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CBC NewsLeans left

What to know about this weekend's complicated time change

Millions of Americans will gain an hour of sleep this weekend when the time change commonly known as daylight savings ends for 2026, meaning clocks "fall back.". Turning the clocks back at the end of daylight saving time has been linked...

Lean: Leans left VideoFactuality: Very highCountry: CanadaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Canadian Government
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Private20%
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United States80%
Canada20%
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Fox Corporation20%
Canadian Government20%
News Corp20%
Newsweek Media Group20%
Paramount Global20%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion5/0
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Truth score: 74 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -20Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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PBS NewsHourLeans left

Judge blocks Trump administration's Medicaid work requirement rule forcing proof of medical frailty

Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration in June over the new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services guidance tied to the 2025 law known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill.". Covered by 8 outlets: 2 lean left, 5 are centre, 1 lean right.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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Corporate70%
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Private10%
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United Kingdom20%
Canada10%
India10%
Qatar10%
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Independent30%
HT Media10%
Walt Disney Company10%
PBS (Nonprofit)10%
Google News10%
Avg reliability74
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion10/0
State media10%
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Truth score: 83 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 10 Reliability: 74 Bias severity: 50 Risk: 0Sentiment: -40Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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HellomagazineCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
HellomagazineCenter

Hilary Duff makes jaws drop in see-through mini dress that glows in the dark

Hilary Duff made a bold statement in a colorful see-through mini dress made completely of stars that glows in the dark – and her fans went wild for it

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

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MedscapeCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
MedscapeCenter

‘Elephant in the Room’: Antifungal Resistance Is On the Rise

Factors fueling resistance include medication overuse, genetic mutations, and lack of alternative therapies.

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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
1 source
Truth score 42
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

These horses will win the VRC Derby and Coolmore Stud Stakes

On one of racing’s biggest days, look for value. And if that fails, trust Chris Waller and James McDonald.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Nine Entertainment
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Avg reliability78
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Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 33Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Centre 100%
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DR Congo: A centre celebrates the discharge of last Ebola patients

State-funded media

Medical staff and residents at a treatment centre in Ituri danced and sang to celebrate a first since May: the centre is no longer treating any confirmed Ebola cases.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: FranceFunding: State-fundedState media
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FRANCE 24 English50%
Alpac Capital50%
Avg reliability81
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media50%
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Truth score: 48 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 81 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 33Sensationalism: 3 Amplification: 0

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OttawacitizenCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
OttawacitizenCenter

Federal government doubles threshold for ads to undergo mandatory evaluations for partisanship

The Advertising Campaign Evaluation Tool, previously triggered for government ad campaigns over $1 million, now kicks in at $2 million.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: 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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Perth man, 22, charged with planning terrorist attack

A 22-year-old Perth man has been charged with preparing for a terrorist attack after being arrested by WA's Joint Counter Terrorism Team.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Australia100%
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Nine Entertainment50%
Australian Government50%
Avg reliability82
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
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: -100Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

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Health
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Truth score 50
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Sky NewsLeans right

Lead, mercury and nicotine found in seized fake cosmetics

Seized counterfeit cosmetics have been found to contain lead, mercury and other potentially harmful substances - and are getting more common.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Comcast
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Avg reliability71
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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 50 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
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HellomagazineCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
HellomagazineCenter

You'll never believe what these '90s Halloween child stars look like now

The '90s welcomed cosy Halloween hits like Hocus Pocus and Under Wraps, but what are child stars like Christina Ricci and Kimberly J. Brown up to today?

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: 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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MedscapeCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
MedscapeCenter

Yale Heads Toward Trial Over Older Doc Cognitive Testing

A federal judge’s recent ruling moves the years-long age-discrimination battle between federal authorities and Yale toward trial, with possible implications for health systems’ LCP policies.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: 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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Health
1 source
Truth score 42
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

Fatherland: Official trailer

Sandra Huller in Fatherland. The film that navigates a 'stained' German history

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Nine Entertainment
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Nine Entertainment100%
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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CNBCCenter
Truth score 43
Centre 100%
CNBCCenter

A pharma giant is moving past one patent cliff — but another is already looming

Disappointing data highlights Novartis' challenge to build its next generation of blockbuster medicines, following a series of clinical trial setbacks.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: Corporate
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CNBC100%
Avg reliability80
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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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OttawacitizenCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
OttawacitizenCenter

Ottawa police denial of woman's request to destroy fingerprints 'unreasonable', court rules

The Divisional Court ruled that police must analyze cases on an individual basis rather than default to general policies.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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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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ABC News (Australia)Center

Ex-Sydney childcare worker charged with 200 more abuse offences

A former worker at a childcare centre in Sydney's inner west faces more than 200 child abuse offences, following a four-year investigation.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Public broadcaster50%
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Nine Entertainment50%
Australian Government50%
Avg reliability82
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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 59 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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TheweekCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
TheweekCenter

Scientists have deployed an AI-designed virus

It could fight off a deadly bacterial infection

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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HellomagazineCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
HellomagazineCenter

I've visited this US state countless times over the last 50 years. Here’s the top spots I keep coming back to

Our writer loves everything about Florida, read on for her favourite places to visit, best things to do and where to stay

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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MedscapeCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
MedscapeCenter

Psychotherapy in Psych, Patients With Hearing Loss, and MAID

In this month’s Med Op-Ed: keeping psychotherapy in psychiatry, mental health care for patients with hearing loss, and evaluating patients for medication assistance in dying.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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United States100%
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Avg reliability65
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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

Top judge’s inflammatory WhatsApp message about deputy revealed amid bitter fight

NSW Local Court Chief Judge Michael Allen and his deputy Sharon Freund have been at loggerheads for months.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Nine Entertainment
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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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BrandonsunCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
BrandonsunCenter

More MDs in province, but too few specialists, Doctors Manitoba says

WINNIPEG — A shortage of up-to-date medical technology is contributing to the problem of recruiting and retaining specialists in the province which, in turn, leads to treatment delays, according to

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: 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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OttawacitizenCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
OttawacitizenCenter

Could've been worse! Ottawa Senators dramatically steal point in loss to Kings

Ottawa scored four unanswered goals in the third period to storm all the way back from 5-1, but Los Angeles won it in overtime.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: 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: -100Sensationalism: 10 Amplification: 0

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

Failures in supervision led to suicide in Canberra's jail, coroner says

An ACT coroner has found that failures in the supervision of a detainee who died by suicide at Canberra's jail contributed to his death, recommending changes to prison procedures and mental health services.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Avg reliability86
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 86 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Daily ExpressLeans right
Truth score 37
Right 100%
Daily ExpressLeans right

'I died for 28 minutes, here is exactly what happens'

A fitness instructor says he was clinically dead for 28 minutes after suffering a heart attack during a basketball game before being revived by CPR, and detailed the 'out-of-body' near-death experience

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Avg reliability62
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 62 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
2 sources
Truth score 47
Centre 100%
HellomagazineCenter

Sarah Ferguson's shock return: royal fans all have same question

Sarah Ferguson has made a return to the spotlight by attending a memorial service for Paddy McNally alongside member of the royal family - and onlookers have the same question

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Avg reliability64
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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 47 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 64 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

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