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Left 33%33%Centre 50%50%Right 17%17%
The GuardianLeft

Russell Brand is not a ‘psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal’, court told

Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial continues Russell Brand is not a “psychopath who rapes people and thinks it’s normal” and is respectful when women say...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Nonprofit trustOwner: Scott Trust
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Corporate83%
Nonprofit trust17%
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United Kingdom67%
United States33%
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Independent33%
Penske Media Corporation17%
Google News17%
Scott Trust17%
DMGT17%
Avg reliability71
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion6/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 76 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 6 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Left 44%44%Centre 31%31%Right 25%25%
The Globe and MailCenter

Ex-FBI chief James Comey charged by Trump administration for third time

Former FBI Director James Comey is facing new federal charges, according to a charging document made public Monday. Lawyers for James Comey tried to persuade a federal judge Friday that the Trump administration’s third attempt to...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Woodbridge Company
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Corporate47%
Private35%
Public broadcaster6%
State-funded6%
Not recorded6%
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United States82%
Canada6%
Russia6%
India6%
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Woodbridge Company8%
Axios8%
Russian Government8%
Independent8%
Paramount Global8%
Avg reliability70
Low-credibility share6%
Fact / opinion18/0
State media6%
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Truth score: 88 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 17 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 27 Risk: 6Sentiment: -56Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Globe and MailCenter

Man accused in Cornell lawsuit wants Letitia James removed from probe over social media posts

Defense attorneys argue Letitia James' social media posts show pre-existing bias in the reopened Cornell University gang rape criminal investigation. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 3 are centre, 1 lean right.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Woodbridge Company
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Corporate100%
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United States60%
Canada20%
India20%
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Woodbridge Company20%
Comcast20%
Google News20%
HT Media20%
Fox Corporation20%
Avg reliability75
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion9/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 74 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -78Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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PBS NewsHourLeans left

Trump's Justice Department pushes a spate of politically sensitive cases as midterm elections near

Defense lawyers and Democrats say a blitz of headline-making actions and cases is no coincidence and reeks of politics — in both the timing and the targets. A crucial and contentious midterm election arrives next week, and President...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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Private50%
Corporate33%
Public broadcaster17%
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United States100%
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Walt Disney Company17%
Operations Holdings17%
PBS (Nonprofit)17%
Raw Story17%
News Corp17%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion8/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 71 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 6 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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CNBCCenter
Truth score 43
Centre 100%100%
CNBCCenter

Defense, healthcare, crypto and AI: How the midterm election could affect stocks

Democratic gains in Congress could bring tougher oversight of major companies and shift billions of dollars in federal spending and regulatory policy.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: Corporate
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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: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Yahoo NewsCenter
Truth score 40
Centre 100%100%
Yahoo NewsCenter

Defense 'makes a statement' as Bloomington South football slams Franklin

Bloomington South and North football set up sectional title game showdown with lopsided wins in IHSAA playoff openers Friday.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Apollo Global Management
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Avg reliability70
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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The Jerusalem PostLeans right
Truth score 41
Right 100%100%
The Jerusalem PostLeans right

Defense Ministry Chief Baram pushes munitions independence during visit to Covenant

Covenant, which has operations in the US, Germany, and Israel, emerged from stealth last month.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IsraelFunding: PrivateOwner: Jerusalem Post Group
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Israel100%
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Jerusalem Post 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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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2 sources
Truth score 49
Centre 100%100%
Yahoo NewsCenter

Packers defense has already passed 2025 team in this important category

The Packers defense has forced 15 takeaways in eight games, already beating last season's total.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Apollo Global Management
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Corporate100%
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Canada50%
United States50%
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Independent50%
Apollo Global Management50%
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: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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

Jets’ defense has crashed back to earth with critical tests looming

The Jets defense was ranked No. 1 in yards allowed after two games this season. That feels like a very long time ago.

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
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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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WinnipegfreepressCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
WinnipegfreepressCenter

Bills defense shows progress, though too early to gauge how much against QB-depleted Ravens

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Canada100%
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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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Defense and Security
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The Kyiv IndependentLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
The Kyiv IndependentLeans left

Russian Defense Ministry to delay troop salary payments, media reports

The Joint Group of Forces, the command currently fighting in Ukraine, would be exempted from the rule and receive their December pay before the new year, Verstka said.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: UkraineFunding: NonprofitOwner: Independent (Crowdfunded)
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Nonprofit100%
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Ukraine100%
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Independent (Crowdfunded)100%
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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Politics
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The HillCenter
Truth score 421
Centre 100%100%
The HillCenter

NAACP Legal Defense Fund’s associate director discusses election laws ahead of midterms

Voters will cast their ballots in the first national election without the Voting Rights Act’s strongest protections against racial discrimination in voting. Todd Cox discusses voting rights and the impact of the upcoming election....

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Nexstar Media Group
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United States100%
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Nexstar Media Group100%
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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Sports
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WinnipegfreepressCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
WinnipegfreepressCenter

Vikings defense holds Lions in check for 3 quarters before buckling late

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Canada100%
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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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New York PostRight
Truth score 36
Right 100%100%
New York PostRight

Raiders’ defense makes ugly history as offense helps them survive Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Raiders earned something Sunday beyond a badly needed victory in their 38-33 win over the Jets. They earned the right to keep believing their season can amount to something. Nobody should confuse beating the...

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
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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: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Yahoo NewsCenter
Truth score 40
Centre 100%100%
Yahoo NewsCenter

Dominant defense and Manning's 3 TD passes send No. 11 Texas past Mississippi State 31-3

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Arch Manning passed for three touchdowns, Maraad Watson returned a fumble 61 yards for a score just before halftime and No. 11 Texas beat Mississippi State 31-3 on Saturday night.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Apollo Global Management
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United States100%
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Apollo Global Management100%
Avg reliability70
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Fact / opinion1/0
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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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New York PostRight
Truth score 36
Right 100%100%
New York PostRight

Paint defense suddenly a major issue for Knicks against 76ers

It was one of the first issues that Mike Brown mentioned.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: News Corp
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United States100%
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News Corp100%
Avg reliability60
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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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Sports
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ESPNCenter
Truth score 43
Centre 100%100%
ESPNCenter

Jets defense to face RB Jeanty without Sweat, likely Bailey

Jets nose tackle T'Vondre Sweat has been ruled out with a knee injury, and rookie edge rusher David Bailey, unable to practice this week due to a strained groin, is listed as doubtful.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Walt Disney Company
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Corporate100%
Countries
United States100%
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Walt Disney Company100%
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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USA TODAYLeans left
Truth score 421
Left 100%100%
USA TODAYLeans left

US defense contractor admits role in North Korean IT plot

A Virginia defense contractor employee has admitted helping companies unknowingly hire North Korean information technology workers. Read more:...

Lean: Leans left VideoFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Gannett
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Corporate100%
Countries
United States100%
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Gannett100%
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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Technology
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WIREDLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
WIREDLeans left

A Defense Contractor Gave Their Personal AI Agent Access to a Secure Pentagon System

Sources tell WIRED that an Accenture employee’s personal Claude agent ran on a DOD network for two months before it was identified and the vulnerability could be patched.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Condé Nast
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Corporate100%
Countries
United States100%
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Condé Nast100%
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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Defense and Security
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POLITICOLeans left
Truth score 43
Left 100%100%
POLITICOLeans left

GOP defense hawks break with Trump ahead of the midterms

The president’s record $1.5 trillion request rests largely on the GOP defense hawks who disagree with his actions toward Moscow.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Axel Springer
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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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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Centre 67%67%Right 33%33%
DeadlineCenter

Russell Brand’s Defense Argues Channel 4 Film “Poisoned Well Of Justice Deliberately”

Editor’s note: This story contains details of alleged sexual offenses that some readers may find distressing. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 are centre, 1 lean right.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Penske Media Corporation
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Corporate100%
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United Kingdom67%
United States33%
Media ownership
Penske Media Corporation33%
Independent33%
Comcast33%
Avg reliability73
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 62 (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

Japan gets serious about defense spending hike as year-end deadline looms

The government and ruling coalition are reportedly considering nearly doubling defense spending over the next five years.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
  • South China Morning Post Japan weighs US$500 billion defence spending plan: sources

    Japan’s ⁠government and ruling coalition ⁠are considering nearly doubling defence ⁠spending over the next five years as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to strengthen the country’s military capabilities,...

    Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: Hong KongFunding: CorporateOwner: Alibaba Group
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Corporate100%
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Hong Kong50%
Japan50%
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Alibaba Group50%
News2u Holdings50%
Avg reliability78
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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 57 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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The Kyiv IndependentLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
The Kyiv IndependentLeans left

Former deputy defense minister appointed to lead Ukraine's state-run defense giant

Lieutenant General Ivan Havryliuk, a former first deputy defense minister, has been appointed to lead Ukroboronprom, Ukraine's largest state-owned defense company, according to a Nov. 3 statement.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: UkraineFunding: NonprofitOwner: Independent (Crowdfunded)
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Nonprofit100%
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Ukraine100%
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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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VultureNo political lean
Truth score 34
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VultureNo political lean

Russell Brand’s Defense Comes to a Close in His U.K. Rape Trial

His lawyer says he can’t be guilty because “you would have to be a psychopath” to do what Brand is accused of.

Lean: No political lean 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: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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

Japan weighs $500 billion defense spending plan, sources say

If adopted, defense buildup spending for the five years from April 2027 would be nearly twice that in the current five-year plan.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
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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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New York PostRight
Truth score 36
Right 100%100%
New York PostRight

UCLA’s defense lives up to Bruin Bullies name with lockdown showing

Elevated risk

There’s a UCLA coach who has sparked a major transformation in addition to Bob Chesney. How about that Colin Hitschler defense? For more than a month now, Hitschler’s unit has been in lockdown mode. The Bruins haven’t given up more than...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: News Corp
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News Corp100%
Avg reliability60
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Truth score: 36 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 60 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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Yahoo NewsCenter
Truth score 40
Centre 100%100%
Yahoo NewsCenter

Cowboys’ Worst Rush Defense Meets Love’s Return In Sunday Clash

Jeremiyah Love returns from injury to face the NFL's worst rushing defense. Cowboys fans should worry about this specific matchup.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Apollo Global Management
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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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Business
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The Kyiv IndependentLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
The Kyiv IndependentLeans left

Ukraine to co-found defense bank aimed at financing weapons production

Ukraine and eight partner countries plan to sign an agreement establishing a new international defense bank on Nov. 30, potentially opening another source of long-term financing for weapons production, the governments said in a joint...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: UkraineFunding: NonprofitOwner: Independent (Crowdfunded)
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Nonprofit100%
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Ukraine100%
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Independent (Crowdfunded)100%
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: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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POLITICOLeans left
Truth score 43
Left 100%100%
POLITICOLeans left

Trump turns defense into midterm campaign pitch — never mind Iran

Administration officials are focusing on defense manufacturing, not the Iran war, to influence voters ahead of the midterms.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Axel Springer
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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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The Japan TimesCenter
Truth score 43
Centre 100%100%
The Japan TimesCenter

Koizumi vows to uphold ‘defense-oriented’ policy at ASEAN meet

The pledge comes as China continues to accuse Japan of "accelerated remilitarization."

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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