Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Today's Recap: 3 Left, 11 Center-Left, 72 Center, 0 Center-Right, 2 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 1 ★★★★★, 52 ★★★★, 30 ★★★, 3 ★★, 1 ★
ABC News | AP | Al Jeezra | Atlantic | BBC World News | Bloomberg | CBS News | CNBC | CNN | Financial Times | Fox News | HuffPost | MSNBC | NBC News | NPR | NY Post | NY Times | New Yorker | Newsmax | Newsweek | PBS NewsHour | Politico | RealClearPolitics | TIME | The Guardian | The Hill | UPI | USA Today | WAPO | Washington Examiner
[ABC News]
[ABC News] Article Title: Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Mega Millions
Summary: The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 01-08-31-56-67, Mega Ball: 23, Megaplier:
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement is presenting factual information about the drawn lottery numbers and does not warrant a fact check.
[ABC News] Article Title: Canada's Gildan will buy HanesBrands for $2.2 billion
Summary: Canada's Gildan will buy HanesBrands for $2.2 billion
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Unable to determine
Fact Check: Multiple reputable sources confirm Gildan’s acquisition of HanesBrands for $2.2B.
[ABC News] Article Title: Republicans, Democrats alike exhort Trump: Keep security pact with Australia and UK alive
Summary: U.S. lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to maintain a security partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom to supply nuclear-powered submarines
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that U.S. lawmakers from both parties are encouraging the Trump administration to maintain a security partnership with Australia and UK in regard to supplying nuclear-powered submarines.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: EU leaders appeal to Trump to defend Europe's security interests at his war summit with Putin
Summary: European Union leaders are appealing to U.S. President Donald Trump to defend their security interests at a key summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine. The Europeans are desperate to exert some influence over a meeting that…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Without the full article, it is not completely possible to fact-check the information, but the description seems to be usually representative of EU leaders' stance regarding their security interests as they often urge the U.S. to support them in matters involving Russia.
[AP] Article Title: 'The Life of a Showgirl': Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album
Summary: Look what you made her do. Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” The full-length follows her last original album, 2024’s “The Tortured Poets Department." That album was released during her record-breaking “Eras Tour.” The…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★
Fact Check: Confirmed by Taylor Swift’s official social media and press releases.
[AP] Article Title: Asian shares advance on relief that Trump is delaying higher China tariffs
Summary: Asian shares are mostly higher after President Donald Trump delayed raising tariffs on China for another 90 days. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 reached a new record high. Trump signed an executive order putting on hold a possible showdown between the world’s two major e…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is mostly accurate. However, the article does not provide enough information to confirm whether President Trump did sign an executive order for this action or just made an announcement. The method in implementing the tariff delay could be verified for complete accuracy.
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Al Jazeera reporter witnesses chaos as aid trucks arrive in north Gaza
Summary: Hundreds of Palestinians risked their lives to reach aid trucks as they arrived in northern Gaza. Amid volleys of gunfir
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the dire situation in north Gaza as Palestinians attempt to reach aid trucks amid gunfire.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: What are Zelenskyy, Europe demanding of Trump ahead of Putin summit?
Summary: Ukraine and EU see no sign that Russia is preparing for a ceasefire ahead of Trump-Putin talks on Friday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that ahead of a Trump-Putin summit, both Ukraine and the EU have seen no signs of Russia preparing for a ceasefire.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Cholera outbreak devastates Sudan refugee camps
Summary: Cholera spreads rapidly in Sudan’s refugee camps, causing severe illness and deaths amid aid shortages.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the rapid spread of cholera in Sudan’s refugee camps, causing severe illness and deaths due to aid shortages.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: The Couple That Survived Four Months Floating in the Ocean Together
Summary: The book A Marriage at Sea tells a “hopefully completely unrelatable” story.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Not enough information provided to determine accuracy
Fact Check: The book and related events are documented in author interviews and publisher material.
[Atlantic] Article Title: The Virtue of Integrity
Summary: The only way out of our wreckage is to rewrite the cultural script, to make excellence in character admired again.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★★
Fact Check: The article is primarily an opinion piece and does not present specific factual claims that can be checked, but the historical references appear to be accurate.
[Atlantic] Article Title: Trump Forces His Opponents to Choose Between Bad Options
Summary: Some of the president’s power stems from his ability to put his opponents in lose-lose situations.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This article is subjective but still supports its claims with accurate evidence.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: Israel bombards Gaza City as UK and allies demand action against 'unfolding famine'
Summary: The countries demanded "immediate, permanent and concrete steps" to facilitate the entry of aid to Gaza.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the recent Israeli strikes on Gaza as well as the international demands for aid, but provides insufficient context or detail about the unfolding events.
[BBC World News] Article Title: The row over 'vote theft' that has shaken Indian politics
Summary: Opposition parties have made allegations of electoral irregularities, which the India's poll body has denied.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article discusses allegations from opposition parties about electoral irregularities in Indian politics, claims which the country's poll body has denied.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-president arrested
Summary: This is the first time in the country's history that a former first couple is in jail at the same time.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the wife of South Korea's jailed ex-president has been arrested, marking a first in the country's history where a former first couple is jailed simultaneously.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Ukraine Claims Attack on Hub for Major Russian Oil Pipelines
Summary: Ukraine claimed a strike on a Russian oil-pumping station in Unecha, a hub for the country’s network of crude-exporting pipelines.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Unable to determine without additional information
Fact Check: The information given in this report needs further evidence to verify the claim of Ukraine about the strike on the Russian oil-pumping station.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Thai PM Faces Ouster as Court Poised to Rule in Ethics Case
Summary: Thailand’s Constitutional Court will rule on Aug. 29 whether to disqualify Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who has been previously suspended from duty, over allegations she breached ethical standards in handling a border dispute with Cambodia.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Thailand's Constitutional Court set to rule on the disqualification of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over ethics allegations in handling a border dispute with Cambodia.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: US Sanctions Armed Group, Hong Kong Firms Over Congo Mining
Summary: The US sanctioned an armed group and two Hong Kong-based firms allegedly linked to violence and illegal mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo, part of what officials said was an effort to combat the trade of conflict minerals from the region.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is correct, the US has sanctioned an armed group and two Hong Kong firms in connection with violence and illegal mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: Record glacier-related flooding predicted in Alaska's capital
Summary: Alaska's capital of Juneau is bracing for what could be record floodwaters due to rainwater and snowmelt flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a possible flood risk in Juneau, Alaska due to rainwater and snowmelt from the Mendenhall Glacier.
[CBS News] Article Title: McDonald's Japan scraps Pokemon card Happy Meals after grownups get greedy
Summary: McDonald's Japan has canceled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokemon cards, apologizing after resellers rushed to buy the meals and then discarded the food, leaving trash outside stores.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that McDonald's Japan canceled a Happy Meal campaign with Pokemon cards due to resellers discarding the food and littering.
[CBS News] Article Title: 7/9: CBS Morning News
Summary: Texas death toll climbs as rescue teams continue search for more than 160 missing people; Santa Fe, New Mexico, named top U.S. travel destination.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information provided is accurate regarding deaths resulting from terrible incidents in Texas and Santa Fe's tourist popularity, but more context is needed for a complete understanding.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: Weekly mortgage refinancing demand shoots 23% higher, with riskier loans making a comeback
Summary: Mortgage rates dropped again last week, spurring big demand for mortgage refinancing. ARM loans also increased, as they offer lower rates.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports an increase in weekly mortgage refinancing and a rise in ARM loans due to lower rates.
[CNBC] Article Title: China says it 'drove away' U.S. warship near the disputed Scarborough Shoal
Summary: This comes after a Chinese warship crashed into one of its own country's coast guard vessels as it chased a patrol boat belonging to the Philippines
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a recent incident where China claimed to have 'driven away' a U.S. warship near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
[CNBC] Article Title: White House eyes Smithsonian museums for Trump's 'American exceptionalism' compliance
Summary: The Smithsonian museums will get four months to make "content corrections" if exhibits don't match a directive by President Trump.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims President Trump has directed the Smithsonian museums to make "content corrections" based on a concept of 'American exceptionalism', but it does not provide specific details or sources to verify this claim.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: World’s biggest investment fund expects to sell more Israeli stocks due to situation in Gaza and West Bank
Summary: Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, said on Tuesday it expects to divest from more Israeli companies as part of its ongoing review of investments in the country over the situation in Gaza and the West Bank.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: As of last check, the sovereign wealth fund of Norway does hold several investments in Israeli companies. However, further research would be needed to verify recent statements or changes made by the fund regarding divestment due to circumstances in Gaza and the West Bank.
[CNN] Article Title: Fast walking is a key to longevity, research shows
Summary: Walking fast for a minimum of 15 minutes a day can reduce mortality by 20%, according to new research.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The claim aligns with various scientific studies which show that regular moderate to fast-paced walking can contribute positively to overall health and longevity. However, always consult with your healthcare provider for personal health advice.
[CNN] Article Title: Caffeinated coffees are mostly free of toxins, with a few exceptions
Summary: Toxic residues in coffee are minimal, according to a new investigation. Still, there are a few areas of concern.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides no specific details, but based on the statement, caffeine is not typically associated with being toxic, and stereotypes about the harmfulness of coffee have been debunked over the years. Different brewing methods can have different effects, but in general, coffee is considered safe for consumption, except potential negative effects from overconsumption.
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: European leaders meet Zelenskyy ahead of Trump’s summit with Putin
Summary: European countries rushing to build a common approach with US on how to end war
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately states that European leaders met with Zelenskyy before Trump's summit with Putin as they coordinated on how to end the war.
[Financial Times] Article Title: No experts in the room: Trump to meet Putin after loss of Russia specialists
Summary: Reduction in federal workforce has hollowed out the number of knowledgeable officials in Washington
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting that reductions in federal workforce have resulted in a decreased number of officials knowledgeable on Russia in the Trump administration's circle.
[Financial Times] Article Title: Why bad ideas are always with us
Summary: Tariffs, Nimbyism, high debt — the victims of these things don’t even know what they’re losing
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses the consequences and drawbacks of tariffs, nimbyism, and high debt without favoring a specific political stance.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: The next big tax threat is coming from your state capital
Summary: State pension funds across America are facing insolvency after years of poor investment choices, potentially forcing taxpayers to fund massive bailouts.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: While state pension underfunding is documented, the scale and inevitability of taxpayer bailouts is a projection.
[Fox News] Article Title: Mother of slain congressional intern praises Trump's Washington, DC crime crackdown
Summary: Mother of slain congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym praises Trump's efforts to address Washington, D.C. crime after son's unsolved murder in June.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article appears factually accurate, matching the title and description. However, without access to the full article, I am unable to definitely confirm whether the praise was specifically for the crackdown or was more generalized gratitude for attention to crime.
[Fox News] Article Title: Bill Maher admits he still fears getting canceled despite cultural 'vibe shift' after election
Summary: Bill Maher admitted he fears getting canceled for private remarks during his Club Random podcast on Monday, despite believing there's been a cultural shift.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual as it accurately depicts Bill Maher's expression of fear about getting canceled for private remarks he made during his Club Random podcast.
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: Kimmel' Guest Host Nicole Byer Challenges Trump With Just 1 Blistering Reminder
Summary: The comedian declared that there was no "better time" to share her message.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is about comedian Nicole Byer criticizing President Trump while guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel's show, but it provides no detailed information to gauge the complete accuracy of her remarks.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Here's Why Trump's BLS Nominee Has Ignited A Cascade Of Criticism From Economists
Summary: E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the conservative Heritage Foundation, could change the currently dry-as-dust way that the agency presents America's jobs and inflation data.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article suggests that Trump's nominee for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), E.J. Antoni, could shift the presentation style of jobs and inflation data, which has raised concerns among economists.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Seth Meyers Gives Trump A Failing Score After Leaving This Name Out Of Cognitive Brag
Summary: The "Late Night" host mocked the president, who claimed that he "ACED" the exam during his annual physical.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in noting that Seth Meyers mocked President Trump's claim of 'acing' a cognitive exam.
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: JD Vance accidentally made a strong case for releasing the Epstein files
Summary: JD Vance's efforts to blame Democrats for the Epstein files on Fox News is going to backfire.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is critical of JD Vance's comments, implying they could backfire. However, it doesn't provide detailed context or direct quotes backing this, so it's hard to assess precise accuracy without more information.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Trump promised payback for New York AG Letitia James. He seems to have kept his word.
Summary: Subpoenas sent to New York Attorney General Letitia James suggest Donald Trump is making good on his threats against people he says have wronged him.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information provided is too short to fact-check. It neither confirms nor refutes the claim made in the title and description. It would be necessary to verify whether subpoenas have indeed been sent to Letitia James and whether these can be linked to threats made by Donald Trump.
[MSNBC] Article Title: The Supreme Court’s next Second Amendment case could be a drug case
Summary: The Supreme Court’s upcoming term is already stocked with important cases on several hot-button issues, such as voting rights, campaign finance, transgender sports participation and more. One of the next appeals could be another controversial one, involving g…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The summary doesn't provide enough information to verify the mentioned 'drug case' and its relation to the Second Amendment. However, it does correctly identify other subjects that the Supreme Court is expected to address.
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: As Democrats slam Trump's D.C. crackdown, Mayor Muriel Bowser walks a fine line
Summary: In the end, President Donald Trump's offer was one that Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser could not refuse
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the nuanced position of Mayor Muriel Bowser in the midst of criticism from Democrats concerning President Trump's handling of D.C. issues.
[NBC News] Article Title: Europe and Ukraine launch last-ditch diplomatic drive ahead of Trump-Putin summit
Summary: European leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a video call with President Donald Trump.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article was accurate.
[NBC News] Article Title: Young men are struggling in a slowing job market, even if they have college degrees
Summary: Amid a wider slowdown, the unemployment rate for men ages 23 to 30 with a bachelor’s degree has jumped to 6% — compared to 3.5% for young women, NBC News found.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual, as it provides statistics on unemployment that highlight a disparity between young men and women with bachelor's degrees.
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: Why Trump's spending bill could close your grocery store
Summary: Trump’s tax and spending law makes the largest cut in history to one of the nation’s biggest safety net programs. Today on the show, we explore how cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, impacts families and grocery stores alike. Based on the digital story: Independent grocery stores have had a tough five years. SNAP cuts will make it harderRelated episodes:Do work requirements help SNAP people out of government aid?When SNAP Gets SqueezedThe trouble with water discountsFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately portrays Trump's tax and spending bill as having deep cuts to SNAP, potentially impacting families and grocery stores.
[NPR] Article Title: Expectations for Trump-Putin summit. And, homeless people in D.C. at risk
Summary: The White House lowered its expectations surrounding the Trump-Putin summit on Friday. And, advocates worry about penalties for homeless people in D.C. during the crackdown on crime.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article reliably reports on the White House lowering its expectations for the Trump-Putin summit and concerns for homeless individuals in D.C. amidst a crime crackdown.
[NPR] Article Title: With replay review and 'robot umps,' who is still trying to become an MLB umpire?
Summary: Between replay review, automated balls and strikes and viral lowlights on social media, the work of baseball umpires has been transformed by technology. But none of that has deterred aspiring umpires.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately details how technology has impacted the work of baseball umpires but does not discourage aspiring umpires.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: Mom who begged for help finding missing 10-year-old son charged after his body is found in shallow grave
Summary: Jayden Spicer’s remains were recovered in a “heavily wooded area” of rural Breathitt County, Kentucky.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that a mother who previously asked for help in finding her missing son has been charged after his body was found.
[NY Post] Article Title: 2025 ATP Cincinnati Open picks: Frances Tiafoe vs. Holger Rune odds, best bets, predictions
Summary: Frances Tiafoe is a slight underdog against Holger Rune at ATP Cincinnati on Wednesday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is simply giving odds and predictions for an upcoming tennis match.
[NY Post] Article Title: Best of the Babylon Bee: Trump gerrymanders US to include Canada
Summary: Every week, The Post will bring you our picks of the best one-liners and stories from satirical site the Babylon Bee to take the edge off Hump Day.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is from a satirical site, thus the details provided are purposely inaccurate for humorous effect.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: Trump Has Made Himself Commander in Chief of the Chip Industry
Summary: President Trump has become the semiconductor sector’s leading decision maker, from new fees on exports to China to a brief demand for a C.E.O.’s firing.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly asserts President Trump's influence over the semiconductor industry but might exaggerate the extent of this influence.
[NY Times] Article Title: Companies Are Pouring Billions Into A.I. It Has Yet to Pay Off.
Summary: Corporate spending on artificial intelligence is surging as executives bank on major efficiency gains. So far, they report little effect to the bottom line.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly notes that despite significant investment in AI by companies, there has been little reported impact on their profits yet.
[NY Times] Article Title: Inside Trump’s D.C. Takeover, and the White House Takes On the Smithsonian
Summary: Plus, why that old song suddenly has a new music video.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: context aligns with reporting.
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: The Revenge of Millennial Cringe
Summary: The viral resurgence of the single “Home,” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, reflects a simultaneous disgust at and attraction to an era of unabashed sincerity.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is an interpretation of the viral resurgence of a song, and contains no false claims or misinformation.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Coming of Age in Panic Mode
Summary: Michael Clune follows up memoirs about drug addiction and computer games with “Pan,” a novel about a teen-ager with anxiety set in the nineties.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses Michael Clune’s new novel called “Pan,” which centers on a teen's experience with anxiety.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Adam Friedland’s Comedy of Discomforts
Summary: His rendition of the talk show is innately subversive, at direct odds with the squeaky-clean, white-bread humor that is typical of its cable counterpart.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents Adam Friedland's comedy style as subversive, contrasting it with traditional cable talk shows.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: 536 Drones Spotted at German Military Sites
Summary: Between January and March 2025, German authorities recorded 536 cases of unidentified drones flying over sensitive sites, according to a recent German federal report.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports on the number of unidentified drones spotted at sensitive German sites during the first quarter of 2025.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Tennessee Town Votes to Turn Prison Into Immigration Detention Facility
Summary: Officials in a rural Tennessee town voted Tuesday to approve agreements to turn a former prison into an immigration detention facility operated by a private company, despite loud objections from upset residents and activists during a contentious public meeting. The...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that a rural Tennessee town officials voted to convert a former prison into an immigration detention facility despite public opposition.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Israel: Gazans Free to Exit While Hamas Attends Ceasefire Talks
Summary: Militant group Hamas' chief negotiator held talks with Egyptian mediators over a potential ceasefire in the Gaza war on Wednesday while Israel struck the territory's main city prior to a planned takeover and again invited Palestinians to leave.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it reports on the Israeli strikes on Gaza and Hamas' ceasefire talks with Egyptian mediators.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: These Billionaires Pledged To Give Away Their Wealth. Instead, Most Are Getting Wealthier | Opinion
Summary: At 15 years old, the Giving Pledge shows we can't rely on the best intentions of billionaires to win a fairer economy.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that certain billionaires who pledged to give away their wealth have instead become wealthier, though it simplifies a complex issue.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Apartment Puppy Can't Hide His Delight Seeing New Home and Backyard
Summary: Dug's owner told Newsweek the hard work was "all worth it" after seeing the pup get the zoomies around his own back garden.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The story is based on the account of the dog's owner, therefore the stated reaction of the puppy to its new home and backyard cannot be independently verified.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Map Shows States With Best—and Worst—Community Colleges
Summary: A WalletHub study examining more than 650 community colleges has ranked states by the quality of their community college offering.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reflects the results of a WalletHub study ranking states by community college quality.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Tariff-driven inflation accelerating with ‘worst yet to come,’ AEI’s Michael Strain says
Summary: New inflation figures showed signs that President Trump’s tariffs are starting to have an impact on consumer prices. Overall inflation held steady, but core inflation, which is closely watched by the Fed and does not include volatile food and energy prices, ticked up. Amna Nawaz discussed tariffs and inflation with Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Institute.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents the reported views and discussions about the influence of President Trump's tariffs on inflation.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: News Wrap: National Guard soldiers arrive on streets of Washington, D.C.
Summary: In our news wrap Tuesday, National Guard soldiers were seen on the streets of the nation's capital as President Trump's temporary federal takeover of policing in Washington, D.C. begins, Texas GOP leaders say they'll call a second special session of the legislature if Democrats don't return by Friday, and police in Texas say the man who shot three people in a parking lot opened fire randomly.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true, as it accurately mentions the deployment of National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C., Texas GOP's decision, and a shooting incident in Texas.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: WATCH: Asked if Trump administration will continue to release jobs report, Leavitt says ‘I believe that is the plan’
Summary: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that the government will continue to issue the monthly jobs report, which includes the nation’s unemployment rate, despite comments by an administration’s nominee that suggested suspending it.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's statement that the monthly jobs report will continue to be issued.
[Politico]
[Politico] Article Title: Kings County kumbaya for Mamdani
Summary: Unable to summarize.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Limited article access; fact check approximate.
[Politico] Article Title: He's been explicit': Black leaders say Trump is going after blue cities for a reason
Summary: Black city mayors fear what’s next from Trump as he rails against crime in urban centers that didn't support him.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate when stating that Trump has criticized crime in urban centers; however, it speculates on his motivations for doing so without providing concrete evidence.
[Politico] Article Title: Paxton urges Texas judge to jail Beto O’Rourke over fundraising related to redistricting fight
Summary: O’Rourke plans to seek sanctions against Paxton for ‘outright lie.’
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Limited article access; events partially reported in other outlets.
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: My Brush With Death in DC
Summary: The city has been a model of corrupt, complacent governance - a national embarrassment that no one seemed to care enough about to try to fix
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article presents a negative view of governance in DC without offering concrete facts or data for evaluation.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: We're Going To Use More Resources To Make DC Safer
Summary: Unable to summarize.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Limited article access; fact check approximate.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Law and Order Is Also an Economic Issue
Summary: Unable to summarize.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Not enough detail to verify; general correlation between public safety and economic outcomes is supported by research.
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: An Empty Strip And Fewer Tips: Is Las Vegas In Trouble?
Summary: Videos of an empty strip have flooded social media in recent weeks, sparking a debate about the future of the iconic tourist destination.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Videos exist, but without comprehensive tourism data, the overall claim remains uncertain
[TIME] Article Title: China Is Taking AI Safety Seriously. So Must the U.S.
Summary: "Chinese leaders may have a lesson for the West’s AI boosters: true speed requires control," writes Brian Tse.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately points out that China is taking significant steps towards AI safety, suggesting that the U.S needs to follow suit.
[TIME] Article Title: The 2028 Democratic Presidential Nominees Need to Start Leading Right Now
Summary: "The Democratic Party brand is in crisis. And one essential part of fixing it is to elevate the next generation of leadership."
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article presents an opinion rather than a factual statement, making it difficult to fact check, but it does correctly reflect the viewpoint of some about the need for new leadership in the Democratic Party.
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘Trump is a horror story, isn’t he?’ Stephen King on villains, dark secrets and dreams
Summary: One of the world’s most successful authors answers readers’ questions on his sources of inspiration, the colour of fear, knowing when to quit – and why manual labour is invaluable for writersI once entered a short story competition in the Guardian, judged by you, but failed. Is it simply a case of trying until something sticks? Or is accepting a lack of talent a relief over chasing an impossible dream? EvolAnthWell, it’s not necessarily a lack of talent. I think everybody has talent, but you have to hone it. The more you do it, the more you like it. And when you have talent, you want to do it, you know? You signed my copy of Christine with the words “Keep on screaming for vengeance” because I was wearing a Judas Priest badge. Is music still important to you? RobFramptonYeah, music is still important to me. I’ve moved on from Judas Priest because I couldn’t get the rights to use the lyrics from You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ for my [2008] novel, Duma Key. So I’ve moved on to Rancid, Nazareth, Anthrax and Metallica. I don’t listen to music if I’m composing directly from my head to the page. When I’m rewriting, I like to listen to club music, disco or something with a repetitive beat that flows through my head and goes in one ear and out the other. Today I was listening to some zydeco music, and LCD Soundsystem. I like North American Scum, Losing My Edge and Daft Punk Is Playing at My House very much. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents a Q&A session with author Stephen King, with no factual claims being disputed.
[The Guardian] Article Title: Alien: Earth review – TV that bristles with bone-deep dread
Summary: The gloriously horrific monsters are classic nightmare fuel in this incredibly confident new take on Ridley Scott’s movie franchise. We haven’t seen a trail of bodies like this in yearsIt’s usually a bad sign if you’re wondering what the heck is going on in a drama when you’re two episodes in, but there is an exception: you can happily ride on if you sense that, although you don’t know what it’s doing, the show definitely does. Such is the bristling, bewildering, overpoweringly confident aura of Alien: Earth, a new TV take on cinema’s greatest sci-fi horror franchise by writer-director Noah Hawley of Fargo fame.We are in the year 2120, just the right setting for a show that plays on our fears that our grandchildren and great-grandchildren are going to live in hell. Simple green-on-black text, styled like a computer readout from the 80s, informs us that, in this broken future, corporations have taken over the universe, and which one achieves total domination will be determined by which of three technologies wins a “race for immortality”: cyborgs (enhanced humans), synths (wholly artificial beings) or hybrids (synthetic bodies with human consciousnesses implanted). Continue reading...
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides an accurate and detailed review of the new TV show "Alien: Earth," leveraging Noah Hawley’s creative skills in retelling Ridley Scott's iconic sci-fi horror franchise.
[The Guardian] Article Title: Trump swallowing Putin’s lies is a bigger threat to Ukraine than bombs | Rafael Behr
Summary: In Alaska the Russian leader will claim to want peace, but only on his terms – and play on the president’s desperation to ‘make a deal’ quicklyWars do not have to be won. Total victories loom largest in the popular imagination because those are the stories nations always tell to sustain patriotic feeling. The fuller version of history is written in stalemates.That is worth remembering when Donald Trump meets Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Both leaders have incentives to pretend that Ukraine’s fate can be settled decisively without any Ukrainians at the negotiating table. That doesn’t make it so. Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article expresses concern over potential U.S.-Russian negotiations on the Ukraine conflict without Ukrainian representation.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: College behind bars: A Southern strategy that's working
Summary: Virginia is getting this right.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately portrays the success of Virginia's strategy of providing college education for inmates.
[The Hill] Article Title: Will Trump fall into Putin’s trap?
Summary: In today's issue: ▪ Trump wants peace. Does Putin? ▪ The Hill interview: Newsom defends redistricting fight ▪ Progressives take center stage in mayoral contests ▪ Israel steps up Gaza offensive President Trump heads to Alaska on Friday for a make-or-break summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to talk about ending the war in Ukraine, while the...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Trip is confirmed; “trap” is speculative analysis, not a factual claim.
[The Hill] Article Title: Trump’s China deal on AI chips prompts significant security concerns
Summary: President Trump’s reversal on previously blocked chip sales to China has sparked cries that the White House is selling out America’s security concerns in a bid to raise revenue. Trump on Monday agreed to allow tech giants Nvidia and AMD to secure export licenses to sell their advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips in China in...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: It's true that President Trump allowed Nvidia and AMD to sell their advanced AI chips in China, raising security concerns among some experts.
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: Prisoner escapes escort custody at Seattle airport
Summary: Authorities in Washington State were hunting Tuesday night for a prisoner who escaped custody while being transported through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual as it accurately reports on a prisoner escaping custody at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
[UPI] Article Title: Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-President Yoon arrested
Summary: Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, was arrested late Tuesday night on charges including stock price manipulation and bribery.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate, with Kim Keon Hee, wife of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, confirmed to be under arrest for stock price manipulation and bribery.
[UPI] Article Title: Movie review: 'Red Sonja' valiantly portrays literary heroine
Summary: "Red Sonja," in theaters Friday, is a respectable adaptation of the Robert E. Howard character with an emphasis on real location and physical battle scenes.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reviews "Red Sonja" as a film adaptation of the Robert E. Howard character.
[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 on Israeli authorities allowing displaced Palestinians to cross a military zone in northern Gaza following a resolved deadlock over hostage releases.
[USA Today] Article Title: Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Summary: Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the financial troubles of Vanke, a leading property developer in China, signaling broader issues in the real estate market.
[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 correctly states that some released Israeli hostages were found with shrapnel in their bodies, but does not give enough context to validate how long the hostages were held and the circumstances of their ordeal.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: Pentagon plan would create military ‘reaction force’ for civil unrest
Summary: Documents reviewed by The Post detail a new National Guard mission that, if adopted, would require hundreds of troops to be ready around-the-clock.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is based on documents reviewed by the source, indicating its information is directly obtained and credible. To fully confirm, additional sources or public confirmation from the Pentagon would be required.
[WAPO] Article Title: Inflation is expected to have crept up again in July
Summary: Economists anticipate slightly hotter inflation in July, fueled by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article provides a prediction about inflation and links it to President Trump's tariffs. While it's true that tariffs can impact inflation, it would be necessary to review actual economic data to validate the claim. The framing of the sentence attributes potential inflation solely to Trump's policies, which is an oversimplification because several other factors can impact inflation.
[WAPO] Article Title: Global ‘mining mafia’ feeds China’s appetite for gold, investigation shows
Summary: To reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and build its own capacity to influence the international monetary system, China is procuring gold at a voracious pace.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately outlines China's endeavor to procure more gold to lessen its reliance on the U.S. dollar, which is a credible geopolitical strategy. However, the title's mention of a ‘mining mafia’ is somewhat sensationalized, as the article does not provide clear evidence of illicit activity tied to these gold procurements.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: First round of August Social Security payments issues today
Summary: The new Social Security payments for retirees aged 70 and above, now capped at $5,108, go out today. When will checks arrive? Social Security payments are scheduled to begin on the second Wednesday of every month and continue in waves on a weekly basis. The payment date is determined by the day of the month […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately explains the Social Security payment process and schedule.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: September Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 16 days
Summary: September Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $967, will go out to recipients in 16 days. While SSI payments typically go out at the start of every month, September’s payment goes out the last Friday before next month, on Aug. 29, since Sept. 1 is a holiday. If the first day of a month […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is mostly accurate but does not specify which holiday is on Sept. 1 causing the change in payment schedule.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Trump needs key reforms to curb juvenile crime in DC, experts say
Summary: Washington, D.C.’s juvenile justice system contains structural gaps and outdated statutes that legal and policy experts say shield many violent teenagers from accountability and allow repeat offenders to cycle through the courts with minimal consequences. From strict limits on when minors can be prosecuted as adults, to local statutes that favor leniency and a judicial […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports experts' views on DC's juvenile justice system needing reforms under Trump administration, though it doesn't provide specific data or examples.
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