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‘De Gaulle,’ ‘La Gradiva’ and ‘Alice: Pioneer Of Cinema’ Among American French Film Fest Winners- Film News in Brief

The American French Film Festival announced the winners of this year’s awards during the closing ceremony on Nov. 8. The films were voted on by audiences attending the festival, members of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, a...

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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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Review: You Can See Everything blurs the view of Elizabeth Holmes' deceit

What was Elizabeth Holmes’s partner watching in the new Nathan Fielder documentary? Nathan Fielder's hit doc follows Elizabeth Holmes in her own home and unexpectedly opened my eyes to the problems in my own. Covered by 18 outlets: 8...

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Private10%
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United States81%
United Kingdom10%
India5%
Australia5%
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Independent28%
News Corp11%
Penske Media Corporation11%
Patrick Soon-Shiong6%
Comcast6%
Avg reliability74
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Fact / opinion33/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 91 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 21 Reliability: 74 Bias severity: 64 Risk: 0Sentiment: -3Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Sets Partnership With Mar Del Plata International Film Festival

EXCLUSIVE: NewFilmmakers Los Angeles has announced an inaugural partnership with the Mar del Plata International Film Festival in Argentina. Under the collaboration, NFMLA will bring a selection of eight short films by its alumni to the...

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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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How the American French Film Festival Is Bringing French Cinema to 3,000 Los Angeles High School Students With Packed Screenings of ‘In Waves’

The American French Film Festival, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, has been on a journey to cultivate a new generation of French movie lovers for two decades with its educational program for Los Angeles high school...

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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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Asian World Film Festival Reveals Asian Vision & Focus On Sections

Asian World Film Festival has announced the Asian Vision and Focus On sections for this year’s edition of the event, running November 12-19 at the Culver Theatre in Los Angeles. Now in its third consecutive year, Asian Vision is a...

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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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GuadalLAjara Film Festival: Manuel García-Rulfo Set For Honorary Award

EXCLUSIVE: Mexican actor Manuel García-Rulfo will receive the GuadaLAjara Film Festival’s honorary Árbol de la Vida Award. García-Rulfo will be handed the award at the festival’s Opening Night Gala on November 5 at the United Theater in...

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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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Denis Villeneuve attempts to reveal the next James Bond at LACMA's Art + Film gala

The 15th annual Art+Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art honored artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, with musical guest Rosé. Actor Hrithik Roshan attended the 15th edition of the LACMA Art + Film Gala, held...

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Corporate93%
Private7%
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United States50%
India29%
United Kingdom21%
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Independent43%
Google News7%
News Corp7%
Living Media7%
Fox Corporation7%
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Fact / opinion18/0
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Truth score: 87 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 14 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 50 Risk: 0Sentiment: 11Sensationalism: 7 Amplification: 0

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Oscar Micheaux Film And Media Institute To Launch Theatrical Roadshow Program For Independent Filmmakers

EXCLUSIVE: Noel Braham, founder of the Oscar Micheaux Film and Media Institute, has set plans to launch The Micheaux Roadshow 2027, a touring theatrical program for independent features and short films. The Roadshow will take indie...

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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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‘De Gaulle’ Wins Top Prize at American French Film Festival as 30th Anniversary Edition Draws 18,000 Attendees

Antonin Baudry’s two-part World War II epic “De Gaulle” took home the top audience prize at the American French Film Festival in Los Angeles, capping a 30th anniversary edition. The two-part historical saga, starring Simon Abkarian as...

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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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The Hunt For The Next ‘Obsession’ Continues At AFM, Where A24’s ‘Elden Ring’ & New Films With Jeremy Renner, Idris Elba, Gillian Anderson & Renée Zellweger Hit The Market: Hot List + Analysis

The American Film Market kicks off in Los Angeles today and the market is awash with affordable horror projects as the industry chases the next Obsession, Backrooms or Buddy. “The projects are pouring in like an avalanche,” one buyer...

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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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Joseph Mazzello Leads Cecil Hotel Horror ‘A Grim Life,’ Cappu Films Boards Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

Joseph Mazzello, the “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Jurassic Park” actor, heads the cast of “A Grim Life,” a supernatural thriller set inside Los Angeles’ Cecil Hotel. Hong Kong outfit Cappu Films has picked up international sales, it was...

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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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FilmLA Extends Application Deadline For Low Impact Permit Pilot Program

The City of Los Angeles and its partner film office will extend a pilot program through April 2027 that aims to reduce the cost of permits for television, movie and other productions. FilmLA, the film office for the city and county of...

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Truth score: 57 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Phoebe Bridgers, My Chemical Romance and all your Halloween club needs

Halloween in Los Angeles is not just Gay Christmas — it's become a pretty exceptional weekend for music, with top touring acts planning blowout stands around the occasion. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are not rated.

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Canada33%
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Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 59 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Quentin Tarantino Thought He Was ‘Letting Down’ Brad Pitt by Not Directing Cliff Booth Sequel: ‘I Felt Bad About That’

Quentin Tarantino has admitted that Brad Pitt was on his mind when he stepped away from directing his sequel to “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” “[Pitt] was the one I felt I was really letting down when I didn’t do it,” Tarantino told...

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India10%
Canada10%
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Independent50%
Gannett10%
Fox Corporation10%
Postmedia Network10%
Penske Media Corporation10%
Avg reliability67
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Fact / opinion13/0
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Truth score: 82 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 10 Reliability: 67 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: 15Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Elke Sommer, prolific German star of A Shot in the Dark and And Then There Were None, dies aged 85

The Berlin-born performer had a gift for languages that took her to Hollywood, landing roles alongside Peter Sellers, Dick Van Dyke and Paul Newman Elke Sommer, the prolific German star of the Pink Panther film A Shot in the Dark, early...

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Nonprofit trust12%
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United States38%
United Kingdom25%
India25%
Canada12%
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IAC12%
Scott Trust12%
Walt Disney Company12%
Gannett12%
Avg reliability71
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Fact / opinion8/0
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Truth score: 75 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 8 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 100 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Walter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on "Star Trek," dies at 90

Walter Koenig played Pavel Chekov in the original "Star Trek" television series and several movies. Walter Koenig, the 'Star Trek' franchise's original Chekov, has died at 90. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.

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Corporate67%
Private33%
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United Kingdom33%
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Patrick Soon-Shiong33%
Paramount Global33%
Independent33%
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Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 62 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -67Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Director Michael Mann accidentally shoots himself in the leg at gun range

Filmmaker Michael Mann was injured at a gun range in Los Angeles, his representative said. “Heat” director Michael Mann was hospitalized this weekend after an accidental gun discharge at a gun range in Los Angeles. Covered by 18...

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Corporate87%
Private9%
Nonprofit trust4%
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United States57%
Canada17%
United Kingdom17%
India4%
Hong Kong4%
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Independent32%
Fox Corporation11%
Penske Media Corporation11%
Patrick Soon-Shiong5%
Scott Trust5%
Avg reliability71
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Fact / opinion29/0
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 23 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 23 Risk: 0Sentiment: -52Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Chad Lowe lists LA home following daughter's tragic death

Chad Lowe has put his LA home up for sale following the death of his young daughter. Chad Lowe and his wife Kim Painter have not only placed their sprawling 3,239-square-foot home for sale ... Covered by 5 outlets: 3 are centre, 1 lean...

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United States33%
India17%
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Fox Corporation17%
DMGT17%
News Corp17%
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Fact / opinion6/0
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Truth score: 68 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 6 Reliability: 64 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -83Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Nicolas Cage says he’s ‘a little bit homeless’ as sinkhole swallows his Malibu home

Nicolas Cage said he is “a little bit homeless” thanks to a sinkhole that has consumed a part of his Malibu home. Nicolas Cage told fans he is 'a little bit homeless' and 'living in hotels' since a massive sinkhole opened up at his...

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Private6%
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United States67%
United Kingdom17%
Canada11%
India6%
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Independent33%
Fox Corporation11%
Google News6%
News Corp6%
Penske Media Corporation6%
Avg reliability70
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion29/0
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Truth score: 89 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 18 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 43 Risk: 0Sentiment: -7Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ EP Matthew Wright Dies at 52 in ‘Unfathomable Tragedy’; DeGeneres Shares Tearful Video Calling Him the ‘Glue to Our Family’

Matthew Wright, an executive producer on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” died Oct. Ellen DeGeneres is mourning the loss of Matthew Wright, who worked as an executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for 16 years and appeared frequently...

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Private5%
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United States42%
United Kingdom42%
Canada11%
India5%
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Independent47%
Penske Media Corporation11%
DMGT5%
Gannett5%
Google News5%
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Fact / opinion23/0
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Truth score: 89 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 19 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 14 Risk: 0Sentiment: -83Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Patrick Stewart, star of stage and 'Star Trek,' dies at 86

Stewart was a classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to a "Star Trek" franchise and the "X-Men" films. Sir Patrick Stewart, the classically-trained stage actor who was best-known for his...

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Corporate73%
Private15%
Public broadcaster6%
Nonprofit2%
State-funded2%
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United States56%
United Kingdom17%
Canada10%
India6%
Australia2%
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Independent59%
Penske Media Corporation6%
Vox Media6%
Comcast4%
Fox Corporation4%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share1%
Fact / opinion300/3
State media2%
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 93 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 27 Risk: 1Sentiment: -53Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Newsom proposes $1 billion cap for film and TV tax incentive

In an effort to maintain California's role in the film and TV industry, Governor Newsom is asking to expand the state's tax credit program again.

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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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Real-life violence encroaches on 'Miami Vice '85' film set. Video shows man pull out hefty knife

A caller told New York police that he had been in a verbal dispute with an "unidentified individual" when the man took out a knife.

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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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'You have to be delusional': L.A. film students are prepared for a shrinking Hollywood

Mergers, layoffs, AI and runaway production have shaken Hollywood. Film students at USC, UCLA and LMU explain why they're pursuing the industry anyway.

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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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Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi given new prison sentence

Charges against him are unclear after return to Iran despite being sentenced last year for ‘propaganda activities’ An Iranian court has handed the award-winning film director Jafar Panahi a new prison sentence of five years and one...

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Private25%
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Corporate25%
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India25%
United Kingdom25%
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Democracy Now! Productions25%
Independent25%
Scott Trust25%
Patrick Soon-Shiong25%
Avg reliability74
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Fact / opinion4/0
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Truth score: 66 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 74 Bias severity: 100 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Pamela Abdy on Life After Warner Bros: ‘Right Now, I’m Taking a Break and Chilling’

A month after her departure from Warner Bros. was announced, Pamela Abdy made her first industry appearance Thursday night at the Women in Film Honors at the Beverly Hilton. On the morning of Oct. 1, Abdy was announced as WIF’s...

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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 53 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 79 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The makers of 'Tenzing' explain how they pulled off an 'extreme' mountain shoot

Director Jennifer Peedom and cinematographer Stefan Duscio went to extreme lengths to re-create the first-ever summit of Mt. Everest in the Apple Original Film “Tenzing,” which stars Genden Phuntsok and Tom Hiddleston. SUBSCRIBE FOR...

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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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2027 Oscar predictions: best picture

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is the early (and unanimous) front-runner, but some panelists are hoping 'La Bola Negra' makes it a race.

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United Kingdom50%
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Independent50%
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Halle Berry's ex Olivier Martinez's restraining order dissolved but actor's modified visitation stays, judge rules

A Los Angeles judge dissolves the restraining order against Halle Berry, weeks after her ex-husband Olivier Martinez accused the actor of physically abusing their teenage son. The judge overseeing Halle Berry and ex Olivier Martinez's...

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United States56%
United Kingdom33%
Canada11%
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Fox Corporation11%
Google News11%
IAC11%
Gannett11%
Avg reliability70
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Truth score: 76 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 9 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 100 Risk: 0Sentiment: -18Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Del Casher, inventor of the wah-wah pedal, dead at 88

Casher's wah-wah pedal added an elastic, vocal-like tone to lead playing, which gave it its onomatopoeic nickname. Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Del Casher, the legendary guitarist who invented the wah-wah pedal, has...

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Canada20%
United Kingdom20%
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Fox Corporation20%
Postmedia Network20%
DMGT20%
Patrick Soon-Shiong20%
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Avg reliability67
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Fact / opinion5/0
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Truth score: 72 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 67 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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