Media
The press itself: ownership, funding, press freedom and who is covering whom.
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Divergence, source breadth, recency and a broader regional mix.
- Media · United States
Catholic Biblical Association elects first Jewish president, Amy-Jill Levine
Amy-Jill Levine, a Jewish scholar of the New Testament, has been elected president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America, the first time a non-Christian has held the role. Outlets diverged on her views and the significance of the appointment, with no centre-rated coverage of the story.
United States4 min readTrust 35 · Craft 34 · Hype 15 
Media · United StatesRobert F. Kennedy Jr. CNN interview called a 'Gish gallop' by experts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s CNN interview with Dana Bash drew criticism from experts who described his rapid succession of claims as a 'Gish gallop', a tactic to overwhelm opponents with unverifiable points. HuffPost reported Kennedy disputed vaccine efficacy and ICU capacity during COVID-19, while experts analysed the strategy's intent and effect.
United States4 min readTrust 55 · Craft 60 · Hype 70
Media · United StatesCBS Evening News ratings rise to 4.1 million with Dokoupil on vacation
CBS Evening News averaged 4.1 million viewers for the week of 27 July, its highest total in 17 weeks. The gain came while anchor Tony Dokoupil was on a two-week vacation, with Matt Gutman filling in. Outlets disagreed on whether the increase reflected Gutman’s performance or broader news interest.
United States5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 45
Media · European UnionPope Leo XIV meets American Jewish Committee, warns prejudice must not rise
On 22 October 2026 Pope Leo XIV welcomed a delegation from the American Jewish Committee at the Vatican, recalling shared heritage, citing the Nostra aetate anniversary and warning that even deep disagreements must not lead to prejudice, while a Tel Aviv University study noted 20 Jewish victims in 2025.
European Union2 min readTrust 76 · Craft 87 · Hype 12
MediaSebastian Stan discusses 'Fjord' film on 'The Daily Show'
Sebastian Stan appeared on 'The Daily Show' to discuss his new film 'Fjord,' which centers on a devout Christian family facing opposition in Norway. Stan addressed the film's themes and the public's reaction to it.
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Media · European UnionEU Local outlets report on Putin, winter tyres and school explosion
Left-rated outlets in seven EU countries reported on national stories including a drone attack linked to Russia, a fatal crash study on winter tyres, a school explosion in Denmark, and a tree-planting plan in Spain. No centre- or right-rated outlet carried any of the stories.
European Union3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 61 · Hype 15- Media · United States
Naomi Seibt seeks US State Department funding for far-right media network
Naomi Seibt, a German far-right influencer linked to the AfD, applied for US State Department funding to launch the Freedom Alliance of the West, a media network promoting free speech and sovereignty. The State Department confirmed its programming supports European allies but did not comment on the application.
United States4 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 15 
Media · United KingdomRod Liddle, Sun and Spectator columnist, dies at 66 in Middlesbrough
The journalist and broadcaster, known for his columns in The Sun and The Spectator, died in hospital on Sunday. His children called him their guide on how to live an extraordinary life, while outlets across the political spectrum carried tributes.
United Kingdom3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 62 · Hype 15
Media · Middle EastNew book linking Hebrew punctuation to colonialism sparks criticism
A book review published by The New Yorker has ignited controversy online. The review discusses a new book that claims Hebrew punctuation is linked to colonialism and Jewish migration to Israel, prompting criticism from commentators.
Middle East2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 30- Media
Half the stories one side ignores, it runs a day later
Of the 93 stories flagged as missing from one side of the spectrum, 68 carried enough rated outlets to judge — and 34 of those had since been picked up by the side that first ignored them. A blindspot is a snapshot, not a verdict.
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The outlets every rater calls centre — and why the AP is not one
There is no unbiased news source, but there is a checkable version of the question: which outlets do all three rating organisations independently call centre? Of the 141 rated by all three, 50 get a unanimous verdict and 30 of those are centre.
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The media bias charts disagree with each other on most outlets
Three organisations publish the bias charts people search for, and they are not measuring quite the same thing. Counted across 338 outlets rated by at least two of them, 197 get different verdicts — and on 141 outlets rated by all three, only 50 are unanimous.
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