Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Today's Recap: 4 Left, 5 Center-Left, 80 Center, 0 Center-Right, 1 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 1 ★★★★★, 64 ★★★★, 21 ★★★, 2 ★★, 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: Crews struggle to contain wildfire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon
Summary: Historically dry and windy conditions are making it harder for crews to contain a wildfire burning along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The claim that crews are struggling to contain a wildfire on the Grand Canyon's North Rim due to historically dry and windy conditions is accurate.
[ABC News] Article Title: UCLA reaches $6 million settlement with Jewish students and professor over campus protests
Summary: The University of California, Los Angeles, has reached a $6 million settlement with three Jewish students and a Jewish professor who filed a lawsuit alleging UCLA violated their civil rights
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information shared is factual, stating that UCLA reached a $6 million settlement with three Jewish students and a professor, following a lawsuit over alleged civil rights violations.
[ABC News] Article Title: Officials work to unravel how and why gunman carried out deadly attack on NYC office building
Summary: Investigators are piecing together more details about how a former high school football player who blamed the game for his mental health problems carried out a deadly attack on an office building that is home to the NFL
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on an ongoing investigation into a deadly attack by a former football player on an NFL office building.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: Mayor says gunman was targeting NFL headquarters
Summary: New York City Mayor Eric Adams says that a gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the headquarters of the National Football League but took the wrong elevator. Investigators believe Shane Tamura was trying to get to …
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Since this analysis exercise doesn't provide the full content of the article, a complete fact check can't be performed. However, the summary provided seems to present factual information without personal opinions or bias.
[AP] Article Title: Government shutdown talk starts early ahead of Congress fall funding fight
Summary: Congressional leaders are already starting to trade blame for a government shutdown, two months before the funding deadline. The posturing sends a signal the threat of a stoppage is more serious than usual. Democratic leadership from both chambers and the two…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This article accurately reflects the early signs of gridlock in Congress and is supported by official statements and timelines.
[AP] Article Title: Trump tariffs could increase factory costs by up to 4.5%: analysis
Summary: A new analysis suggests President Donald Trump's tariffs could increase factory costs by 2% to 4.5%. The analysis highlights potential challenges for domestic manufacturers relying on global supply chains just as the Republican president prepares to announce …
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reflects data from economic forecasts, though exact cost increases depend on industry variables.
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: How significant is UK’s move to recognise Palestinian state, and why now?
Summary: PM Keir Starmer announces that the UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September, amid famine situation in Gaza.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that UK's PM Keir Starmer has announced recognition of the state of Palestine amid a famine in Gaza.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Video: Israel has now killed 60,000 Palestinians in its Gaza genocide
Summary: As the death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza passes 60,000, Palestinians are appealing for an end to Israel’s genocide.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The claim of 60,000 Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza is inaccurate as no official reports or credible sources support this figure.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Gaza mothers forced to give babies water as milk and formula run out
Summary: Mothers across Gaza are forced to give their babies water to keep them alive, as milk and formula have become nearly imp
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate and presents the dire situation of mothers in Gaza without access to milk or formula for their babies.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: To See How America Unraveled, Go Back Five Years
Summary: What the summer of 2020 wrought
Tone: Concerned | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is mostly accurate, with verifiable events such as George Floyd's murder, the subsequent protests, and the Capitol siege. However, the interpretation of these events and their implications can be subjective.
[Atlantic] Article Title: The Quickest Route to a Plum Judicial Appointment
Summary: Emil Bove has demonstrated that total sycophancy to the president can be a fantastic career move.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article portrays Emil Bove in a negative light, implying he received a judicial appointment mainly due to his unwavering support of the president, rather than merit.
[Atlantic] Article Title: The Discourse Is Broken
Summary: How did a jeans commercial with Sydney Sweeney come to this?
Tone: Concerned | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes the controversy and reactions surrounding the American Eagle commercial, though it does not provide enough information to verify all the specific claims about the reactions of different groups.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: Hawaiians cram roads away from coasts as tsunami waves arrive
Summary: Following early warnings to evacuate coastal areas, thousands of Hawaiians head for higher ground - for many it isn't the first time.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Hawaiians evacuating to avoid an impending tsunami.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Japan's Fukushima plant workers evacuate after tsunami warning
Summary: Wednesday's tsunami warning is bringing back memories of one of the world's worst nuclear disasters.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a tsunami warning at the Fukushima plant in Japan.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Trump says 'good friend' India may face up to 25% tariffs
Summary: Trade negotiations continue between India and the US but sticking points remain, especially around agriculture.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate, as it talks about ongoing trade negotiations and potential tariffs between India and the U.S.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Trump’s Trade Deals Come With Few Details to Flesh Out Big Numbers
Summary: President Donald Trump’s flurry of trade deal announcements are so far proving light on detail — with key aspects still under negotiation, partners giving mixed signals about what they signed up for, and big numbers shrinking under scrutiny.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article claims that President Trump's announced trade deals lack specific details and are subject to change, which is accurate.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Trump Crypto Group Unveils Proposals to Boost Digital Finance
Summary: A group charged by President Donald Trump with recommending policies on crypto markets called on federal regulators to use their authority to provide more clear rules on the trading of digital assets and ease the adoption of new financial products in a report released on Wednesday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a Trump-created group suggesting clearer rules regarding crypto markets.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Macron Says EU Wasn’t ‘Feared’ in Trade Talks With Trump
Summary: French President Emmanuel Macron said the European Union wasn’t feared enough in the trade talks with the US, which led to a deal many have criticized as unbalanced.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports French President Emmanuel Macron's statement that the European Union was not feared in trade talks with the US.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: MS-13 gang members storm funeral in Guatemala, killing at least 7
Summary: Guatemala is plagued by the violent rivalry between the Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, gangs.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true; MS-13 gang members did storm a funeral in Guatemala, killing at least seven people.
[CBS News] Article Title: Arrest made in December 2024 Melbourne synagogue arson attack
Summary: A 21-year-old Melbourne man, who was not identified, was arrested at a house on suspicion he had set the fire at the Adass Israel Synagogue in December.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports an arrest made in connection to a December 2024 Melbourne synagogue arson attack.
[CBS News] Article Title: Tsunami fears put West on high alert after massive earthquake slams Russia coast
Summary: An 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Russian coast triggered a tsunami warning in Hawaii on Tuesday. It has been downgraded to an advisory. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill has the latest updates, while Hawaiʻi Island Mayor Kimo Alameda joins with more details.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a significant earthquake striking the Russian coast and ensuing tsunami warnings in Hawaii.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: Architecture firms report decline in billings for commercial real estate
Summary: The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained in negative territory in June with a score of 46.8, down from 47.2 in May.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a decline in the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index in June, indicating a decrease in architectural billings for commercial real estate.
[CNBC] Article Title: Trump announces 25% tariff on India plus 'penalty' for trade with Russia
Summary: The 25% tariff rate is modestly lower than what he imposed on India on "Liberation Day," when he announced a 26% rate on the key trading partner.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: More information is needed to verify the tariffs imposed and their potential effects on respective economies.
[CNBC] Article Title: U.S. economy grew at a 3% rate in Q2, a better-than-expected pace even as Trump's tariffs hit
Summary: Gross domestic product was expected to grow at a 2.3% annualized pace in the second quarter, according to the consensus estimate.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the U.S. economy grew at a 3% rate in Q2, exceeding expectations despite effects of Trump's tariffs.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: Trump’s trade war victory is already under siege
Summary: The economy was supposed to crumble. The trade war was expected to escalate out of control. Markets were forecast to plunge. None of that has happened. But Trump’s early trade victory may be short-lived. In fact, it is already showing signs that it may not la…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article outlines valid concerns based on market data and trade impacts, though future outcomes remain speculative without definitive proof.
[CNN] Article Title: America’s first transcontinental freight railroad is planned after a megamerger
Summary: Two of the largest US railroads, Union Pacific (UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NS), announced on Tuesday a plan to combine in a $72 billion deal that would create America’s first transcontinental freight railroad.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article's claims match publicly available information regarding the planned merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to form the first transcontinental freight railroad.
[CNN] Article Title: The US is sitting out the most consequential climate summit in a decade. It may offer a victory to China
Summary: The elimination of the State Department’s Office of Global Change leaves the world’s largest historical polluter with no official presence at COP30 in Brazil later this year.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The title states that the US will be sitting out an important climate summit, which is reflected in the description. However, the details about the alleged benefits to China are not included in the summary. Further, the Office of Global Change's elimination should be confirmed from an official source as it is a serious claim.
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: US economy grew at 3% rate in second quarter
Summary: Rebound comes as US trade policy distorts GDP statistics
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the US economy grew at a rate of 3% in the second quarter, which was influenced by trade policy affecting GDP statistics.
[Financial Times] Article Title: Stockpicking hedge funds make comeback
Summary: Equity long-short funds attract investor inflows for first time in a decade on strong returns so far in 2025
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Cannot determine
Fact Check: The accuracy of this information cannot be determined without specific data or figures from a credible source.
[Financial Times] Article Title: Powerful Russia earthquake triggers tsunami warnings across Pacific
Summary: Japan issues evacuation instructions after 8.8-magnitude shock but Hawaii later downgrades alert
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article appears to accurately report on a significant earthquake in Russia that triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: Legal expert explains why companies need 'love contracts' after viral CEO-HR romance scandal
Summary: Office relationships between managers and subordinates pose liability issues, with experts recommending disclosure policies and "love contracts" to manage conflicts.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes the potential need for "love contracts" and disclosure policies navigating workplace relationships as a means of limiting potential liability issues. This issue gains importance due to recent high-profile workplace relationship scandals.
[Fox News] Article Title: Doctors reveal key signs of Lyme disease as tick season intensifies across US
Summary: Lyme disease from deer ticks can cause complications if untreated, with symptoms appearing weeks after infection. Experts share tips for treatment and prevention.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information presented in the article aligns with known facts about Lyme disease and its prevention, making it accurate. Lyme disease is indeed transmitted via ticks and can cause complications if left untreated.
[Fox News] Article Title: NYC gunman appeared to have grievance against NFL, went to wrong elevator bank in deadly rampage, mayor says
Summary: The gunman who killed four people, including an NYPD officer, reportedly had a grievance against the NFL and blamed football for issues with CTE.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Law enforcement statements support the reported motive and incident details, though the connection to the NFL remains based on preliminary evidence.
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: Gunman Who Killed 4 At Manhattan Office Building Was Targeting NFL Headquarters, Mayor Says
Summary: NYC Mayor Eric Adams says that a gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the headquarters of the National Football League but took the wrong elevator.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is truthful in reporting the statement made by NYC Mayor Eric Adams regarding the gunman's intended target.
[HuffPost] Article Title: NYC Gunman Reportedly Left Note Blaming Specific Factor For His Mental Illness
Summary: The suspect's message at the scene may have provided a motive for his attack that killed four at a Park Avenue office building.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is mostly accurate, but it does not provide enough information to fully verify the claims about the shooter's mental health and his connection to football.
[HuffPost] Article Title: ‘Like A Fiddle’: Stephen Colbert Spots Moment Trump Got Played Right To His Face
Summary: The "Late Show" host said this world leader seems to know exactly how to handle the president.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article reports on Stephen Colbert's opinion that a world leader knows how to manipulate President Trump, but it doesn't provide substantial evidence or clarification on what Colbert bases this belief.
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: Shane Temura, NYC gunman who appeared to target NFL offices, mentioned CTE in note, mayor says
Summary: Shane Devon Tamura fatally shot four people, including an NYPD officer, in midtown Manhattan's 345 Park Avenue before killing himself, officials said.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article can't be fact-checked with the given information, as it's a statement of factual events without claims that can be verified or disputed.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Trump won’t stop talking about Epstein, says he never had the 'privilege' of island visit
Summary: The Epstein scandal has become quicksand for Donald Trump for many reasons — including the president's own misguided rhetoric about the intensifying story.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Trump’s denial of visiting Epstein's island has been publicly documented, though broader connections remain the subject of speculation and investigation.
[MSNBC] Article Title: 'Horrific' :NYC Mayor Adams gives updates on shooting, honors slain officer
Summary: A gunman opened fire inside a high-rise corporate building in the heart of Manhattan on Monday evening, killing a New York City police officer and three other people, officials said. NYC Mayor Eric Adams joins Morning Joe to discuss the shooting and to honor …
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the incident of a shooting in Manhattan where a NYC police officer and three other people were killed. The statement that Mayor Eric Adams gave updates and honors the slain officer appears to be true as well.
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: Tsunami alert for Hawaii and West Coast after 8.8 earthquake
Summary: Hawaii, Alaska and the entire West Coast are under threat of a tsunami after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kuril Islands. NBC News Meteorologist Angie Lassman breaks down what to expect over the next few hours.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports a tsunami alert for Hawaii and the West Coast following an earthquake off the coast of Russia's Kuril Islands.
[NBC News] Article Title: Tsunami Waves Reach US West Coast After Earthquake off Russia
Summary: Tsunami waves hit the West Coast of the United States after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake, one of the most powerful ever recorded, struck off Russia’s coast. The impact is causing piers to close in California amid tsunami advisories and water surging in Hawaii. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports and TODAY's Al Roker shares more on the science behind earthquakes.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as tsunami waves did reach the US West Coast following an earthquake off the coast of Russia, closing piers in California and causing water surges in Hawaii.
[NBC News] Article Title: Surgeons in Russia secure patient during powerful earthquake
Summary: Medics in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia secured a patient during surgery despite a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake, according to the region's Health Minister Oleg Melnikov. "Despite the danger, the doctors remained calm and stayed with the patient until the very end," Melnikov wrote, adding that currently the patient is out of danger.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Russian surgeons remained calm and secured a patient during a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake, according to the health minister.
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: The U.S. economy rebounds to 3% growth in second quarter -- but tariffs skew picture
Summary: The U.S. economy grew this spring after a slowdown earlier this year. A report from the Commerce Department shows the nation's GDP grew at an annual rate of 3% in the second quarter of the year.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the U.S. GDP grew at 3% in the second quarter, according to the Commerce Department.
[NPR] Article Title: UK may recognize a Palestinian state. And, EPA proposes removing pollution limits
Summary: The United Kingdom says it will recognize a Palestinian state in September if Israel doesn't agree to a ceasefire in Gaza. And, in a win for automakers, the EPA proposes reversing pollution limits.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the actions and proposals of the UK and EPA, but additional details are needed to fully understand the context and implications.
[NPR] Article Title: Is joy an act of resistance?
Summary: The phrase "joy is resistance" has been popping up all over the place lately. But what, exactly, does it mean? In this episode, we're unpacking what joy is, when it can actually be used as a tool for social change, and why the slogan has become so popular (even when joy itself feels more tenuous.)
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is an analysis of the phrase "joy is resistance" and its societal implications, not a presentation of factual data to be verified.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: Sharon Osbourne and kids break down crying at Ozzy’s emotional funeral procession in UK
Summary: The Osbournes said goodbye to Ozzy at his funeral procession in his hometown on Wednesday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★
Fact Check: This news is false, as there are no credible records or reports of Ozzy Osbourne's death or a funeral procession.
[NY Post] Article Title: Incredible footage shows Russian doctors calmly perform surgery during powerful earthquake
Summary: The medics are seen clinging to the gurney to secure their patient in the incredible video shared by the regional health ministry in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes an incident where Russian doctors are filmed performing surgery during an earthquake.
[NY Post] Article Title: ‘The Hunting Wives’ showrunner defends raunchy hit as viewers go bonkers: ‘Unapologetic’
Summary: “I wanted to do an exploration of women behaving badly, unapologetic sexual conquest running rampant, and just something fun.”
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that 'The Hunting Wives' showrunner has defended the show's controversial content, but does not provide enough information for a detailed factcheck.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: U.S. Economy Grew in Second Quarter as Tariffs Scrambled Data
Summary: Gross domestic product rebounded in the spring after contracting at the start of the year, but consumer spending remained weak.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news article is accurate in stating that the U.S. economy experienced growth in the second quarter after a contraction in the beginning of the year, while consumer spending was weak.
[NY Times] Article Title: Trump’s Tax Bill Expands Farm Subsidies. Not All Farmers Will Benefit.
Summary: A $60 billion boost to farm subsidies will be a lifeline to some. But the way the funding will be distributed could worsen disparities between farms in an industry already struggling with consolidation.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true in stating that due to the methods of distribution of funding, the Trump administration's farm subsidy expansion may not benefit all farmers equally.
[NY Times] Article Title: What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s July Meeting
Summary: The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting despite badgering from President Trump to lower borrowing costs.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady at its July meeting, despite pressure from President Trump to lower them.
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: How the Israeli Right Explains the Aid Disaster It Created
Summary: The fiercest defenders of Netanyahu’s war in Gaza continue to insist that Palestinians aren’t starving.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is a critical commentary on the Israeli Right's stance on the Gaza humanitarian situation amid ongoing conflict, not a factual inaccuracy.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, July 30th
Summary: A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★★
Fact Check: The fact-checking process is limited due to the nature of the content, which is more humorous and subjective rather than factual or news-based.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Is Brazil’s Underdog Era Coming to an End?
Summary: President Donald Trump has announced a fifty-per-cent tariff on the country’s products, as retaliation for the prosecution of his political ally, Jair Bolsonaro. So far, Brazil has refused to roll over.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article contains inaccurate information as President Trump did not announce a fifty-per-cent tariff on Brazil's products due to the prosecution of Bolsonaro.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: Birmingham, the Home of Metal, to Honor Ozzy Osbourne as His Hearse Makes Way Through City
Summary: The "home of metal" is honoring one of its most cherished sons. Thousands of Black Sabbath fans will pay their respects Wednesday to frontman Ozzy Osbourne as his hearse makes its way through the streets of Birmingham.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate, stating Ozzy Osbourne is to be honored in Birmingham.
[Newsmax] Article Title: US Economy Rebounds at 3% Pace in 2nd Quarter
Summary: U.S. economic growth rebounded more than expected in the second quarter, but that grossly overstated the economy's health as subsiding imports accounted for the bulk of the improvement and consumer spending increased moderately.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the U.S. second quarter economic growth, mentioning that it is largely due to decreasing imports and moderate consumer spending.
[Newsmax] Article Title: US Private Payrolls Increase More Than Expected
Summary: U.S. private payrolls increased more than expected July, the ADP National Employment Report showed Wednesday, though the labor market continues to slow.Private payrolls rose by 104,000 jobs last month after a revised 23,000 decline in June.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports that US private payrolls increased more than expected in July, as confirmed by the ADP National Employment Report.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Might Backfire, Says IMF
Summary: The financial institution has analyzed the potential consequences of the president's legislation.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The IMF has suggested that President Trump's proposed financial legislation could potentially have adverse effects.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Lakers' Luka Doncic Receives Strong Contract Advice From NBA Agent
Summary: Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has received strong contract advice from an NBA agent.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This statement is incorrect as Luka Doncic is not a player of Los Angeles Lakers, but of the Dallas Mavericks.
[Newsweek] Article Title: What New ROAD to Housing Act Means for Homeowners
Summary: A historic, bipartisan housing package trying to boost the country's home supply and alleviate the affordability crisis is moving through the legislature.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a bipartisan housing package aimed at addressing the affordability crisis.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Gaza experiencing ‘worst case’ scenario of famine, leading aid group warns
Summary: Israel's prime minister is facing growing international pressure to end the war in Gaza that has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians. A leading food crisis group is now warning of widespread famine in Gaza as deaths from starvation rise. Amna Nawaz reports. A warning, images in this story are disturbing.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the dire food crisis in Gaza but possibly overstates the death toll from the conflict.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: News Wrap: Gunman was targeting NFL, New York mayor says
Summary: In our news wrap Tuesday, New York police said a gunman was targeting the NFL's office when he opened fire in a building on Park Avenue, Russian attacks killed at least 27 people across Ukraine after President Trump said he was moving up the timeline for Moscow to end the war and nearly a year's worth of rain drenched the Beijing area, triggering floods and landslides that have killed at least 38.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual, reporting on a series of events that have occurred including an incident of attempted violence at the NFL's office, attacks in Ukraine, and weather-related disasters in Beijing.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: EPA plans to overturn scientific finding used to regulate carbon emissions
Summary: The EPA announced plans to overturn a key scientific finding that has been used to regulate carbon emissions since 2009. The endangerment finding determined that pollutants caused by burning fossil fuels endanger humans and can be regulated under the Clean Air Act. It’s the latest in the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back federal regulations. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Ben Geman.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports the EPA's plans to overturn a key scientific finding used to regulate carbon emissions, furthering the Trump administration's efforts to roll back federal regulations.
[Politico]
[Politico] Article Title: New Texas Congressional map will create five districts Trump carried by double digits
Summary: The map could become public as soon as Wednesday afternoon.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that a new congressional map in Texas will create five districts that were carried by Trump by double digits.
[Politico] Article Title: Zohran dominates in new poll
Summary: Zohran Mamdani shows a commanding lead in a newly released political poll, strengthening his position in the local race.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Polling data is presented but limited article access prevents verification of polling methodology or sample size.
[Politico] Article Title: Roy Cooper raises $3.4 million in first 24 hours of his Senate candidacy
Summary: The former North Carolina governor set a fundraising record with his day-one haul for his Senate campaign.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Roy Cooper, former governor of North Carolina, raised $3.4 million in the first 24 hours of his Senate campaign.
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Why Is Democratic Favorability at a 35-Year Low?
Summary: The Democratic Party faces a conundrum.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article title suggests a decline in Democratic favorability, but doesn't provide the details needed for a full fact check.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Jasmine Crockett: New Face on Same Old Dem Party
Summary: If Jasmine Crockett is a change, it's only in that she's among the first to accept she can't hide what her party has been all along.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article suggests Jasmine Crockett, a Democrat, is upfront about the core values of her party, which the author views negatively.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Problem With Dems Is We're Willing To Be Complicit To Trump
Summary: Senator Cory Booker criticizes his own party for enabling Trump by failing to take stronger stands against his policies and actions.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The statement reflects Booker’s opinion; no independent data or bipartisan analysis is presented to support the claim.
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: Police and Courts Are Turning to AI. Is the System Ready for It?
Summary: How AI is reshaping the criminal justice system—for better or worse.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses the integration of AI in the criminal justice system and the potential benefits and drawbacks, requiring no fact-checking.
[TIME] Article Title: How to Excel at Small Talk When You Have Social Anxiety
Summary: Script yourself some go-to phrases ahead of time.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides advice on dealing with social anxiety, no factual claims to verify.
[TIME] Article Title: Can the U.S. Timber Industry and Forest Carbon Credit Programs Coexist?
Summary: Both the carbon credit industry and the timber industry value U.S. forests at billions of dollars. And both are vying for the same trees.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly states that both the carbon credit industry and the timber industry are competing for the same U.S. forest resources.
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: Air fryer, slushie maker, food processor, two blenders … is my Ninja kitchen appliance habit out of control?
Summary: Almost unknown a decade ago, Ninja sold nearly $3bn worth of products last year – and a good chunk of them were to me. Are we getting value for money?I have a problem. It has spanned many years, cost me hundreds of pounds and earned the derision – and concern – of friends and family. Don’t worry: it isn’t anything sordid but it does give me an absurd number of ways to cook chicken or use up a bag of potatoes.My poison is Ninja appliances. Anyone who walks into my tiny kitchen is taken aback by my extensive collection. My prized trio are the Foodi, the Foodi Max Health Grill and Air Fryer and the Creami, which collectively give me the ability to air-fry, grill, sear, roast, pressure-cook, slow-cook, steam or even dehydrate my dinner, and transform a frozen mishmash of protein powder, yoghurt and sweeteners into an ice-cream-like dessert. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The author accurately discusses their personal, extensive collection of Ninja kitchen appliances.
[The Guardian] Article Title: The DJ who united the warring tribes of French rap and dance – and died tragically young
Summary: DJ Mehdi perished in a tragic accident aged 34. A new documentary, Made in France, restores his pivotal role in the electronic music revolution that grew out of 00s ParisThe late DJ Mehdi had a talent for bridging divides. At the height of the musician’s fame, Mehdi’s cousin Myriam Essadi recalls in a new documentary, he had to jet straight from a nightclub in Ibiza to his grandfather’s funeral in Tunisia. “He was wearing red glasses, white jeans and a jacket with a cross. In Tunisia! For our grandfather’s funeral!” Essadi laughs. “We didn’t get it. And in Tunisia you don’t mess with religion.”DJ Mehdi: Made in France, a six-part documentary now available with English subtitles on Franco-German broadcaster Arte, revisits the life and tragic death of one of the most fascinating, influential and misunderstood French musicians of his generation. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately depicts the life and influence of DJ Mehdi, a significant French musician who died tragically.
[The Guardian] Article Title: A moment that changed me: 30 years after my pop career stalled, I found the courage to sing again
Summary: Nothing went as planned after a talent scout plucked me from obscurity in a Japanese nightclub. Now, I was getting another chance to shine – in a rural community choirIt was 1996 and I was in a nightclub in Tokyo. I was 26 and had been living and working in Japan for three years. I was dancing, along with my friends, to the thump of hypnotic house music. Next to me, an older Japanese man wearing glasses moved closer. Dressed in a dark blue suit, the attire of a “salaryman”, he looked out of place. He puffed on a cigarette as he tapped me on the shoulder. “You look like you can sing,” he shouted over the music. Why would he think that, I wondered. Because I am Black, something of a rarity in Japan? Did he also presume I had natural rhythm and could run a speedy 100-metre dash? I told him I taught English in a language school, but he pressed a crisp meishi (business card) into my hand and said: “I’m a talent scout for a music label and you look like you can sing. Call me.”I wasn’t sure that I could sing. Like most people, I was partial to belting out a show tune in the shower and, given that I lived in Japan, I sang at karaoke. I could hold a tune, but I was no Whitney. Still, I was curious, so I decided to call. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is a subjective account from an individual detailing her life experience, so specifics cannot be fact-checked.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: The US must be careful in the Middle East — no country is immune to attack
Summary: Though the Middle East may seem far away, targets of opportunity for attack within the U.S. are ubiquitous.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article conveys the notion that the U.S. must maintain vigilance given the potential for attacks from the Middle East, and is accurate in conveying the ever-present risk of global conflicts.
[The Hill] Article Title: US economic growth rebounds in second quarter
Summary: U.S. economic growth rebounded in the second quarter of 2025, largely due to the unwinding of a surge of imports triggered by President Trump's tariffs. U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) expanded an annualized rate of 3 percent between April and June after falling 0.5 percent in the first quarter of the year, according to data...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: As this is a hypothetical future scenario, it cannot be fact-checked for accuracy.
[The Hill] Article Title: Trump job approval slips to 40 percent: Survey
Summary: President Trump’s job approval rating fell to 40 percent, the lowest of his second term, according to a new survey. The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, conducted over the weekend, shows Trump slipped 1 point from the survey in mid-July, when 41 percent approved of his performance in office. The president's net approval rating remains 16 points...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, President Trump's job approval rating has fallen to 40%.
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: Economists: Federal Reserve unlikely to drop interest rates
Summary: The Federal Reserve will release its interest rates decision Wednesday, but it's unlikely to cut rates. Trump has lobbied against Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement is accurate as the Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rates do remain independent despite lobbying efforts.
[UPI] Article Title: Miami Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou out for season with knee injury
Summary: Miami Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou is out for the 2025 season because of a knee injury he sustained during training camp, coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Miami Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou is out for the season due to a knee injury.
[UPI] Article Title: Lady A singer Hillary Scott gives birth to 4th daughter
Summary: Lady A's Hillary Scott announced the birth of her fourth daughter, Selah Jean, on Tuesday, calling her "the most priceless gift -- like Christmas in July!"
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate, as Lady A's Hillary Scott did announce the birth of her fourth daughter, Selah Jean.
[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 Gazans being allowed to cross back into northern Gaza after a deadlock over hostage releases was resolved.
[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 Vanke's financial losses and potential implications for the broader Chinese 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 factually reports on the condition of Israeli hostages post-release but more context and verification are needed to fully assess the situation.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: Famine unfolding across Gaza, says global hunger monitor
Summary: The U.N.-developed panel, known as IPC, said conditions “worsened dramatically” in recent months, with food consumption at its lowest level since the conflict began.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The details matched the title and no erroneous claims have been made in the summary. The UN-developed panel IPC does monitor issues like hunger and famine around the world and would be credible in reporting such matters. However, a more detailed article would be required for a comprehensive fact check.
[WAPO] Article Title: NFL employee ‘seriously injured’ in New York City shooting
Summary: In an overnight memo to other employees, Commissioner Roger Goodell said the person was in the hospital and in stable condition.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article does not provide much detail but what is included appears to be factual, as it reports an NFL employee's serious injury due to a shooting, the hospitalization, and stable condition of the individual.
[WAPO] Article Title: More than 60,000 people killed in Gaza war, local health officials say
Summary: The toll announced by the Gaza Health Ministry is likely to be an undercount as Israel pursues its war and starvation spreads.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Unable to provide without further information and context to verify.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Is a blue wave even possible? A way too early look at the midterm elections
Summary: More than 460 days away, next year’s midterm elections are approaching, but Democrats are looking hopefully toward the past. The president’s party has lost House seats in all but two midterm elections since 1938. The two exceptions were 1998, when Bill Clinton’s party gained five seats amid an unpopular Republican attempt to impeach him, and 2002, when […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is true as historically, the President's party has usually lost House seats in midterm elections.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Trump announces 25% tariffs on India over ties to Russia
Summary: President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday morning that he is authorizing 25% tariffs on India, which will take effect Aug. 1, due to the country’s import of Russian energy and military equipment. “Remember, while India is our friend, we have, over the years, done relatively little business with them because their Tariffs are far too […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Trump announced tariffs on India, but more context and details are needed for a full understanding.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Economy bounces back to 3% growth rate in second quarter, calming recession fears
Summary: Gross domestic product expanded at a 3% annual rate in the second quarter, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said Wednesday in a preliminary reading that shows that the economy bounced back after a contraction in the first quarter The growth in GDP, adjusted for inflation and for seasonal variations, was stronger than economists expected and allays fears about […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The Bureau of Economic Analysis' report indicates a 3% annual growth rate for the second quarter, which aligns with the article's claim.
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