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28 Chicago alders say Mayor Johnson's 2027 budget lacks votes to pass

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget faces opposition from 28 City Council members, who say it needs major changes to win approval. Chicago budget vote opposition The Budget Accountability Coalition outlined its concerns in a...

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Most Chicago voters said they want ShotSpotter back, but that’s unlikely to sway Mayor Johnson

<p>More than 70% of Chicagoans expressed in an advisory referendum Tuesday that they want to bring back gunshot detection technology to fight violent crime and speed up emergency response time to gunshot victims, but the vote is...

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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 52
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Willie Wilson’s campaign seeks to knock Mayor Johnson off the mayoral ballot with petition challenges

<p>Mayor Brandon Johnson was already facing a rocky road to re-election with a 30% approval rating, only $400,000 in his campaign war chest and a fractured coalition of progressive unions that helped put him in office.</p><p>Now the...

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  • WFLD Willie Wilson challenges Brandon Johnson's mayoral petitions

    A Chicago mayoral candidate is asking election officials to review Mayor Brandon Johnson’s nominating petitions. ‘Election laws must be applied fairly’ Dr. Willie Wilson’s campaign says its review found...

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Avg reliability78
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Truth score: 52 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Mayor Johnson under fire for shrinking CPD

<p>Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson has accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of “chopping away” at the Chicago Police Department to help balance his pre-election budget after three years of shrinking CPD by attrition, but the mayor...

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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Culture
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As several other major cities boost arts funding, Chicago’s proposed 2027 cultural spending plan is flat

<p>Funding for the department that puts on Chicago’s large-scale events, such as Jazz Festival and Taste of Chicago, would remain essentially flat under Mayor Brandon Johnson’s <a class="Link"...

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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Local
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WFLDNot ratedWLS-TVNot rated
Truth score 44
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WFLDNot rated

Chicago City Council votes to use $75 million parking meter payment for pension debt

A Chicago City Council vote has redirected money from the city’s parking meter deal toward pension debt. Chicago parking meter pension payment The council voted 44-6 to use the $75 million Chicago received upfront from the parking meter...

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Truth score: 44 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Mayor Johnson upends gunshot-detection pilot after voters resoundingly back the technology

<p>The 72% support in an advisory referendum for bringing gunshot-detection technology back to the streets of Chicago has apparently prompted Mayor Brandon Johnson to change his crime-fighting strategy.</p><p>Chief Procurement Officer...

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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Mayor upends gunshot-detection plan

<h3>Good morning, Chicago. ✶</h3><p>🔎 <b>Below</b>: Restrictions on nearly every intoxicating hemp product take effect Thursday in Illinois. We look into how we got here and what it means for local businesses.</p><p>🗞️ <b>Plus</b>:...

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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Mayoral challenger Susana Mendoza vows to repair 'damaged relationship' between City Hall and business

<p>Mayoral challenger Susana Mendoza vowed Wednesday to repair what she called the “damaged” relationship between City Hall and Chicago’s business community by treating business “as a partner — not a piggy bank.”</p><p>Two days after...

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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Rahm Emanuel says Trump's policies have upended the president's coalition

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Rahm Emanuel, who served as Chicago mayor and chief of staff to President Obama. Rahm Emanuel calls on Democrats to ban lawmaker stock trading and pass sweeping ethics reform in 2027, warning party leaders...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: NPR (Nonprofit)
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Public broadcaster25%
Private25%
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United States75%
Israel25%
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NPR (Nonprofit)25%
Fox Corporation25%
Jerusalem Post Group25%
Vox Media25%
Avg reliability75
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/1
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Truth score: 66 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -25Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Local
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La RazaNot rated
Truth score 34
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Chicago Latinos come to the polls amid calls for greater political participation

En La Villita la comunidad se organizó para vigilar ante posible intimidación a votantes y en toda la ciudad los latinos votaron con orgullo cívico

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 52
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Chicago Teachers Union poised to capture half of school board district seats, but likely to lose presidency

<p>Despite being massively outspent, the Chicago Teachers Union was leading in nine of the 20 school board seats as of 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to election results from the Associated Press. That would be enough to throw up formidable...

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  • WFLD Chicago School Board Election Results: Live Updates

    Members of the Chicago Board of Education make key policy decisions that affect more than 315,000 Chicago Public Schools students, about three-quarters of whom come from low-income households, per state data. The...

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Private50%
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Chicago Public Media50%
WFLD50%
Avg reliability78
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Truth score: 52 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -7Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Bears QB Caleb Williams to keep wearing Caddix cleats, even with NFL fines looming

The NFL fined Caleb Williams $23,882 for sporting Caddix cleats in Week 7, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. Browns vs. Covered by 8 outlets: 2 lean left, 5 are centre, 1 lean right.

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Corporate75%
Private25%
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United States88%
Canada12%
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Independent25%
Chicago Public Media12%
Walt Disney Company12%
Apollo Global Management12%
Newsweek Media Group12%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion102/1
State media0%
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Truth score: 80 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Medium Sources: 8 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: -2Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Term limits to be eased in Alsip, potentially benefitting controversial mayor

<p>Looks like Alsip Mayor John Ryan might be able to stick around elected office a while longer.</p><p>A referendum in the south suburb overwhelmingly passed in the Nov. 3 general election that is set to expand term limits from three...

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Avg reliability78
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Truth score 42
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Aurora mayor says $43M in city money went to businesses linked to indicted school board member

<p>Aurora Mayor John Laesch is calling for the resignation of Annette Johnson, an East Aurora School District 131 board member who was indicted this week, accused of orchestrating a lucrative kickback scheme.</p><p>Laesch said he...

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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Culture
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
Truth score 42
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Maybe 450,000 Lollapalooza fans trampling Grant Park every year isn't such a good idea

<p>The 1933 Century of Progress International Exposition worked so well, between the Graf Zeppelin floating by and Sally Rand, with her naughty bubble dance, many Chicagoans never wanted it to leave.</p><p>They extended the fair for an...

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Fact / opinion0/1
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Climate
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
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City decision to reject General Iron permit upheld by appellate court

<p>The city’s decision to deny a Southeast Side metal-shredding business an operating permit because of concerns over air pollution and public health was upheld by a state appellate court Friday.</p><p>The relocated and rebranded...

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Avg reliability78
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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"Once Upon a Time in Harlem" documentary introduces audiences to Chicago journalist Gerri Major

<p>At the height of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s, the city bustled with activity.</p><p>People recited Langston Hughes’ “Weary Blues” poem on street corners. Duke Ellington delivered electrifying performances at the Cotton Club....

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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Local
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VarietyLeans leftWGRZNot rated
Truth score 52
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‘Chicago Fire’ 300: Taylor Kinney Reflects on the Milestone He Never Thought He’d Hit and His ‘Visceral’ Goodbye to Joe Cruz

Taylor Kinney never thought he’d be here. The 300th episode of “Chicago Fire,” titled “Three Hundred,” wasn’t a milestone that was on his mind — mostly because it seemed impossible that he’d be starring on a show for 15 seasons. “I...

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Corporate50%
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WGRZ50%
Penske Media Corporation50%
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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 52 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Cubs’ front office loses another key member as Mariners hire farm director Jason Kanzler as new manager

The Mariners have named Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as their next manager, the team announced Tuesday. The Seattle Mariners have a new manager, turning to 36-year-old Jason Kanzler to lead the club into the 2027 season. Covered by...

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Corporate62%
Not recorded31%
Private8%
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United States77%
Canada23%
Media ownership
Independent31%
Walt Disney Company8%
KCPQ8%
Chicago Public Media8%
Fox Corporation8%
Avg reliability70
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion16/0
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Truth score: 87 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 13 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: 6Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Amazon takes flight on drone delivery center in Markham

Amazon cut the ribbon on its new drone delivery center in Markham Tuesday afternoon. Amazon has officially launched its Prime Air drone delivery service in the Chicago area, with drones now delivering eligible packages from the...

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Private20%
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United States60%
United Kingdom40%
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WGN-TV20%
Chicago Public Media20%
WLS-TV20%
Avg reliability69
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Fact / opinion5/0
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Truth score: 67 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 69 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 20Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Yahoo NewsCenter

Texans star Will Anderson Jr. gets his day with the Air National Guard ahead of Veterans Day

Wednesday is Veterans Day — originally Armistice Day, begun in 1919 for the first anniversary of the end of World War I, which wasn't called that at the time, since nobody knew another was coming. Covered by 12 outlets: 2 lean left, 2...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Apollo Global Management
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Not recorded56%
Corporate25%
Private19%
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United States94%
United Kingdom6%
Media ownership
Independent8%
KIAH8%
KING-TV8%
WGRZ8%
Baytown Sun8%
Avg reliability69
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion24/1
State media0%
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Truth score: 89 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 16 Reliability: 69 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 8Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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DoorDash offers $17 billion for Instacart in what would be big grocery delivery consolidation

The companies say the tie-up would combine DoorDash's global reach and expertise in logistics with Instacart's purpose-built technology and long relationships with grocers. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 lean left.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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Nonprofit trust25%
Corporate25%
Private25%
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United States75%
United Kingdom25%
Media ownership
Scott Trust25%
Walt Disney Company25%
Chicago Public Media25%
PBS (Nonprofit)25%
Avg reliability83
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion4/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 64 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 83 Bias severity: 100 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Left 31%31%Centre 38%38%Right 31%31%
The New York TimesLeft

DeSantis and Florida Republicans Sound Alarms as Democrats Gain Momentum in Governor’s Race

Some Florida Republicans, including Gov. Florida Republicans aren't panicking about sluggish turnout for the midterms , but in the words of one GOP elder: "We're white-knuckled." Why it matters: Florida once looked like a much safer...

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Corporate58%
Private30%
Nonprofit6%
Nonprofit trust3%
Not recorded3%
Countries
United States70%
United Kingdom12%
India9%
Canada6%
Israel3%
Media ownership
Independent20%
Salem Media Group13%
Axios7%
Breitbart News Network7%
NY Times Company7%
Avg reliability70
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion73/3
State media0%
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 33 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -28Sensationalism: 3 Amplification: 0

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BBC NewsCenter

LIV aimed to 'destroy the European Tour'

Six-time major winner Rory McIlroy says those connected to LIV Golf were expressing an ambition to "destroy the European Tour" at the 2026 Masters, only months before the league filed for bankruptcy protection. Rory McIlroy supports the...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Corporate70%
Private11%
Not recorded8%
Public broadcaster5%
Nonprofit3%
Countries
United States59%
United Kingdom22%
Canada11%
Australia5%
Japan3%
Media ownership
Independent33%
Walt Disney Company10%
Comcast10%
Penske Media Corporation10%
DMGT5%
Avg reliability75
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion72/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 91 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 37 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 29 Risk: 0Sentiment: -8Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Left 38%38%Centre 48%48%Right 14%14%
The New York TimesLeft

Stacy Keach, Actor Who Embodied Hamlet and Mike Hammer, Dies at 85

He missed out on several major film roles, but found steady work in the theater, on TV and in movies. Covered by 21 outlets: 7 lean left, 9 are centre, 2 lean right, 3 are not rated.

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: NY Times Company
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Corporate75%
Private17%
Not recorded8%
Countries
United States67%
United Kingdom21%
Canada8%
India4%
Media ownership
Independent32%
Penske Media Corporation11%
Fox Corporation11%
Google News5%
NY Times Company5%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion25/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 24 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 46 Risk: 0Sentiment: -92Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The New York TimesLeft

Former Head of Chicago F.B.I. Sues Justice Department Over Resignation

Douglas DePodesta says he was forced out of his job after U.S. The former head of the FBI’s Chicago Field Office says he was forced to resign after federal officials blamed him for the collapse of the Broadview Six case. Covered by 5...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: NY Times Company
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Private29%
Corporate29%
Not recorded29%
Nonprofit trust14%
Countries
United States71%
United Kingdom29%
Media ownership
WFLD14%
WLS-TV14%
NY Times Company14%
Chicago Public Media14%
Scott Trust14%
Avg reliability79
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion8/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 76 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 7 Reliability: 79 Bias severity: 100 Risk: 0Sentiment: -62Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Centre 33%33%Right 67%67%
Fox NewsRight

Chicago Bears and NFL reopen talks with Illinois leaders to keep franchise from moving to Indiana

Roger Goodell and George McCaskey met with Illinois leaders as legislation to keep the Chicago Bears from relocating to Hammond, Indiana, takes shape. The Chicago Bears' stadium saga continued this week, as the franchise met with NFL...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fox Corporation
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Coverage breakdown
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Corporate75%
Not recorded25%
Countries
United States100%
Media ownership
News Corp25%
Fox Corporation25%
WFLD25%
Apollo Global Management25%
Avg reliability65
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Fact / opinion5/0
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Truth score: 63 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 20Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Brief gush of 'much colder air' may usher in first snowflakes of season for Chicago area Friday

The Chicago area could see the "first flakes of the season" though no accumulation is going to happen during a brief cold stretch expected to arrive by Friday morning, weather forecasters say. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are not rated.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Chicago Public Media
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Not recorded67%
Private33%
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United States100%
Media ownership
WSNS-TV33%
Chicago Public Media33%
WFLD33%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 58 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Chicago man accused in fatal shooting of violence interrupter Andre Thomas in Chicago Heights

A Chicago man is behind bars Monday facing murder charges in the death of violence interrupter Andre Thomas who was gunned down at his Chicago Heights office on Halloween. CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are not rated.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Chicago Public Media
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Not recorded67%
Private33%
Countries
United States100%
Media ownership
WGN-TV33%
Chicago Public Media33%
WFLD33%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 58 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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