Monday, July 28, 2025
Today's Recap: 10 Left, 8 Center-Left, 70 Center, 0 Center-Right, 0 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 0 ★★★★★, 49 ★★★★, 32 ★★★, 6 ★★, 2 ★
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: Two found dead on Arkansas hiking trail in 'suspected homicide'
Summary: The suspect is a white male wearing dark shorts, a dark tank top and gloves.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the discovery of two dead people on an Arkansas hiking trail and provides a description of the suspected perpetrator.
[ABC News] Article Title: Dollar store roof collapse kills 68-year-old man
Summary: A 50-year-old woman also suffered serious injuries.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a dollar store roof collapse causing one fatality and serious injury to another individual.
[ABC News] Article Title: Faith leaders hope bill will stop the loss of thousands of clergy from abroad serving US communities
Summary: Faith leaders across the U.S. are hoping a bipartisan bill in Congress might finally provide relief to an immigration issue that has been vexing them for more than two years
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article aligns with the known issues concerning visa restrictions for religious workers from abroad serving in U.S communities.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: A man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart is in Michigan authorities' custody
Summary: Michigan authorities say 11 people have been stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City. Authorities say a suspect is in custody and that investigators believe those hurt Saturday were not specifically targeted. The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office says that…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article gives accurate information about an incident in which a man stabbed 11 people at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan. Having this man in custody and not specifically targeting the victims is confirmed by authorities.
[AP] Article Title: Trump once decried the idea of presidential vacations
Summary: Donald Trump once decried the idea of taking vacations as president. During his presidential campaign in 2015, he pledged to “rarely leave the White House.” And now he's in Scotland on a trip built around golf. Trump's schedule has him staying at his properti…
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: It's true that Trump criticized presidential vacations and once pledged to rarely leave the White House during his campaign. However, he did take numerous trips during his presidency, including to Scotland.
[AP] Article Title: Why Trump's approval rating is so steady: AP-NORC polling
Summary: The new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research polling tracker shows that overall views of President Donald Trump’s job performance have been steady over the past few months. So has his approval rating on most issues, except for a slight dec…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reflects the content of the AP-NORC poll, which shows stable approval ratings for President Trump.
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Three suspected rebels killed in firefight in India-administered Kashmir
Summary: Indian media reports claim the men were linked to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, but there is no official confirmation.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The report accurately states that three alleged rebels were killed in India-administered Kashmir, but the connection to the Pahalgam attack is unconfirmed.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: How European leaders are reacting to EU-US trade deal
Summary: Most European nations welcome the deal, but some slam it as a capitulation before the EU's largest trading partner.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the reactions of European leaders to the EU-US trade deal, highlighting both positive responses and criticisms.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: EU and US announce trade deal: What you need to know
Summary: EU will pay 15% tariffs and buy hundreds of billions of dollars in energy products and military equipment from US.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article doesn't provide enough details to check the veracity of the claim about the tariff percentages and the amount in dollar the EU will spend on US energy products and military equipment.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: The Pentagon’s Policy Guy Is All In on China
Summary: Elbridge Colby wants the U.S. military to pivot toward Asia, even if it means turning away from Europe and the Middle East.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents Elbridge Colby's perspective on U.S. military attention towards Asia.
[Atlantic] Article Title: How NASA Engineered Its Own Decline
Summary: The agency once projected America’s loftiest ideals. Then it ceded its ambitions to Elon Musk.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article presents a critical viewpoint on NASA's recent actions, claiming it has relinquished its ambitions to private corporations, but it simplifies a complex issue.
[Atlantic] Article Title: Zelensky Learned the Wrong Lesson From Trump
Summary: Trump withdrew from the fight against kleptocracy, and other countries have absorbed that fact.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article asserts that President Trump's perceived apathy towards combating corruption has encouraged other countries to follow suit, a claim that is inherently subjective and hard to completely confirm or deny.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America
Summary: US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen shake on it after "tough negotiations" in Scotland.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a trade deal, but does not provide enough information about the specifics of the deal or the negotiations despite its title suggesting a 15% tariff rate.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Who are the winners and losers in US-EU trade deal?
Summary: Carmakers, consumers and European solidarity - a look at who is up and who is down due to the latest tariffs.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides an analysis of the impact of the US-EU trade deal on various stakeholders, without making any factual claims that can be checked.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate ceasefire'
Summary: US President Donald Trump threatened to pause tariff negotiations until the hostilities stopped.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article inaccurately connects US President Donald Trump and tariff negotiations to a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, which are unrelated events.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Trump's Billions in Climate Cuts Have Nonprofits Scrambling to Survive
Summary: From clean energy and research to advocacy, nonprofit groups are struggling as federal dollars dry up. Foundations say they won’t be able to fill funding gaps.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true in its assertion that many nonprofit groups are struggling due to Trump-administration federal budget cuts in the specified areas.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Japan’s Ishiba Stays Defiant Amid Stepped Up Calls to Resign
Summary: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba insisted he would to stay on after some ruling party lawmakers stepped up their calls for his resignation following last week’s historic election setback.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is mostly accurate, however, it fails to provide specific details on the "historic election setback" and the reasons for the calls for Shigeru Ishiba's resignation.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Trump, Starmer Hail Close Ties During Meeting on Trade, Gaza
Summary: US President Donald Trump hailed his close ties with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during their meeting, in which they were expected to discuss their trade pact and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: This article is misleading as Keir Starmer is not the UK Prime Minister, it's Boris Johnson.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: 7/27: CBS Weekend News
Summary: Suspect in Michigan stabbing rampage to face terrorism charges; A rare look at Old Joliet Prison
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reported on the suspect in the Michigan stabbing facing terrorism charges and the rare look at Old Joliet Prison.
[CBS News] Article Title: Trump meets U.K. leader as he celebrates trade deal with European Union
Summary: President Trump is meeting British leader Keir Starmer in Scotland, celebrating not only their recently signed trade deal, but a new U.S.-EU agreement.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: This claim is misinformed because Keir Starmer is not the British leader, he is the leader of the Labour Party; the current leader (Prime Minister) of the U.K. is Boris Johnson.
[CBS News] Article Title: 7/27: Face the Nation
Summary: This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, joins to discuss President Trump’s trip to a Federal Reserve facility with Fed Chair Jerome Powell ahead of his departure for Scotland. Meanwhile, The Ohio State University President Ted Carter joins to explain how he’s handling a new era of higher education amid the Trump administration’s push to assert control over private and public institutions across the U.S.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual, discussing upcoming appearances on "Face the Nation" with public figures relating to ongoing issues.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: Quantum computing firm IonQ hires former JPMorgan Chase applied research head
Summary: IonQ is one of the larger examples of pure-play quantum firms; it and competitors including Rigetti and D-Wave have seen their shares surge in the past year.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports on IonQ's hiring of a former JPMorgan Chase applied research head.
[CNBC] Article Title: Massie warns blocking Epstein vote in the House could be political liability for GOP in midterms
Summary: The lawmaker's comments underscore the divisions within the Republican Party over the files relating to Jeffrey Epstein.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Massie warned GOP about the potential political consequences of blocking a vote on files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
[CNBC] Article Title: Superman,' 'F1' both cross $500 million at the global box office
Summary: Warner Bros. Discovery had two films cross the $500 million mark this weekend — DC Studio's "Superman" and Apple's "F1."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it reports on the financial success of two films reaching over $500 million in box office sales globally.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: Trump could get burned by conspiracy theory fires he’s helped spread
Summary: Ezra Klein begins one of his recent podcasts by telling a joke that has been making the rounds. Basically, a conspiracy theorist dies and ascends to heaven. God is there to greet him and explains that as part of the celestial welcome, he will answer any quest…
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Fact check not available.
[CNN] Article Title: California Democrats debate what a Harris governor run could mean for them
Summary: As Kamala Harris deliberates on whether she should run for governor or hold out for another potential presidential bid, California Democrats are quietly asking themselves the same question
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is an accurate representation of ongoing discussions amongst Democrats regarding Kamala Harris's potential bid for California governor or another presidential run. The authenticity of such debates can be difficult to verify, but the theme aligns with typical political strategizing scenarios.
[CNN] Article Title: A heartbreaking economic indicator: More people are giving up their pets
Summary: In recent months, animal rescues and shelters across the country are reporting sharp increases in animals being surrendered, with several of those organizations telling CNN that financial hardship was at the root of those owners’ decisions.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information in the summary matches the title and description. However, it cannot be fully checked without access to the CNN report.
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: EU faces backlash over US trade deal
Summary: French prime minister and far-right leaders in the bloc among those to criticise agreement
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting criticism of a US-EU trade deal, however, verification of these criticisms and their weight require more context.
[Financial Times] Article Title: Starmer to urge Trump to bring in zero steel tariffs under US-UK trade deal
Summary: PM to use face time with US president at British golf courses to press for further talks
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Starmer's intent to persuade Trump to implement zero steel tariffs, but does not provide sufficient details to support the claim.
[Financial Times] Article Title: What the world got wrong about tariffs
Summary: No economy rises or falls for just one reason, even a shock as big as Trump’s trade policy
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly asserts that economic changes are multi-factorial and not solely attributed to one policy such as tariffs.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: From talk to tactics: Trump pivots on Russia strategy to end war
Summary: Security expert Fred Fleitz argues Trump's strategy of pressuring Putin through oil sanctions and NATO arms deals will be effective but may take years to resolve the Ukraine conflict.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports expert Fred Fleitz's opinion on Trump's strategy towards Russia. A broader check would need to be done to assess the consensus view on its potential effectiveness.
[Fox News] Article Title: Simple Japanese fitness trend could add 7 years to life expectancy, experts say
Summary: The fitness trend Japanese walking involves three-minute intervals of fast and slow walking, potentially meeting the recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise for extended lifespan.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes the Japanese fitness trend and mentions the possibility of an extended lifespan - a claim widely reported, but more research could be needed to substantiate the specific "7 years" figure.
[Fox News] Article Title: Florida CEO gets 5 years in prison, $128M fine in 'Obama phone' scam
Summary: The owner of a telecom firm was sentenced to five years in prison for taking money from a federal program that provides discounted phone services to low-income customers.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Fact check not available.
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: At Least 11 People Wounded, 6 Critically, In A Stabbing At A Michigan Walmart. Suspect In Custody.
Summary: Around 4:45 p.m., a 42-year-old man entered the store and used a folding knife to stab 11 people, the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting a stabbing incident at a Michigan Walmart where 11 people were wounded.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Shocking Plunge By Southwest Flight From Southern California Was To Avoid Another Aircraft
Summary: Passengers aboard a Southwest Airline jet that took a dramatic plunge were told by the pilot that they nearly struck another plane.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports that a Southwest Airline jet made a dramatic plunge to avoid hitting another plane.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Newsom Hits Hard At 'Unmoored' Trump Amid Epstein Scandal: 'This Is Not The Same Trump'
Summary: “It reminds me of a punch drunk boxer. He's just wildly flailing,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Governor Gavin Newsom's criticism of President Trump amidst the Epstein scandal.
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: RFK Jr. is targeting aluminum in vaccines — and children could pay the price
Summary: For RFK Jr. and his antivax supporters and associates, aluminum adjuvants in some required children’s vaccines appear to be the next target.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The title and description match the content of the article accurately, as it criticizes RFK Jr. and his associates for targeting aluminum in vaccines, arguing this could harm children. Note that, while there has been a considerable debate on this issue, mainstream science generally holds that the small amount of aluminum in vaccines is safe.
[MSNBC] Article Title: New Trump polls are in and his deportation and economic agendas are backfiring
Summary: Trump ran on immigration and the economy. Polls show most Americans don't like how either are going.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Since no specifics are provided about the polls, we can't fact check the actual numbers. However, it is true that President Trump centered a significant portion of his campaign around immigration and the economy, and there are well-documented instances of public disagreement on these issues during his presidency.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Trump took inspiration from Australia’s draconian immigration crackdown
Summary: From inhumane detention centers to sending migrants to other countries, Trump's cruelest policies were first used Down Under.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The Trump administration did draw inspiration from Australia's immigration system, specifically a policy known as offshore processing. However, the article doesn't provide sufficient context or detail to fully assess the claim about inhumane detention centers. While there were indeed controversial reports of conditions in some U.S. immigration detention centers during Trump's tenure, directly associating these with Australian practices may be an oversimplification.
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: Venezuelans say they were beaten, sexually assaulted while held at notorious CECOT
Summary: Three Venezuelan men who the Trump administration sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador said they experienced physical and psychological torture.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article uncovers allegations of abuse suffered by Venezuelan men sent to prison in El Salvador by the Trump administration; however, further independent verification of these claims is needed.
[NBC News] Article Title: Trump meets with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to formalize U.K. trade deal
Summary: The two leaders are still ironing out details of the agreement that was reached in May.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★
Fact Check: Keir Starmer is not the Prime Minister of the UK, it's incorrect to state that he met with Trump to formalize a U.K. trade deal.
[NBC News] Article Title: Israel Pauses Gaza Attacks Amid Global Outrage Over Starvation
Summary: Jordan and the United Arab Emirates are dropping tons of desperately needed aid in the Gaza Strip after Israel said it would pause fighting in parts of the region for 10 hours a day to allow food distribution. NBC’s Matt Bradley reports for TODAY.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Israel paused attacks in Gaza to allow for food distribution, with aid provided by Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: Trump lands trade deal with EU. And, Pete Buttigieg on what's next for Democrats
Summary: Trump announced a trade deal with the European Union yesterday, which is lower than the 30% previously threatened. And, Pete Buttigieg discusses where Democrats went wrong in the 2024 election.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a new trade deal between the Trump administration and the EU, and a discussion with Pete Buttigieg about Democrats' future moves.
[NPR] Article Title: Don't wait for the Perseids in August — look for meteors this week
Summary: A bright moon will make it hard to see the Perseid meteor shower in mid-August, but one night this week offers a decent chance of seeing some shooting stars.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately states that a bright moon can hinder the viewing of the Perseid meteor shower in mid-August and proposes an alternative viewing time.
[NPR] Article Title: Rural Oklahoma kids were getting more counselors — then federal cuts pulled funding
Summary: A program at the University of Oklahoma trains much-needed mental health professionals for rural schools in the state. Now, its federal grant funding is on the chopping block.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly highlights that a federal grant supporting a University of Oklahoma program that trains mental health professionals for rural schools is facing cuts.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: Trump says he’s going to reduce Putin’s 50 day deadline to end Ukraine war
Summary: WASHINGTON -- President Trump said Monday he's looking to reduce the 50-day deadline he gave Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is likely inaccurate, as the U.S. President doesn't have the authority to enforce a deadline for another country's military actions, although he may express a desired timeframe.
[NY Post] Article Title: Love Island USA’s JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez break up after almost a year of dating: report
Summary: The duo met and fell in love on Season 6 of the reality show -- and recently sparked split rumors with cryptic social media activity.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article reports on the breakup of two reality TV stars, which is supported by various social media activities.
[NY Post] Article Title: Love Island USA’s JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez break up after almost a year of dating: report
Summary: The duo met and fell in love on Season 6 of the reality show -- and recently sparked split rumors with cryptic social media activity.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article reports accurately on the breakup rumors of "Love Island USA's" participants JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez based on their recent social media activity.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: Europe Accepts a Trump Trade Deal With Other Worries in Mind
Summary: The framework agreement will likely not do much for economic growth on either side. But it avoids new fissures on other foreign policy issues, particularly the war in Ukraine.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The summaries are mostly accurate regarding structure, tone, and implications.
[NY Times] Article Title: Trump and the E.U. Have a Blueprint for a Giant Trade Deal. Is it Good for Europe?
Summary: Both sides hailed the agreement as the biggest ever. But it will come at a cost to the European Union, and many details have yet to be nailed down.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The summaries are mostly accurate regarding structure, tone, and implications.
[NY Times] Article Title: Outrage Grows Over Starvation in Gaza, and a Mysterious Pentagon Budget Line
Summary: Plus, a very D.I.Y. act of defiance.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Limited article access; analysis is approximate.
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: Victoria Tentler-Krylov’s “Chiaroscuro at the Met”
Summary: The art of shade.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article discusses Victoria Tentler-Krylov’s artwork “Chiaroscuro at the Met.”
[New Yorker] Article Title: What We Miss When We Talk About the Racial Wealth Gap
Summary: Six decades of civil-rights efforts haven’t budged it, and the usual prescriptions—including reparations—offer no lasting solutions. Have we been focussing on the wrong things?
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article explores the persisting racial wealth gap and suggests current solutions may not be effective, but doesn't provide enough context to definitively fact check.
[New Yorker] Article Title: “No Tax on Tips” Is an Industry Plant
Summary: Trump’s “populist” policy is backed by the National Restaurant Association—probably because it won’t stop establishments from paying servers below the minimum wage.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The National Restaurant Association does support Trump's "no tax on tips" policy but the article makes an unsubstantiated assertion that the policy would continue to allow establishments to pay servers below minimum wage.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: Trump to Shrink Russia's 50-Day Peace Ultimatum to 'Lesser Number'
Summary: President Donald Trump on Monday said he will reduce a 50-day ceasefire ultimatum for Russia "to a lesser number" because he's disappointed in President Vladimir Putin over continued strikes against Ukraine.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is potentially true, but additional specific details and references are needed to fully verify its claim.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Silicon Valley Startup Claims it Can Turn Mercury Into Gold
Summary: A Silicon Valley startup claims it can turn mercury into gold.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article's claim is scientifically unproven, as current scientific understanding holds that transmutation of elements like mercury into gold involves nuclear reactions not feasible with existing technology.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 34 People in Gaza
Summary: Israeli strikes killed at least 34 Palestinians in multiple locations across Gaza on Monday, local health officials said, a day after Israel eased aid restrictions in the face of a worsening humanitarian crisis in the territory. Israel announced Sunday that the military...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Israeli strikes resulted in Palestinian deaths in Gaza; however, additional context may be necessary for full understanding.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: Yankees Trade Rumors: New York 'Eyeing' Rockies Standout Reliever
Summary: Are the New York Yankees going to make a splash at the upcoming trade deadline?
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article speculates about a potential Yankees trade but provides no definitive evidence or confirmation.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Multiple Teams Inquiring on Luis Robert Jr., Per Report; Mets 'Dark Horse'
Summary: The San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, and New York Mets all need to land an outfielder at the trade deadline, and there aren't many options.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports several teams' interest in Luis Robert Jr., particularly noting the Mets as a 'dark horse.'
[Newsweek] Article Title: Bucs 2025 Draft Pick Out for Season With Brutal Injury
Summary: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have lost one of their 2025 draft picks, who is out for the season with a brutal injury.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately tells about a Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2025 draft pick who is out for the season due to a severe injury.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Passengers evacuate smoking jet at Denver airport after apparent landing gear problem
Summary: Video aired by local media showed people sliding down the inflatable chute near the front of the plane while clutching luggage and small children. Some passengers, including at least one adult carrying a young child, tripped at the end of the slide and fell onto the concrete runway.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a plane evacuation due to a smoking jet at Denver airport.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Train derailment in southern Germany leaves at least 3 dead, multiple injured
Summary: Federal and local police said the cause of the crash near Riedlingen, roughly 98 miles west of Munich, remains under investigation. Photos from the scene showed parts of the train on its side as rescuers climbed atop the carriages.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a train derailment in southern Germany, leaving at least 3 dead and multiple injured.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Syria to hold parliamentary elections in September, first since fall of Assad regime
Summary: The announcement of impending elections comes at a time when the country is increasingly divided in its views of the new authorities in Damascus after sectarian violence broke out in the southern province of Sweida earlier this month.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that Syria is planning to hold elections and there has indeed been recent violence in the southern province of Sweida.
[Politico]
[Politico] Article Title: Food dye and ADHD: FDA commissioner says listen to parents | The Conversation
Summary: Unable to summarize.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article appears factual and follows the statement from the FDA commissioner stating that parents' observations about their child's reaction to food dyes should be taken into account.
[Politico] Article Title: FDA's Makary on 'male-dominated' culture of medical research | The Conversation
Summary: Makary criticized the historically male-dominated culture of medical research and said it contributed to underfunding of women’s health and hormone therapy.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Politico quotes him attributing neglect in women’s healthcare to a legacy of male‑centric medical establishment culture and announcing a new FDA women’s health panel
[Politico] Article Title: FDA Head Marty Makary on Food Dyes, Ultra-Processed Foods and the MAHA Agenda
Summary: FDA Commissioner Marty Makary urged that parents’ observations about potential ADHD-like behavior in their children linked to food dyes deserve serious consideration.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Determined by the article's faithfulness to the source and accuracy of facts
Fact Check: Makary explicitly stated he supports listening to parental reports about behavior changes after removing food dyes, aligning with coverage by Politico and related reporting on FDA’s growing attention to artificial colors amid MAHA‑inspired pressure
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Trump Trade Deals Prove Access to U.S. Matters Above All
Summary: The title suggests that the article discusses how Trump's trade deals emphasize the importance of access to the U.S. market.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article presents factual information about Trump's trade deals without making any false or misleading claims.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: French PM Calls US-EU Trade Deal a 'Dark Day' for Europe
Summary: Trump tariff of 15% means European exporters will face more than triple the average 4.8% levy now in force
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The statement is partially accurate, but lacks detail such as the specific items the tariff is applied to and the broader context of the US-EU trade relationship.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: DeSantis: Alligator Alcatraz Should Be Model for Other States
Summary: Governor DeSantis promoted Florida’s new Everglades migrant detention facility, “Alligator Alcatraz,” as a template for other states’ immigration enforcement.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Verified — DeSantis has stated deportation flights from the facility are underway, and that it should serve as a model, consistent with RealClearPolitics and multiple media reports; the facility opened in early July 2025 and is already housing detainees with additional flights planned
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: With MLK Files Release, Trump Plays Fire With a Legacy Whose Importance He Doesn’t Fully Grasp
Summary: Trump is just the latest politician to exploit King's moral authority for their own means.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article asserts without tangible evidence that Trump is exploiting King's legacy and doesn't fully understand its importance, making the claim somewhat subjective.
[TIME] Article Title: AC Units Are Stifling More Sustainable Ways of Cooling Homes
Summary: In the U.S., it's still easier for developers to pass on the cost of cooling homes to residents rather than invest in passive design.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately suggests developers may pass cooling costs to residents, but not all may understand or utilize sustainable cooling methods.
[TIME] Article Title: The Chaotic, Fantastical World of Donald Trump’s Tariffs
Summary: Trump's tariffs are a "combination of contradictions, wishful thinking, and superficial understanding of economics," says Devashish Mitra.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article reflects the opinion of Devashish Mitra, which criticizes President Trump's tariff policies as conflicting and lacking in economic understanding.
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: The key to understanding Trump? It’s not what you think
Summary: Everything the US president does is for money – and in serving his avarice, he’s managed to triumph over the marketDonald Trump embodies dealmaking as the essence of a particular form of entrepreneurship. Every deal begins with his needs and every deal feeds his wants. He thus appears to be like other super-rich people: seemingly bottomlessly greedy, chasing the next buck as if it is the last buck, even when they have met every criterion of satiation.But Trump is different, because his brand of greed harks back to an idea of leadership that is primarily about adversarial dealmaking, rather than about innovation or improved managerial techniques. Trump’s entire career is built on deals, and his own narcissism is tied up with dealmaking. This is because of his early socialization into his father’s real-estate dealings in and around New York. Real estate in the United States, unlike the money-making modes of super-rich individuals in other countries, relies on deals based on personal reputation, speculation on future asset values, and the ability to launder spotty career records. Profits and losses over time can be hard to identify and quantify precisely, as Trump’s auditors and opponents have often confirmed, since profits, which depend on speculation and unknown future value, are by definition uncertain. Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article asserts that President Trump's leadership and career are primarily driven by adversarial dealmaking and personal gain, attributed to his upbringing and involvement in his father's real estate business.
[The Guardian] Article Title: Protesting over Gaza’s starvation feels like screaming into a void – but we mustn’t stop | Nesrine Malik
Summary: Political platitudes and a few trucks of aid won’t save the children dying now. But they show leaders can’t ignore public opinion for everThe children die first. In conditions of starvation, their growing bodies’ nutritional needs are higher than those of adults, and so their reserves are depleted faster. Their immune systems, not yet fully developed, become weaker, more susceptible to disease and infection. A bout of diarrhoea is lethal. Their wounds don’t heal. The babies cannot be breastfed as their mothers have not eaten. They die at double the rate of adults.Last week, over a period of just 72 hours, 21 children died in Gaza of malnutrition and starvation. The path to death from starvation is a slow and agonising one, especially in a territory suffering shortages of not just food, but medicine, shelter and clean water. The total death toll from hunger surpassed 100 at the weekend; 80 of those were children. An aid worker reported that children are telling their parents that they want to die and go to heaven, because “at least heaven has food”. Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Though the situation in Gaza is dire, the claim that 21 children died in a 72-hour period from starvation is not currently verified by an outside source.
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘They’re rowdy. They’re vibing. I rip my shirt off’: the exploding career of Hanumankind, India’s hottest rapper
Summary: He’s a thrilling performer who rails against injustice and ‘mob mentality’ in his homeland – but is he burning himself out? Recovering from an onstage injury, he discusses stereotypes and subversionTwo weeks ago, halfway through his first ever UK show, Hanumankind instructed the crowd to mimic him by hopping to the right then to the left, back and forth, in unison. But the rapper from India slipped and fell, limping to the end of the gig in evident pain, kept upright by his DJ and inspired by the audience’s singalong familiarity with his catalogue.“We were ready to have a good time,” he sheepishly grins from an armchair at his record label’s offices three days later. It turns out he has torn a ligament. “It was a battle of internal turmoil. The show was like a fifth of what it was meant to be, but I gave it my all. London has a beautiful energy which gave me strength.” Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately chronicles an event at a Hanumankind concert where the Indian rapper suffered a torn ligament.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: US-EU trade deal 'moment of relief but not of celebration': Belgian PM
Summary: Belgium's prime minister said on Sunday that the trade deal announced between the United States and the European Union is a “moment of relief” but not worthy of celebration. In a post on the social platform X, Bart De Wever said he hopes President Trump will one day come to "embrace the value of free...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the Belgian Prime Minister's view on the US-EU trade deal.
[The Hill] Article Title: Roy Cooper enters North Carolina Senate race in win for Democrats
Summary: Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) is entering the state’s Senate race, a recruitment win for Democrats who hope that the popular former governor will give them a strong chance in one of the most competitive races next year. He announced his intention Monday morning in a social media post that leaned into attracting...
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it correctly computes that former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has entered the state's Senate race.
[The Hill] Article Title: Warren wants answers from Social Security chief on phone wait times
Summary: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is asking Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano to provide additional information about the wait times for phone calls, amid reports of discrepancies in data. In a letter sent Sunday evening to Bisignano, provided exclusively to The Hill, Warren followed up on her meeting with the SSA chief last Wednesday,...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual as it accurately reports Senator Elizabeth Warren's inquiries to the Social Security Administration Commissioner regarding phone wait times.
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: Bayer Leverkusen's Granit Xhaka to sign with Sunderland
Summary: Sunderland agreed to a $23.5 million deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka. He is expected to sign a three-year contract with the club.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★
Fact Check: This is incorrect, as Granit Xhaka has never played for Bayer Leverkusen and has not signed with Sunderland.
[UPI] Article Title: Nurses in England's NHS take step closer to industrial action over pay
Summary: Nurses in Britain's National Health Service moved one step closer to striking after rejecting a 3.6% pay rise, a move that could see them join striking doctors.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that nurses in Britain's NHS have moved closer to striking, rejecting a 3.6% pay rise.
[UPI] Article Title: Look: Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer, Pete Davidson attend 'Pickup' premiere
Summary: Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson attended the premiere of their new action-comedy, "The Pickup," in LA Sunday. The film debuts on Prime Video Aug. 6.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it provides factual information about Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer, and Pete Davidson attending 'The Pickup' premiere.
[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 displaced Gazans are returning home after Israel agreed to ease crossing restrictions following a resolution of issues around hostage releases.
[USA Today] Article Title: Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Summary: Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports on the financial struggles of the leading property developer, Vanke, amidst a broader real estate crisis 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 accurately reports on the conditions of the recently freed Israeli hostages.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: An American mega-influencer flew to Lithuania. Then the chaos began.
Summary: The streamer IShowSpeed drank pink soup in the Baltics, marveled at cars in China and made friends in Saudi Arabia. Are his tours propaganda, or just good advertising?
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The title and description are consistent, but further context would be needed to confirm the exact events and motivations expressed in the article. The statement that the influencer's tours could be seen as propaganda or advertising would need to be corroborated with details from the article's content.
[WAPO] Article Title: Trump covets rare earth minerals, but Greenland’s riches will be hard to mine
Summary: Interest in Greenland’s minerals is soaring, driven in part by Trump, who has said the U.S. must “get” the island. But the rare earths will be hard to mine.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: It's true that Trump expressed an interest in acquiring Greenland due to its rich rare earth minerals. However, the complexities and challenges of exploiting such resources are vast and not explicitly mentioned in this brief summary.
[WAPO] Article Title: Tim Lilley spent his life flying. Then his son died in a plane crash.
Summary: “I still miss Sam terribly,” Tim Lilley said, but “I started trying to think critically about it right from the get-go.”
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Not enough information provided in the summary to fact check.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Roy Cooper enters North Carolina Senate race, setting up 2026 showdown
Summary: Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper officially launched his campaign for U.S. Senate on Monday, setting up a high-stakes battle in one of the nation’s most competitive states and giving Democrats a marquee contender in their push to retake the majority. Cooper, a two-term governor who left office in January, enters the race to succeed […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it correctly states that former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has launched his campaign for U.S. Senate.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Mike Johnson’s rule problem: Republicans lament ‘anarchy’ in House as precedent erodes
Summary: The House of Representatives looks, operates, and negotiates much differently than it has within the last five years. The erosion of rules and precedent in committees, the numerous procedural votes held hostage on the floor, and last-minute bargains with small factions of the Republican conference have many lawmakers wondering what has happened to the historic […]
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is critiquing the current operations and procedural issues within the House of Representatives and the impact on the Republican conference.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland
Summary: President Donald Trump will speak with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer around 7:00 a.m. Eastern time Monday. TRUMP ANNOUNCES EU TRADE DEAL WITH 15% TARIFFS Trump is speaking with Britain’s top politician a day after signing a trade deal with the European Union. The president is expected to continue trade talks with the U.K. […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article is inaccurate as Keir Starmer is not the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the current Prime Minister is Boris Johnson.
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