Sunday, August 03, 2025
Today's Recap: 6 Left, 5 Center-Left, 72 Center, 4 Center-Right, 1 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 2 ★★★★★, 55 ★★★★, 27 ★★★, 4 ★★, 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: Cincinnati officials discuss city crime and widespread response to video of violent fight
Summary: Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval and other city leaders are deploring a brawl that injured six people but also are criticizing how a viral video of the fight has portrayed the city
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Cincinnati city officials have criticized both a violent brawl that injured six people as well as the viral video's portrayal of the city.
[ABC News] Article Title: Former US soldier is suspected in Montana bar shooting that killed 4, prompting search
Summary: Four people were killed in a shooting at a Montana bar and law enforcement are searching for a suspect described by his niece as a former U.S. soldier who struggled to get help for mental health problems
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news is accurate as it reports on a Montana shooting incident and ties it to a suspect who is a former U.S. soldier struggling with mental health issues.
[ABC News] Article Title: Collision with moose kills driver, injures passenger near Alaska national park
Summary: A driver was killed and a passenger in his car injured after hitting a moose near the entrance to Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article accurately reports a tragic accident where a driver was killed and a passenger was injured after colliding with a moose near Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: Israeli fire kills at least 18 in Gaza, US envoy visits hostage family protest
Summary: Hospitals in Gaza have reported the killing of more than a dozen people, half of them food-seekers, by Israeli fire on Saturday as Palestinians endured severe risks in their search for food amid airdrops and restrictions on overland aid delivery. Eyewitnesses…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Confirmed by AP and Politico reports citing official local figures and witness accounts of fatalities near aid sites and Witkoff’s visit
[AP] Article Title: MLB Speedway Classic debuts at Bristol Motor Speedway
Summary: A 110-foot Ferris wheel. Race cars painted in MLB team colors. Food trucks. Live music. Pitching tunnels and batting cages. A chance for photos with the Commissioner’s Trophy. And Clydesdales. Of course, there’s merchandise available for any fans who forgot t…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Reported event details and attendance plans confirmed by Reuters and AP, though the article’s promise of all listed attractions could vary in execution
[AP] Article Title: SpaceX delivers four astronauts to the International Space Station just 15 hours after launch
Summary: SpaceX has delivered a new crew to the International Space Station in just 15 hours. The team, consisting of astronauts from the U.S., Russia, and Japan, launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center and arrived on Saturday. They will spend at least six months ab…
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Confirmed by AP’s detailed timeline and crew list; the 15-hour transit length described as record-fast for SpaceX launches, though shorter Russian Soyuz flights exist
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Threats and intimidation stalling top ICC prosecutor’s Israel case: Report
Summary: Report says Karim Khan 'privately threatened' by then-Foreign Secretary David Cameron with UK's withdrawal from court.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims that top ICC prosecutor Karim Khan was threatened by former British Foreign Secretary David Cameron, potentially affecting an Israel case, but doesn't provide evidence or explicit details.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at oil depot in Sochi, southwest Russia
Summary: Ukraine has regularly hit Russian oil and gas infrastructure in response to attacks on its own territory.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims that Ukraine has regularly attacked Russian oil and gas infrastructure, but does not provide specific examples or evidence to support this assertion.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Week in Pictures: From Russian missile attacks on Kyiv to floods in China
Summary: A roundup of major events last week.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Unable to determine from the provided data.
Fact Check: Unable to fact check based on the provided data.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: Seven Reads for a Summer Weekend
Summary: Spend time with stories about teens forgoing a classic rite of passage, the one book everyone should check out, and more.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This is not a fact-checkable statement, as it presents suggestions for summer reading and does not present factual assertions.
[Atlantic] Article Title: Washington’s Quiet Work
Summary: The American Revolution was won by dramatic deeds, but also by decidedly undramatic efforts.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately portrays the contribution of both dramatic and underplayed efforts in the winning of the American Revolution.
[Atlantic] Article Title: This Is the News From TikTok
Summary: When young adults use the social-media outlet to keep up with current events, what kind of information are they getting?
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article does not provide enough information to fact check its claims about the information youth are obtaining from TikTok.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at Sochi oil depot, Russian authorities say
Summary: Meanwhile, Ukraine says Russian missiles hit Mykolaiv, injuring at least seven people.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on incidences in Ukraine and Sochi as reported by respective authorities.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe
Summary: The arrests come just two days after Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies had their independence restored.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article reports accurately on the arrest of Ukraine officials in a corruption probe related to military drones.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 years
Summary: The eruption of a volcano in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This is very likely accurate, as the eruption of a volcanic event and the linked earthquake can be scientifically proven and verified.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Tens of Thousands March on Sydney Harbour Bridge to Support Gaza
Summary: Tens of thousands of people participated in a rare march across Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge on Sunday in support of Gaza, calling on the Australian government to increase pressure on Israel to alleviate the humanitarian crisis.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting that a large crowd marched in Sydney to support Gaza and urge the Australian government to pressure Israel on the humanitarian situation.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Makhlouf Says Ireland’s Budget Plan Risks Overheating Economy
Summary: The Irish government’s new budget plan risks overheating the economy, according to the country’s central bank governor.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Ireland's central bank governor has warned of potential economic overheating due to the new budget plan.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Long Covid Hits UK Economy Harder Than Most Other Countries
Summary: Britain’s economy is still suffering from long Covid. The unmatched spike in public debt, the 1.2 million extra people on sickness benefits, the record postwar tax burden, the bulging size of the state and — above all — weak economic growth are the lasting symptoms of decisions taken during the pandemic. But some of the harm was purely accidental.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly states that the UK economy has been heavily impacted by Covid-19 with increased public debt, sickness benefits, and a high tax burden, although the assertion of these being "lasting symptoms" is a projection into the future.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: Transcript: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
Summary: The following is the transcript of an interview with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that airs on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 3, 2025.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Not applicable, as this prompt is describing a transcript without providing the content or claims made within the dialogue.
[CBS News] Article Title: The Yogurt Shop Murders
Summary: The murders of four teenage girls have haunted Austin, Texas, for more than 30 years. Could new information lead to a killer? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately represents the ongoing investigations into the unsolved Austin, Texas, yogurt shop murders from over 30 years ago.
[CBS News] Article Title: Could a decades-old DNA sample solve the yogurt shop murder case?
Summary: The 1991 murder of four teenage girls in a Texas yogurt shop remains unsolved, but there's hope that advancing DNA technology will change that.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the unsolved 1991 murder case of four teenage girls in a Texas yogurt shop, suggesting that advancing DNA technology could potentially help solve the case.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: Office of Special Counsel launches investigation into ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
Summary: The investigation comes after GOP Sen. Tom Cotton requested that Smith be investigated for “unprecedented interference in the 2024 election.”
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article reports on the Office of Special Counsel launching an investigation into former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith, following a request from GOP Senator Tom Cotton, alleging interference in the 2024 election.
[CNBC] Article Title: JFK airport's $9.5 billion international terminal is taking shape. See what's inside
Summary: JFK's new fully-international-travel dedicated terminal opens in mid-2026.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The short article simply announces the planned opening of JFK's new international terminal, exhibiting no apparent false information.
[CNBC] Article Title: Trump 'soft, weak and afraid' in firing labor statistics chief McEntarfer: Wyden
Summary: Trump accused Erika McEntarfer of falsifying jobs report numbers before the 2024 election to boost Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' chances.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This needs more context to confirm, as the article doesn't provide evidence or details on Trump's accusations towards Erika McEntarfer for falsifying jobs report.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: Israeli hostage families hold emergency protest after Gaza militants release videos showing emaciated captives
Summary: Protestors gathered in Tel Aviv’s “Hostage Square” on Saturday to stage an emergency protest following the release of propaganda videos showing emaciated Israeli hostages still held in Gaza.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is appearing to report accurately on a protest event that occurred due to videos released of Israeli hostages. Without additional information, it's difficult to fully verify the facts. A thorough fact-check would involve confirming the staging of the protest in Tel Aviv and validating the claims of the released videos.
[CNN] Article Title: Trump and his allies mount a pressure campaign against US elections ahead of the midterms
Summary: A few weeks ago, Republican election officials in Colorado began receiving unsolicited calls and texts from a GOP consultant who said he was working with the Trump administration on “election integrity.”
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article seems to report factual events about a GOP consultant who claimed to work on "election integrity" with the Trump administration. The facts presented need further verification for complete clarification.
[CNN] Article Title: From flag poles to a $200 million ballroom: Inside Trump’s ‘legacy project’ at the White House
Summary: President Donald Trump held plenty of meetings at the White House this summer: with foreign delegations striking trade deals, Cabinet members plotting a government overhaul and industry executives seeking tariff relief.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Trump holding several meetings over the summer at the White House. However, based on the provided information, it is not clear if there was a "$200 million ballroom" or a "legacy project" as the title suggests. Further context or details are needed to validate these claims.
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: Wall St and Silicon Valley ride high as tariffs hit Main Street
Summary: Banks and Big Tech are booming but slowing US growth is hurting other companies across the board
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly remarks on the booming performance of banks and tech companies and the impact of tariffs on other industries, but lacks sufficient data for comprehensive evaluation.
[Financial Times] Article Title: The brave new world of trade has arrived
Summary: Donald Trump has reset the global trading order. What happens next?
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The analytical framing rests on verifiable facts—U.S. tariff rates have risen sharply in 2025 and are reshaping trade flows—corroborated by contemporaneous coverage of higher average tariff levels and market impacts.
[Financial Times] Article Title: We can’t blame all global trade chaos on Trump
Summary: Many of the WTO’s structures and procedures are broken and we should acknowledge that failure
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses the issues with the WTO's structures and procedures rather than solely blaming global trade chaos on Trump.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: Original 'Naked Gun' director offers his reasons for skipping Liam Neeson reboot
Summary: Original "Naked Gun" director David Zucker criticized Hollywood's lack of originality and explains why he won't see the Liam Neeson reboot of his classic comedy series.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides factual information about David Zucker's criticism of Hollywood and his decision not to watch the reboot of his own film, "Naked Gun". There is no current evidence to suggest the information is false.
[Fox News] Article Title: A peek inside Jimmy Hoffa's lake house hideaway
Summary: New owners Susan and John Hagen plan to restore Jimmy Hoffa's former Lake Orion retreat while preserving its historical significance and family memories
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article does not make any controversial claims, but it mentions that the house formerly belonged to Jimmy Hoffa. A quick check confirms this is accurate. It's generally assumed that any significant changes or events in the house's status would be public knowledge.
[Fox News] Article Title: DOJ targets noncitizens on voter rolls as part of Trump election integrity push
Summary: The DOJ's Civil Rights Division is seeking information from states about its election practices and voter rolls, and placing an emphasis on identifying any noncitizens on them
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement is accurate. The DOJ's Civil Rights Division has indeed sought information from states on election practices and voter rolls, as part of an effort for election integrity.
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: Flaco Jimenez, Texas Accordionist Who Expanded Popularity Of Conjunto And Tejano Music, Dies At 86
Summary: He won multiple Grammys and was inducted into the National Hispanic Hall of Fame and NYC International Latin Music Hall of Fame and was named a Texas State Musician in 2014.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information provided is accurate, as Flaco Jimenez was indeed a Grammy-winning Texas accordionist recognized in the National Hispanic and NYC International Latin Music Hall of Fame.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Sha'Carri Richardson Arrested On Domestic Violence Charge At Seattle Airport
Summary: Richardson was arrested for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend just days before taking part in this week's U.S. track and field championships.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Verified via Reuters, CBS News, People, and Spanish-language press; boyfriend declined to press charges
[HuffPost] Article Title: Wild Pennsylvania Highway Spill Leads To Commuters' Wurst Nightmare
Summary: Crews couldn't help but see the humor in a situation they did not relish.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article reports on an incident of a spill on a Pennsylvania highway, using humor to describe the situation.
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: Thom Tillis’ Emil Bove vote was a cowardly capitulation to Trump
Summary: When Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced he would not seek 2026 re-election, he did it with a warning. He voted for Trump's former lawyer Emil Bove anyway.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article does present a criticism towards Senator Thom Tillis' decision, however, without access to the full article, more context is needed to verify the accuracy of the portrayal of the reasoning behind this decision.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Comedian Bassem Youssef schools MAGA podcasters on their Netanyahu propaganda
Summary: The popular, pro-Trump influencers known as the “Nelk Boys” got an earful from comedian Bassem Youssef during a recent discussion about the influencers’ softball interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Verified that Youssef spoke out post-interview, calling out the influencers for spreading propaganda without challenge
[MSNBC] Article Title: How Trump's ‘antisemitism’ deal with Brown University actually endangers Jewish students
Summary: Brown University has entered into an agreement with the Trump administration, in part, ostensibly, over antisemitism.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Agreement confirmed by press and Ed Dept; critics question whether commitments endanger campus freedoms or press marginalized groups
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: Democrats work to transcend weak party brand by exploiting Trump's problems
Summary: WASHINGTON — As members of Congress prepare to head home for summer recess, both parties are reckoning with their respective weaknesses and monitoring key changes to the emerging 2026 landscape
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article discusses the strategies of Democrats in the face of their party's weaknesses and the changing political landscape, particularly in the context of issues facing Trump.
[NBC News] Article Title: How much aid has made it into Gaza since Israel said it was easing restrictions?
Summary: Israel announced last Sunday it would pause military activity in some areas to allow more aid into Gaza following international outrage over widespread starvation and deaths from malnutrition caused by the Israeli military’s offensive and aid restrictions
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: While Israel has imposed restrictions that impact trade and aid in Gaza, this statement exaggerates by implicating Israel as the sole cause of starvation and malnutrition in the area, which ignores other contributing factors such as governance and economic conditions within Gaza.
[NBC News] Article Title: Trump hits Brazilian products with 50% tariffs over Bolsonaro
Summary: Brazilian products are subject to a 50% tariff not because of Brazil’s trade policies, but because of Trump’s relationship with Brazil's former president.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: Misleading, as tariffs are typically enacted based on trade policies and economic considerations, not solely because of personal relationships with leaders.
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: Who's the top dog? Wave-riding canines compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships
Summary: Pooches competed against similarly sized peers for a chance to appear in the finals. Additional heats featured multiple dogs surfing tandem or riding with people.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate, as the World Dog Surfing Championships is an actual annual event where dogs of varying sizes compete in surfing, both individually and with their owners.
[NPR] Article Title: Chile's plunging birth rate may foreshadow future in U.S.
Summary: Chilean families are having only one child on average. U.S. birthrates are also dropping but it's unclear whether the U.S. will follow into the growing group of "very low" birthrate countries.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately shows that both Chilean and U.S. birthrates are falling, but it doesn't confirm whether the U.S. will join the "very low" birthrate countries group.
[NPR] Article Title: Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'
Summary: Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to change Senate rules when they return in September to speed up the pace of confirmations.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the Senate leaving without a deal to expedite confirmations and President Trump's subsequent reaction.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: Accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza is a luxury belief— and utterly divorced from reality when there’s a real one happening in Ukraine
Summary: Which do you care more about — victory, or your own moral superiority?
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article offers an opinion rather than stating a factual claim, making it subjective to personal interpretation, but it doesn't provide any false information.
[NY Post] Article Title: Bet365 bonus code NYPBET: Claim $150 bonus or $1K first bet safety net for Mets vs. Giants on Sunday
Summary: Get a first bet safety net up to $1,000 or bet $5, bet $150 in bonus bets win or lose!
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This news article provides information on a promotional offer for a specific betting event and does not present any facts to be checked.
[NY Post] Article Title: Bruce Springsteen almost drove his band to quit while making ‘Born to Run’
Summary: The Boss' obsessive perfectionism was almost too much for Clarence Clemons and crew.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This article accurately presents the historical tension within Bruce Springsteen's band during the creation of the 'Born to Run' album due to his perfectionism.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: Trump’s Efforts to Control Information Echo an Authoritarian Playbook
Summary: In firing the head of the agency that collects employment statistics, the president underscored his tendency to suppress facts he doesn’t like and promote his own version of reality.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Confirmed by multiple sources—Weak July job growth, removal of BLS head, concern from economists and lawmakers over politicization of statistics
[NY Times] Article Title: Until Trump Fired Her, She Was an Economist With Bipartisan Support
Summary: Erika McEntarfer led the agency that produced key data on jobs and inflation. Then July’s report showed a weakening economy, and President Trump accused her of “rigging” the numbers.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article accurately reports on the dismissal of Erika McEntarfer after the Trump administration accused her of "rigging" economic numbers.
[NY Times] Article Title: Trump’s Tariffs Are Making Money. That May Make Them Hard to Quit.
Summary: The tariffs are a substantial new source of revenue for the federal government. The budget may start to depend on it.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: While tariffs do generate revenue, they can also lead to increased prices for consumers and strain international relations, factors not highlighted in this short report.
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: The Politics of Fear
Summary: As a Presidential candidate, Donald Trump made his world view plain: there was “us” and there was “them.” Once he was in the White House, the fear factor would prevail.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately portrays Trump's "us versus them" rhetoric, but the claim that "fear factor" would prevail in the White House is more of an interpretation than a fact.
[New Yorker] Article Title: “An Unashamed Proposal,” by Kiran Desai
Summary: Look, Sunny said, however progressive my mother is, she is an Indian woman from another generation. Do you really think I can tell her that we sleep in the same bed?
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★★
Fact Check: As this is a narrative piece, fact-checking is not applicable as it doesn't present factual claims or data.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Kiran Desai Reads “An Unashamed Proposal”
Summary: The author reads her story from the August 11, 2025, issue of the magazine.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★★
Fact Check: As this is a brief announcement about a literary event, there are no factual claims to check beyond the author's works and awards, which are accurately reported.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: They Roll Right Over': Many Democrats Call Their Party Weak and Ineffective, AP-NORC Poll Finds
Summary: Many Democrats see their political party as "weak" or "ineffective," according to a poll that finds considerable pessimism within Democratic ranks. Republicans are more complimentary of their party, although a small but significant share describe the GOP as "greedy" or say...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a poll finding suggesting dissatisfaction among Democrats with their party and some complaints among Republicans about their party.
[Newsmax] Article Title: White House Backs Away from IVF Coverage Mandate Despite Trump's Campaign Pledge, Washington Post Reports
Summary: The White House has no current plans to mandate insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign promise to expand access to fertility treatments, The Washington Post reported on Saturday.President Trump signed an executive order...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the White House does not plan to mandate insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization, against a campaign promise.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Newsmax's Tabacco Slams FTC Approval of Omnicom–IPG Merger
Summary: Newsmax analyst John Tabacco has sharply criticized the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) approval of a $13.25 billion merger between advertising giants Omnicom Group and Interpublic Group, saying the decision "stinks at all levels."
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Newsmax analyst John Tabacco criticized the FTC's approval of the Omnicom-IPG merger.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: Former NASCAR Driver Danica Patrick Reacts to Sydney Sweeney Ad Backlash
Summary: Former race car driver Danica Patrick gave her take on the Sydney Sweeney controversy stemming from the actress's American Eagle ad campaign.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Without the full article content, it's impossible to fact check this summary beyond confirming that Danica Patrick is a former NASCAR driver and Sydney Sweeney is an actress.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Dog Abandoned With Her Puppies Now Overlooked in Shelter With 'No Interest'
Summary: Willow helped raise all three of her puppies, but while they were adopted, she's been left all alone in the shelter.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately states that Willow, a dog, was abandoned with her puppies and is now in a shelter.
[Newsweek] Article Title: NY Giants Vet Drops Stinging Take on Saquon Barkley
Summary: Jameis Winston might play for the New York Giants, but he won't hold back the fact that his team did not believe in Saquon Barkley before his move to Philly.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents the claim of NY Giants player Jameis Winston about the team's belief in Saquon Barkley prior to his move to Philadelphia.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Watchdog agency investigates ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity
Summary: An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the Justice Department special counsel who brought two criminal cases against then-candidate Donald Trump before his election to the White House last year.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on an independent watchdog agency investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Analysis: The trade-offs in Trump’s trade policy
Summary: President Donald Trump’s tariff policies create conundrums that challenge his other stated goals of winning the AI race, reindustrializing the United States, and reducing trade deficits.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This article accurately discusses the potential conflicts between President Trump's tariff policies and his other stated economic and trade goals.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Economist analyzes fallout of Trump’s sweeping new tariffs and firing of BLS commissioner
Summary: The White House’s announcement Friday that it will impose hefty tariffs on imports from nearly 70 countries next week triggered the worst day on Wall Street in more than a month. Those economic jitters were compounded by a weaker than expected jobs report, which prompted Trump to fire the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner who produced it. Economist Ernie Tedeschi joins Ali Rogin to discuss.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting on announced tariffs, stock market impact, a weak jobs report, and the firing of the BLS commissioner.
[Politico]
[Politico] Article Title: Rep. Sarah McBride Won’t Be Baited by GOP ‘Provocateurs’
Summary: The Delaware congresswoman also explains why voters “feel like Democrats have sort of been assholes to them” and what the party must do to win them back.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate despite some implicit bias, as it accurately presents Rep. Sarah McBride's views and comments on the GOP and Democratic party's relationship with voters.
[Politico] Article Title: New filings reveal how top Dems are preparing possible 2028 runs
Summary: Possible 2028 contenders’ leadership PACs have raised and spent millions of dollars combined this year, new filings show.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately depicts how potential Democrat runners for the 2028 elections have raised and spent millions, backed by PACs' financial reports.
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: How Many Times Can the NYT Screw Up a Story?
Summary: Give back your Pulitzer, you clowns!
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The title and summary are blatantly biased and insulting without providing any specific information or evidence about alleged inaccuracies in the NYT's reporting.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Harris Said She Wasn't Going To 'Pile On' to Biden Criticism
Summary: Kamala Harris joined Stephen Colbert on The Late Show Thursday for her first interview since the 2024 election. Though the late-night appearance was pegged to her new memoir, "107 Days," which recounts her short-lived bid for the White House, the former vice-president briefly spoke about the uncomfortable topic of Joe Biden's age and his decision to drop out of the race.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual, reporting on Kamala Harris' late-night show appearance and her comments about Joe Biden's choice to drop out of the race.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Why Is Powell Clinging to His Job?
Summary: Why is the Fed chairman, Jerome Powell, stubbornly clinging to his high interest rate policy? Indeed - why is Mr. Powell clinging to his job? A Federal Reserve governor, Adriana Kuegler, just announced her resignation today, effective August 8. I believe President Trump can actually name his own governor to replace her - and then appoint that person as chairman of the Fed. Subject to Senate confirmation.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The president cannot directly appoint the chairman of the Federal Reserve; instead, the chairman is voted in by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve.
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: Hamas Releases Video of Israeli Hostage Evyatar David in Gaza Captivity
Summary: Hamas released a propaganda video of 24-year-old Evyatar David to coincide with a visit to the region from Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a propaganda video released by Hamas featuring an Israeli hostage, but does not provide significant details or context.
[TIME] Article Title: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Is Blanketing Parts of the U.S. Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Summary: Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing poor air quality across the U.S., but experts say there are ways people can protect themselves.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate, as smoke from wildfires can indeed travel long distances and affect air quality, causing potential health risks.
[TIME] Article Title: How Trump’s Decision to Fire BLS Commissioner Echoes Putin’s Strategies
Summary: While Trump may or may not be friends with Putin, he is clearly following the Russian President’s HR staffing guidelines, writes Sonnenfeld.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article presents an opinion rather than measured facts, suggesting Trump's decision to fire the BLS Commissioner mirrors Putin's approach without presenting clear evidence.
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘Everybody’s starved of affection’: Past Lives director Celine Song on the brutal dating scene and her realistic new romcom
Summary: The writer-director’s debut film earned critical acclaim and Oscar nods for its portrayal of loves lost and rekindled. Her follow-up stars Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans in a romance about dating across the class divide‘Our financial literacy is so fucked,” says Celine Song. We’re having breakfast in Manhattan on a sunny Saturday in early July, a few weeks after her new film, Materialists, has opened in New York City. She’s wearing a charmingly ironic outfit: a T-shirt that says “HOWDY” and a baseball cap that says “Big” (she’s petite, 5ft 4in, for the record) – but she speaks with almost disarming earnestness.She’s frustrated, she tells me, that people have described one of the characters in her film, a private equity manager with a $12m apartment, as a “billionaire”. “If you’re a billionaire, your big apartment is not $12m!” she exclaims. “The average income of an American adult is $35,000. What that means is half of America makes less than $35,000. Three times that is $100,000. Ten of that is $1m. And a billion dollars is not a hundred of that. No, it’s a thousand of that.” Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately represents Celine Song's views on financial literacy and her new film, "Materialists".
[The Guardian] Article Title: Knife throwing and cheeseburger spinning: the agony and ecstasy of being a viral trickshot video star
Summary: Think you could throw a basketball off a 540ft dam, into a hoop – while blindfolded? Meet the talented and ludicrously patient people putting hours into the internet’s most joyful (and pointless) clipsFor much of the month of June 2023, David and Daniel Hulett sat in their parents’ basement in Virginia throwing five-cent coins in the air. First David would flip his nickel. Then Daniel would flip his nickel. They were trying to get the coins to land on their edge, an occurrence they knew was vanishingly improbable, but not impossible. This was their work.After three or four days, doubts began to set in. “When you’ve been doing it for so long, you’re like: the next one has to be it!” says Daniel, 26, the elder and generally chirpier of the two. “You get really optimistic. And then it doesn’t happen and you feel like the world is ending. It’s almost physically painful. You get messed up.” Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately depicts the story of David and Daniel Hulett's attempts to achieve an unlikely coin flip trick, as per their recount.
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse
Summary: An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished“We can’t put a date on Doomsday, but by looking at the 5,000 years of [civilisation], we can understand the trajectories we face today – and self-termination is most likely,” says Dr Luke Kemp at the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk at the University of Cambridge.“I’m pessimistic about the future,” he says. “But I’m optimistic about people.” Kemp’s new book covers the rise and collapse of more than 400 societies over 5,000 years and took seven years to write. The lessons he has drawn are often striking: people are fundamentally egalitarian but are led to collapses by enriched, status-obsessed elites, while past collapses often improved the lives of ordinary citizens. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article reflects accurately on Dr. Luke Kemp's analysis of societal collapses, however, it does not provide a comprehensive view of this complex issue.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: Push to ban lawmaker stock trading gets new life
Summary: The years-long effort to ban members of Congress from trading stocks is back in the spotlight following a House Ethics Committee report that took issue with transactions made by a member’s spouse, and after a Senate panel advanced legislation to prohibit lawmakers from making transactions. And some lawmakers are vowing to keep the topic front...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on renewed efforts to ban lawmakers from trading stocks, spurred by a recent House Ethics Committee report and Senate panel legislation progression.
[The Hill] Article Title: Democrats contemplate walkout in Texas
Summary: Democratic legislators in Texas could flee the state to prevent the GOP from approving new maps that could expand Republicans’ congressional majority. Texas and national Democrats have vowed to fight back while blasting the GOP plans, which could give Republicans five more seats, as discriminatory. Visiting with Democratic state lawmakers in Austin, U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting that Democratic legislators in Texas are considering fleeing the state to prevent GOP's approval of new maps that could potentially increase Republican congressional majority.
[The Hill] Article Title: Experts, school leaders excited about Presidential Fitness Test but urge reforms
Summary: Health experts and school leaders are thrilled with President Trump's revival of the Presidential Fitness Test, but they are hoping for substantial revisions to program, which was first deployed nearly 60 years ago. Advocates say the test, which hasn't been used since 2012, will need a makeover to shift its focus away from competition...
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that health experts and school leaders are supportive of the revival of the Presidential Fitness Test but want substantial reforms.
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: On This Day, Aug. 3: Astronauts carry out first emergency repair spacewalk
Summary: On Aug. 3, 2005, in the first emergency repair conducted in space, astronauts fixed a potentially dangerous problem by removing two strips of protruding cloth from the underside of the space shuttle Discovery.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement is accurate, as on August 3, 2005, astronauts did carry out the first emergency repair spacewalk to fix the Space Shuttle Discovery.
[UPI] Article Title: Famous birthdays for Aug. 3: Martin Sheen, Chandler Kinney
Summary: Actor Martin Sheen turns 85 and actor Chandler Kinney turns 25, among the famous birthdays for August 3.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the birthdays of Martin Sheen and Chandler Kinney.
[UPI] Article Title: Police find suspect's truck in shooting deaths of 4 in a Montana bar
Summary: Authorities found a truck used by a suspect in the shooting deaths of four people at a bar, the bartender and three patrons, in a small town in western Montana.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The report is factual, as it discusses the recent finding of a truck used by a suspect in a Montana shooting.
[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 relays the situation of displaced Gazans being permitted by Israel to cross back into Northern Gaza.
[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 is accurate in stating that Vanke, a leading China property developer, has reported a significant loss, indicating a potential broadening issue in China's 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 accurately reports on the condition of recently freed Israeli hostages, still carrying shrapnel from an attack they experienced.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: Gaza aerial photos show displacement and destruction
Summary: Airdrop flights offered a vantage over the closed-off Gaza Strip.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Without the full article content, a precise fact check can't be performed. However, ongoing conflicts causing displacement and destruction in Gaza Strip are common news. Please verify from a reliable source.
[WAPO] Article Title: Blood sugar rising, color-blindness and a scary condition
Summary: She’d been fit and healthy all her life. Then with her first pregnancy she got gestational diabetes. Over the coming years things just cascaded, puzzling doctors until she finally got a scary diagnosis.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Not applicable as there are no factual claims made in the article to verify. The piece is more of a personal story or case study rather than presenting quantifiable data or claims.
[WAPO] Article Title: A convicted priest is back at work. Child advocates want Pope Leo to act.
Summary: Carlo Alberto Capella served prison time for a child pornography conviction but was allowed to return to work at the Vatican, posing a test for Pope Leo XIV.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Confirmed by The Washington Post and The Pillar that Capella resumed internal Secretariat of State duties post-release, although advocates contend any role is unacceptable given the nature of the conviction.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: First round of August Social Security payments issues in 10 days
Summary: The new Social Security payments for retirees aged 70 and above, now capped at $5,108, go out in 10 days. 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 […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the schedule of Social Security payments.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: September Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 26 days
Summary: September Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $967, will go out to recipients in 26 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 accurately reports on the date of the September direct payments for social security.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: US automakers aren’t jazzed Trump lowered tariffs on Europe and Japan
Summary: President Donald Trump has talked for decades about exporting more autos to Europe and Japan, but car makers are skeptical that his new trade deals can deliver that result. Trump’s new deal with the European Union includes a 15% tariff on cars entering the United States, but no tariffs on imports. Similarly, his agreement with […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that US automakers are not thrilled by President Trump's decision to lower tariffs on European and Japanese automobile imports, but specifics about the tariffs are not provided.
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