Today media bias and reliability
The bias data this site ingests places Today as leaning left. It does not name the organisation that made that assessment, so we publish it as an unattributed rating and nothing more. We have seen it on 33 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Today biased?
The bias data this site ingests places Today as leaning left. It does not name the organisation that made that assessment, so we publish it as an unattributed rating and nothing more. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Today left or right?
The bias data this site ingests places Today as leaning left. It does not name the organisation that made that assessment, so we publish it as an unattributed rating and nothing more. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is Today reliable?
The factuality data this site ingests describes Today as very high factuality. It reaches us without a named assessor, so it is an unattributed rating rather than our verdict. It does not guarantee that every report is correct.
What Today has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Today’s own report linked underneath.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order mandating state agencies to develop recommendations for strengthening AI safety laws. The order calls for a team of experts to propose new regulations within two months, potentially including a 'kill switch' for AI programs.
Today reported it asCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom Inks AI Oversight Executive Order to Improve Safety ‘Before It’s Too Late’ (opens Today in a new tab)
Earl Charles Spencer claims King Charles sounded 'euphoric' and 'like a lottery winner' in a phone call shortly after Princess Diana's death in 1997. Buckingham Palace has responded, stating that grief can affect memory.
Today reported it asCharles 'Sounded Giddily Elated' Over Diana's Death: Earl Spencer (opens Today in a new tab)
In the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, juror Michael P. Desronvil was the sole holdout against an insanity acquittal, leading to an 11‑1 deadlock and a mistrial declared by Judge William Sullivan. Desronvil maintains prosecutors proved Clancy knowingly killed her three children.
Today reported it asLindsay Clancy’s Husband and Holdout Juror Break Their Silence (opens Today in a new tab)
The juror who prevented a unanimous verdict in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has hired Edward Paltzik, an attorney who previously represented Donald Trump. The juror stated he had no doubts about Clancy's guilt based on the evidence presented.
Today reported it asLindsay Clancy’s Husband and Holdout Juror Break Their Silence (opens Today in a new tab)
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
Today reported it asCanada Member Associate EU, Trump Threatens: "If They Do, Duties and Stop Trading with Europe" (opens Today in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
Today reported it asEd Sheeran’s Opening Acts Drop out in Solidarity With Macklemore (opens Today in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot regulations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's order leaves in place a lower court injunction blocking the rules.
Today reported it asTrump Criticizes Supreme Court Over Mail-in Ballot Ruling (opens Today in a new tab)
Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose a European Security Council to coordinate responses to growing threats. The body would include EU member states alongside the UK, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine, and feature a consultation mechanism inspired by NATO's Article 4.
Today reported it asWhat Ursula Von Der Leyen Said During Her Annual Speech (opens Today in a new tab)
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas announced that an explosive device was found on a drone shot down over Lithuania and has been neutralized. The drone had entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus and was downed by Italian fighter jets.
Today reported it asDrone Threatens Vilnius, Italian Fighter Gets up in Flight and Destroys Him (opens Today in a new tab)
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people has been reported missing after losing contact on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The vessel was travelling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, and its last known position was in the Java Sea. Rescuers have launched a search operation.
Today reported it asFerry with 243 People on Board Lost in the Open Sea: Lost Contacts for Bad Weather (opens Today 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.
Today reported it asNew iPhone Duo: Folding, Innovative and Very Expensive (opens Today 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.
Today reported it asNew iPhone Duo: Folding, Innovative and Very Expensive (opens Today 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.
Today reported it asApple Announces Long-Awaited Foldable Iphone Duo (opens Today 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.
Today reported it asApple Announces Long-Awaited Foldable Iphone Duo (opens Today in a new tab)
Explosions were reported near Iran's Kharg Island and the port city of Jask. A US official confirmed strikes on Iranian oil tankers, while Iran's military warned of retaliation if its vessels are attacked. Oil prices rose following the news.
Today reported it asUS Destroys 5 Iranian Oil Tankers as War Escalates Once Again (opens Today in a new tab)
President Donald Trump stated the war in Iran will conclude immediately after the US midterm elections in November. He accused Iran of prolonging the conflict to influence the election outcome and suggested the country seeks nuclear weapons.
Today reported it asUS Destroys 5 Iranian Oil Tankers as War Escalates Once Again (opens Today in a new tab)
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, according to exit polls. This marks the first time a far-right party has achieved such a result in modern German history, though it is unclear if the AfD can form a government alone.
Today reported it asAfD Breaks Through 44%, CDU Halved: Elections in Saxony Shake Merz's Germany (opens Today in a new tab)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has cancelled its planned 2027 Met Gala exhibition featuring designer John Galliano. The decision follows significant backlash over the designer's past antisemitic and racist comments.
Today reported it asWhy the Met Gala Just Scrapped its Controversial Theme for 2027 (opens Today in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Venezuela granting the United States majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of the country's oil reserves. Trump described the deal as the largest in world history, predicting it would increase US reserves and reduce fuel prices.
Today reported it asUS Enters Deal to Have Majority Control of Venezuela’s Oil (opens Today in a new tab)
Actor Luke Evans shared a letter he wrote to Tim Curry three weeks before the Rocky Horror Show star's death. Evans, who played Dr. Frank-N-Furter on Broadway, called Curry a "force" and an inspiration.
Today reported it asTim Curry Named an Honorary Muppet, Joins Dolly Parton As 1 of Select Few With the Title (opens Today in a new tab)
Who says so
The lean above is carried in the coverage data this site ingests, which names no rater for it. We publish it because it is what the rest of the site groups Today on, and we will not present it as an assessment by anyone in particular until we hold one.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
Very high factuality
The rating above reaches us without a named assessor, and is published as that rather than as anyone’s verdict.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for Today.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- New York, New York, United States
- Official site
- today.it
- Seen publishing on
- today.com, today.it, europa.today.it
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
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.
- Stories
- 33
- Reports listed
- 35
- We could read
- 1
- First seen
- 5 August 2026
34 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 1 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 11 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and Today ran the story anyway.
Across the 33 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Today: its report arrived a median of 35 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 21 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 21 September 2026. Ratings pulled 8 September 2026.
Other outlets rated the same way
Publishers carrying the same published leaning as Today, also publishing from United States, ordered by how often we have seen them on a story. Sharing a rating is not the same as being alike.
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