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Kickstarter campaigns that raised millions: 10 gadgets, games, books and animation

These 10 Kickstarter campaigns that raised millions, from Brandon Sanderson's secret novels to the Pebble smartwatch, show how backers funded gadgets, games, books and animation

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G/O Media100%
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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The Japan TimesCenter
Truth score 43
Centre 100%
The Japan TimesCenter

‘Arrested Memory’ filmmaker Sabu likes to stay on his toes

Shot entirely in Taiwan, "Arrested Memory" is the latest in a string of international productions helmed by the idiosyncratic filmmaker.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
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News2u Holdings100%
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: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Culture
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DeccanchronicleCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
DeccanchronicleCenter

People Enter Cages While The Animals Seem Free at A Unique Amsterdam Museum

The animals in the eclectic collection of Amsterdam's new Art Zoo museum were taken from the zoos

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Independent100%
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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DW NewsCenter
Truth score 45
Centre 100%
DW NewsCenter

The dachshund, a humorous icon with political symbolism

From Picasso to Andy Warhol, a surprising number of artists have portrayed the German breed. But the dachshund has also at times been co-opted as a political symbol.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: GermanyFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: German Government
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Germany100%
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German Government100%
Avg reliability85
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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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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Toronto SunLeans right
Truth score 36
Right 100%
Toronto SunLeans right

SunShine Girl CeCe

SunShine Girl CeCe is 5-foot-4 with brown eyes and a song in her heart as she enjoys singing and whistling. She wants to model for Sports Illustrated and Playboy and her dream job would be as a best-selling romance author. (STAN...

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Postmedia Network
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Canada100%
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Postmedia Network100%
Avg reliability60
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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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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QuartzLeans left
Truth score 40
Left 100%
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Are GoFundMe donations tax-deductible? Most are not, but charity campaigns can be

Most GoFundMe donations are not tax-deductible, though charity campaigns can be. This guide explains how IRS rules on gifts, gift tax and income apply to donors and recipients

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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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G/O 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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Culture
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QuartzLeans left
Truth score 40
Left 100%
QuartzLeans left

Room & Board Callan chair review: A statement chair that still feels comfortable

The Room & Board Callan chair brings sculptural style and supportive comfort, but is this statement piece worth the investment

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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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G/O 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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Culture
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Bangor DailyLeans left
Truth score 40
Left 100%
Bangor DailyLeans left

What’s really behind Bucksport’s famous witch’s foot

“It’s very popular among tourists, I can tell you that, even though the stories behind the foot on the stone are not true,” said Larry Wahl, a member of the town’s cemetery committee.

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Private100%
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United States100%
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Bangor Publishing Co.100%
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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Japan TimesCenter
Truth score 43
Centre 100%
The Japan TimesCenter

Is the viral book rave real? We go to the second event to investigate.

The Jucy Book Rave, which went viral for the unusual choice of reading place in a Shimokitazawa livehouse, came back with a second event.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
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Corporate100%
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Japan100%
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News2u Holdings100%
Avg reliability80
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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Culture
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DeccanchronicleCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
DeccanchronicleCenter

Doha Beyond the Postcard: Exploring the City's Everyday Charm

The skyline may be what first catches your attention. But it is the life happening beneath it that makes Doha worth getting to know.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Corporate100%
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India100%
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Independent100%
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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Culture
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South China Morning PostLeans right
Truth score 41
Right 100%
South China Morning PostLeans right

Hong Kong’s M+ forges new alliance with MoMA and Centre Pompidou to redefine museum loans

Hong Kong’s M+ museum, New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Centre Pompidou in Paris signed an agreement on October 30 to establish a three-way cultural alliance, aiming to redefine how visual culture is collected, exhibited...

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: Hong KongFunding: CorporateOwner: Alibaba Group
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Corporate100%
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Hong Kong100%
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Alibaba Group100%
Avg reliability75
Low-credibility share0%
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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New York PostRight
Truth score 36
Right 100%
New York PostRight

Zoo welcomes capybara triplets after ‘steamy’ love triangle drama: ‘Something from a soap opera’

"Capys might look cute and innocent but honestly, their lives are like something from a soap opera," Darren McGarry, head of animal care at Edinburgh Zoo, said in a statement.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: News Corp
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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News Corp100%
Avg reliability60
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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DeccanchronicleCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
DeccanchronicleCenter

Mizoram University Researchers Find New Gecko Species in Assam's Dima Hasao

For Assam, this finding is another reminder of the ecological value of its diverse landscapes as it support specialised wildlife that may remain unknown without dedicated research and conservation efforts

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Corporate100%
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India100%
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Independent100%
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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Zero HedgeRight
Truth score 16Factuality: Low
Right 100%
Zero HedgeRight

Lebanese Church Damage & Viral Soldier Photo Prompt Calls For Pope's Intervention

Low reliability sourceElevated risk

Lebanese Church Damage & Viral Soldier Photo Prompt Calls For Pope's Intervention Authored by Jason Ditz via AntiWar.com Since invading Lebanon in early March, Israeli officials have tried to frame the war as primarily targeting...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: LowCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: ABC Media Ltd
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Private100%
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United States100%
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ABC Media Ltd100%
Avg reliability30
Low-credibility share100%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 16 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 30 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 100Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Daily MailCenter
Truth score 37
Centre 100%
Daily MailCenter

Inside the spectacular Melbourne home that boasts a '$1million backyard' hidden behind its classic facade: 'It's just stunning'

Tucked away in an exclusive residential estate, the property looks like something straight out of a luxury lifestyle magazine.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: DMGT
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Corporate100%
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United Kingdom100%
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DMGT100%
Avg reliability63
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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The Japan TimesCenter
Truth score 43
Centre 100%
The Japan TimesCenter

Satisfy your kneads at the Setagaya Bread Festival

From inventive bagels and croissants to beer-and-bread pairings, this Tokyo festival serves up a weekend of carb-filled fun.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
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Corporate100%
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Japan100%
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News2u Holdings100%
Avg reliability80
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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PBS NewsHourLeans left
Truth score 46
Left 100%
PBS NewsHourLeans left

Maria Ressa offers a guide to defending democracy in 'The Fight Back'

Journalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa chronicled her fight against the Duterte regime in the Philippines in her 2022 book, "How to Stand Up to a Dictator." She detailed attacks on her reporting and her newsroom's...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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Public broadcaster100%
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PBS (Nonprofit)100%
Avg reliability90
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 46 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 90 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Culture
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DeccanchronicleCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
DeccanchronicleCenter

Karwa Chauth Triggers Marital Rift Between Couple

A man in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district approaches the police, alleging a threat to his life because his wife does not observe the festival.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Corporate100%
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India100%
Media ownership
Independent100%
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: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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New York PostRight
Truth score 36
Right 100%
New York PostRight

American Ballet Theatre ‘Angels and Demons’ Gala honoring Cynthia Erivo: See looks from the red carpet

See all the looks here.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: News Corp
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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News Corp100%
Avg reliability60
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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ABC News (Australia)Center
Truth score 45
Centre 100%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Youth theatre raises more than $68k to carry forward 50-year legacy

Shopfront Arts Co-Op, Australia's oldest and only youth-owned and led theatre, celebrated 50 years this month with an act-a-thon fundraiser and youth conference at the Sydney Opera House.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Public broadcaster100%
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Australia100%
Media ownership
Australian Government100%
Avg reliability86
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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QuartzLeans left
Truth score 40
Left 100%
QuartzLeans left

How to watch Star Trek: 10 eras of series and movies and where to stream them

How to watch Star Trek series and movies, from the 1966 original to the 2025 Section 31 movie, grouped into 10 eras with streaming notes

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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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G/O 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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ReasonTVLeans right
Truth score 40
Right 100%
ReasonTVLeans right

You Can See Everything, Halloween Costumes, Mary Peltola

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi talk about Elizabeth Holmes

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: NonprofitOwner: Reason Foundation
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Nonprofit100%
Countries
United States100%
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Reason Foundation100%
Avg reliability70
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: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Culture
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The Japan TimesCenter
Truth score 43
Centre 100%
The Japan TimesCenter

A charismatic outsider is reborn in ‘Ryuji’

Nobuo Mizuta sits down with The Japan Times to talk about the genesis of his remake of yakuza classic "Ryuji."

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
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Corporate100%
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Japan100%
Media ownership
News2u Holdings100%
Avg reliability80
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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Bangor DailyLeans left
Truth score 40
Left 100%
Bangor DailyLeans left

Watts Hall Community Arts bean supper raises $1,430 for local food pantry

THOMASTON – Watts Hall Community Arts is proud to share that the Dot Jameson & Lucy Mayo Memorial Bean Supper, held on Oct. 10, raised $1,430 for the Thomaston Inter-Church Fellowship Food Pantry. Watts Hall Community Arts Board members...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Bangor Publishing Co.
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Private100%
Countries
United States100%
Media ownership
Bangor Publishing Co.100%
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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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