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The Independent
MediaBias News has published 15 stories involving The Independent, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesJD Vance defends taxpayer-funded Trump ads as non-partisan
Vice President JD Vance defended taxpayer-funded television advertisements promoting President Donald Trump, stating they are not partisan. Critics, including a Democratic representative, argue the ads violate federal law and the Hatch Act.
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Trump claims he can navigate ramps and stairs
Donald Trump stated he can walk up ramps and stairs, contrasting himself with Joe Biden. He made the remarks at a rally in Denton, Texas, while supporting Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
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Politics · United StatesFlorida county finds 11 unpermitted Flock cameras with unknown owners
St. Lucie County, Florida, discovered 14 Flock cameras operating without permits. While the Sheriff's Office claimed three, 11 cameras remain with no identified owner, raising privacy concerns among residents.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20
PoliticsCuba suffers seventh nationwide power outage of the year
Cuba experienced its seventh nationwide power outage of the year on Friday, with the entire electricity grid disconnecting and leaving millions without power. Restoration efforts were underway by late evening, with the country's energy ministry citing fuel shortages and US restrictions as contributing factors.
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Politics · United StatesTrump asked Irish President about united Ireland in her lifetime
Irish President Catherine Connolly has stated that Donald Trump inquired about her belief in Ireland's unification within her lifetime. She also confirmed they discussed genocide and the normalisation of war, while defending her sister's right to protest his visit.
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Politics · United StatesDonald Trump says he uses AI but will not say how
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
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Trump appears sleepy at 9/11 Pentagon ceremony
Former President Donald Trump attended the 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony at the Pentagon. Viewers and a Reuters photograph indicated he appeared sleepy, with his eyes closed. The White House stated he was solemnly remembering victims.
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Health · United KingdomHot drinks triple oesophageal cancer risk, Oxford study finds
Drinking very hot beverages, defined as 65C or above, triples the risk of oesophageal cancer compared to warm drinks, according to a large Oxford University study. Consuming six or more hot drinks a day also increases the risk, though the overall likelihood of developing the cancer remains low.
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Politics · United StatesTrump's 9/11 claims about Ground Zero work face scrutiny
Donald Trump has claimed he went to Ground Zero the day after the 9/11 attacks with construction workers and 'worked long and hard.' First responders and individuals present at the site have stated they did not see him there.
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Politics · United StatesTrump's approval rating threatens Republican control of Congress
President Donald Trump's approval ratings are near historic lows, impacting Republican chances in the upcoming midterm elections. Voters express dissatisfaction with the economy and the war with Iran, while historical patterns suggest the president's party often loses seats in midterms.
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PoliticsMelania Trump to skip Republican midterm convention
First Lady Melania Trump will not attend the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas on September 9 and 10. A White House official confirmed her absence, which comes as at least 45 Republican lawmakers have also stated they will skip the event.
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Conflict & SecurityNepali labourer survives flash flood by clinging to mango tree
A 24-year-old Nepali labourer survived a flash flood by clinging to a mango tree after being swept away by a torrent of mud and rock. The disaster has killed at least 150 people and left hundreds missing in Nepal.
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MediaDolly Parton died at 80, interviews reveal her life and career
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at age 80 in Nashville, Tennessee. A compilation of her interviews with the Associated Press over several decades reveals her thoughts on her career, philanthropy, and personal life.
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Politics · United StatesSecret White House bunker challenges Trump's ballroom project
The existence of a secret, nuclear-proof bunker built after 9/11 is being used to question the necessity of President Trump's proposed $600 million White House ballroom project. The White House maintains the project is tied to security needs.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Politics · United States
Trump orders vaccine schedule cut amid autism concerns
President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule, driven by frustration over perceived links to autism. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is prioritizing studies on potential vaccine-autism connections, despite scientific consensus to the contrary.
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