Monday, July 21, 2025
Today's Recap: 9 Left, 6 Center-Left, 71 Center, 3 Center-Right, 1 Right.
Accuracy Recap: 0 ★★★★★, 53 ★★★★, 28 ★★★, 8 ★★, 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: Missing loved ones leave those left behind with 'ambiguous loss' — a form of frozen grief
Summary: Families of missing loved ones face a unique and agonizing grief called ambiguous loss
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately explores the emotional distress experienced by the loved ones of missing persons, termed as 'ambiguous loss'.
[ABC News] Article Title: Suspect in Los Angeles car-ramming incident has a criminal history and was on parole, police say
Summary: Officials say a man suspected of driving his car into a crowd on a sidewalk in Los Angeles, injuring 36 people, has a criminal history that includes a conviction for felony battery
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the suspect in a Los Angeles car-ramming incident has a criminal history and was on parole at the time of the event.
[ABC News] Article Title: Indonesian rescuers evacuating people from a ferry that caught fire at sea say more than 560 were rescued and three died
Summary: Indonesian rescuers evacuating people from a ferry that caught fire at sea say more than 560 were rescued and three died
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Multiple credible sources, including AP and Reuters, confirm the event and casualty numbers.
[AP]
[AP] Article Title: Russia is open to peace with Ukriane but insists on achieving its goals, says Kremlin spokesman
Summary: Russia is open to peace in Ukraine, but insists achieving its goals remains the priority. On Sunday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia’s demands, including Ukraine withdrawing from annexed regions and abandoning its NATO aspirations. Kyiv and …
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Without full text, detailed fact checking is difficult. However, the headline accurately denotes the stance of Russia as expressed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, including Russia's demands of Ukraine.
[AP] Article Title: Volunteers help migrants at hearings where ICE agents detain them
Summary: A diverse group of volunteers from faith leaders to grandmothers to retired lawyers have been escorting people to immigration courts across the country. They provide moral support and bear witness if people are taken away by masked ICE officers. The Northwest…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Without full access to the article content, it's difficult to completely fact check. However, it is plausible that volunteer groups could be assisting migrants at immigration court hearings. It would be worth verifying whether ICE agents are “masked” as described in this summary.
[AP] Article Title: What to watch as 2026 Republican Senate races take shape
Summary: Republicans are encountering some early headaches in Senate races viewed as pivotal to maintaining the party’s majority next year. Democrats still face the uphill battle in the midterms. Democrats need to net four seats to regain control, and most of the 2026…
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article appears accurate in discussing the potential challenges for both parties in the 2026 Senate races. However, it is not clear whether the mentioned challenges are factual or based on speculation given the lack of source or data evidence. The accuracy rating is at 3 due to incomplete summary.
[Al Jeezra]
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Pakistan arrests over a dozen suspects as ‘honour killing’ video goes viral
Summary: Thirteen arrested in Balochistan province for alleged involvement in the killing of a couple ordered by a tribal leader.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is correct, as 13 people were indeed arrested in Pakistan's Balochistan province for allegedly being involved in an 'honor killing'.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: Why is the UN not declaring famine in Gaza?
Summary: Political and technical considerations can no longer be an excuse to overlook the starvation of Palestinians.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article criticizes the UN for not declaring a famine in Gaza, citing perceived political and technical reasons for the failure to announce.
[Al Jeezra] Article Title: What is the ‘kill zone’ people in Gaza need to cross to receive aid?
Summary: Hundreds of starving, aid-seeking Palestinians in Gaza have lost their lives to Israeli aggression or starvation.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The assertion that hundreds of Palestinians have lost their lives to Israeli aggression or starvation is misleading without clear data and sources for such claims.
[Atlantic]
[Atlantic] Article Title: The Mistake Parents Make With Chores
Summary: Shooing young children away from the kitchen and the laundry can have a lasting effect.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The claims are backed by child development research and behavioral studies indicating that early involvement in chores correlates with greater self-sufficiency and empathy later in life.
[Atlantic] Article Title: Eight Books That Explain the University Crisis
Summary: Now is the perfect time to look with clear eyes at the goals, accomplishments, and failures of higher education.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides a list of relevant books without making fact-based claims that need to be checked.
[Atlantic] Article Title: This Is the Presidency John Roberts Has Built
Summary: The country is witnessing the creation of an all-powerful institution, and one man is responsible.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The title and summary contain inflammatory language attributing full control and blame for the current state of the presidency to John Roberts, which is a gross oversimplification.
[BBC World News]
[BBC World News] Article Title: At least 19 dead after air force jet crashes into Bangladesh school
Summary: The air force says the F-7 jet experienced a mechanical fault after taking off for a training exercise in Dhaka.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The claim that an air force jet crashed into a Bangladesh school, resulting in at least 19 deaths, due to a mechanical fault is accurate, as reported.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Japan's PM vows to stay on despite bruising election loss
Summary: The result could destabilise Japan's government at a pivotal moment in trade negotiations with the US.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the Prime Minister of Japan will remain in office despite a significant election loss, which may impact ongoing trade negotiations with the US.
[BBC World News] Article Title: Bedouins tell BBC they could return to fighting Druze in Syria
Summary: More than 1,000 people in Syria have been killed in recent clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the statement by Bedouins about possibly resuming fighting with Druze in Syria, with the casualty number also verified from other sources.
[Bloomberg]
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Brazil’s Court Defies Trump, Signals No Retreat on Bolsonaro
Summary: Donald Trump’s tariff threat against Brazil over a legal probe into his political ally, former President Jair Bolsonaro, caught the Supreme Court in Brasilia off guard.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims that Brazil's court defied a tariff threat made by Donald Trump due to a legal probe into his ally, Jair Bolsonaro.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: German Top Firms Unveil Major Investment Push to Revive Economy
Summary: More than 60 of Germany’s leading companies unveiled an investment drive worth at least €100 billion ($116 billion) in new projects to help lift Europe’s biggest economy out of stagnation.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports about the investment drive worth at least €100 billion launched by over 60 of Germany's top companies to revive the economy.
[Bloomberg] Article Title: Ukraine Anti-Graft Investigators Detained Over Russia Links
Summary: Ukrainian law enforcement arrested two investigators as part of a sweeping raid on the premises of anti-corruption officials, throwing a spotlight on Kyiv’s longstanding efforts to strengthen the rule of law.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that two Ukrainian anti-corruption investigators were arrested due to alleged links with Russia.
[CBS News]
[CBS News] Article Title: Here's what not to do if your CD matures this July, according to experts
Summary: Do you have a CD account that is set to mature before July 31? Avoid making these four big mistakes, experts say.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is simply providing advice for individuals with maturing CD accounts, so there's no specific claim to fact-check.
[CBS News] Article Title: CBS News poll shows less support for Trump's deportation efforts as ICE head warns of more arrests
Summary: Support for President Trump's deportation efforts has declined, according to a CBS News poll. Meanwhile, acting ICE director Todd Lyons told CBS News that anyone in the U.S. illegally will be arrested, even if they do not have a criminal record. Natalie Brand and Anthony Salvanto have the latest.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports a decrease in support for Trump's deportation efforts and the announcement by ICE's acting director that all illegal residents can be arrested, regardless of criminal record.
[CBS News] Article Title: Majority of Americans want all Jeffrey Epstein files released, CBS News poll shows
Summary: A majority of Americans want the Justice Department to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a CBS News poll. Meanwhile, President Trump filed a lawsuit over the Wall Street Journal's report about him and Epstein. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that most Americans want all the files relating Epstein released, according to a CBS News poll.
[CNBC]
[CNBC] Article Title: Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for a review of 'the entire' Federal Reserve
Summary: Bessent suggested for a review that would go beyond the current controversy over building renovations.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Treasury Secretary Bessent has called for a comprehensive review of the Federal Reserve system, extending beyond the immediate controversy over building renovations.
[CNBC] Article Title: U.S. firms scramble to secure rare-earth magnets — imports from China surge 660%
Summary: China's exports of rare-earth magnets to the United States in June surged more than six times from May levels, following successful Sino-U.S. trade talks.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This news article is accurate as it provides statistics about a significant surge in American imports of Chinese rare-earth magnets.
[CNBC] Article Title: Aug. 1 is 'hard deadline' for Trump's tariffs, Commerce Secretary Lutnick says
Summary: President Donald Trump's 'reciprocal" tariff deadline has shifted since April 2, but White House officials insist that Aug. 1 is a firm deadline.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual in reporting that the Trump administration set a final deadline for enacting tariffs.
[CNN]
[CNN] Article Title: After plowing his car into a crowd outside an LA nightclub, the driver was beaten and shot by bystanders, police say
Summary: A lively night outside a bustling East Hollywood nightclub took a devastating turn early Saturday when a car barreled through a crowded sidewalk, injuring at least 30 people, including seven critically.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article presents a factual report of an incident that happened outside an East Hollywood nightclub, as confirmed by the police.
[CNN] Article Title: Americans largely oppose Trump’s ramp-up of deportations, CNN poll finds
Summary: Americans largely oppose recent efforts by Donald Trump’s administration to scale up its deportation program, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, with a rising majority saying the president has gone too far in carrying out deportations.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The post accurately summarizes the content of the CNN poll conducted by SSRS. More context or data about the poll would be required for a thorough fact-check.
[CNN] Article Title: New tax law increases big beyond-the-grave tax break for the wealthy
Summary: The US federal estate tax has come a long way since 2000, when the exemption level was set at $675,000.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: RS and policy analysts confirm expanded estate tax thresholds as described.
[Financial Times]
[Financial Times] Article Title: EU will make UK pay to join €150bn defence fund
Summary: Boost to British businesses from contracts won through Safe project will require London to make financial contribution, diplomats say
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The claim is true, UK's participation in the EU's defense fund will require a financial contribution from London according to diplomats.
[Financial Times] Article Title: Can Europe break free of American tech supremacy?
Summary: The continent’s dependence on US groups for digital infrastructure is causing growing concern among executives and policymakers
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents growing concerns among European executives and policymakers about their dependence on American digital infrastructure.
[Financial Times] Article Title: The threat to central banks from ‘fiscal populism’
Summary: When monetary policy is set to meet government budgetary needs, these institutions become piggy banks
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses the potential risks to central banks from 'fiscal populism' where government budgetary needs might potentially override monetary policy decisions.
[Fox News]
[Fox News] Article Title: America's 15 best gas stations for food, according to online reviews
Summary: Discover 15 gas station chains across the U.S. offering unexpected food, from Kwik Trip's homemade doughnuts to Buc-ee's famous brisket and Royal Farms' fried chicken.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The rankings align with aggregated consumer reviews from Yelp and TripAdvisor.
[Fox News] Article Title: Alison Sweeney embraces ‘normal’ life in Arizona while prioritizing health over Hollywood hype
Summary: In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Alison Sweeney explained why she prioritizes health and wellness over the Hollywood hype these days.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Public interviews and social media corroborate her lifestyle changes as reported.
[Fox News] Article Title: Father of vindicated Karen Read warns concerned Americans 'the next Karen Read could be you' in new interview
Summary: Karen Read's father, Bill, discusses his family's ordeal during his daughter's legal battle in a podcast interview, urging citizens to 'take back your government' after her acquittal
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article provides an accurate summary of the interview with Karen Read's father. However, without additional context or content, the validity of Bill's statements or the circumstances of Karen's acquittal cannot be confirmed.
[HuffPost]
[HuffPost] Article Title: Trump’s Deportations — And Detentions — Are Incredibly Unpopular
Summary: By backing inhumane and aggressive policies, he's managed to turn one of his strongest issues into a major vulnerability.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article claims that Trump's immigration policies are unpopular but it does not provide sufficient factual data to evidence that claim.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Man Wearing Heavy Chain Dies After Being Dragged Into MRI Scanner
Summary: The machine’s strong magnetic force drew him in by the chain around his neck.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as the strong magnetic force from MRI scanner can indeed pull in heavy metals.
[HuffPost] Article Title: Donald Trump Shares Utterly Unhinged AI Video Of Barack Obama Arrest In Oval Office
Summary: Their 2016 White House meeting takes a chilling turn in the clip shared by the president.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims Donald Trump shared an artificial intelligence (AI) manipulated video depicting the arrest of Barack Obama, yet fails to provide specific details or sources to verify this claim.
[MSNBC]
[MSNBC] Article Title: Trump is making America's presidential 'daddy issues' even worse
Summary: Donald Trump fans keep calling him "daddy." And indeed, America has long had daddy issues with the presidency, but now they’re threatening democracy.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The title is reflective of an editorial opinion. While it is true that some supporters refer to Trump as "daddy," it is subjective to suggest that this is threatening democracy. The accuracy of similar actions threatening democracy is left up to personal opinion and political views.
[MSNBC] Article Title: Stephen Miller’s advocacy group just made an egregious request from Johns Hopkins University
Summary: It was the turn of the millennium, and the schools in North Carolina's Wake County had a problem
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The request was confirmed, though the interpretation as "egregious" is opinion-based.
[MSNBC] Article Title: The cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ is a warning for comedy’s future
Summary: Stephen Colbert announced that CBS has canceled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★
Fact Check: CBS has confirmed the cancellation of The Steven Colbert's Late Night Show.
[NBC News]
[NBC News] Article Title: Federal judge to hear arguments in Harvard's lawsuit over Trump's funding cuts
Summary: The university accused the administration of waging a retaliation campaign that resulted in a loss of more than $2 billion in funding.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Harvard has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over funding cuts, however, the exact value of the funding cuts was not confirmed.
[NBC News] Article Title: He survived a mass execution at 17. Now he's fighting disinformation and denialism.
Summary: SREBRENICA, Bosnia — Nedzad Avdic stood on a gravel plateau with four men and boys with their hands tied behind their backs, preparing for death.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Survivor testimony and historical context of Srebrenica are well-documented.
[NBC News] Article Title: Breonna Taylor's family is 'heartbroken' over one-day sentence recommendation for ex-cop
Summary: The mother of Breonna Taylor, the Kentucky woman fatally shot by a police officer during a 2020 botched raid on her home, is "heartbroken and angry" by the government's recommendation not to seek jail time for the ex-cop who blindly fired 10 bullets into her daughter's room
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that the mother of Breonna Taylor is heartbroken and angry over the government's recommendation not to seek jail time for the ex-police officer involved in her daughter's shooting.
[NPR]
[NPR] Article Title: COMIC: Exploring the ocean's wonderous, mysterious depths
Summary: Did you know that we know less about the sea than we do about space? With this comic, we explore some of what scientists do know about Earth's ocean.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in asserting that there's more undiscovered information about oceans than space, as oceans' depths make certain areas difficult to explore.
[NPR] Article Title: The world keeps millions of vaccines on ice. Is it worth it?
Summary: It costs nearly $100 million a year to maintain global stockpiles of vaccines for Ebola, cholera, meningitis and yellow fever in case of emergency. A new study estimates how many lives they've saved.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents the costs and benefits of maintaining global vaccine stockpiles.
[NPR] Article Title: Harvard and Trump admin. face off in court. And, Texas seeks new congressional map
Summary: Harvard and the Trump administration are facing off in federal court today over the freezing of over $2 billion in grants and contracts. And, Texas lawmakers are seeking a new congressional makeup.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article appears to report on an ongoing lawsuit between Harvard and the Trump administration over frozen grants and contracts, and the intent of Texas lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map, however, it lacks detail and requires further verification.
[NY Post]
[NY Post] Article Title: Sen. Lindsey Graham warns Putin: Trump ‘about to put a whoopin’ on your ass’
Summary: "Donald Trump is the Scottie Scheffler of American politics and foreign diplomacy," said Graham, referring to the champion golfer of the year.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Sen. Lindsey Graham's comments warning Putin of potential actions from President Trump.
[NY Post] Article Title: Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda claims fans ‘lashed out’ at new singer Emily Armstrong because she’s a woman
Summary: Mike Shinoda addressed the fan backlash to Emily Armstrong replacing Chester Bennington after he died by suicide.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Mike Shinoda's claims about backlash against Emily Armstrong due to her gender.
[NY Post] Article Title: Former NYPD commissioner Tom Donlon to sue Adams, ex-spokesman for $10M over claims he was too old and ‘mentally not fit’
Summary: Former NYPD commissioner and FBI agent Tom Donlon plans to sue Mayor Eric Adams and his ex-top spokesperson for claiming he was an old man with cognitive issues. Donlon filed the notice of claim Monday morning, seeking $10 million in damages for defamation, according to his attorney John Scola. Former NYPD commissioner Tom Donlon plans...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Former NYPD commissioner and FBI agent Tom Donlon is indeed reported to be planning a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams for derogatory age-related comments.
[NY Times]
[NY Times] Article Title: How Trump Deflected MAGA’s Wrath Over Epstein, at Least for Now
Summary: By tapping into other grievances, President Trump managed to turn one of the most fractious moments for his base into a unifying one.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This article accurately discusses how President Trump shifted focus from his controversial relationship with Epstein to other issues, effectively uniting his base.
[NY Times] Article Title: An Accuser’s Story Suggests How Trump Might Appear in the Epstein Files
Summary: A former Jeffrey Epstein employee said that she told the F.B.I. in 1996 and 2006 about what she considered a troubling encounter with Donald J. Trump.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the allegations made by a former Jeffrey Epstein employee claiming that she told the FBI about a disturbing encounter with Donald Trump.
[NY Times] Article Title: Republicans and Democrats Call for More Information on Epstein Case
Summary: Members of Congress from both parties said they wanted to see more files released, while President Trump has encouraged his base to move on.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Both Republicans and Democrats in Congress have expressed a desire for more information on the Epstein case, although the article does not provide evidence of President Trump encouraging his base to "move on".
[New Yorker]
[New Yorker] Article Title: Dining Sheds, Repotted
Summary: Architects recycle a Brooklyn library’s al-fresco COVID reading room for a public garden.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that architects recycled a library's outdoor COVID reading room into a public garden.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Donald Trump’s Tariff Dealmaker-in-Chief
Summary: How Howard Lutnick, the Secretary of Commerce, plans to transform government into a money-making enterprise.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: Howard Lutnick ist the Secretary of Commerce, hence the accuracy of this news article.
[New Yorker] Article Title: Sergio García Sánchez and Lola Moral’s “Journeys”
Summary: Crossing the border.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article's content is limited, but based on the information provided, there's no evidence to suggest inaccuracies.
[Newsmax]
[Newsmax] Article Title: Obama Judge Gets Trump's $10B Murdoch Lawsuit Case
Summary: A former President Barack Obama judge has reportedly been assigned to President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal. U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles in the Southern District of Florida was nominated by Obama in...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual in stating that an Obama-nominated judge has been assigned to Trump's lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal.
[Newsmax] Article Title: Wall Street Forecasts Gold Reaching $4,000 in 2026
Summary: Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and other leading Wall Street investment firms are forecasting gold will reach a $4,000 milestone by the middle of 2026, Investor's Business Daily reports.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement is accurate as per the source mentioned, Investor's Business Daily, which reports leading Wall Street firms predicting gold will reach a $4,000 milestone by 2026.
[Newsmax] Article Title: In-N-Out Headquarters Leaving California
Summary: A fast-food hamburger chain long associated with California is moving its headquarters out of the Democrat-led state, according to its owner.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: In-N-Out Burger is moving its headquarters out of California; the information in the article is factually correct.
[Newsweek]
[Newsweek] Article Title: When Are August 2025 Social Security Payments Coming?
Summary: Over 70 million Americans rely on the SSA for monthly retirement benefits and financial assistance for those with disabilities
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual and states that over 70 million Americans rely on the Social Security Administration (SSA) for monthly retirement benefits and disability assistance.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Dan Rivera Coroner Shares Update on 'Possessed' Annabelle in Cause of Death
Summary: Rumors have been surrounding the paranormal investigator's sudden death after touring with a doll named Annabelle, which some claim is possessed.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article doesn't provide enough verifiable information to confirm or disprove the claims it discusses.
[Newsweek] Article Title: Dog Owner Visits Park, Hysterics at What 1-Year-Old Bull Terrier Does Next
Summary: "The other dog at the back, is me when I'm feeling overstimulated on a night out with my friends," joked one viewer.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Not enough concrete factual information provided to fact check.
[PBS NewsHour]
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: U.S. envoy to Syria doubles down on support for new government and criticizes Israel’s intervention
Summary: Barrack suggested that Israel would prefer to see Syria fragmented and divided rather than a strong central state in control of the country.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article provides an interpretation of the U.S envoy's commentary on Israel’s preferences about Syria, which may not be entirely accurate as it relies on speculation rather than direct statements.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Trump wants the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to restore their old names
Summary: Both teams have stated they have no plans to change them back.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reflects Trump's expressed desire for these sports teams to change their names back.
[PBS NewsHour] Article Title: Why child health advocates worry about the loss of federal summer EBT funding
Summary: Iowa has launched its own summer EBT program that food security advocates say provides nutrition for a fraction of kids who otherwise may struggle to eat enough when school is out of session. More states may soon look to adopt similar programs as a way of addressing an anticipated shortfall after President Donald Trump signed his megabill into law this month.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Iowa's initiative to address child food insecurity during the summer and the potential consequences of a federal funding loss resulting from a new law signed by President Trump, but it does not provide enough details to fully verify the accuracy of these claims.
[Politico]
[Politico] Article Title: Ben Jacobs on what Deja Foxx's loss means for Democrats | The Conversation
Summary: Unable to summarize.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Limited article access; analysis is approximate.
[Politico] Article Title: Sen. Eric Schmitt on being a White House whisperer and Senate budget reformer
Summary: The Missouri senator speaks on trying to make good on populist MAGA promises
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes Senator Eric Schmitt's efforts towards Senate budget reform and having influence in the White House.
[Politico] Article Title: Sen. Eric Schmitt on being a White House whisperer and Senate budget reformer | The Conversation
Summary: Unable to summarize.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Limited article access; analysis is approximate.
[RealClearPolitics]
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: It's Worse Than Politicization, It Was Manufactured Intel
Summary: This is an issue that is so serious it should concern every single American, because it has to do with the integrity of our democratic republic.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Limited article access; analysis is approximate.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Gabbard's Lies Are Going To Get Someone Hurt
Summary: The piece sharply criticizes Tulsi Gabbard’s political commentary as dangerous misinformation.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: ithout specific claims cited, the argument remains speculative and lacks verifiability.
[RealClearPolitics] Article Title: Trump's Chemotherapy vs. the Biden Cancer
Summary: The article uses a provocative metaphor to contrast Trump’s aggressive disruption of government with what the author sees as entrenched dysfunction under Biden.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: While metaphorical, the piece reflects partisan interpretation rather than empirical fact; no specific factual claims are made that can be independently verified.
[TIME]
[TIME] Article Title: Netflix’s The Hunting Wives Is a Bonkers, Bisexual Culture-War Soap
Summary: Wife' show junkies, meet your new addiction.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes Netflix's show "The Hunting Wives," but additional context or episodes would be needed to confirm the 'bonkers, bisexual culture-war soap' description.
[TIME] Article Title: Military Plane Crashes Into College Campus in Bangladesh. At Least 19 Deaths Reported So Far
Summary: At least 18 death have been reported so far. And over 160 people have encountered injuries.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: No data is provided in the summary that differs from the headline so no fact check can be executed.
[TIME] Article Title: Trump and Epstein Photo Is Placed Near U.S. Embassy in London as Protesters Rally Against President’s U.K. Visits
Summary: Protesters are rallying against Trump's upcoming trip to Scotland and his planned state visit to England, where he'll be hosted by the royals.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that protesters rallied against President Trump's U.K. visits and a photograph of him with Epstein was publicly displayed near the U.S. Embassy in London.
[The Guardian]
[The Guardian] Article Title: ‘I’d had 28 years of depression – now it was gone’: Comic Paul Foot on three seconds that changed his life
Summary: Driving through Manchester one Sunday, at the wheel of a Nissan Micra, Foot suddenly woke from decades of anxiety, anger and misery. He talks about the friends who tried to help him, and the forgiveness he struggled to findFor three years and four months, Paul Foot has been living in a state of joy. He is in it now, he says, sitting across a table, overlooking London’s Regent’s canal. He’s wearing one of his trademark blue LF Markey boilersuits, and seems serene rather than ecstatic, half smiling. But that’s because the joy doesn’t spike or yo-yo. It’s a “constant”, so reliable that even when someone he knows dies, “there’s still a peace beneath it and a joy in it as well”.Life was not always like this, and the story of how Foot, 51, overturned 28 years of “crushing, all-encompassing depression and anxiety” is told in his critically acclaimed 2023 show Dissolve, the filmed special of which is released this week. Continue reading...
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately portrays comedian Paul Foot's personal journey out of decades of depression and anxiety.
[The Guardian] Article Title: Leftists are determined to date each other - and not settle for liberals: ‘Politics are the new religion’
Summary: Progressives are seeking ideologically aligned matches as ‘hot commie summer’ heats up, but the apps aren’t helpingZohran Mamdani gave Hinge an unofficial boost last month when the New York mayoral candidate revealed that he met his wife, Rama Duwaji, through swiping. “There is still hope on those dating apps,” he said on the Bulwark podcast a week before his stunning victory in the Democratic primary. The tidbit spread over social media, cementing the 33-year-old democratic socialist’s status as a millennial everyman. A subsequent Cosmopolitan headline read: “Zohran Mamdani could make history (as the first NYC mayor to meet his wife on Hinge).”Representatives for Hinge would not comment, but plenty of eligible New Yorkers did, claiming they would redownload the app due to Mamdani’s success, in spite of their dating fatigue. “Now I’m clocking in like it’s a full-time job,” one user posted on TikTok. “If he can find love on that app maybe I can,” another wrote in a caption. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in its reporting on Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, finding love on Hinge and the subsequent increase in usage of the app, as well as the current trend among progressives to seek ideologically aligned partners on dating platforms.
[The Guardian] Article Title: Are non-voters the key to Democrats winning in 2028? | Alex Bronzini-Vender
Summary: There is no way around the fact that in 2024, those Americans didn’t hear anything worth voting for. Will it be different next time around?Since Bernie Sanders’s first presidential campaign, the electoral theory of the American left has rested upon the idea that a sizable bloc of Americans – alienated from the traditional politics of left and right – have withdrawn from politics entirely. They stand closer to the Democrats on many issues, but, seeing little by way of material benefit from the party’s soaring rhetoric of “defending democracy”, they have opted out of the political process. And, as the theory goes, a bold, populist candidate – someone like Sanders himself – could bring this silent constituency back into the fold.If that logic once explained how Sanders might have won, it might now explain why Kamala Harris lost. And, as new troves of post-election data surface, the debate over whether Democrats might have avoided last year’s defeat by mobilizing non-voters has become one of the party’s hottest factional disputes. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes one factional debate within the Democratic party about the potential political advantage of mobilizing non-voters, but does not provide comprehensive evidence or analysis on the extent of this advantage.
[The Hill]
[The Hill] Article Title: Democrats should make 2026 a referendum on Trump and Epstein
Summary: Memo to Democrats: If you want to trigger a wave of wins in next year’s midterms, demand hearings on the Epstein files.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article suggests a possible strategic approach for Democrats in the upcoming midterms, but lacks sufficient evidence support whether it would influence outcomes.
[The Hill] Article Title: Live updates: Congress puts focus on funding as Epstein saga enters third week
Summary: Congress is pushing toward its summer recess this week, putting the focus on government funding amid the swirling saga of Jeffrey Epstein. Monday marks two weeks since the Justice Department and FBI issued a memo stating the disgraced financier and sex offender kept no "client list" and that he died from suicide in 2019. A...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Congress's focus on government funding amid ongoing Jeffrey Epstein saga.
[The Hill] Article Title: Oliver, Stewart mourn CBS cancellation of Colbert
Summary: Jon Stewart and Jon Oliver, two of the biggest names in current events-focused comedy, expressed dismay at the decision by CBS to cancel "Late Night" with Stephen Colbert. "It's terrible, terrible news for the world of comedy," Oliver said during a recent event in Erie, Pa., adding that he is "partly excited to see" what...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as "Late Night" with Stephen Colbert has been cancelled by CBS.
[UPI]
[UPI] Article Title: At least 1 killed, 9 injured as Russia, Ukraine trade aerial attacks
Summary: A Russian airborne assault on the Ukrainian capital killed at least one person and injured 9 while Ukraine hit back, sending drones deep into Russian territory.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article's title and summary are highly accurate as they report on a confirmed incident of conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
[UPI] Article Title: SkyWest pilot makes 'aggressive maneuver' to avoid midair collision
Summary: A Skywest flight performed a "aggressive maneuver" after the pilot noticed a B-52 bomber on the same flight course on Friday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article provides factual information about a Skywest flight performing an aggressive maneuver to avoid a midair collision with a B-52 bomber.
[UPI] Article Title: Liverpool agrees to $106 million transfer for striker Hugo Ekitike
Summary: Liverpool reached a $106 million transfer agreement for Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike. The French striker also agreed to a six-year contract with the Reds.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article cannot be confirmed as factual as there are no known major sources reporting Hugo Ekitike's transfer to Liverpool for $106 million at this time.
[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 describes that Israel has allowed displaced Gazans to return home after a standoff over hostage release negotiations.
[USA Today] Article Title: Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Summary: Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the financial struggles of a leading property developer in China, potentially indicating wider issues in the country's real estate sector.
[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 reports truthfully on the physical conditions of freed Israeli hostages as shared by an Israeli medical official.
[WAPO]
[WAPO] Article Title: Trump survived many scandals, but the Epstein story poses a new test
Summary: Trump faces political risk from the Epstein story. So far, however, his MAGA base has largely rallied around him.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article appears to accurately report that Trump faced political risk from the Epstein story and supports this with the notion that his base has largely rallied around him.
[WAPO] Article Title: A new era of floods has arrived
Summary: A Washington Post investigation reveals why so few people evacuated in the state hit hardest by last year’s deadliest disaster.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Data from NOAA and local authorities supports claims of increasing flood frequency and poor preparedness.
[WAPO] Article Title: He broadcast his young cancer journey. His last message: ‘Life was awesome.’
Summary: Tanner Martin died at 30, surviving cancer long enough to see his daughter’s birth. Now his family searches for a way forward without him.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The summary accurately depicts the content of the article, telling the tale of Tanner Martin's battle with cancer and his family's struggle as they move forward without him.
[Washington Examiner]
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Japanese prime minister refuses resignation calls after election loss due to Trump’s Aug. 1 tariff deal deadline
Summary: Japanese Premier Shigeru Ishiba on Monday revealed plans to stay in office to provide “stability” and tackle economic concerns after his ruling coalition saw striking losses in the country’s upper house elections. Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party, along with longtime partner Komeito, lost its majority in the upper house of parliament during elections on Sunday. The […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Shigeru Ishiba is the current prime minister of Japan which is accurate. Despite his ruling coalition suffering heavy losses in the upper house election, he has vowed to stay in office through critical trade negotiations
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Democrats hope hammering Trump on Epstein can be a winning issue for 2026
Summary: President Donald Trump and Republicans kicked Democrats out of power in 2024. Democrats are hoping Trump’s link to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein can reverse their fortunes in 2026. While Epstein has always been a person Democrats have been eager to link Trump to, the administration’s recent hesitancy to be as transparent as they promised […]
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article does not provide sufficient details to ascertain the truthfulness of the claim about Trump's administration being untransparent.
[Washington Examiner] Article Title: Trump’s third-country deportations: What they are and where migrants have been sent
Summary: President Donald Trump deported five people to Eswatini last week, part of his administration’s policy of third-country deportations. “Third country,” a term used to describe Eswatini, refers to a country that agrees to accept immigrants who are refused entry to their native countries. The immigrants remain in the “third country” until their return to their native countries can […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the Trump administration's policy of third-country deportations.
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