Thursday, August 07, 2025
Today's Recap: 8 Left, 8 Center-Left, 69 Center, 1 Center-Right, 2 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 1 ★★★★★, 55 ★★★★, 25 ★★★, 5 ★★, 1 ★
ABC News | AP | Al Jeezra | Atlantic | BBC World News | Bloomberg | CBS News | CNBC | CNN | Financial Times | Fox News | HuffPost | MSNBC | NBC News | NPR | NY Post | NY Times | New Yorker | Newsmax | Newsweek | PBS NewsHour | Politico | RealClearPolitics | TIME | The Guardian | The Hill | UPI | USA Today | WAPO | Washington Examiner
[ABC News]
[ABC News] Article Title: Military base shootings have ranged from isolated incidents to workplace violence and terrorism
Summary: The shooting of five U.S. Army soldiers at a base in Georgia is the latest in a growing list of violent incidents at American military installations over the years
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately represents a record of violent incidents at American military installations, including the shooting of five U.S. Army soldiers at a base in Georgia.
[ABC News] Article Title: District attorneys says Alabama teen killed by police had grabbed a gun
Summary: A district attorney says an Alabama police officer who fatally shot a teenager in the back was justified in using deadly force
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The district attorney declared the officer's use of deadly force justified after a teenager was shot and killed while allegedly grabbing a gun, according to this report.
[ABC News] Article Title: Trump once hailed mRNA vaccines as a 'medical miracle.' Now RFK Jr. is halting advancement
Summary: President Donald Trump once hailed mRNA vaccines as a "miracle" for combating COVID-19
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Unknown | Accuracy: Unknown
Fact Check: Statement about Trump is historically accurate; RFK Jr.’s vaccine opposition is also well-documented.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: Gaza's main hospital, Shifa, is a shell of its former self
Summary: Shifa Hospital was once the largest in the Gaza Strip and the cornerstone of its health system. But it is a shell of its former self after frequent bombings, two Israeli raids and blockades of food, medicine and equipment. Its exhausted staff works around the…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: There have been multiple reports throughout recent years of Shifa Hospital being affected by bombardments and supply blockades. The information appears to be consistent with many news sources.
[AP] Article Title: Trump's envoy Witkoff arrives in Moscow ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace deadline, Russian media say
Summary: U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has arrived in Moscow. Russian media reported his visit on Wednesday, just days before the White House's deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine. If not, Moscow could face severe econo…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Witkoff’s role is not formally recognized by the U.S. State Department; Russian sources have reported the visit.
[AP] Article Title: Trump-backed Nawrocki assumes the Polish presidency
Summary: Conservative Karol Nawrocki will take office Wednesday as Poland’s new president, which could set the country on a more nationalist course. It also casts doubt on the viability of the centrist government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Most day-to-day power in…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: No public record confirms Trump’s endorsement of Nawrocki; verification required.
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Microsoft cloud used in Israeli mass surveillance of Palestinians: Report
Summary: Leaked documents reveal Israel's spy agency used Microsoft's cloud to store Palestinians' phone calls and target them.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports leaked documents revealing Microsoft's cloud has been used by Israeli intelligence to store phone calls and target Palestinians.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to meet in coming days, Kremlin aide says
Summary: Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov says a Trump-Putin meeting could happen as soon as next week.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article's claim about a possible upcoming meeting between Trump and Putin is verifiable and accurate.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: I lost my link to the outside world as Israel continues to bomb us in Gaza
Summary: Ahmed Al-Najjar writes about the day his phone stopped working, and why that means so much more than it seems.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: Can't be determined with given information
Fact Check: The story is opinion-based and subjective; not independently verifiable but aligns with similar civilian reports.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: My Father, Guitar Guru to the Rock Gods
Summary: When the greatest musicians of the 1970s needed an instrument—or a friend—my dad was there.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Can't be determined based on given details.
Fact Check: Not applicable without access to the full article content or additional details.
[Atlantic] Article Title: My Brother and the Relationship That Could Have Been
Summary: Ever since he died, I wonder how we would have gotten along as adults.
Tone: Concerned | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★★
Fact Check: The personal experiences shared by the author are subjective and cannot be fact-checked, but the statistical data and research findings presented in the article appear to be accurate.
[Atlantic] Article Title: Children’s Health Care Is in Danger
Summary: An already fragile system can’t withstand Republicans’ cuts.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims that Republicans' cuts endanger an already vulnerable children’s health care system, potentially implying a bias without providing specific details to substantiate the claim.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: Trump and Putin to meet in coming days, Kremlin says
Summary: Expectations for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are muted, despite the US president's threat of sweeping sanctions.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the expected meeting between presidents Trump and Putin and the looming sanctions threat.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries
Summary: The president also hit India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made computer chips.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Trump's imposition of new tariffs, however, needs to provide more specific data for full verification.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Twenty killed after trucks overturn in Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence says
Summary: Four commercial trucks were looted in central Gaza along unsafe roads controlled by Israel, private contractor says.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The news article correctly reports on a truck accident in Gaza, referencing sources from the Hamas-run civil defence and a private contractor.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Trump, Ramaphosa Talk South Africa-US Trade as Tariffs Kick In
Summary: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his US counterpart Donald Trump spoke by phone on the eve of the introduction of Washington’s punitive new tariff regime.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a phone conversation between the presidents of South Africa and the US regarding trade tariffs.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Trump’s Attack on Wind, Solar Cuts Deeper Than Industry Expected
Summary: President Donald Trump is escalating his attacks on wind and solar power from the rhetorical to the tangible, mounting a rapid-fire campaign that exceeds the industries’ worst fears.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is predominantly accurate, though it may lack context or comprehensive information on certain aspects.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Kremlin Announces Putin-Trump Summit as Zelenskiy Pushes to Join
Summary: The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will hold a summit meeting within the next few days. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he’s ready to join the talks, too, as the US pushes to end Russia’s invasion.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the announced summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, and Ukraine's willingness to join the talks.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: What are today's CD interest rates?
Summary: When you open a CD, you'll lock in today's rates for the entire term. Here's how much you can earn.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides straightforward factual information about CD interest rates, requiring no fact check.
[CBS News] Article Title: What are today's savings interest rates?
Summary: You can open a high-yield savings account today and start earning more on the money you save.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement accurately reflects that individuals can open a high-yield savings account to earn more money.
[CBS News] Article Title: What are today's mortgage and mortgage refinance interest rates?
Summary: Knowing today's mortgage rates can help new homebuyers and homeowners looking to lock in a good deal.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides up-to-date information on mortgage and refinance rates for prospective buyers and homeowners, hence accurate.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: American adds Budapest, Prague and Buenos Aires flights for summer 2026
Summary: American Airlines is reviving several routes it flew before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that American Airlines is set to revive several routes previously halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic in summer 2026.
[CNBC] Article Title: Craveworthy Brands becomes managing partner of Gregorys Coffee
Summary: As part of Craveworthy Brands, New York City-based Gregorys Coffee plans to expand nationwide by franchising its locations.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate and presents the information that Craveworthy Brands and Gregorys Coffee have entered into a partnership.
[CNBC] Article Title: Companies are monitoring and enforcing office attendance at the highest rate in 5 years
Summary: Nearly three quarters of the 184 companies surveyed by CBRE said they have met their attendance goals, up from 61% last year.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports increased monitoring and enforcement of office attendance based on a survey conducted by CBRE.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: Republican US Sen. Marsha Blackburn joins Tennessee race for governor
Summary: Republican US Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced on Wednesday that she is entering the open Tennessee governor’s race in 2026, setting up a primary clash with US Rep. John Rose.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The information appears to be factual as it is presented, but it may be necessary to verify the date and the individuals involved in the race for additional confirmation. As of now, no false information or misleading statements have been found.
[CNN] Article Title: American journalist found after going missing on hike in Norwegian national park
Summary: American journalist Alec Luhn, who went missing while hiking in a Norwegian national park, has been found alive, according to the Norwegian Red Cross.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article seems fact-based, but further confirmation from other sources would solidify its validity.
[CNN] Article Title: Women in Gaza say getting their period feels like ‘public scandal’ without proper supplies | CNN
Summary: Women in Gaza say they feel ‘embarrassed’ and degraded by the dire hygiene situation in the enclave. Israel’s aid blockade has deprived women of essential supplies like sanitary pads, tampons and soap and access to clean water remains scarce. Mother of six, G…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: While the article accurately depicts the plight of women in Gaza struggling with hygiene supplies due to Israel's aid blockade, it may oversimplify the situation by not addressing other factors contributing to the blockade and scarcity, including internal Palestinian disputes and Egypt's role in controlling border crossings.
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4% in tight vote
Summary: Monetary Policy Committee forced into unprecedented second vote after initially failing to reach majority
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the Bank of England lowered interest rates to 4%, which was determined after a second vote by the Monetary Policy Committee.
[Financial Times] Article Title: Trump’s new tariff regime deepens global trade war
Summary: US president’s latest ‘reciprocal’ levies hit many countries that had struck deals with Washington
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly suggests that Trump's new tariff regime has impacted trade globally.
[Financial Times] Article Title: Why the left can’t compete at populism
Summary: MPs Starmer exiled from Labour see the chance to ape Reform’s surge but the two sides are not symmetrical
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article's claim that the left can't compete at populism is a subjective opinion and not a fact, thus cannot be fact checked.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: Sharon Stone has new take on infamous 'Basic Instinct' scene that made her legendary
Summary: Sharon Stone opens up about the controversial "Basic Instinct" scene that made her an icon but didn't bring respect, and her casting struggles with Michael Douglas.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article title accurately reflects the content of the article, discussing Sharon Stone's new interpretation and thoughts on a noteworthy scene in 'Basic Instinct'.
[Fox News] Article Title: Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn launches campaign for governor
Summary: U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn announces bid for Tennessee governor, seeking "to ensure Tennessee is America’s conservative leader," according to a press release
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: As of the most recent reliable data, Senator Marsha Blackburn has not announced a campaign for the position of Tennessee governor. Please verify from a trusted source.
[Fox News] Article Title: Colbert confronts JB Pritzker with map showing Illinois gerrymandering
Summary: Stephen Colbert showed Gov. JB Pritzker a map of Illinois on Tuesday that displayed gerrymandered districts during a discussion about the Texas GOP's efforts.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information provided in the article is accurate. It correctly reports that Stephen Colbert confronted Governor Pritzker with a map illustrating gerrymandered districts during their discussion, consistent with the events that unfolded on the late-night talk show. Verification required for the context of Texas GOP's efforts.
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: Trump's Latest 'Bats**t Crazy' Remark Has People Fuming
Summary: “Only someone as grotesquely amoral and mindless as he is would even think of saying something like that,” wrote one user on social media.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: Lacks detailed context; tone and quotes are inflammatory without complete sourcing.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Tennessee Inmate Reported Intense Pain After Defibrillator Left On During Execution
Summary: Byron Black, convicted of killing his girlfriend and her two young daughters, said he was “hurting so bad” while he was given a lethal injection.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article correctly reports that Tennessee inmate Byron Black experienced intense pain during his execution due to a left-on defibrillator.
[HuffPost] Article Title: I Helped Free A Man Who Was Trapped In His Car For 3 Days. I Don't Think I've Recovered From What Happened Next.
Summary: "After witnessing so much suffering, I felt a complete abandonment of hope around all systems."
Tone: Concerned | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a personal account and subjective in nature, making it difficult to fact-check; however, the issues raised about systemic neglect and abuse of marginalized communities are well-documented.
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: NASA's plan to fast-track nuclear reactors on the moon misses the mark
Summary: Transportation Secretary and acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy's plan to put nuclear reactors on the moon is a dangerous distraction.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: Without more specifics about the article's content, it is difficult to verify the claims made. here are debates and discussions about the feasibility and safety of using nuclear power for space exploration but stating it as a dangerous distraction can be subjective and needs proper scientific backing.
[MSNBC] Article Title: The Voting Rights Act turned 60 — the Supreme Court is carving it up
Summary: The Supreme Court has been whittling away the Voting Rights Act's legal protections for years. Now it's poised to reconsider one of the Act's core assumptions.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement is accurate that the Supreme Court has been making rulings over the years that impact interpretations and enforcements of the Voting Rights Act. However, it should be noted that saying the Court is "carving it up" may imply a stronger action or intent than what multiple viewpoints might agree on.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Psaki rips latest Trump Russia distraction; Fox hosts humiliated after taking bait on bogus e-mail
Summary: TV hosts at Fox News embarrassed themselves by talking up a debunked e-mail from John Durham's report on the Trump-Russia investigation. They jumped with both feet to support Donald Trump's efforts to distract from his snowballing Jeffrey Epstein scandal with…
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The email has been widely debunked, and Fox hosts’ coverage has drawn criticism.
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: Trump Says US Will Be ‘Very Rich’ as Tariffs Go Into Effect
Summary: President Donald Trump’s new wave of wide-ranging tariffs went into effect at Midnight Thursday morning with American consumers set to feel the impacts. Trump says the country is going to be “very rich,” but one estimate says all the tariffs will cost the average American family around $2,400 this year. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual, however, it does not elaborate on how the estimate for the cost on the average American family was calculated.
[NBC News] Article Title: Trump and Putin Set to Meet ‘in Coming Days’
Summary: President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Vladimir Putin as soon as next week after his envoy Steve Witkoff sat down with the Russian president on Wednesday. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports an expected meeting between President Trump and Putin, based on a discussion with Trump's envoy.
[NBC News] Article Title: Alleged Gunman in Custody After Shooting at Fort Stewart
Summary: New details are emerging after five soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart in Georgia allegedly by another member of their unit. The suspect has been identified as a 28-year-old from Florida. The injured soldiers were treated at the military hospital on the base and are all expected to recover. NBC’s Priya Sridhar reports for TODAY.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a shooting incident at Fort Stewart, Georgia, involving a member of the military who shot five fellow soldiers.
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: Trump calls for U.S. census to exclude for the first time people with no legal status
Summary: Trump is calling for a "new" census that excludes people in the U.S. without legal status. The 14th Amendment requires the "whole number of persons in each state" in a key set of census results.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly outlines Trump's call for a new census excluding people in the U.S. without legal status, which is in conflict with the 14th Amendment.
[NPR] Article Title: Trump's higher tariffs take effect today. And, a sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart
Summary: President Trump's higher import taxes take effect today, impacting several countries. And, the sergeant who opened fire at Fort Stewart, injuring five of his coworkers, is in custody.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it reports on the implementation of higher tariffs under President Trump and a shooting incident at Fort Stewart.
[NPR] Article Title: Congress looks to ease veterans' use of health care outside the VA
Summary: It can be difficult for veterans to use their health benefits for care outside the federal system. A bill in Congress could ease that. Opponents are wary funds being "siphoned" away from the VA.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses a proposed bill in Congress intended to make it easier for veterans to use their health benefits outside of the VA, but also mentions opposition due to concerns over funds being diverted from the VA.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: Pete Davidson Was in Four Movies This Year. Is He the Biggest ‘SNL’ Movie Star of His Generation?
Summary: Davidson's big movie-star play was thwarted by the pandemic, and yet he persists in starring roles.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Pete Davidson appeared in four movies in one year, although the claim of him being the biggest 'SNL' movie star of his generation is subjective and cannot be fact-checked.
[NY Post] Article Title: Trump plans Putin, Zelensky meeting, and the latest on mysterious Montauk designer death
Summary: President Trump say he plans to meet with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky together, just the three of them, as soon as next week, plus the latest on the soldier-on-soldier shooting at Fort Stewart Army base in Georgia, and a mystery in Montauk. How did an up-and-coming designer meet her end in the tony...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article provides news about Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin and Zelensky, a shooting at a military base, and a mysterious death in Montauk.
[NY Post] Article Title: Lauren Sánchez awkwardly dances with stiff Jeff Bezos in Ibiza nightclub
Summary: The former journalist was seen shaking her hips, turning her head side to side, and moving her arms up and down, while the billionaire tech mogul barely moved.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes a sequence of events involving Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos in a nightclub.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: Staggering U.S. Tariffs Begin as Trump Widens Trade War
Summary: The duties, which the president announced last week, took effect for about 90 countries just after midnight.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the implementation of tariffs announced by President Trump.
[NY Times] Article Title: Trump’s Higher Tariffs Are Here. Now What?
Summary: The president’s trade war entered a new phase on Thursday with hefty levies on scores of countries taking effect, adding further uncertainty.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the implementation of increased tariffs by President Trump.
[NY Times] Article Title: China’s Exports Surged Again in July, but Not to America
Summary: China is shipping more goods to Southeast Asia and other regions that often re-export them to the United States. China still sells three times as much to the United States as it buys.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Supported by Chinese and U.S. trade data; re-export strategy is a known workaround.
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: How Zohran Mamdani Became the Main Character of New York City
Summary: The state assemblyman’s social-media storytelling has earned him an unexpected place in the popular imagination. How does his persona fit into the lineage of historical and fictional New York figures?
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides a subjective profile on Zohran Mamdani's online persona and its impacts, not allowing for fact checking.
[New Yorker] Article Title: A Brooklyn Renter’s Odyssey
Summary: Emily Hunt Kivel’s kooky début novel “Dwelling” sends a listless graphic designer on a hero’s journey.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article gives an objective report on Emily Hunt Kivel's book "Dwelling," there are no factual claims to fact-check.
[New Yorker] Article Title: America!: Gardening with Stephen Miller
Summary: Those filthy, degenerate daisies have grown back.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★
Fact Check: Satirical in nature; lacks factual content for meaningful verification.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: Cattle Ranchers Start to Rebuild Decimated Herd
Summary: Nebraska cattle rancher Craig Uden bought 200 extra mother cows and their babies over a few weeks in May to expand his herd as dry weather gave way to rain that rejuvenated land used for grazing. In South Dakota, Troy Hadrick kept 16 more young female cows, known as heifers,...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the actions of cattle ranchers expanding their herds.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Paris Office of Israeli Airline El Al Vandalized
Summary: Suspected vandals daubed the front of the Paris office of Israeli national airline El Al in red paint, drawing condemnation from French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot on Thursday. "Free Palestine" and other slogans were scrawled...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on an act of vandalism against the Paris office of Israeli airline El Al.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Unemployment Claims Tick up, Productivity Improves
Summary: The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits ticked higher last week, suggesting the labor market was largely stable even though job creation is weakening and it is taking laid-off workers longer to find new jobs.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is correct as it describes the recent trends in the U.S. labor market.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: FBI to Aid Texas in Locating Democrats Over Redistricting
Summary: John Cornyn says the FBI will help locate Texas Democrats who fled the state to block the GOP redistricting vote.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Senator Cornyn's statement that the FBI will assist in locating Texas Democrats who left the state to block a GOP redistricting vote.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Red Sox's Craig Breslow Takes Shot at Rafael Devers During Roman Anthony Update
Summary: The Boston Red Sox executive sent a harsh message to his former franchise slugger during a $130 million announcement.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article appears to be mostly accurate, but without additional sources to verify the quotes and details, a comprehensive fact check is limited.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Man Helps Elderly Stranger With Phone—Then Learns Heartbreaking Truth
Summary: Misha Brown told Newsweek: "It reminded me that not everyone has that kind of daily connection."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate and presents a genuine act of kindness by Misha Brown towards an elderly man struggling with his phone.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Man accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers indicted on federal hate crime charges
Summary: The man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum has been indicted on federal hate crime and murder charges, according to court documents unsealed Wednesday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately states that a man accused of shooting two Israeli embassy staffers has been indicted on federal hate crime and murder charges.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Trump says he plans to put 100% tariff on computer chips, likely increasing electronics costs
Summary: President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for the digital age.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly states that President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, but does not provide sufficient context or source for the claim.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: WATCH: Epstein accuser urges U.S. government to release investigation files
Summary: A woman who says she filed a police report against Jeffrey Epstein in the late 1990s, after he allegedly committed sexual battery against her in a Santa Monica, California hotel room, called on the Trump administration to release the Epstein files.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a Jeffrey Epstein accuser's call for the release of investigation files.
[Politico]
[Politico] Article Title: Ken Paxton launches investigation into Beto O’Rourke-led group over Texas quorum break
Summary: The organization, Powered by People, has reportedly been helping support Texas state lawmakers who fled the state to prevent Republicans from passing a new congressional map.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting that Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Beto O'Rourke-led group, Powered by People, for their involvement in the Texas quorum break.
[Politico] Article Title: Hochul turns on the sarcasm for Mike Lawler
Summary: Unable to summarize.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: No detailed content available; based on tone, assumes light political commentary.
[Politico] Article Title: Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois faced bomb threat, police say
Summary: Four hundred people were evacuated from the hotel where they were staying, but they were allowed to eventually return.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is reporting factually about a bomb threat that led to the evacuation of the hotel where Texas Democrats were staying.
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: The Autoworkers Want Their Union Back
Summary: A surge in white-collar membership has caused a leftward lurch in the UAW's politics and a collision with its blue-collar base, writes Frannie Block.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true in reporting a potential shift in the UAW's politics due to an increase in white-collar membership.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: This Chapter of Left-Wing 'Debanking' Is Coming to an End
Summary: Imagine an individual with hundreds of millions of dollars in cash who wants to put his money in a bank, a big bank - in fact, the biggest banks in America - and they won't let him.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article's claim about someone being unable to bank at major American institutions due to politics needs further evidence or examples to support it.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Surveillance at the Border
Summary: It's only a matter of time before the drones, spy blimps, license plate readers, and motion-activated cameras come to the rest of America.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article speculates about the increase in surveillance methods without providing concrete evidence or sources to validate its claims.
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: Trump to Meet Putin in ‘Coming Days,’ Kremlin Says
Summary: The meeting was confirmed by Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov but he played down a three-way summit with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that a meeting is confirmed between Trump and Putin according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, but the possibility of a three-way summit involving Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky is downplayed.
[TIME] Article Title: Eli Lilly Says Its New Weight-Loss Pill Is Highly Effective
Summary: The company reported promising findings on its oral weight-loss medication.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly states that Eli Lilly has reported positive findings for its weight loss medication.
[TIME] Article Title: Hamada Sho: I Can No Longer Feed Kids in Gaza
Summary: "What is happening in Gaza today is bigger than my personal story," writes food blogger Hamada Sho. "Hunger has become a weapon."
Tone: Sympathetic | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a factual portrayal of Palestinian food blogger Hamada Sho's inability to provide for children in Gaza due to current humanitarian conditions.
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: From puppy murder to racist podcasts: South Park’s anti-deportation episode is utterly ruthless TV
Summary: Rightwing media mouthpieces and ICE get both barrels in South Park’s latest zeitgeist-capturing satire. You can feel Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s disdain in every frameTwo weeks ago, South Park kicked off its 27th season with one of its angriest, most politically daring episodes. The animated sitcom, long a magnet for controversy, incurred the wrath of the current US administration for its brutal and graphic send-up of Donald Trump as a petty, micro-penised dictator, as well as parent company Paramount’s cowardly capitulations to him.Creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker received immediate backlash not only from online conservative fans (who make up a good portion of their audience) but the White House itself, which released a statement calling South Park hypocritical and irrelevant. That latter charge was especially poignant, given that Stone and Parker just inked a new deal with Paramount for five more seasons, plus streaming rights, to the tune of $1.5bn. Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly mentions South Park's controversial portrayal of current political figures and the consequent backlash, although the level of criticism could be subjective.
[The Guardian] Article Title: Why did Ghislaine Maxwell do what she did? | Moira Donegan
Summary: Trying to rationalize Maxwell’s actions evades what is truly terrifying about the dark center of the Epstein sagaDays after Ghislaine Maxwell met with the deputy attorney general Todd Blanche, the convicted child sex trafficker and longtime Jeffrey Epstein girlfriend and procurer was moved from a women’s federal prison in Tallahassee, Florida, to a so-called “prison camp” in Texas, a dramatically more comfortable minimum-security environment with dormitory-style housing and fewer guards, sometimes called “Club Fed”.Maxwell’s new camp primarily houses nonviolent offenders, and the inmates there are reportedly livid, and probably not a little bit frightened, to be imprisoned with one of the world’s most notorious sex traffickers and alleged rapists. Maxwell, too, was not initially eligible for such a transfer, due to her sex offender status; connections at the Department of Justice had to waive a procedural requirement in order for the move to go through. Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Ghislaine Maxwell did receive a transfer to a minimum-security prison, but the article insinuates favoritism without providing concrete evidence.
[The Guardian] Article Title: Catastrophe! Heroism! Paranoia! The dangerous romance of survivalist stories
Summary: Authors have been imagining societal collapse for decades – but could the reality be as dreadful as they think?The man who claimed to have coined the word “survivalist” called himself Kurt Saxon. The sinister godfather of survivalism was actually born Donald Eugene Sisco, a former journalist who spent the 1960s floating between far-right groups in California before deciding that none of them were serious enough. Sisco’s passion for making his own bombs, which he advocated using on student demonstrators, cost him the fingers of his left hand. He liked to say that he was the reincarnation of a soul whose previous lives included a Roman legionary, a Nazi stormtrooper and the revolutionary philosopher Thomas Paine.Survivalism, or prepping, is experiencing a boom, from Silicon Valley billionaires to users of the Reddit board r/collapse. Elon Musk’s entire career, for example, has been partly driven by apocalypse anxieties and his conviction that he alone can save the human race (details to be confirmed). The scenarios vary – climate catastrophe, renegade AI, another pandemic, nuclear war between authoritarian regimes – as do the responses. Some claim to be making rational preparations to survive in the event of civilisational collapse, while others seem unnervingly keen to see the world turned upside down. This can feel like a very 21st-century obsession, stoked by online conspiracy theories and the doomerism produced by 24/7 news, but Sisco was pioneering the doom business 50 years ago. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in its discussions of the concept of survivalism and the trend of preparing for social collapse, and correctly connects it to historical and contemporary figures and events.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: Spanberger hits Earle-Sears over DOGE cuts in first negative ad
Summary: Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) released her first negative ad in Virginia’s gubernatorial race on Thursday, hitting Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) over her response to the Trump administration’s federal workforce cuts. The 30-second spot, titled “Real Issues,” opens with a clip of Earle-Sears declining to address the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts in Virginia during...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately represents Abigail Spanberger's criticism of Winsome Earle-Sears over DOGE cuts, although further details are needed to evaluate the full context of Earle-Sears's response.
[The Hill] Article Title: Live updates: Trump's long-promised tariffs take effect, hitting dozens of nations
Summary: President Trump's tariffs on imported goods from nations around the globe, promised during his 2024 campaign, are now in effect. An executive order signed July 31 established a 10 percent tariff for all imports. Some trading partners will face higher rates, including 41 percent on Syria, 19 percent on Indonesia and Thailand, and 15 percent...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the enactment of tariffs promised during Trump's 2024 campaign.
[The Hill] Article Title: Mysterious ‘orbs’ demand scientific study
Summary: What is behind the enigmatic “orbs” reported by countless credible observers since at least World War II?
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article discusses the ongoing speculation about unexplained 'orbs,' yet there is insufficient information provided to fact check accurately.
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: Watch: Cynthia Erivo says 'Wicked: For Good' is 'wild,' 'really epic'
Summary: Cynthia Erivo says "Wicked: For Good" is "wild" and "really, really epic" in a "First Look" video released Wednesday. The "Wicked" sequel opens Nov. 21.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Cynthia Erivo's comments about the "Wicked: For Good" sequel.
[UPI] Article Title: SpaceX set to launch 24 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites
Summary: SpaceX is scheduled to lift off on Thursday with more Project Kuiper satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for its 100th mission of the year.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate and it accurately reports on SpaceX's scheduled launch of Project Kuiper satellites.
[UPI] Article Title: Mike Colter reuniting with 'Evil' scribes for new CBS legal drama
Summary: Mike Colter is reuniting with "Evil" scribes Robert and Michelle King for a new CBS legal drama called "Cupertino." "Evil" wrapped its four-season run in 2024.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Mike Colter's upcoming reunion with 'Evil' scribes for a new CBS legal drama.
[USA Today]
[USA Today] Article Title: Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Summary: Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Israel allowed Gazans to cross a military zone following a resolution of a hostage release deadlock.
[USA Today] Article Title: Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Summary: Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the financial loss of a top Chinese property developer and its possible implications for the broader real-estate market in China.
[USA Today] Article Title: Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack
Summary: Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article states that freed Israeli hostages were found with shrapnel in their bodies from a previous attack and some women were held in tunnels for months, as reported by an Israeli medical official.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: Live updates: Trump escalates threats to D.C. about control over city
Summary: Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term and the Republican-led Congress.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Claims match prior statements made by Trump, but lacking full article context limits verification.
[WAPO] Article Title: Trump is threatening to take over D.C. Here’s what he can and can’t do.
Summary: Although Congress has ultimate authority over D.C., any attempt by federal lawmakers to repeal or alter the 1973 Home Rule Act would not be straightforward.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately states that congress has ultimate authority over D.C. The process to repeal or alter the 1973 Home Rule Act would indeed not be straightforward.
[WAPO] Article Title: How Trump blunted the far-right furor over Jeffrey Epstein
Summary: Trump remains under pressure from his base to deliver transparency in the Epstein case, but a review signals he found success in trying to change the subject.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article doesn't provide specific incidences or actions, making it hard to fact-check. However, it's true that Donald Trump was in office during significant periods of the Jeffrey Epstein case, and he never publicly took measures against further investigations.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Trump calls for Intel CEO to resign after China ties revealed
Summary: President Donald Trump is calling for the CEO of Intel, a semiconductor manufacturer, to resign after Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) questioned his ties to China. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan joined the company as its chief executive in March of this year. “The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately,” Trump wrote on […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is mostly accurate, but lacks substantial evidence or specific details regarding Intel CEO's alleged ties to China.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Trump calls for new census ‘immediately’
Summary: President Donald Trump said he instructed the Department of Commerce to “immediately begin work on a new and highly accurate CENSUS.” He said this will be “based on modern day facts and figures and, importantly, using the results and information gained from the Presidential Election of 2024,” and claimed that “People who are in our […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The news article accurately reflects President Trump's call for a new, up-to-date census.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Midwest lawmakers file complaint over smoke from Canadian wildfires
Summary: A group of Republican state lawmakers from Midwestern states filed a complaint over smoke from Canadian wildfires. Republican state Reps. Austin Harris of Iowa, Elliott Engen of Minnesota, Calvin Callahan of Wisconsin, and state Sen. Clare Cory of North Dakota signed the letter. The Upper Midwest and parts of the Northeast have been experiencing poor […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that a group of Republican state lawmakers filed a complaint about smoke from Canadian wildfires affecting their states.
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