah for assignment on Tuesday and Ross Atkins spoke on the shocking move.
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.
White House Responds to Trump-Epstein Statue on National Mall
The White House has said that “liberals are free to waste their money however they see fit” after the statue appeared on Tuesday.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: newsweek.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|Al Jazeera|thehill.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[The New Yorker]
A New Era of Vaccine Federalism
As confidence in the C.D.C… wanes, states are asserting more control over their vaccine policies, creating a fragmented public-health system.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: newyorker.com | Corroborated By: theatlantic.com|Bloomberg|politico.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Gary Shteyngart’s Tragicomedy of the Penis in “The Guy Who Got Cut Wrong”
The author opens up—with pathos, humor, and props—about his experience receiving a botched circumcision.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: newyorker.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|theatlantic.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
How One J6er Has Been Emboldened by His Pardon
Some insurrectionists have re-offended… Others have run for office.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: newyorker.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|politico.com|Washington Post
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Newsmax]
FCC’s Carr: Law Supports Check on Licensed Media
Embroiled in a debate over the authority of the Federal Communications Commission versus Jimmy Kimmel’s perceived right to freely, falsely allege Charlie Kirk’s assassin was not “anything other” than a “MAGA gang”….
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: newsmax.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|The Guardian|CNBC
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Pope Names Successor for Embattled New Orleans Archbishop After Sex Abuse Settlement
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday named a successor to embattled New Orleans Archbishop Gregory M… Aymond, two weeks after the archdiocese agreed to a $230 million proposed settlement for survivors of clergy sexual abuse.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: newsmax.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|abcnews.go.com|Washington Post
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Dallas ICE Facility Shooting Leaves 3 Wounded, Suspect Dead
Three people were critically wounded Wednesday morning in a shooting at a U.S… Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in northwest Dallas, and police are investigating whether multiple shooters were involved.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: newsmax.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|nbcnews.com|newsweek.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[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|nbcnews.com|cbsnews.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-Left
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|cbsnews.com|CNBC
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[PBS NewsHour]
3 people shot at immigration detention facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead, official says
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons confirmed the shooting during an interview on CNN on Wednesday.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: pbs.org | Corroborated By: cnn.com|Washington Post|transcripts.cnn.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Trump suggests Ukraine could reclaim territory from Russia
President Trump announced an extraordinary shift in policy on Ukraine… He has previously suggested Ukraine would have to give up territory to make peace, but today he said it could win back areas occupied or annexed by Russia since 2014.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: pbs.org | Corroborated By: The Guardian|nbcnews.com|Washington Post
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
News Wrap: Trump scraps meeting with top Democrats as government shutdown looms
In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump scrapped a planned meeting with the top Democrats as a government shutdown looms, dozens of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities are preparing for an….
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: pbs.org
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[RealClearPolitics]
Dems Still Unpopular With Voters on 3 Major Issues
Common wisdom holds that Democrats are likely to retake the House in next year’s midterms… Perhaps - that’s what history would suggest.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: nypost.com|abcnews.go.com|politico.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
The American Political System Is Badly Broken
What we are witnessing right now is the rise of two Americas… One for the billionaire class.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|Washington Post|NPR
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Kamala Harris’ Book Tour a Car Crash for Woke Left
Kamala Harris’ Book Tour a Car Crash for Woke Left.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|NYT|The Guardian
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[TIME]
Multiple People Injured in Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility
At least three people were injured in a shooting at a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Dallas.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: time.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|nbcnews.com|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
TIME Convenes Leaders Taking Action Toward A More Sustainable World For Second TIME100 Climate Leadership Forum
TIME Convenes Leaders Taking Action Toward A More Sustainable World For Second TIME100 Climate Leadership Forum.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: time.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
New Statue of Trump and Epstein Appears Outside U.S. Capitol in D.C. Mirroring Other Acts of Protest
Trump’s former relationship with Epstein remains a point of contention, particularly among protesters across the world.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: time.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|cnn.com|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[UPI]
SpaceX launches 3 probes for NASA, NOAA to study space weather
SpaceX launched a trio of spacecraft Wednesday morning, each meant to study the sun and space weather, and their affects on Earth.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: upi.com | Corroborated By: NYT|Washington Post|cnn.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Watch: Aespa performs, talks ‘Rich Man’ on ‘Jennifer Hudson Show’
South Korean girl group Aespa performed and chatted about their new song “Rich Man” on the “Jennifer Hudson Show” Wednesday… The song dropped Sept.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: upi.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Yankees clinch on walk-off; Guardians tie Tigers atop AL Central
Aaron Judge raced home on a Jose Caballero single to lead the New York Yankees to a walk-off win over the Chicago White Sox, sealing a 2025 playoff berth.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: upi.com | Corroborated By: NYT|Reuters|espn.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Washington Examiner]
Charlie Kirk’s producer dismisses Kimmel’s explanation: ‘Not good enough’
The producer for the late Charlie Kirk accused late-night host Jimmy Kimmel of failing to offer a proper apology for controversial comments the comedian made about Kirk’s assassin… Kimmel was briefly suspended last week over comments he made about Trump supporters’ reaction to Kirk’s alleged killer.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: washingtonexaminer.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|foxnews.com|newsweek.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
New York City schools to lose millions in funding after missing Title IX deadline
New York City’s public school district is set to lose millions in federal funding after missing the Trump administration’s deadline to change its policies on transgender students in compliance with Title IX… The Department of Education gave New York City Public Schools until the end of last week, Politico reported.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: washingtonexaminer.com | Corroborated By: static.foxnews.com|politico.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
Multiple people wounded and shooter found dead on rooftop in Dallas ICE facility shooting
At least three people were wounded early Wednesday morning in a shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, Texas, according to the federal agency… Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons confirmed there were three casualties from the shooting but did not disclose who they were based on preliminary information.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: washingtonexaminer.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|nypost.com|newsweek.com
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|NPR|CNBC
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]
Loyola-Chicago icon Sister Jean retires as minister, basketball chaplain at 106
Sister Jean, who became a March Madness sensation during the 2018 NCAA Tournament, retires from Loyola-Chicago at age 106.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|nbc.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
Micah Parsons says it will be ‘painful’ to sack former teammate Dak Prescott
Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott were teammates for four years… Parsons acknowledged sacking the Cowboys QB would be “painful” for him.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: foxnews.com|nypost.com|noticias.foxnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Multiple people shot at an ICE facility in Dallas, shooter reportedly dead, officials say
Multiple people were shot at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, Texas, the morning of Sept… 24, officials said.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: foxnews.com|nbcnews.com|newsweek.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[CNN US]
Michaels is reviving Joann — but not in the way you think
A few months after the collapse of Joann, a former foe is reviving the crafting and fabric store’s brand name.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: cnn.com | Corroborated By: NYT|NPR|AP
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
How Jimmy Kimmel’s return performed with viewers
How Jimmy Kimmel’s return performed with viewers.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: cnn.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|NYT|newsweek.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
At least 3 people injured in shooting at Dallas ICE facility, acting director says
At least three people were injured in a shooting at a U.S… Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Dallas on Wednesday morning, according to ICE acting Director Todd Lyons.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: cnn.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|nbcnews.com|pbs.org
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[AP US]
A trio of space weather satellites blast off together to study the sun’s violent side
A cluster of space weather satellites has blasted off to cast fresh eyes on solar storms… The three satellites belonging to NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration soared from Florida on Wednesday morning on the same SpaceX rocket.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: apnews.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|foxnews.com|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Green scam’: At UN, watched by drowning nations’ leaders, Trump assails the ethos of climate change
In his address at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S… President Donald Trump excoriated renewable energy, international climate diplomacy, the science of global warming and other environmental issues.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 0 (Skipped) | Origin: apnews.com
Fact Check: Evidence is mixed; additional verification would improve confidence.
Man who represented himself is found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course
A man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump last year at a Florida golf course has been found guilty.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: apnews.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|nbcnews.com|cnn.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Washington Post]
Denmark, hoping to reconcile, will apologize to Greenland over forced contraception
In Greenland, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will apologize formally for the mistreatment of thousands of Inuit girls and women who were given invasive contraception without consent.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: AP|cbsnews.com|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Column | Kimmel makes TV history with an emotional defense of free speech
The comedian framed his return well, skillfully connecting his own role in the current firestorm to other significant moments in TV history.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Opinion (Unverifiable)) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: NYT|politico.com|cnn.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Opinion | Making a political donation doesn’t need to be this dangerous
The Federal Election Commission should stop publishing donors’ addresses on the internet.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Opinion (Unverifiable)) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: NPR|pbs.org|NYT
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Reuters U.S.]
California looking at more Trump, plastics lawsuits, Attorney General Bonta says
California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta said on Wednesday his state would continue to sue President Donald Trump’s government for alleged violations of environmental laws, and was also looking at more lawsuits….
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: reuters.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|NPR|NYT
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Three injured in shooting at ICE facility in Dallas, local media reports
Three people were wounded in a shooting on Wednesday at a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Dallas, local media reported.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: reuters.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|cnn.com|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Treasury’s Bessent says he’s looking for someone with an open mind for Fed chair
U.S… Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he would interview a lot of candidates next week to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, with an eye to completing the first round of interviews by the first week of October.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: reuters.com | Corroborated By: CNBC|NYT|politico.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
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