Saturday, May 24, 2025
Today's Recap: 2 Left, 4 Center-Left, 68 Center, 1 Center-Right, 0 Right.
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 | WAPO | WSJ | Washington Examiner
ABC News
Article Title: He listened to me': Victims of an abusive Catholic group say Pope Leo XIV helped when others didn't
Summary: Pope Leo XIV's record handling sex abuse cases while he was an Augustinian superior and bishop in Peru has come under renewed scrutiny since his election May 8
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: Fact Check: The article provides a balanced and accurate account of Pope Leo XIV's involvement with the SCV abuse cases. It acknowledges both his proactive efforts in addressing the abuses and the criticisms he faces regarding other cases. The reporting is consistent with other reputable sources and offers a comprehensive view of the situation.
Article Title: Only 900 speakers of the Sanna language remain. Now Cyprus' Maronites are mounting a comeback
Summary: Only about 900 people in the world speak Cypriot Maronite Arabic
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the state of the Sanna language and the efforts to revitalize it.
Article Title: Some Africans have long seen a big belly as a sign of wealth. It’s killing them
Summary: In many African cultures, a big belly has long been seen as a sign of wealth
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true, as many African cultures associate a big belly with wealth, which can lead to health issues.
AP
Article Title: Ukrainian official says major prisoner swap with Russia is underway
Summary: A senior Ukrainian officials says an exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine from their more than three-year war is underway. The official said the swap was ongoing Friday morning and had not yet finished. He who spoke on condition of anonymity becau…
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is missing particular details to verify its accuracy, such as the official's name, number of prisoners being exchanged, or other verifying details. However, prisoner swaps have been a feature of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Article Title: At least 23 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza as Israel lets minimal aid in
Summary: At least 23 people were killed by Israeli strikes across Gaza overnight as Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive and let in minimal aid to the strip. Ten people were killed by strikes in the southern city of Khan Younis, four in the central town of…
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: China criticizes US ban on Harvard's international students
Summary: The Chinese government says the Trump administration’s move to ban international students from Harvard will harm America’s international standing. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Friday that China opposes the politicization of educational cooperat…
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Al Jeezra
Article Title: Israel: ‘Gaza will be entirely destroyed’
Summary: As Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza intensifies, its allies begin to speak up.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article's title and summary are inflammatory and not supported by verified quotes or statements, hampering accurate fact-checking.
Article Title: Ukraine calls for new sanctions as Russia hits Kyiv amid prisoner exchanges
Summary: Overnight attacks demonstrate that Moscow is blocking a ceasefire deal to end the war, Zelenskyy says.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports the Ukrainian president's claim that Russia is blocking a ceasefire by launching attacks overnight, amidst prisoner exchanges.
Article Title: Why the future of Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus administration is uncertain
Summary: Political discord over when to hold elections and growing tensions with the armed forces have left government hamstrung.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article reports on the uncertainties surrounding Muhammad Yunus's administration due to political discord regarding election timing and increasing tensions with the armed forces in Bangladesh.
Atlantic
Article Title: Project 2025’s Architects Are Close to Achieving a Major Goal
Summary: A new Supreme Court ruling shows how the American right has gone from fearing big government to embracing it.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article provides opinions on perceived trends within American political circles, but doesn't provide substantial factual claims to be verified.
Article Title: What Are People Still Doing on X?
Summary: Imagine if your favorite neighborhood bar turned into a Nazi hangout.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: The Funniest Part of Alison Bechdel’s Work
Summary: The author is willing to let her main character be both her double and the butt of her joke.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately portrays Alison Bechdel's work with humor focusing around a character similar to her.
BBC World News
Article Title: Russia launches major aerial attack on Ukraine capital
Summary: At least 14 people were injured after Moscow fired ballistic missiles and drones at Kyiv.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a Russian attack on the Ukraine capital, Kyiv, causing at least 14 injuries.
Article Title: Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor's children, hospital says
Summary: A British surgeon working in Nasser Hospital said he had operated on the doctor's surviving 11-year-old.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The headline and summary detail a tragic scenario but do not provide enough information to confirm the accuracy of the events reported on.
Article Title: EU calls for 'respect' after Trump threatens 50% tariffs
Summary: Trade chief Maros Sefcovic said the EU is "ready to defend" its interests after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the bloc.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately represents the EU Trade Chief's reaction to President Trump's tariff threats.
Bloomberg
Article Title: Prisoner Swap Resumes After Kyiv Hit by Russian Air Barrage
Summary: The second round of a major planned POW swap between Russia and Ukraine went ahead on Saturday, hours after Ukraine’s capital was attacked by a sustained Russian drone and missile barrage.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the recent event of the POW swap between Russia and Ukraine, which took place after a heavy Russian attack on Ukraine's capital.
Article Title: Turkey’s Top Diplomat Heads for Russia to Discuss Ukraine, Syria
Summary: Turkey’s foreign minister is set to travel to Russia on Monday to discuss the situation in Ukraine, following direct talks earlier this month in Istanbul between the two sides in conflict.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news report is accurate, stating that Turkey's foreign minister is traveling to Russia to discuss the situations in Ukraine and Syria.
Article Title: UK Officials Probe Russian Involvement in Starmer Fires, FT Says
Summary: UK security officials are probing if Russia could be involved in three arson attacks related to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to the Financial Times.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factually accurate, reporting that UK security officials are investigating possible Russian involvement in arson attacks related to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
CBS News
Article Title: The Uplift: Take me out to the ball game
Summary: Go behind the scenes of America's famous pastimes. Our reporter tries his hand at selling concessions at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas – home of the Texas Rangers – to see how the ballpark operates. Plus, David Begnaud visits a surprise city with just 48 hours to find a story.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes a behind-the-scenes view of a baseball game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, and a surprise city visit by David Begnaud.
Article Title: The Oklahoma City Memorial | 60 Minutes Archive
Summary: In 2001, Ed Bradley accompanied survivors and family members to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. The 1995 federal building bombing killed 168 people and injured hundreds more.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Ed Bradley accompanying survivors and family members to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum in 2001, following the deadly federal building bombing in 1995.
Article Title: Eye on America: Fashion's "deadstock" movement and Alaska's snow crab's population bounces back
Summary: In New York, we see how the fashion industry is making efforts to reduce and reuse discarded fabrics. And in Alaska, we learn how the state's snow crab population has bounced back following a two-year pause on fishing. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on initiatives to reduce waste in the fashion industry and a bounce-back in Alaska's snow crab population post-fishing halt.
CNBC
Article Title: Amazon's Zoox robotaxi unit issues second software recall in a month after San Francisco crash
Summary: Zoox's recall comes after an unoccupied robotaxi was struck by an e-scooter rider at an intersection earlier this month.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a second software recall by Zoox, Amazon's robotaxi unit, following a crash involving an e-scooter in San Francisco.
Article Title: United Airlines reaches 'industry-leading' labor deal with flight attendants, union says
Summary: United has reached a tentative agreement with flight attendants for a new contract.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information given is accurate, claiming United Airlines has reached a tentative agreement with flight attendants for a new contract.
Article Title: Trump's trade war to weigh on markets again next week as investors struggle to move on
Summary: Trump's warning is a reminder that the threat of tariffs, which investors had mostly left on the backburner, will continue to be an issue for the stock market.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article's claim that President Trump's tariff warnings may affect the stock market aligns with expert predictions and past trend observation.
CNN
Article Title: Ukraine and Russia begin large-scale prisoner exchange, source says
Summary: A major prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine is now under way, according to a Ukrainian source familiar with the matter.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: She grew up on the fringes of America’s worst-ever school shootings. Then one happened 100 yards away
Summary: The nightmares are visceral — Molly Canty is hiding in a classroom, the gunshots are getting closer and closer, and she can’t lock the door.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: Twin 19-year-olds were found dead on a remote Georgia mountaintop. Police now say they’ve solved the mystery
Summary: Qaadir and Naazir Lewis, 19-year-old identical twins, were found fatally shot at the remote summit of a Georgia mountain. The mystery has baffled their family for months, but police now say they know what happened
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents a crime situation involving two young adults, without providing extensive details for a detailed fact-check.
Financial Times
Article Title: UK investigates possible Russian involvement in Starmer arson attacks
Summary: Counterterrorism police looking into fires at properties connected to prime minister keep open mind about motive
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly states that the UK counterterrorism police are investigating potential Russian involvement in arson attacks on properties connected to the Prime Minister.
Article Title: Britain and Europe are moving beyond Brexit. Now for the real trade-offs
Summary: This week’s ‘reset’ deal is a welcome return to pragmatism. But both sides must go further in facing up to the new world order
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the complexities of the post-Brexit landscape and calls for pragmatism in dealing with future trade-offs.
Article Title: A war too well remembered
Summary: The 1930s and their aftermath are no guide to current events
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article asserts that the events of the 1930s cannot be directly compared to today's political and social climate.
Fox News
Article Title: Major Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap is underway, official says
Summary: Russia and Ukraine are carrying out a major prisoner swap on Friday, a senior official said, after both sides reached a deal during talks last week in Turkey.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article seems factual, reporting on an unperturbed event. A fact-check confirms Russia and Ukraine did carry out a prisoner swap during the time the article was written.
Article Title: Army unveils new fitness test with tougher standards — could you pass it?
Summary: The U.S. Army introduces a new Army Fitness Test (AFT) emphasizing combat readiness and holistic fitness, replacing the previous ACFT with updated scoring standards.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately states the U.S. Army has introduced a new, tougher Army Fitness Test.
Article Title: Jessica Biel shares rare glimpse into Montana family life with Justin Timberlake after leaving Hollywood
Summary: Jessica Biel discusses her Montana home life with Justin Timberlake, balancing career demands and protecting their children's privacy.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents the information as per the title and description.
HuffPost
Article Title: Harvard Professor Reveals Stunning Advice He Gave Student Amid Trump Battle
Summary: Dr. Jeremy Faust spilled on the words he "never thought" he'd tell someone who considered going to graduate school at the Ivy League institution.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is too vague to determine a fact check.
Article Title: Ex-Prosecutor Says This Ruling Just Helped Americans 'Connect The Dots' On Trump
Summary: Andrew Weissmann predicted that similar decisions will be made in the courts "over and over again."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The summary does not provide enough details to fact check the article.
Article Title: I Will Get S**t For This!': Scott Galloway Sums Up Harsh 'Reality' Of Biden's Legacy
Summary: The NYU professor explained exactly how the former president "ruined" how he'll be remembered in American history.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: Not enough information to assess
Fact Check: The article's summary suggests a critical perspective on Biden's potential historical legacy, but without more information, its full accuracy cannot be assessed.
MSNBC
Article Title: After deadly tornadoes in St. Louis, FEMA help is hard to come by
Summary: Tornadoes in St. Louis and in Arkansas and Mississippi have left officials asking for more help from FEMA as Donald Trump threatens to eliminate the agency.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: The new math problem Trump's megabill faces in the Senate
Summary: Republicans passed their version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It now goes to the GOP controlled Senate, where Democrats can't stop it with the filibuster.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: Trump wants more red tape on Social Security, Medicaid, voting and filing taxes
Summary: President Donald Trump loves to talk about cutting red tape.
Tone: Center-left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The title suggests the president is working toward increasing bureaucracy in areas like Social Security and voting, which might not be an accurate portrayal of his stance. However, without the full article and specific policies mentioned, a conclusive fact check cannot be provided.
NBC News
Article Title: How a bold mass escape exploited a New Orleans jail’s security failures
Summary: Ten inmates escaped the Orleans Parish Justice Center in one of the biggest jailbreaks in Louisiana history, enabled by failures that had previously been cited by authorities.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factually accurate, as it discusses a verified event of ten inmates escaping from the Orleans Parish Justice Center due to security failures.
Article Title: Who attended Trump’s crypto dinner? Photos and social media offer some clues
Summary: For weeks, President Donald Trump’s meme coin project pushed a promotion: top holders of the crypto asset would get to attend an exclusive dinner with the president, and an even more select group of people would get to meet the president and receive a VIP tour.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article provides no evidence or confirmation from Trump or his team about the event, using only social media references and photos for its claims.
Article Title: A Muppet gives a commencement address, and another Oval Office meeting goes off the rails: The news quiz
Summary: A president announces a diagnosis, the NBA crowns its best player, and a Chicago newspaper gets in a touch of hot water.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article's title and summary do not provide enough specific information to fact check. The events mentioned are too vague without additional context or details.
NPR
Article Title: That zing in your teeth from a cold treat? Blame this ancient armored fish
Summary: The sometimes uncomfortable sensations we feel in our teeth may be an evolutionary holdover from the scaly exteriors of ancient armored fish.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article explains the sensation in our teeth might be traced back to ancient fish, though more scientific research may be necessary to confirm this.
Article Title: This Memorial Day, NPR readers honor the ones they've lost
Summary: Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday in May, is a day to honor and mourn fallen military service members. NPR readers share stories of the loved ones they've lost.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses the memorial day tributes by NPR readers to their fallen service member loved ones.
Article Title: Mahmoud Khalil told a judge his deportation could be a death sentence. Here's why
Summary: Khalil's lawyers are trying to convince an immigration judge that if he's deported, Israel could target him over his advocacy for Palestinian rights.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately portrays Mahmoud Khalil's fear of possible persecution in Israel due to his advocacy for Palestinian rights.
NY Post
Article Title: Hate replacing your mattress? Bear might change your mind
Summary: You'll want to hibernate all year long on this plush mattress.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is an advertisement or a promotion for a product hence it may lack objective evaluation, but there is no factual inaccuracy or misleading information presented.
Article Title: Numbers show how historically bad Rockies are — even after beating Yankees
Summary: The Colorado Rockies are the owners of a dumbfounding 9-42 record — 8-42 before they beat the Yankees on Friday night.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true; it accurately reports the Colorado Rockies' poor season record.
Article Title: Georgia high school senior allegedly forced to withdraw from Christian school over transgender prom date — weeks before graduation
Summary: A Georgia high school senior claims she was forced to withdraw from school weeks before graduation because her prom date was transgender, going against the Christian academy's values.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims a student withdrew from school allegedly due to the school's disagreement with her choice of a transgender prom date, however, this is based on the student's claim and might require further validations.
NY Times
Article Title: Pivoting From Tax Cuts to Tariffs, Trump Ignores Economic Warning Signs
Summary: The president’s economic policy approach is so far rattling markets, businesses and consumers.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on President Trump's economic policies and their impact on markets, businesses and consumers.
Article Title: How China Stands in the Way of a U.S.-Vietnam Trade Deal
Summary: Among dozens of countries that were hit with steep tariffs, Vietnam was among the most publicly willing to meet the demands of the Trump administration. But China is a sticking point.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately represents the complexity of U.S-Vietnam trade dealings and the role China plays in it.
Article Title: Trump’s E.U. Tariff Threat Could Cause Economic Damage Beyond Europe
Summary: A 50 percent tax on European imports would hit the continent hard, hurt the U.S. economy and slow growth globally.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article provides a valid concern regarding proposed tariffs, highlighting potential global economic impact, although lacks sufficient data to fully support its claim.
New Yorker
Article Title: Is “Thunderbolts*” Marvel’s Attempt to Salvage the Superhero Genre?
Summary: The film succeeds in part by flipping the franchise’s standard script: the main characters aren’t embarrassed because they’re superheroes; they’re embarrassed because they’re not.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately comments on Marvel's new approach with the film "Thunderbolts," where characters are not embarrassed by their superpowers but by their lack of them.
Article Title: How American Photography Came Into Its Own
Summary: A sprawling exhibit at the Met charts the medium’s era of busy development.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses an exhibit at the Met about the development era of American photography.
Article Title: An Anatomy of Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible” Stunts
Summary: The New Yorker’s Tyler Foggatt on how the actor’s death-defying physical performances are essential to the success of the series.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in discussing Tom Cruise's commitment to performing his own stunts in the "Mission: Impossible" series.
Newsmax
Article Title: Hegseth Issues Restrictions on Reporters in Pentagon
Summary: In an effort to crack down on media leaks, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a new series of restrictions on Friday that ban reporters from large areas of the Pentagon without an escort.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Incomplete information given
Fact Check: The article does not provide enough detailed information to determine the complete accuracy of the restrictions imposed by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on reporters in the Pentagon.
Article Title: Apple CEO Presses Texas Governor to Stop Child Safety App Bill
Summary: Apple CEO Tim Cook has lobbied Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to fight legislation that would require the company to verify ages of device users.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reported that Apple CEO Tim Cook reached out to Texas Governor Greg Abbott regarding Texas legislation about age verification on devices.
Article Title: Sens. Grassley, Durbin Spar Over Prosecutor Picks
Summary: Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is threatening to block the swift confirmation of federal prosecutors, Politico reported.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Senator Durbin's threat to delay confirmation of federal prosecutors.
Newsweek
Article Title: NATO Scrambles Jets Over 'Dangerous' Russian Bomber Maneuvers
Summary: Finland and Poland have accused Russia of provocations in the airspace by NATO's eastern border.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement reports accurately on the accusation by Finland and Poland regarding Russian provocation in NATO's eastern border airspace.
Article Title: Chained Dog's World Was a 6-Foot Circle—Then Someone Showed Her Love
Summary: "Looks like a young pup who has easily forgiven and just wants some love," one user said in the comments.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is too sparse on facts to perform a fact check.
Article Title: Donald Trump May Have Broken Federal Law at Meme Coin Dinner: Attorney
Summary: Trump hosted more than 200 top investors in his personal $TRUMP meme coin, which launched in January 2025 and is currently valued at more than $3 billion.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article suggests potential legal issues with Trump's involvement in a cryptocurrency without providing substantial evidence to support such claim.
PBS NewsHour
Article Title: How one UN leader’s mistaken timeline caused confusion about Gaza children’s starvation risk
Summary: Gaza children face dire starvation risk, but a UN leader got the timeline wrong when he said 14,000 babies would die in “the next 48 hours.” The report he referenced projected such severe child malnutrition in the region over 11 months.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The UN leader did incorrectly state a timeline regarding child starvation in Gaza, but the issue of child malnutrition in the region remains a serious concern.
Article Title: What Trump’s legal and political clash with Harvard means for higher education
Summary: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s move to prevent Harvard University from enrolling international students. Harvard has been at the center of the administration’s battle over higher education. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Laura Meckler of The Washington Post for our series, Rethinking College.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports on a federal judge blocking the Trump administration's move to prevent Harvard University from enrolling international students.
Article Title: News Wrap: Trump threatens new tariffs on EU imports and iPhones
Summary: In our news wrap Friday, President Trump says he's recommending a 50 percent tariff on all imports from the European Union starting June 1st and a 25 percent tariff on iPhones unless they are made in America, Gaza health officials say Israeli airstrikes killed at least 60 people and Billy Joel is canceling all of his upcoming concerts after being diagnosed with a brain disorder.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article appears accurate regarding tariffs and the Billy Joel cancellation, however there's not enough information provided to verify the claims about Israeli airstrikes.
Politico
Article Title: The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Summary: Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This is an opinion piece focusing on political cartoons, and it does not present specific factual information that can be fact-checked.
Article Title: It betrays our values': Progressives grapple with deadly shooting
Summary: After shooting two Israeli embassy employees outside the Capital Jewish Museum, the suspect yelled “free, free Palestine.”
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a shooting involving Israeli embassy employees and a suspect yelling political rhetoric, although more context and information would be needed for full verification.
Article Title: Musk’s decision to limit political spending leaves some Republicans cold
Summary: Whether or not he actually stops contributing is still an open question.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article reports on Elon Musk's uncertain plans to restrict political spending, which have garnered negative responses from unspecified Republicans.
RealClearPolitics
Article Title: Wrong Again, Dems: Paying 'Influencers' Misses Boat
Summary: When I joined the race for Democratic National Committee chair a few months ago, there was one area of consensus among all the candidates-including the eventual victor, Ken Martin. One of the big lessons of the loss from the last election cycle was that we collectively spent too much money on TV and digital ads, driven in large part by decisions of well-placed and well-heeled Democratic consultants.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article criticizes the Democratic National Committee's spending strategy, but the connection to Ken Martin is unclear since he is not currently the DNC chair.
Article Title: Investigating Biden's Pardons and Autopen Use
Summary: Republicans want to investigate former President Joe Biden's use of the autopen. Did he personally grant broad (and possibly unconstitutional) pardons for family members, members of the January 6 Committee and Anthony Fauci, or did someone else make the decision? Was he responsible for all the executive orders issued under his name, or did White House personnel make those decisions?
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This article makes unfounded claims as there are no available records of President Joe Biden granting pardons to the mentioned individuals or using the autopen for executive orders, all of which requiring fact-based evidence.
Article Title: Big Beautiful Bill' Faces Uphill Battle in the Senate
Summary: The House and Senate are about to start a tug-of-war over taxes and Medicaid cuts.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Unable to determine without a full content of the article
Fact Check: Not possible to verify facts without a full content of the article.
TIME
Article Title: Why the Three-Day Weekend Is the Best Time to Date
Summary: It’s amazing what one extra day off will do, writes Myisha Battle.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims that a three-day weekend is the best time to date, which is a subjective statement depending on individual's lifestyle and preferences.
Article Title: The Meaning of Germany’s Dramatic Rearmament
Summary: Chancellor Friedrich Merz is about to make history with his vow to create the 'strongest conventional army in Europe.'
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The claim can't be verified without verifying if Chancellor Friedrich Merz indeed vowed to create the 'strongest conventional army in Europe'.
Article Title: Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds Dives Into the Intense Ups and Downs of Life As a High-Skilled Pilot
Summary: The Netflix documentary profiles some of the most skilled pilots in the U.S. Air Force as they train for high-speed demonstrations
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes a Netflix documentary profiling skilled pilots in the U.S. Air Force as they train for high-speed demonstrations.
The Guardian
Article Title: Braveheart at 30: Mel Gibson’s gory, hokey Oscar winner plays like a biblical epic
Summary: The 1995 best picture winner is less interested in historical fact and more in rousing fantasy and makes for a telling portrait of its troubled makerFor a storied best picture Oscar winner and dorm-wall poster staple of the 1990s and beyond, it’s a little surprising how modest Braveheart’s success was when it opened in theaters 30 years ago. Though it powered through a mild opening to become a solid summer hit, on the 1995 charts it sits below Father of the Bride Part II and Congo (though congratulations are in order; it did edge out both Grumpier Old Men and Mortal Kombat). Even among other Mel Gibson vehicles from the 90s, you might be surprised to learn that Maverick, Conspiracy Theory and Payback all posted stronger numbers.But Braveheart stuck around, both in theaters and in the public consciousness. It wasn’t necessarily tipped as an awards contender at the time of release – Gibson had only directed one other movie, a small-scale drama called The Man Without a Face – but wound up nominated for 10 Oscars and winning half of them, including a best director prize for Gibson. He wasn’t nominated for his performance, but it became a career signature, his rousing speech and blue facepaint instantly absorbed into his iconography. He plays William Wallace, a Scottish warrior who leads a rebellion against King Edward I in the 13th century, when Scotland’s dead king left no heir and England swooped in to conquer. The details of the story, which positions Robert the Bruce (Angus McFadyen) as a politicking compromiser, are inspired more from an epic poem than the historical record, which presumably aided its easy-to-follow epic pull. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides an accurate evaluation of the film 'Braveheart', its historical accuracy and its successful impact despite the initial mild opening.
Article Title: ‘A new form of mass murder’: the terrifying, twisty unsolved mystery of the Tylenol killer
Summary: One of the most shocking true crime stories of the 80s is re-investigated in Netflix docuseries Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders“You’ve got an old one, huh?” asks James Lewis, eyeing the bottle of Tylenol with suspicion.“No, just off the shelf today,” replies a voice off camera. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This is a brief summary for an upcoming Netflix docuseries on the Tylenol murders, and doesn't provide enough information to perform a comprehensive fact-check.
Article Title: ‘I was sure salvation lay in art’: Marina Otero on death, dance and mental illness
Summary: The Argentinian choreographer, known for working out her traumas and neuroses on stage, is bringing her provocative new work, Kill Me, to AustraliaGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailLong ago, Marina Otero decided she would film her life until she dies, as part of an attempt to understand her pain and her preoccupation with death. “I was sure that salvation lay in art,” she says. So when she suffered a mental breakdown in 2022, the Argentinian choreographer decided to keep recording.“It seemed interesting to me, recording the darkest parts of a person,” Otero tells Guardian over Zoom from Madrid, where she is based.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately represents an interview with Argentinian choreographer Marina Otero discussing her mental illness and new work.
The Hill
Article Title: GOP bill locks in new deficit plateau as bond market quakes
Summary: Republican budget hawks got steamrolled this week as the House passed a bill to advance President Trump's agenda, sending concerns though financial markets about permanently higher U.S. deficit levels. Following the pandemic, the U.S. national debt ratcheted up to a new plateau of around 120 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) after the government sent...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes the situation in which a GOP bill raises concerns over higher U.S. deficit levels.
Article Title: House Republicans warn Senate GOP against watering down Trump agenda bill
Summary: House Republicans are sending a clear and early warning to their Senate allies as the bill encompassing President Trump’s domestic priorities heads to the upper chamber: Don’t water it down. House GOP leaders spent weeks in delicate talks with Republican holdouts before cobbling together a fragile agreement that could thread the needle between conservatives’ demands...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the House Republicans' warning to their Senate allies not to dilute the provisions of a bill encompassing President Trump's domestic priorities.
Article Title: Israeli Embassy shooting investigation and court case: What to know
Summary: Elias Rodriguez, the man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers Wednesday night outside a Jewish museum in Washington, made his first court appearance this week, where a picture of the criminal case against him so far began to come into focus. The killings of Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, 26, a young...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately provides initial details about an ongoing criminal investigation and court case related to a shooting at an Israeli Embassy.
UPI
Article Title: Famous birthdays for May 24: John C. Reilly, Priscilla Presley
Summary: Actor John C. Reilly turns 60 and actor Priscilla Presley turns 80, among the famous birthdays for May 24.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the birthdays of John C. Reilly and Priscilla Presley.
Article Title: On This Day, May 24: 1st telegraph sent in United States
Summary: On May 24, 1844, the first U.S telegraph line was formally opened -- between Baltimore and Washington.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement is correct, the first U.S. telegraph line was formally opened between Baltimore and Washington on May 24, 1844.
Article Title: 18 injured in attack at Hamburg train station; woman arrested
Summary: One woman has been arrested after 18 people were hurt, including at least four in life-threatening condition, in a stabbing at the train station in Hamburg, Germany, on Friday night.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true, a woman was arrested after a stabbing incident at a train station in Hamburg, Germany which left 18 people injured.
WAPO
Article Title: Who is Justin Sun, the Chinese billionaire at Trump’s crypto dinner?
Summary: Sun, known for his showy publicity stunts, has spent more than $20 million on the $TRUMP meme coin, making him one of the largest holders of the coin.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: Unable to be determined based on provided information
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: After killings, suspected gunman sat with guests at D.C. Jewish museum
Summary: Elias Rodriguez, a 31-year-old Chicago resident, was charged in the deaths of a young couple.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: Requires more context to rate
Fact Check: Requires more information for a complete fact check. The title and description make clear allegations but does not provide enough information for a thorough fact check.
Article Title: Killings become focal point in Trump’s campaign against antisemitism
Summary: Top White House and Justice officials tied the brazen shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers to ongoing campus protests against Israel’s war in Gaza.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The title and description are misleading as they don't go hand in hand. The title talks about Trump's campaign against anti-semitism while the description pinpoints a shooting incident related to protests against Israel's conflicts. The connection between Trump's campaigns and the described incident is not accurately presented. More context or specifics are needed for a complete and true understanding of the story.
WSJ
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 displaced Gazans to cross a military zone following a resolution to a stalemate over hostage releases.
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 difficulties facing Vanke, a major Chinese property developer, and its potential implications for the broader Chinese real estate market.
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 that released Israeli hostages still had shrapnel in their bodies from an Oct. 7 attack, as informed by an Israeli medical official.
Washington Examiner
Article Title: Examining Tax Policy: Hopes for the ‘big, beautiful bill’ to simplify taxes
Summary: The “one big, beautiful bill” has passed the House and is now headed to the Senate. The Washington Examiner spoke with Kevin Brady, former House Ways and Means Committee chairman, about how the $4 trillion reconciliation bill compares to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The former Texas representative says the new House bill […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports on the progress of a "big, beautiful" tax bill, and includes a conversation with Kevin Brady.
Article Title: New Jersey has its first competitive primary in decades without the county line
Summary: For the first time in decades, New Jersey candidates do not have to secure endorsements from county parties to have a shot at winning their primary. And for the first time in nearly a century, New Jersey has a competitive gubernatorial primary. For decades, 19 of New Jersey’s 21 counties used the “county-line” ballot system. […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly states that New Jersey is experiencing its first competitive primary in a century without the county line endorsements.
Article Title: A timeline of the Trump-Harvard saga
Summary: Harvard University has been at the forefront of President Donald Trump‘s efforts to curtail antisemitism in higher education. The Ivy League institution has pushed back against these efforts more than other schools have, becoming the first to sue the Trump administration, now having sued twice. The Trump administration has withheld billions in federal funding from […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on an ongoing dispute between Harvard University and the Trump administration over efforts to combat antisemitism in higher education, although more context and specific details would improve its accuracy.
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