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Crime and Justice
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Truth score 9010
Left 36%36%Centre 41%41%Right 23%23%
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Kenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 people

Paul Nthenge Mackenzie forced followers to starve themselves to meet Jesus and told parents to make sure their children fasted in the sun and died first. Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
  • Ibtimes 'Meet Jesus': Kenyan Cult Leader Sentenced to 200 Years for Starving 190 Children to Death

    Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie has been sentenced to 200 years for the murders of 191 people, including 190 children, after directing followers to fast in Shakahola Forest

    Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
  • FRANCE 24 English Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison

    Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the deaths of 190 children who were starved to death on his orders in Shakahola Forest. Prosecutors said he had convinced followers to...

    Possible propagandaState-funded media
    Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: FranceFunding: State-fundedState media
  • DW News Kenya cult leader sentenced to 200 years for murders | DW News

    It was one of the worst ceremonial mass killings in memory. More than 400 people died – most of them starving to death in hopes of meeting Jesus. Now the cult leader behind the Shakahola massacre, Paul Mackenzie, is...

    Lean: Center VideoFactuality: Very highCountry: GermanyFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: German Government
  • Associated Press Leader of Kenyan doomsday cult sentenced to 200 years in prison

    The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult linked to the deaths of hundreds of people has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murders of 191 people. The High Court in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa issued the...

    Lean: Center VideoFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: NonprofitOwner: AP (Cooperative)
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Corporate55%
Public broadcaster14%
Private14%
State-funded9%
Nonprofit5%
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United States41%
United Kingdom23%
Canada9%
Germany5%
Israel5%
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Independent31%
German Government6%
Walt Disney Company6%
Comcast6%
Jerusalem Post Group6%
Avg reliability76
Low-credibility share5%
Fact / opinion32/0
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 14 Trending: Low Sources: 22 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 23 Risk: 5Sentiment: -66Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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World
4 sources

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Al Jazeera EnglishLeans leftTaipei TimesCenterHindustan TimesCenterNzheraldCenter
Truth score 63
Left 25%25%Centre 75%75%
Hindustan TimesCenter

Kenyan starvation cult leader faces death sentence over child murders

Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: HT Media
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India25%
Qatar25%
Taiwan25%
Australia25%
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HT Media25%
Qatar Government25%
Liberty Times Group25%
Independent25%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion4/0
State media25%
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Truth score: 63 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 25 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
1 source

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Hindustan TimesCenter
Truth score 40
Centre 100%100%
Hindustan TimesCenter

Kenyan starvation cult leader sentenced to 200 years for murdering 190 children, one adult

Hundreds of bodies have been discovered since 2023 at the sect's base near coastal resort of Malindi, in what became known as the "Shakahola Forest Massacre".

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: HT Media
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India100%
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Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
11 sources

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ABC News (Australia)CenterCNNLeftAl Jazeera EnglishLeans leftHindustan TimesCenterNewsweekCenterThe Daily BeastLeftHuffPostLeftIbtimesCenterWashington TimesRightRaw StoryLeftTMZNo political lean
Truth score 83Missed by the right5
Left 50%50%Centre 40%40%Right 10%10%
ABC News (Australia)Center

'Completely dead': How Trump himself 'killed' the MAGA movement

Marjorie Taylor Greene has accused President Donald Trump of "betrayal" over his promise not to launch any foreign wars. Marjorie Taylor Greene has a blunt message for her former party: If Republicans want a future, President Trump must...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Corporate55%
Private27%
Public broadcaster9%
State-funded9%
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United States64%
United Kingdom9%
India9%
Australia9%
Qatar9%
Media ownership
Warner Bros. Discovery9%
IAC9%
Newsweek Media Group9%
Raw Story9%
BuzzFeed Inc.9%
Avg reliability69
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion20/0
State media9%
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Truth score: 83 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 11 Reliability: 69 Bias severity: 67 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Health
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

Cult favourite fashion brand goes into administration

The Brisbane brand, known for is patterned tights, boasted celebrity fans such as Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Whoopi Goldberg.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Nine Entertainment
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Australia100%
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Nine Entertainment100%
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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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Times of IndiaCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
Times of IndiaCenter

'Cult' BO day 4: Vishwak Sen's faces weekday test

Vishwak Sen's latest Telugu film 'Cult' has seen a notable decline in its box office performance after the initial weekend. With net earnings of Rs 55 lakh on its fourth day, it marks a downward trend, bringing its total worldwide gross...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
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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Times of IndiaCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
Times of IndiaCenter

‘Cult’ BO collection day 1: Vishwak Sen’s film opens at Rs 1.30 crore worldwide

Vishwak Sen has stepped into the director's chair for his debut film, 'Cult,' which has hit theaters to a mixed reception. On its opening day, the film garnered an average of Rs 7,661 per show, amassing a total gross of Rs 1.10 crore...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Low-credibility share0%
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
1 source

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Scottish News Herald ScotlandLeans left
Truth score 34
No rated outlets yet
Scottish News Herald ScotlandLeans left

Cult London restaurant returns to Glasgow for one-night-only takeover

A cult London restaurant is bringing its international pop-up tour to a Glasgow cocktail bar next month.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Fact / opinion1/0
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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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Entertainment
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The HinduLeans left
Truth score 43
Left 100%100%
The HinduLeans left

#Cult movie review: Vishwak Sen’s slasher thriller is ambitious but lacks finesse

Vishwak Sen is back in fine form as an actor, but the film would have benefitted from sharper writing and execution

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: PrivateOwner: The Hindu Group
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Private100%
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India100%
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The Hindu Group100%
Avg reliability80
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Fox NewsRight
Truth score 38
Right 100%100%
Fox NewsRight

Golf cult hero Michael Block shares wild quote about his wife and kids amid impressive PGA Tour Champions run

Elevated risk

Michael Block assured fans he still has the same wife and kids after his impressive $600,000-plus run on the PGA Tour Champions senior circuit.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fox Corporation
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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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Sports
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MetroCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
MetroCenter

Liverpool cult hero to manage Fenerbahce against Reds after boss resigns

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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Entertainment
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MetroCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
MetroCenter

80s cult game show for kids is coming back with a free video game

A UK team is reviving Knightmare as a point 'n' click adventure game, with the original host set to reprise his role.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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United Kingdom100%
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Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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Sports
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MirrorCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
MirrorCenter

Premier League cult hero looks unrecognisable as he launches bid to become new FIFA president

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega has formally announced his candidacy for the FIFA Presidential election

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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Health
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

Attending this cult-favourite Australian artist’s event is free. Some fans even make a profit from it

Getting your hands on CJ Hendry’s artworks is something most can only dream of. But a select group of her army of followers has figured out a way to not only collect her items, but make hundreds of dollars from them.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Nine Entertainment
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Corporate100%
Countries
Australia100%
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Nine Entertainment100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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HuffPostLeft
Truth score 38
Left 100%100%
HuffPostLeft

James Carville Drops ‘Cult’ Bomb On Jesse Watters Live On Fox News

The Democratic strategist told Jesse Watters exactly what he thinks the GOP is.

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: BuzzFeed Inc.
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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BuzzFeed Inc.100%
Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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DeccanchronicleCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
DeccanchronicleCenter

Vishwak Sen's Cult Logs Dismal Openings

The film needs to show a significant improvement in collections over the next few days to reach a safer position.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Corporate100%
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India100%
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Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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VarietyLeans leftGamesradarCenter
Truth score 55
Left 50%50%Centre 50%50%
VarietyLeans left

Edgar Wright Says New AI Remaster of Cult TV Comedy ‘Spaced’ Is a ‘Bummer’: ‘Not Authorized by Anyone Involved in Making the Show’

Edgar Wright has slammed an upcoming Blu-Ray re-release of “Spaced,” the cult comedy series that ran on British TV from 1999-2001 and would make heroes of himself plus its stars Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Jessica Hynes, largely because...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Penske Media Corporation
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Corporate100%
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Penske Media Corporation50%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 55 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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VarietyLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
VarietyLeans left

‘Just Before Dawn’ Producer Prevails in Cult Horror Courtroom Drama

A surreal legal battle unfolded last month in a courtroom in West Palm Beach, Fla., where a retired accountant faced off against a distributor of cult horror DVDs over ownership of a 1981 slasher film. The distributor, David DeFalco,...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Penske Media Corporation
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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Penske Media Corporation100%
Avg reliability78
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Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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JournaldemontrealCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
JournaldemontrealCenter

Laurence Beaudoin-Masse explores the cult of performance in her third novel "L'ésprit sportif"

Une réflexion sur notre rapport à la performance et au culte qu’on lui voue.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: 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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Politics
2 sources

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NewsweekCenterRedditLeans left
Truth score 51
Left 50%50%Centre 50%50%
NewsweekCenter

Longtime Texas Republican Says GOP Has Become a 'Cult'

Former Republican Congressman Alan Steelman of Texas said the GOP is now a "cult organized around one man."

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Newsweek Media Group
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Private50%
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Independent50%
Avg reliability60
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 51 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 60 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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DeadlineCenter
Truth score 41
Centre 100%100%
DeadlineCenter

‘The Liberation’ Trailer: Carrie Coon Stars In Guy Nattiv’s Complex Cult Thriller

Bleecker Street on Monday released the first trailer from The Liberation, the dramatic thriller written and directed by Guy Nattiv and starring Carrie Coon in a role that has been garnering award-season buzz since the pic’s world...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Penske Media Corporation
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Avg reliability75
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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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VarietyLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
VarietyLeans left

‘Gintama: Yoshiwara in Flames’ Director and Producer Discuss Bringing the Cult Anime to the Big Screen

“Gintama: Yoshiwara in Flames” – the latest iteration of the “Gintama” story – previewed this week at Lucca Comics and Games, Europe’s largest Comic-Con, prior to a theatrical release in Italy. Variety spoke with director Naoya Andô and...

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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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HuffPostLeft
Truth score 38
Left 100%100%
HuffPostLeft

Trump Rally Prankster Reveals How He Pulled Off Viral Fox News ‘Cult’ Gag

Tom Hoyle credited a comedy legend for the timing of his zinger.

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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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PolygonNo political lean
Truth score 34
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PolygonNo political lean

Forget 'Carrie,' Mike Flanagan's Next Movie Could Fix A Misunderstood Cult Classic

Butchered by its studio and misunderstood on release, this ’90s horror sequel hides one of the genre’s most chilling villains. It's now streaming.

Lean: No political lean Fact-focusedCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Vox Media
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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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CBC NewsLeans left
Truth score 451
Left 100%100%
CBC NewsLeans left

Queen of Canada doc director talks about the isolation to ‘cult’ pipeline

Last year, the RCMP raided an old school in Saskatchewan occupied by Romana Didulo, self-described as the 'Queen of Canada,' and her longtime cult following. The group is largely disbanded now but past members remain. They are subjects...

Lean: Leans left VideoFactuality: Very highCountry: CanadaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Canadian Government
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Canadian Government100%
Avg reliability85
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Hindustan TimesCenter
Truth score 40
Centre 100%100%
Hindustan TimesCenter

Justina Rucinski, Iowa baker, under fire for Halloween tombstone cookies with Trump's name; MAGA decries 'death cult'

Justina Rucinski, an Iowa baker, has come under fire from several MAGA accounts for selling Halloween tombstone cookies bearing President Donald Trump's name.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: HT Media
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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GameSpotCenter
Truth score 401
Centre 100%100%
GameSpotCenter

Why You Should Play Queen’s Domain

This King's Field inspired action adventure stands on its own as a great game that's gonna end up on some game of the year lists.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fandom Inc.
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Avg reliability70
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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AI
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The VergeLeans leftCNETCenter
Truth score 57
Left 50%50%Centre 50%50%
The VergeLeans left

Nothing teases a screen-free AI device ahead of launch next month

Nothing CEO Carl Pei said in a post on X that the company's launching its first AI device in December. That's just a little over a year after Pei announced plans for "AI-native" devices and an AI operating system. He didn't give away...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Vox Media
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Corporate100%
Countries
United States100%
Media ownership
Vox Media50%
Red Ventures50%
Avg reliability76
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 57 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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BBC NewsCenterMirrorCenterMetroCenterDaily MailCenter
Truth score 60
Centre 100%100%
BBC NewsCenter

MTV Dirty Sanchez star Michael 'Pancho' Locke dies aged 47

The star of cult MTV show Dirty Sanchez, Mike Locke has died, aged 47. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 are centre.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Funding
Corporate75%
Public broadcaster25%
Countries
United Kingdom100%
Media ownership
Independent50%
BBC (UK Government)25%
DMGT25%
Avg reliability71
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion4/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 60 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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5 sources

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GameSpotCenterIGNCenterCogconnectedCenterMetroCenterPolygonNo political lean
Truth score 623
Centre 100%100%
GameSpotCenter

Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered Is A Faithful, If Flawed, Remaster

A delightful throwback to a bygone era of lazy weekends past. Covered by 5 outlets: 4 are centre, 1 are not rated.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fandom Inc.
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Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
United States60%
Canada20%
United Kingdom20%
Media ownership
Independent40%
Fandom Inc.20%
Ziff Davis20%
Vox Media20%
Avg reliability68
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion9/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 62 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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