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Daily MailCenter
Truth score 37
Centre 100%100%
Daily MailCenter

Controversial Democrat mayor in even more hot water after making 'suspicious' joke during important meeting

Baltimore's Democratic Mayor Brandon Scott has sparked fresh controversy after making a bizarre joke during a high-profile government meeting.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: DMGT
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Left 32%32%Centre 47%47%Right 21%21%
The GuardianLeft

Vivek Ramaswamy discontinues attack ad that prompted wave of revulsion

Candidate for Ohio governor confirms campaign no longer airing ad that smeared rival and was defended by Trump Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, confirmed on Thursday that his campaign is no longer airing an...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Nonprofit trustOwner: Scott Trust
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Corporate58%
Private26%
Nonprofit11%
Nonprofit trust5%
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United States68%
United Kingdom21%
India11%
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Win McCormack8%
Reason Foundation8%
Axios8%
IAC8%
Gannett8%
Avg reliability73
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion30/0
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 19 Reliability: 73 Bias severity: 20 Risk: 0Sentiment: -47Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Controversial DOJ boss takes reins in tainted ‘Broadview 6’ case, stymies judge’s inquiry

<p>A controversial top Justice Department official inserted himself into Chicago's "Broadview Six" case Friday, insisting "the United States has not agreed to provide any information"<b> </b>sought by a judge who might name a special...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Chicago Public Media
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Avg reliability78
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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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OxfordmailCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
OxfordmailCenter

Controversial Chinese university Oxfordshire expansion refused

Controversial plans to expand a Chinese university's Oxfordshire campus have been refused after years of planning battle.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
Centre 100%100%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Controversial goldmine subject of new Aboriginal protection application

A fresh Aboriginal protection application has been submitted as the battle to protect the Belubula headwaters from a goldmine's tailings dam continues.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Australian Government100%
Avg reliability86
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Technology
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ComputerweeklyCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
ComputerweeklyCenter

Controversial Fujitsu contract extension on the cards at Post Office

<p>Fujitsu is set to see its relationship with the Post Office extended further as it takes longer than anticipated to unwrap the controversial 30-year relationship.</p> <p>Slower-than-expected progress transitioning from Fujitsu has...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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Daily MailCenter
Truth score 37
Centre 100%100%
Daily MailCenter

Painter behind controversial portrait of the King appointed official artist for royal tour

He has painted Hollywood stars, global leaders and, of course, royalty. And now arguably the world's greatest figurative artist, Jonathan Yeo, has a new role - as royal tour artist.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: DMGT
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Avg reliability63
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
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HellomagazineCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
HellomagazineCenter

Inside King Charles's controversial Caribbean tour: Our royal editor reports from the Bahamas

From hundreds of cheering schoolchildren to the legal minefield over reparations, Emily Nash dials in from Nassau to share what’s really happening on the ground - plus the burning royal questions of the week answered

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Business
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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
Centre 100%100%
ABC News (Australia)Center

End in sight for controversial snapper fishing ban in SA

Snapper could once again be caught next year as the South Australian government works on a plan to rebuild snapper stocks, but some fishers remain concerned about the fishery's future.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Public broadcaster100%
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Australia100%
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Australian Government100%
Avg reliability86
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Centre 100%100%
StandardCenter

SQA anticipated ‘hostile’ response to controversial exam grading – Covid inquiry

The inquiry, before Lord Brailsford, heard evidence from former SQA chief executive Fiona Robertson on Thursday.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Corporate100%
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United Kingdom100%
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Avg reliability65
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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 48 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
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HellomagazineCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
HellomagazineCenter

Tarek El Moussa forced to defend controversial $150K decision about daughter, 16

Tarek El Moussa and his ex-wife, Christina Haack, gifted their 16-year-old daughter a $150,000 car for her birthday – see details

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Technology
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HuffPostLeft
Truth score 38
Left 100%100%
HuffPostLeft

Slow Horses Writer Defends Season 6's Controversial Character Deaths

This article contains major spoilers for the latest season of Slow Horses. Slow Horses ’ head writer has a message for any viewers still upset about the events of season six. The most recent instalments of the Apple TV+ drama saw...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: BuzzFeed Inc.
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Avg reliability65
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Business
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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
Centre 100%100%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Youth want a voice amid controversial fracking and mining proposals

As proposals to mine and frack are put forward in regional Australia, young people say their voices are going unheard.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Public broadcaster100%
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Australia100%
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Australian Government100%
Avg reliability86
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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MetroCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
MetroCenter

Paris Hilton defends toddler daughter’s controversial Halloween costume

'Stealing spotlight from kids is next level narcissistic.'

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ManchestereveningnewsCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
ManchestereveningnewsCenter

The decision on the hugely controversial Carrington Relief Road will soon be known

The controversial Carrington Relief Road has been touted by political leaders as the solution to traffic woes in the area around Partington and Carrington but many remain sceptical

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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EurogamerNot rated
Truth score 34
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EurogamerNot rated

COD Modern Warfare 4's controversial Possum ability nerfed to stop it being used "as a combat mechanic instead of a survival mechanic"

Since the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode, players have been mainly arguing about two topics: whether there's a need for a PvE-only mode , and whether Possum - an in-game trait - has a place in an extraction experience .

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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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World
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The Globe and MailCenter
Truth score 44
Centre 100%100%
The Globe and MailCenter

Grynspan expands lead in UN secretary-general race despite controversial late challenger

Fourth-place UAE candidate who has drawn criticism from human rights groups is still seen by many as the favourite

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Woodbridge Company
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Canada100%
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Woodbridge Company100%
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Truth score: 44 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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NDTVCenter
Truth score 411
Centre 100%100%
NDTVCenter

Israel's Possible King Makers | Bolsonaro's Controversial Exit

With the Joint List at 12 seats and the Ra'am Party at 7 seats, the Arab parties are collectively projected to win 19 seats. This has strengthened their political weight, making them difficult to ignore in coalition negotiations....

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: RRPR Holding
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India100%
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RRPR Holding100%
Avg reliability75
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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USA TODAYLeans left
Truth score 421
Left 100%100%
USA TODAYLeans left

The Ohio governor race is heating up over a controversial attack ad

Senior politics correspondent Arit John explains how an attack ad is adding fuel to a fiery race for governor in Ohio. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yeytw7bd Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from

Lean: Leans left VideoFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Gannett
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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Gannett100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
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: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Science
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NewscientistCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
NewscientistCenter

Why the world’s first spinal cord transplant is so controversial

A spinal cord transplant happened in people for the first time during a surgery in Russia, but the evidence underpinning it is lacking

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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United States100%
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Avg reliability65
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
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The Daily BeastLeft
Truth score 38
Left 100%100%
The Daily BeastLeft

Reality Star, 40, Says Controversial Treatment Saved His Life

Donna Svennevik / Disney General Entertainment Con Ronnie Ortiz-Magro says he’s found a lifeline in a treatment that’s raising eyebrows. The Jersey Shore star, 40, revealed Tuesday that he has been sober from drugs and alcohol for four...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: IAC
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Avg reliability65
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Left 67%67%Centre 33%33%
NBC NewsLeans left

Noah Wyle Is People’s Sexiest Man! See Every Winner Since 1985 (and How They Reacted)

Explaining the ire that some Pitt-heads feel about Noah Wyle. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 1 are centre, 1 are not rated.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Comcast
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Corporate100%
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United States75%
United Kingdom25%
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Comcast25%
BuzzFeed Inc.25%
Independent25%
Graham Holdings25%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion4/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 65 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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Left 50%50%Right 50%50%
Fox NewsRight

Bari Weiss faced 'significant resistance' from CBS News staffers about Alaska ballot scandal, insiders say

CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss faced resistance among staff at a meeting when talking about the New York Times' report on the Alaska ballot scandal. Several staffers at one of television's most storied news programs turned down a...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fox Corporation
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Corporate75%
Private25%
Countries
United States100%
Media ownership
Fox Corporation25%
Raw Story25%
IAC25%
News Corp25%
Avg reliability61
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion5/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 61 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 61 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -60Sensationalism: 3 Amplification: 0

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Left 20%20%Centre 60%60%Right 20%20%
The GuardianLeft

Packers’ Josh Jacobs says hands-behind-back TD celebration was not mocking recent arrest

Green Bay RB claims gesture was an ode to gospel song Jacobs pleaded no contest to battery charges last month Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs says he was paying homage to a gospel song rather than making light of his recent...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Nonprofit trustOwner: Scott Trust
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Corporate83%
Nonprofit trust17%
Countries
United States67%
Canada17%
United Kingdom17%
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Independent33%
Fox Corporation33%
Walt Disney Company17%
Scott Trust17%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion7/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 76 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 6 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -14Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Left 25%25%Centre 75%75%
BBC NewsCenter

Venezuela opposition leader María Machado calls for elections upon return

Nobel winner returns to Venezuela from exile, urging elections and criticising a controversial US oil deal with Caracas. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Public broadcaster25%
State-funded25%
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United Kingdom50%
India25%
Qatar25%
Media ownership
Thomson Reuters25%
BBC (UK Government)25%
Living Media25%
Qatar Government25%
Avg reliability83
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion4/0
State media25%
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Truth score: 67 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 25 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 83 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Left 67%67%Centre 33%33%
The GuardianLeft

Pauline Hanson denies responsibility for colouring book depicting Bluey being held at knifepoint

Book handed to children at agricultural show amid criticism of One Nation’s use of popular cartoon character in ‘Please Explain’ video Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Nonprofit trustOwner: Scott Trust
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Funding
Public broadcaster33%
Nonprofit trust33%
Corporate33%
Countries
Australia67%
United Kingdom33%
Media ownership
Scott Trust33%
Australian Government33%
Nine Entertainment33%
Avg reliability83
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 65 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 83 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 3 Amplification: 0

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