The Motley Fool media bias and reliability
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Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Motley Fool’s own report linked underneath.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, together with the State Board of Administration of Florida, filed a shareholder lawsuit in New York state court on 29 July 2026 accusing The New York Times of anti‑Israel bias in its Gaza war coverage. The Times says the suit has no merit.
The Motley Fool reported it asWhy The New York Times Company Plunged This Week (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
US stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, with major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing declines. The downturn was influenced by a nearly 4% rise in oil prices and climbing Treasury yields, alongside comments from Iran's president.
The Motley Fool reported it asThe Nasdaq Set a Record and the Dow Lost 270 Points on the Same Morning (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
Paramount has settled lawsuits brought by state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America concerning its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlements pave the way for the $81 billion deal to proceed, pending final court approval.
The Motley Fool reported it asParamount Moves Closer to Clearing a Major Antitrust Hurdle. Here’s How That Impacts Its Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition. (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
Bitcoin's price climbed above $85,000 on Monday, its highest point since late January. This surge followed significant ETF inflows and a spike in crypto short liquidations, with some analysts declaring the 'crypto winter' over.
The Motley Fool reported it asBitcoin Hits $85,000 and Nears 8-Month High. Is the Crypto Bull Market Finally Here? (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
US stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, with major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing declines. The downturn was influenced by a nearly 4% rise in oil prices and climbing Treasury yields, alongside comments from Iran's president.
The Motley Fool reported it asThe 10-Year Treasury Yield Just Topped 5% for the Second Time in Almost 20 Years. Is This Turning Point a Warning for Your Portfolio? (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
President Trump stated Iran is seeking a deal but is not yet prepared, ahead of a planned meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders. He indicated the US would only accept a favourable agreement.
The Motley Fool reported it asPresident Donald Trump Claims Fuel Prices Will Drop "Quickly" When the U.S. Wins the Iran War, but He's Completely Missing the Bigger Picture (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
The Motley Fool reported it asThe Fed Is Raising Rates for the First Time Since 2023. Here's What It Means for Your Savings (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average seeing a significant gain. This rebound followed the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate increase, which had previously led to market declines. Treasury yields and oil prices also decreased.
The Motley Fool reported it asStock Market Midday, Sept. 11: Stocks Rise as Falling Oil Prices Outweigh Sticky Inflation (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
Two protesters were arrested outside the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas. Mounted police and officers in riot gear were deployed as demonstrators marched near the venue. Organisers estimated up to 10,000 people would attend separate rallies.
The Motley Fool reported it asPresident Trump Promised to Pay Americans a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” After the Midterm Elections. But That’s Not How Dividends Work. (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This marks the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
The Motley Fool reported it asStock Market Today, Sept. 9: Apple Unveils iPhone Duo Foldable and iPhone 18 Pro with AI Upgrades (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
Apple CEO John Ternus posted a cryptic video ahead of the company's expected iPhone 18 Pro unveiling. The video appears to hint at a new variable aperture camera feature for the device, which is set to be announced alongside new Apple Watch models.
The Motley Fool reported it asStock Market Today, Sept. 9: Apple Unveils iPhone Duo Foldable and iPhone 18 Pro with AI Upgrades (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
Goldman Sachs has warned that oil prices could surge to $120 per barrel if attacks on ships in the Middle East intensify. The bank also projected prices could fall to $80 per barrel if regional exports normalize. Brent crude was trading around $97 per barrel on 7 September 2026.
The Motley Fool reported it asStock Market Midday, Sept. 9: Stocks Slide as Oil Surges Past $100, While Meta Gains (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
Chevron announced plans to invest over $7 billion in Venezuela, targeting 600,000 barrels per day by 2031. The deal follows a US government push to revive Venezuela’s oil industry, including Pentagon profit-sharing, but analysts question its legal and political durability.
The Motley Fool reported it asChevron Just Committed $7 Billion to Venezuela. Here's What It Means for CVX Stock. (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
Barclays now anticipates the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by 25 basis points in both September and December. This change follows recent remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh that suggested a more hawkish monetary policy outlook.
The Motley Fool reported it asThe Odds of a September Rate Hike Have Nearly Doubled, Courtesy of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh -- Here's What He Just Said (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
The United States is in talks with Venezuela to acquire stakes in over a dozen oil fields. The agreement could significantly increase US strategic petroleum reserves, which have fallen to a 40-year low.
The Motley Fool reported it asAccording to Axios, the U.S. Is Closing in on a Massive Venezuela Oil Deal. 3 Oil Stocks That Could Win. (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved daraxonrasib, branded as Rasonque, for metastatic pancreatic cancer. In trials, patients taking the drug lived a median of 13.2 months, compared to 6.7 months on chemotherapy.
The Motley Fool reported it asRevolution Medicines Won FDA Approval One Month After Filing. Analysts See $11.5 Billion in Peak Sales. Is the Stock Still a Buy After Skyrocketing More Than 5X? (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
Shell is seeking to sell its underperforming U.S. chemical plants, which could be worth up to $8 billion. Several major companies, including ExxonMobil and LyondellBasell, have submitted non-binding offers.
The Motley Fool reported it asExxonMobil Is Eyeing a Potential $8 Billion Bet on Shell's U.S. Chemical Plants. Here's What It Means for XOM Stock. (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
Merck and Moderna announced positive phase three trial results for a personalised mRNA cancer vaccine combined with Keytruda, reducing melanoma recurrence and spread in high-risk patients. The treatment met its primary goal, with stock prices rising on the news. Further data will determine regulatory approval timelines.
The Motley Fool reported it asModerna and Merck Just Made History With the First mRNA Cancer Vaccine to Succeed in a Phase 3 Trial. Here's What That Means for Investors. (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
Nvidia released Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, an open-source AI model that runs on a single GPU. The company says it is designed for autonomous agents and can be downloaded, modified and used without charge. Reports disagree on the model’s parameter count.
The Motley Fool reported it asOn Aug. 26, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Will Provide an Update on Nvidia's $1 Trillion GPU Opportunity. But There's a Smaller Part of the Business Investors Shouldn't Overlook (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta’s $1bn 'Future is for Everyone Fund' to support communities hosting data centres, alongside plans to offer free AI tools to billions. The essay also outlined a vision for personal AI agents and open-source models, while addressing concerns about job displacement and privacy.
The Motley Fool reported it asMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Just Published a 6,500 Word Essay Taking Direct Aim at OpenAI and Anthropic (opens The Motley Fool in a new tab)
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Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
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- 19
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- We could read
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- First seen
- 11 August 2026
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On 9 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and The Motley Fool ran the story anyway.
Across the 19 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of The Motley Fool: its report arrived a median of 31 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 25 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 25 September 2026. Ratings pulled 11 September 2026.
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