Monday, September 08, 2025
Today's Recap: 5 Left, 3 Center-Left, 76 Center, 2 Center-Right, 2 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 1 ★★★★★, 60 ★★★★, 17 ★★★, 8 ★★, 0 ★
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: Chicago churches urge calm resistance to expected federal intervention
Summary: Churches citywide are turning up their response from the pulpit.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Without additional information on what the "expected federal intervention" entails, it's hard to verify this claim, but the article is correct that Chicago churches are encouraging calm resistance.
[ABC News] Article Title: A decades-long peace vigil outside the White House is dismantled after Trump's order
Summary: Law enforcement officials have removed a peace vigil that had stood outside the White House for more than four decades after President Donald Trump ordered it to be taken down as part of the clearing of homeless encampments in the nation’s capital
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article implies an action taken by President Trump directly led to the removal of the peace vigil, but does not provide concrete evidence of this direct order.
[ABC News] Article Title: White House's review of Smithsonian content could reach into classrooms nationwide
Summary: Some history teachers are concerned about what may come of a White House review of the Smithsonian's public-facing content
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly discusses concerns from history teachers about the White House reviewing the Smithsonian's content and its potential impact on national education.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: RFK. Jr's family members call him 'threat' to Americans' health and want him to resign
Summary: Members of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s family are calling for him to step down as health secretary. This follows a contentious congressional hearing this past week, when the Trump Cabinet official faced bipartisan questioning about his tumultuous leadership of fe…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: RFK, Jr.'s family response is accurate, and questions his leadership and wants him to resign.
[AP] Article Title: ICE says it intends to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Eswatini
Summary: Attorneys for Immigration and Customs Enforcement say they intend to send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the African nation of Eswatini after he expressed a fear of deportation to Uganda. The Salvadoran man lived in Maryland for more than a decade before he was mist…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on ICE's intention to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Eswatini. However, it does not provide enough information to verify the claim about Garcia's fear of deportation to Uganda and other countries. The article also mentions a 2019 court order that barred Garcia's deportation to El Salvador, but it does not provide a source or further details to confirm this claim.
[AP] Article Title: Davey Johnson, who won World Series twice with Baltimore as player, managed Mets to title, dies
Summary: Davey Johnson, an All-Star second baseman who won the World Series twice with the Baltimore Orioles as a player and managed the New York Mets to the title in 1986 has died. He was 82. Longtime Mets public relations representative Jay Horwitz says Johnson’s wi…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the death of Davey Johnson, a former New York Mets manager. It provides a detailed account of his career, including his World Series victories as a player and manager. The article does not make any claims that require fact-checking.
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: IAEA chief notes progress in Iran talks over nuclear site inspections
Summary: Head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, says he hopes for a 'successful conclusion' in talks.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the IAEA chief's statement expressing optimism about discussions regarding inspections of Iran's nuclear sites.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: London Underground at standstill as workers begin week of strikes
Summary: RMT, the UK's largest transport union, is demanding better pay and shorter working hours.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article is accurate, stating that the RMT union has started a week of strikes for better pay and shorter working hours for London Underground workers.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Six killed in Nepal amid Gen Z protests after social media ban: All to know
Summary: Protesters are agitating against corruption and a ban on major social media platforms.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports on the protests in Nepal against corruption and a social media ban, which have led to six deaths.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: Gallery: Sudan’s Civil War
Summary: A close look at the world’s largest humanitarian crisis
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Can't be determined without the full article content
Fact Check: Can't be conducted without the full article content
[Atlantic] Article Title: What Cities Actually Want from Trump to Fight Crime
Summary: Proven solutions have been rejected by the administration in favor of no-tolerance policies and flashy shows of force.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims that the Trump administration has ignored proven crime solutions in favor of no-tolerance policies and shows of force, which is a subjective statement that reflects the author's viewpoint but is not fully verifiable.
[Atlantic] Article Title: The Abundance Delusion
Summary: I mean, what even is a Democrat at this point?
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article contains several claims that are difficult to verify due to lack of specific details or sources. For example, the claim about a gunman in New York City being celebrated by the far left is not supported by any evidence. Similarly, the assertion about Democrats being scared of their own base is not backed up by any specific incidents or sources. The claim about Joe Biden having dementia is also not supported by any evidence. The article appears to be more of an opinion piece rather than a factual report.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: Six killed in Jerusalem shooting attack
Summary: Israeli police say two gunmen were "neutralised" after the attack at a bus stop, in which six other people were seriously wounded.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a shooting incident in Jerusalem, where two gunmen were "neutralised" and six people were seriously wounded.
[BBC World News] Article Title: New Zealand dad shot dead by police after years on the run with children
Summary: Tom Phillips disappeared with his three children in 2021 after losing a custody battle.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is relatively true, stating that Tom Phillips, a man who lost his kids' custody was killed by police, though further evidence and details about the event are needed.
[BBC World News] Article Title: At least 13 dead after protests against Nepal social media ban
Summary: The protest was led by young people who oppose the ban in a country which relies heavily on social media platforms.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Unable to rate because of insufficient information
Fact Check: Insufficient information provided to assess the veracity of the claims in the article.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Bessent Battles Trump Demands, Market Jitters in Fed Chair Hunt
Summary: Scott Bessent is studiously trying to avoid the fate of the last Treasury secretary who picked a Fed chair for President Donald Trump and now finds himself banished from the inner circle.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Scott Bessent's attempts to navigate President Trump's demands and market uncertainties during his search for a new Fed chair.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Prabowo Replaces Finance Chief, Risking Turmoil for Indonesia
Summary: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto removed Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati from her post, risking renewed financial turmoil for Southeast Asia’s biggest economy following days of violent protests against his administration.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the replacement of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, however, it asserts potential turmoil without clear evidence.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Rating Warning Puts Polish Partisan Split in Investor Focus
Summary: Poland’s bickering leaders have been served warning — stop the fighting or the economy will suffer the consequences.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately states that Poland's political disputes could potentially harm its economy, though more context or direct evidence could enhance understanding of this claim.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: New Zealand father on the run almost 4 years with his kids shot dead by police
Summary: Tom Phillips, who evaded authorities with his three kids in the remote countryside for nearly four years was shot and killed by a police officer
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article accurately reports the death of Tom Phillips who was shot by police after evading authorities for almost four years with his kids.
[CBS News] Article Title: Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, dies at 81
Summary: Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81, the British band says, calling him "the voice and pianist behind Supertramp's most iconic songs" who left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it correctly reports on the death of Supertramp's lead singer and co-founder, Rick Davies.
[CBS News] Article Title: Palestinian gunmen kill 6 people in attack on Jerusalem bus stop
Summary: Israeli officials say two gunmen opened fire on a Jerusalem bus stop, killing six people and leaving seven others in serious condition.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The claim that Palestinian gunmen killed six people in an attack on a Jerusalem bus stop is accurate as it is reported by Israeli officials.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: Volkswagen targets dominance in Europe with affordable EV push
Summary: The chief executive of Volkswagen says the German auto giant is pushing to strengthen its European market dominance.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual as it accurately reports on Volkswagen's strategy to strengthen its market position in Europe.
[CNBC] Article Title: Treasury Secretary Bessent warns of massive refunds if the Supreme Court voids Trump tariffs
Summary: Bessent has warned that a delayed ruling "could result in a scenario in which $750 billion-$1 trillion in tariffs have already been collected."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: This statement cannot be verified without additional information on the context, the nature of the Supreme Court case, and the tariffs in question.
[CNBC] Article Title: The White House is exploring how to keep Trump's tariffs if the Supreme Court strikes them down
Summary: President Donald Trump could use at least two other laws to continue his tariff agenda, though neither is as quick as the current authority he is using.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the White House is looking into alternative laws to maintain Trump's tariff agenda should the Supreme Court reject them.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: Why Tesla just threw $1 trillion at Elon Musk
Summary: What do you give a man who already can buy anything? How about $1 trillion?
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article claims that Tesla's board has proposed a pay package that could potentially give Elon Musk up to 423.7 million additional shares of Tesla stock over the next decade. However, the article does not provide any sources or references to back up this claim. The article also mentions that Musk would only receive all of these shares if Tesla becomes worth $8.5 trillion. This information seems plausible but without any sources or references, it's hard to verify the accuracy of these claims.
[CNN] Article Title: Pilates is great for you. Will it make you like yourself?
Summary: Amid rising use of GLP-1s for weight loss and reports of skinny being “back,” the recent Pilates resurgence struck me as emblematic of our current political reality. So I decided to try it for myself.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article's claims about the benefits of Pilates, such as improvements in core strength, flexibility, balance, stress relief, and slowing the process of senescence, are generally supported by various studies and health experts. However, the article's discussion about societal body standards, body dysmorphia, and the retreat of the body positivity movement are subjective and based on the author's personal experiences and observations.
[CNN] Article Title: The ‘serious red flag’ for a potential school shooter? An obsession with other mass shooters
Summary: The Annunciation Catholic Church shooter wrote in a journal they were “morbidly obsessed” with mass shootings and had a “deep fascination” with the Sandy Hook school shooter.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly identifies a potential red flag for someone who could potentially become a school shooter as being an obsession with other mass shootings, based on the example of the Annunciation Catholic Church shooter's journal entry.
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: UK infrastructure financing on track to reach record high
Summary: Debt issuance this year highlights interest in assets despite troubles at Thames Water
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The report accurately states that UK infrastructure financing is set to reach a record high this year, despite the challenges Thames Water has been facing.
[Financial Times] Article Title: UK to kick off new defence industrial strategy with £250mn
Summary: Funding for five deals across Britain aims to boost local economic growth
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This article is accurate in stating that the UK is launching a new defence industrial strategy with £250 million in funding for five deals across Britain with the aim of boosting local economic growth.
[Financial Times] Article Title: The hedge fund billionaire aiming to be king of Queens
Summary: Steve Cohen already owns the Mets baseball team and now wants to build one of New York’s first casinos. But that has drawn him into local politics
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in detailing hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen's ambition to build a casino in New York after buying the Mets baseball team, which is causing him to get involved in local politics.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: Russia hits Ukraine with largest air attack of the war as talks of peace flicker
Summary: Russian forces launched over 800 drones and missiles into Ukraine on Sunday, the largest aerial assault since the war began, the Ukrainian air force says.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information in the article appears to be accurate but to fully validate, one needs to cross-verify with multiple trusted reporting sources. A precise fact check depends on the respective reported figures by Ukraine's air force and independent news sources.
[Fox News] Article Title: Former teen idol Shaun Cassidy had to relearn his own hits for first major tour in 45 years
Summary: Former teen idol Shaun Cassidy admitted that he had to take guitar lessons and relearn his own songs ahead of his first major tour in 45 years.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article's claims are consistent with other reports about Shaun Cassidy's upcoming tour. No additional sources were needed for this fact check as the article does not make any controversial or dubious claims.
[Fox News] Article Title: Cartel connection: Hezbollah and Iran exploit Maduro’s Venezuela for cocaine cash
Summary: From laundering billions to propping up Maduro’s regime, Hezbollah and Iran have built a cocaine cash machine in Venezuela — one that fuels terror networks across the globe.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The claim in the news article involves complex international relationships and activities which are usually confidential or covert in nature. It would require access to classified information or reputable sources to verify the accuracy of the claims presented in the article. Without the full article context, it is hard to assess the accuracy.
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: Powerball Lottery Players In Missouri And Texas To Split Estimated $1.8 Billion Jackpot
Summary: The prize, which was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot in history, followed 41 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is truthful, as it presents information about the Powerball jackpot winners from Missouri and Texas without inaccuracies.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Ex-CDC Vaccine Chief Scorches 'Bigoted Bully' Rand Paul For Saying ‘Lifestyle’ Disqualified Him From Job
Summary: “He doesn't know my husband, and he doesn't know my family. So I'm not sure why he feels willing to comment on my personal life,” Dr. Demetre Daskalakis said.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Dr. Demetre Daskalakis's response to Senator Rand Paul's comments on his "lifestyle," but there seems to be absence of specific details regarding Paul's actual words or context.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Trump's Bonkers 'Chipocalypse Now' Post Salivates Over Potential Chicago Takeover
Summary: "Chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR," read the post, which sparked a sober reply from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article presents a sensationalized interpretation and does not provide enough information for a comprehensive fact-check.
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: Jared Kushner shows he is not a serious diplomat with ridiculous Gaza plan
Summary: The postwar Gaza plan that Trump’s son-in-law presented to the White House includes a ”Elon Musk Smart Manufacturing Zone” and a shiny gloss on ethnic cleansing.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The actual article should be analyzed to validate or refute the author's claimed presentation by Jared Kushner, as the synopsis lacks documented specifics for comprehensive fact-checking. It also includes potentially charged language like "ethnic cleansing" which may be a subjective interpretation rather than a factual representation.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Dr. Oz's new Medicare pilot program will use AI and prior authorization
Summary: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin a pilot program that will import the prior authorization process to traditional Medicare plans in six states.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately informs about Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services initiating a pilot program involving the use of AI and prior authorization in traditional Medicare plans in six states. Cannot comment on Dr. Oz's involvement as it is not mentioned in the description.
[MSNBC] Article Title: There’s a high cost to U.S. gun violence. We all pay the bill.
Summary: In addition to deaths, gun violence costs the U.S. an estimated $8 million in health care costs per day and $30 million in police and criminal justice costs.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The numbers cited are in line with various studies that have estimated the economic impact of gun violence. However, they may vary slightly depending on the particular source or methodology used.
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: Gen Z gender divide reaches beyond politics and into views on marriage, children and success
Summary: The gender gap between men and women has been a durable fact of life in American politics — and nowhere is this gap larger than among the youngest cohort of American adults, Gen Z.But it’s not just politics driving the divide.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article appears to be accurate in its analysis of the gender gap among Gen Z in relation to politics, marriage, children, and success beliefs.
[NBC News] Article Title: At Least 5 Killed in Mass Shooting at Jerusalem Bus Stop
Summary: Police say two terrorists opened fire at a bus stop along a highway at the entrance to Jerusalem, killing at least five. Israel media report the attackers were Palestinians from the West Bank. The attack comes as the Israeli military is intensifying its assault on Gaza City. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports on a mass shooting at a Jerusalem bus stop, with accuracy relying on an ongoing event's developing details.
[NBC News] Article Title: Bills Defeat Ravens in Last-Minute Touchdown by Josh Allen
Summary: The Baltimore Ravens fired on all cylinders Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, but reigning MVP Josh Allen refused to quit with a winning touchdown in the game’s final minutes. NBC’s Kaylee Hartung reports for TODAY on the first week of the new NFL season.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the outcome of a NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills.
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: Attempted Trump assassination trial begins. And, South Korea to fly 300 workers home
Summary: Jury selection begins today in the trial of the man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump last year. And, South Korea plans to bring home more than 300 workers who were detained by ICE agents.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting that the trial of the man charged with trying to assassinate Trump is beginning and South Korea is planning to bring home workers detained by ICE.
[NPR] Article Title: Leni Riefenstahl made movies for Hitler. A new documentary digs through her archives
Summary: Adolf Hitler commissioned filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl to make propaganda about Nazi Germany. She lived to be 101 years old and denied knowing about the Holocaust.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement accurately summarizes that Leni Riefenstahl made films for Hitler and lived to 101, denying knowledge of the Holocaust.
[NPR] Article Title: Shooting attack at Jerusalem bus stop kills at least 5
Summary: Paramedics said at least five people were killed in a shooting attack in Jerusalem after two attackers opened fire at a bus stop at a busy intersection in north Jerusalem.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a fatal shooting attack at a bus stop in Jerusalem.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: Howard Stern finally reveals fate of his SiriusXM show: ‘Surreal’
Summary: Howard Stern loves the dramatics.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article presents information about the continuation of Howard Stern's show on SiriusXM.
[NY Post] Article Title: My full-body MRI revealed a growing threat — and it was likely caused by two super common habits
Summary: The scan spotted early signs of a serious condition that could escalate if I don’t act fast.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a personal account and does not make any verifiable claims. It does mention that Ezra's MRI scans have helped 6% of members catch potential cancer early, but no source is provided to verify this statistic.
[NY Post] Article Title: Howard Stern’s future with SiriusXM revealed
Summary: Andy Cohen helped the 71-year-old radio show host make his announcement on Monday morning following weeks of swirling retirement rumors.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Howard Stern has confirmed he will stay with SiriusXM, despite recent rumors about his retirement and potential departure from the network. The information is based on Stern's own announcement.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: How JPMorgan Enabled the Crimes of Jeffrey Epstein
Summary: A Times investigation found that America’s leading bank spent years supporting — and profiting from — the notorious sex offender, ignoring red flags, suspicious activity and concerned executives.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is mostly accurate, however, it lacks sufficient evidence to fully substantiate all claims made, hence a deduction in rating.
[NY Times] Article Title: What We Know About JPMorgan’s Long Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein
Summary: Times reporters combed through thousands of pages of legal and financial records to understand how America’s leading lender enabled the notorious sexual predator.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately examines the relationship between JPMorgan and Jeffrey Epstein through an analysis of legal and financial records.
[NY Times] Article Title: How America’s Largest Bank Helped Jeffrey Epstein, and a Show of Resistance in D.C.
Summary: Plus, why you’re wrong about your Zodiac sign.
Tone: Unknown | Slant: Unknown | Accuracy: Unknown
Fact Check: Due to the limited content available from the article, a fact check cannot be performed. No claims about roles, titles, or offices were provided for verification.
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: The Czech Composer Bohuslav Martinů Is One of Music’s Great Chameleons
Summary: The Czech composer energetically explored form after form.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately depicts Bohuslav Martini as an influential Czech composer known for his versatility in exploring different musical forms.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Why Christopher Marlowe Is Still Making Trouble
Summary: Spy, murder victim, and the boldest poet of his day, the transgressive Elizabethan dramatist taps into the gravely comical troubles into which humans tumble.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This article is discussing Christopher Marlowe's lasting impact on literature and drama, not providing factual claims to check.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Rivals Rub Shoulders in the World of Competitive Massage
Summary: Each year, massage therapists from around the globe gather to face off, collaborate, and make sure that no body gets left behind.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes an annual gathering of massage therapists who compete and collaborate.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: IAEA's Grossi Hopes Iran Inspection Talks Can Wrap Up in Days
Summary: Talks between the U.N. nuclear watchdog and Iran on how to fully resume inspections in the Islamic Republic have made progress but time is running out, the watchdog's chief Rafael Grossi said Monday, adding he hoped they would conclude within days.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog, represented by Rafael Grossi, is engaged in talks with Iran about resuming inspections and hopes to conclude soon.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Howard Stern Walks Away From SiriusXM After Two Decades
Summary: Howard Stern, the popular radio host who gave a massive boost to the nascent satellite radio business when he signed a blockbuster, multimillion dollar contract for SiriusXM almost two decades ago, has abruptly left the company.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual and accurate, as Howard Stern did sign a large contract with SiriusXM nearly two decades ago.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Solar Installation Forecast Slashed Amid Rising Costs, Sinking Govt Subsidies
Summary: The U.S. solar industry might install 27% less capacity between 2026 and 2030 than projected before President Donald Trump's tax law rolled back subsidies for renewable projects, according to a report released Monday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that the U.S. solar industry might install less capacity due to the rolling back of subsidies under President Trump's tax law.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: Josh Allen Calls Out Bills Fans Who Left Early: 'Have Some Faith Next Time'
Summary: Josh Allen led an unbelievable comeback to beat the Ravens. He noticed some of his home fans left early.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Josh Allen, the quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, called out fans who left the game early before his team completed a comeback against the Ravens.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Judges Under Scrutiny Over Decarlos Brown Jr As Criminal History Revealed
Summary: Decarlos Brown, who has a violent criminal history and mental health issues, has been charged in the fatal stabbing of a woman in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports that Decarlos Brown, who has a violent criminal history and mental health issues, has been charged with the fatal stabbing of a woman in Charlotte, North Carolina.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Pomeranian Spots Something He Likes in Pet Store—Owners Left With No Choice
Summary: "For him to get infatuated with a bed and decide to go out of his way to be inside of it wasn't really surprising," Archie's owner told Newsweek.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a Pomeranian dog getting fascinated with a bed in a pet store.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at U.S. Open for 6th Grand Slam title
Summary: Sunday's showdown was the third Grand Slam tournament in a row where these elite, young rivals met to decide the champion.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports on Carlos Alcaraz beating Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open, but there is no available information to verify the claim of this being Alcaraz's 6th Grand Slam title.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: How vaccines changed the world and the public health challenges that persist
Summary: Vaccination campaigns have nearly eradicated some of the most deadly and transmissible diseases. However, against a backdrop of a rising tide of vaccine hesitancy, and U.S. leaders pulling global support, outbreaks are cropping up again.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately highlights the important role of vaccines in the prevention of deadly diseases, but also the ongoing public health challenges linked to vaccine hesitancy and politics.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Chicago braces for federal crackdown as Trump stokes tensions on social media
Summary: Tensions are rising in Chicago as Trump signals that he’ll soon send troops and ICE agents to the city as part of his crackdown on crime and illegal immigration. This weekend, he posted on Truth Social, “Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.” Brandis Friedman, anchor of Chicago Tonight on PBS member station WTTW, joins John Yang to discuss how residents are reacting.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it properly represents Trump's intention to send troops and ICE agents to Chicago.
[Politico]
[Politico] Article Title: Democrats face high stakes in New Jersey and Virginia
Summary: Each party is piloting its message for next year's midterms in this year’s off-cycle elections.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate, as both parties are indeed fine-tuning their messages for next year's midterm elections through this year's off-cycle elections.
[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: The article is a factual summary of the process of selecting political cartoons from various sources, without making any verifiable claims that can be fact-checked.
[Politico] Article Title: Democrats face an increasingly frustrated base over redistricting
Summary: The party faces an uphill battle to regain an edge in the remapping war.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly presents the current concerns of Democrats over new redistricting challenges.
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Gamechanger: Facebook Backtracking on Censorship
Summary: Not available due to limited content.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article doesn't provide enough information to fact check it.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Democrats Don't All Have To Sound Alike
Summary: Four candidates in wildly different races show the value of being yourself.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes the varied stances of different Democratic candidates in disparate races, emphasizing the benefits of individuality within the party.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: RFK Takes Aim at Powerful Interests Warping Health Policy
Summary: Of all Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, it's Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who attracts the most vitriol, which is saying something.
Tone: Unable to determine due to limited article content. | Slant: Unable to determine due to limited article content. | Accuracy: Unable to determine due to limited article content.
Fact Check: Due to the limited information available from the article, a comprehensive fact check cannot be conducted.
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: How the Fight Over the Epstein Disclosure Bill Will Likely Shake Out
Summary: Even if the measure advances out of the House, the Senate remains a massive roadblock
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article anticipates challenges in passing the Epstein Disclosure Bill through the Senate.
[TIME] Article Title: How MBS Transformed Saudi Arabia Over a Decade
Summary: Ali Shihabi breaks down how Prince Mohammed bin Salman has radically changed Saudi Arabia over the past 10 years.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article's claims align with known information about MBS's reforms in Saudi Arabia, including the introduction of Vision 2030, the lifting of restrictions on women, and changes in religious policing. However, without additional sources, it's not possible to verify all specific details, such as the claim of a record 30 million foreign tourists in 2024.
[TIME] Article Title: Why Another Japanese Prime Minister Resigned—and What Comes Next
Summary: Another Japanese Prime Minister is stepping down not long after he got the job. Here’s what to know.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article's claim that Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is stepping down is plausible, but without additional sources or context, it's hard to fully verify the reasons behind his resignation. The article also mentions a tariff deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, which is difficult to confirm without further information. The claim about the LDP's election losses and the party's internal pressure on Ishiba to resign is also plausible but would require additional sources to fully verify.
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: A better life is possible - but only if you dive deep into your unconscious
Summary: We are used to skimming the surface of our emotions, distracting ourselves with endless doing. To discover what we really need, we must move beyond the shallowsEver since I discovered the mating dynamics of the deep-sea anglerfish, where the male fuses with the female, and how closely this mirrors some disturbing human relationship patterns, I have been chewing over the idea that everything that exists in our unconscious also exists in the ocean. From the methodical violence of sharks, to dolphins who mourn their dead and jellyfish whose pulsating contractions remind me of my labour, the only phenomenon on Earth that is as rich and colourful and dark and fascinating as the deep sea is the deep unconscious.My problem, as I realised in a session not long ago with my psychoanalyst, is that I have been swimming in shallow waters. This is something I have seen many times in myself, and perhaps these moments of recognition help me to see it in my patients – the unconscious pull to stay in the emotional shallows, not to delve deeper into your own internal experience and understand the more profound wishes and hungers that drive us. Instead, we scroll away our difficult feelings, staring at whatever screen is in front of us rather than looking inwards. We cheapen our relationships with others, craving and offering a particular kind of emotional stroking that keeps things at surface level. We buy things, we watch things, we listen to things, we squeeze things, we try things on and send things back, and we do, do, do – we do to stay in the shallows, so we don’t have to be in the depths. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article emphasizes the need for psychological self-reflection and introspection to deal with emotional complexities, making comparisons between marine life behaviors and human unconscious responses, but some claims are subjective and not scientifically corroborated.
[The Guardian] Article Title: Need I list all the reasons why Trump shouldn’t get a Nobel peace prize? | Sidney Blumenthal
Summary: Trump has been an enabler of war, famine, disease and deathDonald Trump’s thuggish campaign to bully his way to the Nobel peace prize should not be the cause for the committee to reject him. There are many more substantial grounds that render him patently unqualified to receive the award.Among the numerous reasons that make him one of the least deserving people in the world who should be honored, he has single-handedly destroyed the United States Agency for International Development, which has saved hundreds of millions of people from hunger and disease, and promoted democracy and the rule of law around the world. In an executive order issued on his inauguration day, 20 January, Trump slandered USAID as “not aligned with American interests and in many cases antithetical to American values” and claimed that its workers “serve to destabilize world peace”.Sidney Blumenthal, former senior adviser to Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, has published three books of a projected five-volume political life of Abraham Lincoln: A Self-Made Man, Wrestling With His Angel and All the Powers of Earth. He is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: While the author criticizes Trump's stance on USAID, it's misleading to state he "single-handedly destroyed" the organization, since it is still operating, though it faced challenges under his administration.
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘The energy is infectious’: why Bride and Prejudice is my feelgood movie
Summary: The latest in our series of writers highlighting their go-to comfort films is an ode to Gurinder Chadha’s 2004 spin on the Austen classicWe’ve never been short of Jane Austen film adaptations. In fact, it seems a new one arrives every decade – two were announced recently, including Netflix’s spin on Pride & Prejudice. Yet, one adaptation has been shamefully overlooked: Gurinder Chadha’s Bride & Prejudice.A cross-cultural, British-and-Bollywood-meets-Hollywood take on Austen’s most famous novel, the film is pure joy – a riot of original musical numbers, colourful costumes, chaos, culture clashes and, of course, romance. Continue reading...
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a positive review of the movie Bride & Prejudice, highlighting its unique features and stating it as an enjoyable adaptation of Jane Austen's work.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: At least 6 killed in Jerusalem shooting
Summary: At least six people were killed and 12 others were injured in a shooting Monday morning at a crowded bus stop in Jerusalem, according to Israeli police, emergency rescue services and local hospitals. The attackers, who authorities said were Palestinian, were reportedly shot and killed by an Israeli soldier and civilian on the scene. Police...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article seems factual, reporting on a shooting incident in Jerusalem that resulted in at least six deaths.
[The Hill] Article Title: Be bold: Vote to decrease the debt limit
Summary: Congress, instead of specifying a dollar amount, should set the debt limit at 132 percent of GDP and ratchet it down from there each fiscal year.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is an opinion piece advocating for a new approach to setting the debt limit based on GDP, but doesn't provide enough context or data to confirm its accuracy.
[The Hill] Article Title: Democrats lost, so the media thinks election conspiracy theories are good again
Summary: Democrats are already trying to undermine trust in the next election's outcome — and journalists are helping them.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article lacks substantial evidence to support its claim that Democrats and journalists are conspiring to undermine trust in the next election.
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: London subway worker strike shuts down transit lines
Summary: A strike by around 10,000 drivers and other workers on London's subway system brought travel disruption to millions of Londoners and commuters into the capital.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a strike among London subway workers causing travel disruptions.
[UPI] Article Title: South Korea, Japan defense chiefs meet amid growing North Korea concerns
Summary: The defense chiefs of South Korea and Japan met in Seoul on Monday to discuss cooperation across a range of issues, including North Korea's growing nuclear and missile threats.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting a meeting between the defense chiefs of South Korea and Japan in Seoul, and their discussion about North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.
[UPI] Article Title: Four killed, 12 injured in Jerusalem shooting; gunmen 'neutralized'
Summary: Four people were killed and a dozen others were injured in a Monday morning shooting at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem, according to authorities.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a shooting incident at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem that resulted in four fatalities and twelve injuries.
[USA Today]
[USA Today] Article Title: Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Summary: Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Israel has allowed displaced Gazans to return, following the resolution of a hostage release deadlock.
[USA Today] Article Title: Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Summary: Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article correctly reports on the financial issues facing China's property market, focusing on the losses incurred by a leading property developer, Vanke.
[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 condition of freed Israeli hostages who were held for extended periods and had shrapnel in their bodies from a previous attack.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: Rising school costs force some families to choose: Buy pencils or pay bills?
Summary: The rising cost of school supplies, increased electric costs and rent, and tighter school budgets has turned the start of school into a financial strain for some.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Due to the limited content available from the article, a comprehensive fact check cannot be conducted.
[WAPO] Article Title: Why companies are laying off so many workers and slowing hiring
Summary: Tariff uncertainty, stubbornly high inflation and rising AI adoption are giving rise to labor market gridlock.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately touches upon several possible factors contributing to job layoffs and slower hiring including tariff uncertainty, high inflation and the rise of AI. However, the impact of these factors can vary based on the specific industry or region.
[WAPO] Article Title: Critics say she’s appeasing Trump. D.C.’s mayor says she’s out to win.
Summary: Mayor Muriel E. Bowser says her order appears to have played a key role in Congress holding off on extending Trump’s federalization of the D.C. police, which brought National Guard troops to city streets.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides factual information about Mayor Muriel E. Bowser's actions and responses related to the federalization of the D.C. police and the deployment of National Guard troops.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Fed’s independence in focus with Trump interventions
Summary: In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. Recent actions by President Donald Trump have called into question the […]
Tone: Concerned | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on President Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates and his criticism of Fed officials. However, it does not provide enough evidence to support the claim that these actions are unprecedented or that they have significantly influenced the Fed's decision-making. The article also correctly notes that the Federal Reserve's independence is traditionally respected by the White House and that monetary policy decisions are made by a 12-person board, not solely by the Fed Chairman.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Non-citizen voting must be fixed before November
Summary: It may be an off-year election cycle, but the November ballot initiatives are heating up. One particular fight is fundamental to our democracy: citizen-only voting. Most Americans assume that, in order to vote in the United States, the voter must be a U.S. citizen. But this is not the case: Only 20 state constitutions include […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: While it's true that not all states specifically reference citizenship in their voting regulations, federal law clearly restricts voting in national elections to U.S. citizens, and states typically follow this guideline for their own elections.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: War comes to the Pentagon: Hegseth embraces more ‘offensive’ name for Defense Department
Summary: DOD NOW DOW: Undeterred by the fact he doesn’t have the power to change the name of the Department of Defense, which is enshrined by statute, President Donald Trump has decreed via executive order that the department “should once again be known as the Department of War and the Secretary should be known as the […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article contains a misleading element as the President doesn't have the power to rename the Department of Defense through an executive order.
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