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  1. 1 dead, 8 injured in Alabama shooting after football game, police say5 sources
  2. Iranian military ordered to counter any attack swiftly and without restraint19 sources
  3. UN demands investigation into death of staff member in Houthi custody6 sources
  4. Kid Rock reveals what he told French President Macron after Trump unexpectedly handed him phone on golf course5 sources
  5. Trump loses $10bn lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter, barred from suing again5 sources
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ABC News (US)Leans left

1 dead, 8 injured in Alabama shooting after football game, police say

One of the injured was in critical condition, Birmingham police said. Multiple people have been injured in a shooting near Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, Birmingham police said. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre, 2...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Walt Disney Company
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Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
United Kingdom40%
United States40%
India20%
Media ownership
HT Media20%
DMGT20%
News Corp20%
Independent20%
Walt Disney Company20%
Avg reliability67
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion6/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 72 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 67 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: -83Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Indian ExpressLeans left

On way to Ramlila Ground, Rahul Gandhi says ‘BJP forcibly shut shops at Connaught Place’

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: PrivateOwner: Indian Express Group
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Private50%
Corporate50%
Countries
India100%
Media ownership
Indian Express Group50%
Independent50%
Avg reliability70
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 54 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (Australia)Center

Queensland's 28th governor sworn in at parliament house

Justice Thomas Bradley has been sworn in as Queensland's 28th governor, replacing outgoing governor Dr Jeanette Young.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Public broadcaster50%
Corporate50%
Countries
Australia100%
Media ownership
Australian Government50%
Nine Entertainment50%
Avg reliability82
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 59 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Jerusalem PostLeans right

Trump speaks with Netanyahu shortly after discussing military operations with senior commanders

The call took place after Trump discussed options for resuming military operations with senior military commanders. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 1 are centre, 1 lean right.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IsraelFunding: PrivateOwner: Jerusalem Post Group
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Funding
Corporate67%
Private33%
Countries
Israel33%
India33%
United States33%
Media ownership
Jerusalem Post Group33%
Independent33%
Walt Disney Company33%
Avg reliability73
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 67 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 73 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -33Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Japan TimesCenter

North Korea tests cluster bomb warheads in latest ‘major’ weapons test

Pyongyang claimed the warhead is "capable of turning into ashes a target area of 12 to 13 hectares.". Covered by 3 outlets: 3 are centre.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
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Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
India67%
Japan33%
Media ownership
News2u Holdings33%
Independent33%
HT Media33%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 56 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -33Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sky NewsLeans right

UN demands investigation into death of staff member in Houthi custody

A Yemeni staff member of the UN Human Rights Office has died in Houthi custody after being arbitrarily held for more ​than two years, the UN human rights chief has said. The UN human rights chief on Saturday demanded an independent...

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Comcast
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Funding
Corporate50%
State-funded17%
Private17%
Nonprofit17%
Countries
India33%
United States17%
Israel17%
United Kingdom17%
Qatar17%
Media ownership
Global Issues17%
HT Media17%
Jerusalem Post Group17%
Comcast17%
Independent17%
Avg reliability73
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion7/0
State media17%
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Truth score: 75 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 6 Reliability: 73 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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VarietyLeans left

Inde Navarrette Takes Swipe at Shane Gillis During ‘SNL’ Monologue

Following a Trump-centric cold open that featured the return of Tom Hanks’ David S. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Penske Media Corporation
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Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
United States100%
Media ownership
Penske Media Corporation67%
IAC33%
Avg reliability73
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 61 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 73 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (US)Leans left

Bulgarians vote in a presidential runoff marked by regional security threats

Voters in Bulgaria are choosing between two candidates with vastly different views of the war in Ukraine and ties with Russia. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Walt Disney Company
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Funding
Corporate67%
Public broadcaster33%
Countries
Canada33%
United States33%
Germany33%
Media ownership
Independent33%
Walt Disney Company33%
German Government33%
Avg reliability77
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 63 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 77 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -33Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The New York TimesLeft

‘I Came as Donald Trump’: The President Hosts a Luxury Halloween at Mar-a-Lago

President Trump attended his jungle-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago dressed as a distinctly recognizable figure. Trump, who came to his Halloween party dressed as himself, says US not in a hurry to make a decision on striking Iran....

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: NY Times Company
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Private33%
State-funded33%
Corporate33%
Countries
United States67%
Qatar33%
Media ownership
NY Times Company33%
IAC33%
Qatar Government33%
Avg reliability77
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media33%
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Truth score: 54 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 77 Bias severity: 100 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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US
2 sources
Truth score 54
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Indian ExpressLeans left

Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 10, aviation fuel cost rises too

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: PrivateOwner: Indian Express Group
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Funding
Private50%
Corporate50%
Countries
India100%
Media ownership
Independent50%
Indian Express Group50%
Avg reliability70
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 54 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
1 source
Truth score 42
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

Grandstand collapses at Gold Coast music festival

The temporary seating was set up on a section of beach in Coolangatta for the Red Hot Summer Tour music festival, headlined by Australian Crawl and Men At Work.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Nine Entertainment
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Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
Australia100%
Media ownership
Nine Entertainment100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
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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ABC News (Australia)Center

Iranian military ordered to counter any attack swiftly and without restraint

Iran's military chiefs should meet any attack on its country with an immediate and unrestrained response, Supreme Leader Mjotaba Khamenei has ordered. Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has ordered the country’s top military...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Corporate58%
Private26%
Nonprofit5%
Public broadcaster5%
State-funded5%
Countries
United States53%
India26%
Australia5%
Hong Kong5%
France5%
Media ownership
Independent21%
Raw Story7%
Axios7%
Australian Government7%
AP (Cooperative)7%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion23/1
State media5%
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 19 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 43 Risk: 0Sentiment: -86Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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1 source

Who is covering this

The Jerusalem PostLeans right
Truth score 41
Right 100%100%
The Jerusalem PostLeans right

The water diplomats: How western Negev AgTech and WaterTech are taking root in Colorado

Israeli AgTech and WaterTech start-ups met the farmers, engineers, and officials ready to test them in Colorado's fields.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IsraelFunding: PrivateOwner: Jerusalem Post Group
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Private100%
Countries
Israel100%
Media ownership
Jerusalem Post Group100%
Avg reliability75
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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World
2 sources

Who is covering this

Hindustan TimesCenterNewsCenter
Truth score 49
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Hindustan TimesCenter

In 2024, North Carolina sank the 106-foot tugboat Thomas Dann off Cape Lookout; it joined two older ships and 1,700 tons of concrete at a reef

Thomas Dann, a tugboat wrecked by fire, lies on a reef off Cape Lookout alongside two older ships and 1,700 tons of concrete, giving marine life a safe home.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: HT Media
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Corporate100%
Countries
India100%
Media ownership
HT Media50%
Independent50%
Avg reliability68
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 49 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ABC News (US)Leans left

Hundreds of thousands of young protesters take to the streets across France

Thousands of young protesters take to the streets of France for a third weekend. Hundreds of people have been arrested in France after protesters clashed with police for a third weekend. Covered by 12 outlets: 3 lean left, 6 are centre,...

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Funding
Corporate83%
State-funded8%
Private8%
Countries
India25%
Australia17%
United States17%
Hong Kong8%
Qatar8%
Media ownership
Independent17%
RRPR Holding8%
Alibaba Group8%
Qatar Government8%
Google News8%
Avg reliability73
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion12/0
State media8%
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Truth score: 86 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 12 Reliability: 73 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -92Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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South China Morning PostLeans right

As US midterms near, Trump administration ramps up rhetoric with bigoted, racist memes

The Trump administration’s online accounts are circulating images of a pumpkin carved with a sombrero design and a fake Halloween-themed background around a black man apparently accused of food assistance fraud, in social media posts...

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: Hong KongFunding: CorporateOwner: Alibaba Group
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Funding
Corporate50%
Private50%
Countries
United States50%
Hong Kong50%
Media ownership
Bangor Publishing Co.50%
Alibaba Group50%
Avg reliability74
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 56 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 74 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The New York TimesLeft

Shooting at Spirit Halloween in California Leaves at Least One Dead

The police are searching for a person who shot seven people, killing a 31-year-old pregnant woman, on the eve of Halloween. At least 1 gunman shot up a Halloween store in California on Friday, killing 1 person and injuring 6 others,...

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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Corporate84%
Private16%
Countries
United States68%
United Kingdom16%
India11%
Canada5%
Media ownership
Independent25%
Fox Corporation12%
Walt Disney Company6%
Newsweek Media Group6%
Comcast6%
Avg reliability69
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion29/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 89 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 19 Reliability: 69 Bias severity: 20 Risk: 0Sentiment: -93Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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2 sources
Truth score 55
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ReutersCenter

Bangladesh to form wage board after garment protests shut factories

Bangladesh to form wage board after garment protests shut factories Reuters

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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Corporate50%
State-funded50%
Countries
United Kingdom50%
Qatar50%
Media ownership
Thomson Reuters50%
Qatar Government50%
Avg reliability85
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media50%
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Truth score: 55 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Fox NewsRight

Kid Rock reveals what he told French President Macron after Trump unexpectedly handed him phone on golf course

Leah Millis / REUTERS/Leah Millis MAGA musician Kid Rock revealed that President Donald Trump left him on the phone with French President Emmanuel Macron while he went golfing. Kid Rock told Bill Maher how a golf outing with Trump ended...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fox Corporation
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Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
United States80%
United Kingdom20%
Media ownership
IAC20%
Fox Corporation20%
Independent20%
Salem Media Group20%
News Corp20%
Avg reliability62
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion5/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 70 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 62 Bias severity: 50 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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1 source

Who is covering this

The Jerusalem PostLeans right
Truth score 41
Right 100%100%
The Jerusalem PostLeans right

Shin Bet accused of coercing Gaza targets into deadly strikes to spare families - report

The outlet reportedly interviewed several Gazans whom it describes as "Palestinian faction activists," as well as their families, and they all had similar experiences.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IsraelFunding: PrivateOwner: Jerusalem Post Group
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Private100%
Countries
Israel100%
Media ownership
Jerusalem Post Group100%
Avg reliability75
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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ABC News (Australia)Center

Shark sightings force Noosa Triathlon to scrap swim leg

Surf lifesavers refused to put lifeguards in the water due to safety reasons, forcing organisers to modify the world's largest Olympic distance triathlon an hour before it began. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Funding
Corporate67%
Public broadcaster33%
Countries
Australia67%
Canada33%
Media ownership
Independent33%
Australian Government33%
Nine Entertainment33%
Avg reliability76
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 63 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

How we score

1 source

Who is covering this

Indian ExpressLeans left
Truth score 41
Left 100%100%
Indian ExpressLeans left

How India is making bullet trains: Ashwini Vaishnaw offers sneak-peek into Mumbai-Ahmedabad rake

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: PrivateOwner: Indian Express Group
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Coverage breakdown
Funding
Private100%
Countries
India100%
Media ownership
Indian Express Group100%
Avg reliability75
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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

How we score

1 source

Who is covering this

TheweekCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
TheweekCenter

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Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
United Kingdom100%
Media ownership
Independent100%
Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
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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World
1 source

Who is covering this

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

Quinton Baker death: Las Vegas police unable to determine who killed 3-year-old son, late football player or officer

Former college football player Quinton Baker and his three-year-old son were killed after Baker allegedly held the child at gunpoint during a February standoff.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: HT Media
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Funding
Corporate100%
Countries
India100%
Media ownership
HT Media100%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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