Media Daily Recap
September 23, 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]
US lawmakers visiting China seek to improve military cooperation
The United States wants to improve military ties with China, according to a U.S… lawmaker leading a bipartisan delegation.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: abcnews.go.com | Corroborated By: AP|Reuters
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[ABC News]
Spain's top diplomat dismisses Israeli leader's vow of no Palestinian state, saying it will happen
Spain’s top diplomat dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement that there will never be a Palestinian state.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[ABC News]
Charges dropped against ex-NBA guard Ben Gordon, arrested after juice shop disturbance
Multiple criminal charges have been dropped against former NBA guard Ben Gordon.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: abcnews.go.com | Corroborated By: AP|thehill.com|nypost.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[The Atlantic]
Kids need attention and care… Bots can’t provide that.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: theatlantic.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|NPR|NYT
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[The Atlantic]
A Warning for Those Ready to Capitulate to Trump
A former U.S… ambassador to Russia says powerful Russians were too eager to go along with Vladimir Putin.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: theatlantic.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|The Guardian
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[The Atlantic]
Flying Over My Battered Homeland
From the back of a cargo plane dropping humanitarian aid into Gaza, I could envision a better future.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: theatlantic.com | Corroborated By: Al Jazeera|NYT
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Al Jazeera]
Trump slammed over linking autism with paracetamol and pregnancy
Medical experts have slammed US President Donald Trump after he urged pregnant women not to take paracetamol.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: aljazeera.com | Corroborated By: nypost.com|The Guardian
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Al Jazeera]
It’s a struggle to “recognise” the US in “heavy times”
Angelina Jolie calls US “heavy times, ” struggling to recognize her country amid ongoing free speech debates.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: aljazeera.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[Al Jazeera]
Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah reunites with family after release
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah was reunited with his family on Tuesday following his release, .
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: aljazeera.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.
[Bloomberg Politics]
NATO Pledges ‘Robust’ Response to Russian Airspace Breaches
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization promised a “robust” response to Russian incursions into its airspace and said it would use all options, including military, to defend itself.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: bloomberg.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|AP|cdn.theatlantic.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Bloomberg Politics]
Brazil’s Lula to Kick Off UN General Assembly With Jab at Trump
When Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addresses the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday morning, his main target will be just a few feet away.
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.
[Bloomberg Politics]
India Seeks Access for Workers in US Trade Talks After H-1B Blow
Indian officials will ask US trade negotiators this week to ease access for thousands of skilled workers, a person familiar with the matter said, days after President Donald Trump’s abrupt announcement to restrict H-1B….
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: bloomberg.com | Corroborated By: Al Jazeera
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[BBC World News]
Trump to address UN General Assembly after France recognises Palestinian state
Donald Trump will address UN leaders on Tuesday, as more European countries look set to join the French policy change.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: bbc.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|abcnews.go.com|Al Jazeera
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[BBC World News]
Trump makes unproven link between autism and Tylenol
Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: bbc.com | Corroborated By: NYT|nbcnews.com|pbs.org
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[BBC World News]
Jimmy Kimmel show to return after suspension over Charlie Kirk comments
The late-night comic's show will return to air after Disney said it had "thoughtful conversations" with him.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: bbc.com | Corroborated By: snopes.com|CNBC|pbs.org
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[CBS News]
Colombian rapper who went missing on tour found dead in Mexico, prosecutors say
Colombian rapper who went missing on tour found dead in Mexico, prosecutors say.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|NYT|AP
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[CBS News]
Trump to meet with Schumer and Jeffries as government shutdown looms
Trump to meet with Schumer and Jeffries as government shutdown looms.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|abcnews.go.com|cnn.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[CBS News]
Sean "Diddy" Combs has served enough time behind bars where he's been under constant suicide watch, defense tells judge.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|NYT|NPR
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[CNBC]
Amazon faces off against FTC over 'deceptive' Prime program
The FTC complaint alleges Amazon "tricked and trapped" consumers into signing up for Prime, then making it too complicated to cancel their membership.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: cnbc.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|NPR|Al Jazeera
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[CNBC]
Trump-Xi meeting likely to happen next year, says U.S. ambassador to China
U.S… Ambassador to China David Perdue spoke during a press conference with a group of U.S.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: cnbc.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|pbs.org|Reuters
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[CNBC]
Trump to meet top Democrats as their health care demands fuel government shutdown risk
Sen… Chuck Schumer urged President Donald Trump to meet with congressional Democratic leaders to negotiate a way out of the government funding stalemate.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: cnbc.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|NYT|politico.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Financial Times]
UK set for highest inflation in G7, says OECD
Forecasts come as businesses and households absorb impact of higher payroll taxes and regulated prices.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: ft.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|Reuters
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Financial Times]
Reeves urged to break Labour manifesto pledge and raise income tax
Resolution Foundation suggests chancellor should cut employee national insurance to ease burden on workers.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: ft.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|Bloomberg
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Financial Times]
UK business activity growth undershoots expectations
September PMI reading fell to four-month low amid a dip in sentiment and fears of autumn tax rises.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: ft.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|The Guardian|Bloomberg
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Fox News]
Turning Point USA draws 2, 000 at first tour event since Kirk's assassination
More than 2, 000 people attended a Turning Point USA event at the University of Minnesota hosted by Michael Knowles following Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: foxnews.com | Corroborated By: NYT|noticias.foxnews.com|The Guardian
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Fox News]
The brother of murder victim criticized comments made by former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who said President Donald Trump has "manufactured" a crime crisis.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: foxnews.com | Corroborated By: NYT|cnn.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Fox News]
Pennsylvania mother arrested after police make horrifying discovery in closet
A Ford City woman faces multiple charges including criminal homicide after authorities discovered the bodies of four infants in her former residence.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: foxnews.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|noticias.foxnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[The Guardian US]
‘It’s prime time for rapture talk’: TikTok gets its first ‘world is ending’ moment
Evangelical Christians on #RaptureTok are warning others of doom on 23 or 24 September – and sharing how they’re preppingIf you believe a vocal cohort of evangelical Christians on social media, consider Tuesday 23 September – or maybe Wednesday 24 September – a wrap on this whole society thing… For the first time, the rapture is playing out on….
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: theguardian.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[The Guardian US]
Jimmy Kimmel is coming back. It’s proof that you still have power | Robert Reich
Disney saw hurricane-level blowback over the talkshow host’s suspension, thanks in large part to consumersABC says “Jimmy Kimmel Live! ” will return to the airwaves next Tuesday – less than a week after Trump’s henchman….
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: theguardian.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|newsweek.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[The Guardian US]
Dodging New York traffic: hundreds of humpback whaless on a collision course with ships
Humpbacks are thriving in the warm waters off the coast of Manhattan but maritime restrictions have not kept paceIt is the beginning of August and a crowd is gathered on the deck of the American Princess cruise boat waiting for one thing – and they are not disappointed… Suddenly, a juvenile humpback whale, known as NYC0318 in local records, ….
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: theguardian.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|cdn.theatlantic.com|nypost.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[The Hill]
Costco recalls over 3K pounds of poke for listeria contamination
The poke recall includes poke packed on 9/18/2025 with a sell-by date of 9/22/2025.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: thehill.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[The Hill]
The Movement: Erika Kirk, Trump showcase clashing messages about conservativism's soul
President Trump and Erika Kirk offered markedly different messages at Sunday’s memorial service for Charlie Kirk, showcasing a battle for what the conservative movement stands for centering on love and hate… By far the most striking moment of Turning Point USA’s memorial event on Sunday was Erika Kirk's proclamation that she forgives her….
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: thehill.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[The Hill]
Proposed CDC cuts will make states poorer and Americans sicker
For every $1 the federal government saves in the president's proposed budget for CDC, state and local economies would lose $1.40.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Opinion (Unverifiable)) | Origin: thehill.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|abcnews.go.com|Washington Post
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[HuffPost US]
Trump’s New Visa Policy Inspires Mostly Sour Response From Tech Firms
Trump's new visa fees for foreign workers drew widespread condemnation from technology executives, entrepreneurs and investors across social media.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: huffpost.com | Corroborated By: Reuters
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[HuffPost US]
Sonny Curtis, Crickets Member Who Wrote ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ Theme, Dead At 88
The vintage rock 'n' roller also wrote the raw classic “I Fought the Law” among hundreds of other songs.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: huffpost.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|NYT|nypost.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[HuffPost US]
John Oliver Dares Disney CEO To Defy Trump Using 4 Explosive Words
It's "the only phrase that can genuinely make a weak bully go away, " the "Last Week Tonight" host said in a direct address to Bob Iger.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: huffpost.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[MSNBC]
Kamala Harris blasts ‘tyrant’ Trump and his ‘fragile ego’ in exclusive MSNBC interview
Before the release of "107 Days, " Kamala Harris spoke with Rachel Maddow in her first interview since leaving office — and losing the 2024 election to Trump.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: msnbc.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[MSNBC]
Jimmy Kimmel to return to the air Tuesday night, ABC says
“Jimmy Kimmel Live! ” will return to the air Tuesday night after ABC pulled the late-night show off the air over comments the host made after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: msnbc.com | Corroborated By: snopes.com|politifact.com|CNBC
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[MSNBC]
The legal limits of free speech around Charlie Kirk are about to be tested in court
Litigation following the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk is starting up in court — not only against his alleged killer but also for people who’ve been fired for their speech about Kirk.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: msnbc.com | Corroborated By: AP|nbcnews.com|NYT
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[NY Times]
‘I Hate My Opponent’: Trump’s Remarks at Kirk Memorial Distill His Politics
President Trump has been fueled by grievance and animosity over the course of his political and public life.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: nytimes.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[NY Times]
Defense Department Delays Cleanup of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Nationwide
The new timeline could slow cleanup in some communities by nearly a decade… The chemicals, widely used in the military, are linked to cancers and other health risks.
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.
[NY Times]
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Fire F.T.C. Commissioner
The justices said they will consider whether to overrule a landmark Supreme Court precedent that has limited the president’s ability to fire top officials at the agency.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: nytimes.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|The Guardian|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[NBC News]
Trump to address U.N. as divisions with allies deepen over Palestinian statehood, trade
President Donald Trump will address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday at a moment of heightened strain with U.S… allies over Palestinian statehood, trade and other flash points as his administration retreats from the global body.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[NBC News]
As Palestinians and much of the Arab and Muslim worlds praised the decision by several European countries to recognize Palestinian statehood, Israeli politicians across the political spectrum reacted with anger and….
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[NBC News]
Putin is testing NATO. How will it respond?
U.S… allies called an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday after a series of incidents raised alarm about Russian threats to NATO.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: nbcnews.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|Al Jazeera|Reuters
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[NY Post]
Cory Sandhagen’s striking advice for UFC 320 champion foe: ‘Don’t do that, Merab’
The book on Merab Dvalishvili is pretty well-established by now, and Cory Sandhagen knows that story as well as any observer can ahead of their UFC 320 bantamweight championship showdown.
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.
[NY Post]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pushes for near-immediate release ahead of sentencing
On July 2, the "Act Bad" rapper was found guilty of two counts of prostitution — each carrying a maximum of 10 years in prison.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: pagesix.com | Corroborated By: foxnews.com|nbcnews.com|NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[NY Post]
An alleged drunk driver is accused of running down a single mother on an E-bike in Florida and driving for blocks with her stuck in his windshield before being arrested at a liquor store.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: nypost.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[NPR]
ICC charges former Philippine President Duterte crimes against humanity
Duterte was arrested in March by Philippine authorities on a warrant issued by the ICC… He is now being held at an ICC facility in the Netherlands.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: npr.org | Corroborated By: rappler.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[NPR]
Trump suggests unproven tie between Tylenol and autism. And, Jimmy Kimmel returns
President Trump linked the active ingredient in Tylenol to autism, but science doesn't back his claim… And, Jimmy Kimmel Live! .
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: npr.org | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|NYT|Al Jazeera
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[NPR]
Did Amazon trick people into paying for Prime? Federal case goes to trial
The U.S… government says Amazon manipulated people into signing up for Prime memberships that were purposefully hard to cancel.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: npr.org | Corroborated By: NYT|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Newsweek]
A.J. Preller Makes Candid Admission About Padres' Postseason Clinch
The San Diego Padres' general manager had earnest reflections on his time earning a postseason berth.
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.
[Newsweek]
Macron Calls Trump From Street, Blocked By President's Motorcade
Emmanuel Macron was forced to make an emergency call to Donald Trump after he was blocked in by the president's motorcade.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: newsweek.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[Newsweek]
Airport Worker Stunned at What He Finds on Receipt Left Behind at ATM
The viral post revealed an ATM receipt with over $527, 000 in a checking account, sparking shock online.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: newsweek.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|CNBC
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[The New Yorker]
A Brief Memoir in Snack Recipes
Put two Eggos in a toaster set to the desired level of crispiness… Suggested use: inexplicable meltdowns you’ll think about forever.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: newyorker.com | Corroborated By: NYT|NPR
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[The New Yorker]
The legal scholar Cass Sunstein argues for a more expansive definition of an ideology under threat.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: newyorker.com | Corroborated By: NYT|politico.com|Washington Post
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[The New Yorker]
We’re Still Living in Man Ray’s Shadow
A show at the Met reveals not just the wonders of the artist’s rayographs—photographs taken without a camera—but the relentless creativity of the man himself.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: newyorker.com | Corroborated By: NPR|Washington Post|NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Newsmax]
Homan: Nearly 2 Million Immigrants Out of US Under Trump
Nearly two million immigrants living in the United States illegally have left since President Donald Trump began his second term, and the numbers will "explode" in the upcoming year with Immigration and Customs….
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: newsmax.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|AP|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Newsmax]
Shutdown, CR Would Give Trump Admin Spending Authority
Either a government shutdown or a continuing resolution to extend government funding would give the Trump administration broad authority to make spending decisions, The Washington Post reported Tuesday… Without a CR, a shutdown is set to begin just after midnight Oct.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: newsmax.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|NYT|abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Newsmax]
TikTok's Algorithm to Be Licensed to US Joint Venture Led by Oracle, Silver Lake
Tech giant Oracle will spearhead U.S… oversight of the algorithm and security underlying TikTok's popular video platform under the terms of a deal laid out this week by President Donald Trump's administration.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: newsmax.com | Corroborated By: AP|pbs.org
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Politico]
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: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: politico.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[Politico]
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.
[Politico]
From Biden to Buttigieg: All the Democrats Kamala Harris slams in her new memoir
She bluntly describes the failings of a slew of colleagues.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: politico.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[PBS NewsHour]
Health experts respond to Trump’s claims linking autism to acetaminophen
President Trump tied the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy to autism and made several other claims about vaccines… William Brangham discussed those claims and the concerns about what the president said with Alycia Halladay of the Autism Science Foundation and Jennifer Nuzzo of Brown University’s School of Public Health.
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.
[PBS NewsHour]
News Wrap: ABC reinstating Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show
In our news wrap Monday, ABC is reinstating Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show, France joined a growing list of countries in recognizing a Palestinian state, Russia and Ukraine traded deadly drone strikes as world….
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.
[PBS NewsHour]
At Kirk memorial, Trump escalates promises of political retribution against his enemies
President Trump headlined the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk… In front of tens of thousands of people, Trump delivered a eulogy for Kirk that was infused with his own political agenda.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: pbs.org | Corroborated By: NYT
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[RealClearPolitics]
Dems Don't Seem Willing To Follow Their Own Advice
Dems Don't Seem Willing To Follow Their Own Advice.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: theatlantic.com|NYT
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[RealClearPolitics]
The Trump Administration's Bold Steps To Tackle Autism
The Trump Administration's Bold Steps To Tackle Autism.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|links.message.bloomberg.com|The Guardian
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[RealClearPolitics]
Despite Trump's impulsive inconsistencies, his attempted progression toward fascism is all too systematic… He has not yet succeeded.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: NYT|Bloomberg|cnn.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[TIME]
Inside the Push to Totally Reimagine the Banking Industry’s Climate Strategy
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon believes profit is the key to unlocking clean energy.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: time.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|NPR
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[TIME]
FX’s The Lowdown Is One of the Year’s Best Crime Dramas
Ethan Hawke stars as a crusading reporter in this shaggy, Tulsa-set FX noir from 'Reservation Dogs' creator Sterlin Harjo.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: time.com | Corroborated By: NYT|NPR
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[TIME]
The U.N. Must Listen to President Zelensky and Ukraine
"Now, more than ever, it is vital that Ukraine remains at the forefront of global debate, " writes Richard Branson.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: time.com | Corroborated By: NYT|pbs.org|NPR
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[UPI]
Trump expected to tout own accomplishments as U.N. general debate gets underway
U.S… President Donald Trump has said he plans to address "the good and the bad" across the globe as one of the first speakers at the U.N.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: upi.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|NPR|politico.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[UPI]
Kim Da-mi makes a splash in Netflix disaster epic 'The Great Flood'
Kim Da-mi shines in "The Great Flood, " a disaster movie with a sci-fi twist that had its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival last week.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: upi.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[UPI]
David Montgomery, Detroit Lions run over Baltimore Ravens
David Montgomery raced for a career-high 151 yards, while the Detroit Lions defense sacked Lamar Jackson seven times to beat the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: upi.com | Corroborated By: AP|NYT|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Washington Examiner]
A telecommunications network posing a threat to senior United States officials at the United Nations General Assembly meeting this week has been “dismantled, ” the Secret Service announced on Tuesday… If successful, the network of electronic devices would have disabled cellphone towers and effectively shut down the cellular network in….
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: washingtonexaminer.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|foxnews.com|CNBC
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Washington Examiner]
The Left’s long march through the institutions culminates in the Latino Museum
How did the Left capture all the cultural institutions? … The way Ernest Hemingway said a man goes bankrupt: “Gradually, then suddenly.” We even have a textbook example to study: the process that led to the Latino Museum.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: washingtonexaminer.com | Corroborated By: theatlantic.com|huffpost.com|breitbart.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[Washington Examiner]
October Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in eight days
October Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $967, will be issued to recipients on Oct… 1.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: washingtonexaminer.com | Corroborated By: newsweek.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[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: NPR|Reuters|Al Jazeera
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Wall St. Journal]
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.
[Wall St. Journal]
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]
The new 'Bachelorette' has been open about 'soft-swinging.' What does that mean?
Taylor Frankie Paul has gone from a "soft-swinging" scandal to the new face of "The Bachelorette." Is society's view of swinging changing? .
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|nypost.com|foxnews.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[USA Today]
New McDonald's BTS TinyTAN Happy Meal is out now. How to get it.
A new edition of the McDonald's BTS-inspired Happy Meal is out as of Sept… 23.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: newsweek.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[USA Today]
Starbucks drops new line of spooky cups and tumblers. See prices, photos.
The fall season is here and so in Starbucks' new line of glow-in-the-dark Halloween cups and tumblers.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: nypost.com|cbsnews.com|NYT
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[CNN US]
Judge orders Trump administration to restore $500 million in federal grant funding to UCLA
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore $500 million in federal grant funding that it froze at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: cnn.com | Corroborated By: NPR|politico.com|Reuters
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[CNN US]
The hidden ‘eagle’s nest’ city that Alexander the Great couldn’t conquer
Abandoned around 1, 500 years ago, Termessos in Turkey is an incredibly well-preserved archeological site that gets barely any visitors.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: cnn.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[CNN US]
How federal agencies will handle a government shutdown under Trump remains to be seen
President Donald Trump is no stranger to federal government shutdowns, having presided over a record-long impasse in his first term.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: cnn.com | Corroborated By: NYT|NPR
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[AP US]
Man representing himself against charges of trying to kill Trump to give closing argument
A man representing himself in federal court against charges of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump last year at his Florida golf course is set to present his closing argument.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: apnews.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|cbsnews.com|pbs.org
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[AP US]
Judge orders Trump administration to restore $500 million in federal grant funding to UCLA
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore $500 million in federal grant funding that it froze at the University of California, Los Angeles… U.S.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: apnews.com | Corroborated By: NPR|politico.com|Reuters
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[AP US]
The Ryder Cup is off to an emotional start for Team USA
A quiet start to Ryder Cup week has turned emotional for the Americans… Captain Keegan Bradley had New York firefighter Chris Mascali speak on the first tee before an empty grandstand at sunrise.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: apnews.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|nypost.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Washington Post]
Opinion | How to repair the U.S.-South Korea alliance
The immigration raid on a Hyundai-LG plant strained ties… Here’s how to get relations back on track.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Opinion (Unverifiable)) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: Al Jazeera|newsweek.com|NYT
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Washington Post]
Opinion | Crony capitalism meets national security in Trump’s TikTok play
A fuzzy divestiture plan raises questions about data security and Chinese influence.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Opinion (Unverifiable)) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Washington Post]
Drone flights shut airports in Denmark, Norway as anxiety over Russia soars
Russian breaches of NATO air space have put European military officials and aviation agencies on alert but it was unclear who flew the drones in Denmark and Norway.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|transcripts.cnn.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Reuters U.S.]
US DOJ chief of staff Chad Mizelle to step down, Axios reports
Chad Mizelle, the Department of Justice chief of staff and a close ally of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, will step down in the coming weeks to return to his family in Tampa, Axios reported on Tuesday.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: reuters.com | Corroborated By: newsmax.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Reuters U.S.]
As US government shutdown nears, Trump administration mum on contingency plans
With the U.S… government eight days from its 15th partial shutdown since 1981, Washington is in familiar territory with an important difference: President Donald Trump's administration has not widely shared its plans for what functions will cease and what will continue if Congress fails to act.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: reuters.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Reuters U.S.]
Trump to address UN as he distances US from global cooperation
U.S… President Donald Trump will address the U.N.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: reuters.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
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