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Zero HedgeRight
Truth score 16Factuality: Low
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Zero HedgeRight

Feds Bust Up Phony CIA Company

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Feds Bust Up Phony CIA Company Feds Bust Up Phony CIA Company Authored by Ken Silva via Headline USA , Two men were indicted earlier this month over a bizarre scheme to present themselves as CIA agents while conducting a series of...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: LowCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: ABC Media Ltd
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Truth score: 16 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 30 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 100Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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BBC NewsCenterNew York PostRight
Truth score 561
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BBC NewsCenter

How Kenyans got caught in $130m US ghost student scam

The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Avg reliability75
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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 56 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Washington TimesRightBreitbart NewsRight
Truth score 43Factuality: Mixed
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Washington TimesRight

Feds bring terrorism charge against engineer who ran cartel smuggling tunnel

Prosecutors won an indictment from a federal grand jury against a man they say engineered a drug-smuggling tunnel under the U.S.-Mexico border for a major Mexican cartel.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Operations Holdings
  • Breitbart News U.S. Indicts Alleged Mexican-Cartel Tunnel Engineer

    The U.S. government indicted a Mexican national credited with masterminding numerous tunnels under the U.S. Mexico border for the terrorist organization Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG). The Mexican cartel is one...

    Mixed reliabilityElevated risk
    Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: MixedCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Breitbart News Network
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 52 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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ABC News (US)Leans left
Truth score 431
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ABC News (US)Leans left

Feds charge 5 people as part of sprawling 'ghost students' probe

Prosecutors have charged five individuals with allegedly participating in fraudulent schemes to steal federal student aid by using fake identities to pose as students.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Walt Disney Company
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
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WinnipegfreepressCenter
Truth score 38
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WinnipegfreepressCenter

Feds to make ‘infrastructure announcement’ Friday at sewage plant

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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US
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Toronto SunLeans right
Truth score 36
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Toronto SunLeans right

Feds offer $5,000 bonus for trades workers with new certification

Applications begin next month as part of Team Canada Strong initiative to build Canadian economy

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Postmedia Network
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Truth score: 36 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 60 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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

Feds raid multiple Minnesota autism service providers amid Medicaid fraud investigations

Federal agents raided Minnesota autism service providers in St. Louis Park and Edina as Medicaid fraud investigations intensify across the state.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fox Corporation
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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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Technology
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BetakitCenter
Truth score 38
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BetakitCenter

Feds to buy stake in Cohere via planned $7-billion Series E at $36-billion valuation

The Government of Canada is investing $1.6 billion in the Canadian AI darling. The post Feds to buy stake in Cohere via planned $7-billion Series E at $36-billion valuation

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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Technology
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GizmodoLeans left
Truth score 40
Left 100%100%
GizmodoLeans left

Feds Demand Info on Surveillance Pricing From 9 Companies, Including Walmart, Uber, and Delta

The FTC says we deserve to know if companies use our data to set the "highest price they can charge each consumer."

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: G/O Media
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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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Politics
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Global NewsCenter
Truth score 41
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Global NewsCenter

Feds open to supporting elements of Divorce Act amendments, but fate unclear

Bill C-223, introduced by Liberal MP Lisa Hepfner, would amend the Divorce Act to curb parental alienation claims, among other changes.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Corus Entertainment
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Technology
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BetakitCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
BetakitCenter

Cohere deal won’t be last time feds take stake in Canadian tech companies, AI minister says

Evan Solomon says forthcoming $500-million tech fund will consider equity stakes. The post Cohere deal won’t be last time feds take stake in Canadian tech companies, AI minister says

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
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Los Angeles TimesLeans left
Truth score 43
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Los Angeles TimesLeans left

California, feds continue election war after courts rebuke challenge to 20,000 ballots

Federal prosecutors issued criminal grand jury subpoenas to three L.A. County election officials, demanding they appear in court the day after the election.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Patrick Soon-Shiong
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Los Angeles TimesLeans left
Truth score 43
Left 100%100%
Los Angeles TimesLeans left

Judge in L.A. weighs feds' request to block 20,000 California votes with skepticism

Judge David O. Carter seemed skeptical of a Trump administration request to immediately block California officials from counting about 20,000 ballots from voters whose citizenship the administration questions, but said he would not rule...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Patrick Soon-Shiong
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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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Politics
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Breitbart NewsRight
Truth score 31Factuality: Mixed
Right 100%100%
Breitbart NewsRight

Dem Sen. Smith: Alaska Ballot Stacking Story 'a Distraction', Feds Doing 'Abuse of Power'

Mixed reliabilityElevated risk

On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) said that the Alaska ballot stacking story “is really a distraction. It is clearly an abuse of power, if you ask me, to have this federal surge into Alaska

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: MixedCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Breitbart News Network
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Truth score: 31 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 45 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

For the first time, election officials are preparing for the feds

Election officials say it’s the first time they’ve had to prepare for the federal government showing up at early voting or on election night. Read more:...

Lean: Leans left VideoFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Gannett
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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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Drudge Report FeedNot rated
Truth score 34
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Debt Hits 100% of GDP...

Debt Hits 100% of GDP... (First column, 1st story, link ) Related stories: Highest since 1946...

Lean: Not rated Fact-focusedCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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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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Politics
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NzheraldCenterDrudge Report FeedNot rated
Truth score 48
Centre 100%100%
NzheraldCenter

An unpredictable president, a grim White House: Trump faces down the midterms

New York Times: Trump has dismissed polls that reflect against his unpopularity.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
  • Drudge Report Feed Dems push anti-corruption message in voting homestretch...

    Dems push anti-corruption message in voting homestretch... (Top headline, 3rd story, link ) Related stories: An Unpredictable President, a Grim White House: Nightmare Midterms... Elections chiefs worry as feds...

    Lean: Not rated Fact-focusedCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 48 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -67Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Markets
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The New York TimesLeftThe Wall Street JournalLeans rightCNBCCenterThe HillCenter
Truth score 742
Left 25%25%Centre 50%50%Right 25%25%
The New York TimesLeft

Fed Will Hold Fewer Rate-Setting Meetings Starting Next Year

Kevin M. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 1 are centre, 1 lean right.

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: NY Times Company
  • The Hill Hold the rate. The Fed can’t pump oil.

    The Federal Reserve opted to maintain interest rates between 3.75 percent and 4 percent during its recent meeting, a decision supported by analysis suggesting that recent inflation was primarily driven by energy...

    Lean: Center OpinionFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Nexstar Media Group
  • CNBC ETF Edge: Opportunities in fixed income

    The Federal Reserve has hit the pause button on interest rates. While the Fed stands still, should you start moving? Allspring Global Investments senior portfolio manager Bryant VanCronkhite joins CNBC’s Dominic Chu...

    Lean: Center VideoFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: Corporate
  • The Wall Street Journal WSJ’s Nick Timiraos on the Key Sentence in the Fed’s Latest Statement

    The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its October meeting, a move that was widely expected. Still, WSJ’s chief economics correspondent says there are three key takeaways from the central bank’s decision.

    Lean: Leans right VideoFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: News Corp
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Corporate75%
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CNBC25%
Nexstar Media Group25%
Avg reliability83
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Truth score: 74 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 83 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Markets
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Zero HedgeRight
Truth score 16Factuality: Low
Right 100%100%
Zero HedgeRight

Fed's Favorite Inflation Indicator Surges In September As Soaring Energy Costs Drags Americans' Savings Rate To 4-Year Lows

Low reliability sourceElevated risk

Fed's Favorite Inflation Indicator Surges In September As Soaring Energy Costs Drags Americans' Savings Rate To 4-Year Lows Following the hot CPI and PPI (and the internals), this morning's PCE should not provide too many surprises with...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: LowCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: ABC Media Ltd
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Truth score: 16 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 30 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 100Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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

The Fed’s AI Puzzle: Will High Rates Slow the Boom?

Warsh said higher rates are reaching the investment surge and growth is broadening beyond it. The positions cut in opposite directions for where to set rates.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: HT Media
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Avg reliability72
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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QuartzLeans left
Truth score 40
Left 100%100%
QuartzLeans left

Federal Reserve officials are signaling more interest rate hikes to come

St. Louis Fed's Alberto Musalem calls for tightening soon, while Dallas Fed's Lorie Logan sees at least two quarter-point increases

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: G/O Media
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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
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ReutersCenterThe New York TimesLeftNDTVCenterHindustan TimesCenterRealClearPoliticsLeans rightThe Daily BeastLeftIbtimesCenterWashington TimesRight
Truth score 81
Left 25%25%Centre 50%50%Right 25%25%
The New York TimesLeft

As Trump Faces Down the Midterms, a Grim Mood Takes Over the White House

The White House has been rocked by turnover and anxiety over the midterms. Covered by 8 outlets: 2 lean left, 4 are centre, 2 lean right.

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: NY Times Company
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Private38%
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United Kingdom25%
India25%
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IAC12%
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NY Times Company12%
Operations Holdings12%
Thomson Reuters12%
Avg reliability73
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Truth score: 81 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 8 Reliability: 73 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -8Sensationalism: 3 Amplification: 0

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Business
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BBC NewsCenterThe New York TimesLeft
Truth score 61
Left 50%50%Centre 50%50%
BBC NewsCenter

US interest rates held steady and economy grows - what it means for you

The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions affect everything from mortgages to car loans

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Avg reliability89
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Truth score: 61 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 89 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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