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Science
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PhysCenter
Truth score 38
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PhysCenter

Why bandicoots and bilbies evolved such different snouts

Why does a quenda have a short, sturdy snout, while its relative the bilby has such a remarkably long one? New research led by Murdoch University's Harry Butler Institute suggests millions of years of adaptation to different...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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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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Entertainment
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Los Angeles TimesLeans leftDeadlineCenterRaw StoryLeftDrudge Report FeedLeans right
Truth score 70
Left 50%50%Centre 25%25%Right 25%25%
DeadlineCenter

Lachlan Murdoch Notes Fox News “Viewer Fatigue” Around Midterms Amid Year-Over-Year Viewership Declines

October ratings for the conservative-leaning news channel saw a 28% year-to-year decline. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Penske Media Corporation
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Private50%
Corporate50%
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United States100%
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Penske Media Corporation25%
Raw Story25%
Patrick Soon-Shiong25%
Independent25%
Avg reliability70
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion5/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 70 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Health
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left
Truth score 42
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

Rupert Murdoch makes a rare public appearance

The 95-year-old media mogul has dispelled rumours of poor health as he attended the American Australian Association 2026 New York Benefit Dinner.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Nine Entertainment
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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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Business
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left
Truth score 42
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The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left

Why Lachlan Murdoch says Fox ratings are diving

Some media observers attribute the decline to President Donald Trump’s slipping approval ratings but Fox chief Lachlan Murdoch says there is a simpler explanation.

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

Massey ready for Murdoch in quarterfinals

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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Entertainment
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VarietyLeans left
Truth score 42
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VarietyLeans left

Fox News ‘Viewer Fatigue’ Captures Notice of Fox CEO Murdoch, Who Vows to Press Forward

Fox News viewers still like Fox, they just can’t take any more news. A decline in viewership at Fox News Channel over the third quarter and into last month has attracted the notice of the company’s most senior executive, with Fox Corp....

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Penske Media Corporation
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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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Health
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ABC News (Australia)CenterCBS NewsLeans leftNBC NewsLeans leftThe Sydney Morning HeraldLeans leftLiveCenterGoogle NewsCenterNewscientistCenterMedpagetodayCenterToronto SunLeans right
Truth score 831
Left 33%33%Centre 56%56%Right 11%11%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Research could reverse peanut allergy diagnosis for some infants

A study by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute has found more than one third of infants diagnosed with a peanut allergy may actually be able to tolerate the food. A landmark Australian study has found one in three babies thought...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Corporate89%
Public broadcaster11%
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United States67%
Australia22%
Canada11%
Media ownership
Independent22%
Nine Entertainment11%
Postmedia Network11%
Australian Government11%
Future US11%
Avg reliability74
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion11/0
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Truth score: 83 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 9 Reliability: 74 Bias severity: 50 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Culture
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The New YorkerLeft
Truth score 441
Left 100%100%
The New YorkerLeft

The Enduring Lesson of the Exploding Whale

In Winslow Crane-Murdoch’s film “Oh, Whale,” a journalist reflects on a weird, odorous story that defined his career—and on what it taught him about fate.

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Condé Nast
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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Condé Nast100%
Avg reliability83
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 44 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 83 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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Financial TimesCenter
Truth score 381
Centre 100%100%
Financial TimesCenter

Why have screens replaced socialising? | FT #shorts

People are spending more time on their devices and less time interacting face to face with friends. John Burn-Murdoch examines how screens are reshaping our social lives. #shorts #shortsvideo #shortfeed #shortsviral #shortsyoutube...

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: IndiaFunding: 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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HuffPostLeft
Truth score 38
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HuffPostLeft

Pro-Trump New York Post Unleashes A ‘Blue Tsunami’ On President In Striking Front Page

“Trump suffers historic rebuke as Dems romp in midterms,” the subheadline read in the Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid.

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: BuzzFeed Inc.
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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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Crime and Justice
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ReutersCenterPBS NewsHourLeans leftBBC NewsCenterThe New York TimesLeftNPRLeans leftABC News (Australia)CenterThe GuardianLeftAxiosCenterCBS NewsLeans leftNBC NewsLeans leftSky NewsLeans rightABC News (US)Leans leftThe HinduLeans leftUSA TODAYLeans leftAl Jazeera EnglishLeans leftVarietyLeans leftThe Sydney Morning HeraldLeans leftThe HillCenterNational PostLeans rightGlobal NewsCenterDeadlineCenterSouth China Morning PostLeans rightGoogle NewsCenterNDTVCenterBangor DailyLeans leftAll 49 outlets
Truth score 891
Left 39%39%Centre 37%37%Right 24%24%
PBS NewsHourLeans left

Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letter

U.S. A federal judge has once again dismissed President Donald Trump’s defamation claims against the Wall Street Journal over a 2025 report by the paper that a 2003 birthday letter to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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Corporate63%
Private18%
Public broadcaster8%
State-funded4%
Nonprofit trust2%
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United States53%
Canada12%
United Kingdom12%
India10%
Australia6%
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Independent39%
Postmedia Network9%
Penske Media Corporation9%
Comcast9%
Corus Entertainment4%
Avg reliability71
Low-credibility share4%
Fact / opinion71/0
State media4%
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Truth score: 89 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 49 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 24 Risk: 4Sentiment: -66Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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ReutersCenterLos Angeles TimesLeans leftArs TechnicaLeans leftVarietyLeans leftThe VergeLeans leftDeadlineCenterQuartzLeans leftEngadgetCenterGizmodoLeans left
Truth score 79Missed by the right
Left 67%67%Centre 33%33%
ReutersCenter

Fox completes $22 billion Roku deal to expand digital reach

Fox completed its Roku purchase Friday, ahead of a 2027 target. Surprise! Covered by 8 outlets: 5 lean left, 3 are centre.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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Corporate89%
Private11%
Countries
United States89%
United Kingdom11%
Media ownership
Penske Media Corporation22%
G/O Media22%
Vox Media11%
Thomson Reuters11%
Patrick Soon-Shiong11%
Avg reliability77
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion10/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 79 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 9 Reliability: 77 Bias severity: 100 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Drudge Report FeedLeans right
Truth score 34
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RUPERT WINS: Judge tosses President's lawsuit against WSJ again -- this time for good...

RUPERT WINS: Judge tosses President's lawsuit against WSJ again -- this time for good... (First column, 1st story, link )

Lean: Leans right 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: 0Sensationalism: 16 Amplification: 0

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CNBCCenterGoogle NewsCenter
Truth score 52
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CNBCCenter

The economy brought Trump back to power. Now it's his downfall

Participants in the CNBC Voter Poll ranked the economy the most important issue facing the country, ahead of topics tied to democracy and immigration.

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Google News50%
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Avg reliability78
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Truth score: 52 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
7 sources

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CNBCCenterGoogle NewsCenterIndia TodayCenterNewsweekCenterIbtimesCenterRedStateRightRedditLeans left
Truth score 76
Left 14%14%Centre 71%71%Right 14%14%
India TodayCenter

Trump loses $10bn lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter, barred from suing again

The ruling marks one of the most significant court defeats yet for Trump's efforts to use defamation litigation against the media. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 4 are centre.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Living Media
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Corporate86%
Private14%
Countries
United States71%
India14%
United Kingdom14%
Media ownership
Independent29%
Google News14%
CNBC14%
Living Media14%
Newsweek Media Group14%
Avg reliability67
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion8/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 76 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 7 Reliability: 67 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -62Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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