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  1. 01

    US Secures Major Oil Deal with Venezuela Amid High Gas Prices

    President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States had reached an agreement with Venezuela securing majority U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves. President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States had reached an agreement with…

    17 outlets · 26 articles ·
    Lean Right 10 Center 5 Right 3 Lean Left 6 Left 2
    Sources huffpost·pbs·abc·nypost·nyt + 12 more
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    Nepal Floods: Authorities Warn of Possible Fresh Flooding, Residents Remain Alert

    Meanwhile, across the country, the situation remained dire as flood warnings continued to be issued. DHADING, Nepal (AP) — Authorities in Nepal are warning of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water…

    12 outlets · 31 articles ·
    Center 14 Lean Left 14 Lean Right 2 Left 1
    Sources pbs·abc·nyt·ap·npr + 7 more
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  3. 03

    Michigan Republican El-Sayed Apologizes to Jewish Democrats Over Antisemitic Statement

    Meanwhile The race otherwise progressed on Saturday as el Sayed apologized to a group of Jewish Democrats for a controversial statement he made in the spring in response to an antisemitic attack at a Michigan synagogue. He has come under fire throughout the summer for his…

    10 outlets · 16 articles ·
    Lean Right 5 Right 6 Left 3 Lean Left 2
    Sources huffpost·abc·nyt·foxnews·breitbart + 5 more
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    Russian Drone Attack Kills at Least 37 in Ukraine's Myla Village, Intensifies War Efforts

    The situation was further complicated by the drone strike KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least 37 people were killed when a Russian drone struck a warehouse in the village of Myla, west of Kyiv. The attack Friday night was the deadliest this year in the war and came as Russia steps…

    11 outlets · 14 articles ·
    Center 7 Lean Left 3 Lean Right 2 Right 2
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    DHS Spokesperson Confirms Arrest of Yiannopoulos at New Orleans Airport

    Meanwhile A DHS spokesperson on Friday said that Yiannopoulos, 41, had been arrested by ICE on Thursday at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans international airport. The spokesperson said Yiannopoulos “legally entered the country” in May 2019 through New York City but then “chose…

    10 outlets · 12 articles ·
    Lean Right 3 Lean Left 4 Center 3 Right 2
    Sources pbs·abc·dailywire·breitbart·thehill + 5 more
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    Mississippi Mayor Opposes Dropping Dolly Parton's Honor on Flag

    Meanwhile, in Tennessee, a different story unfolded regarding the renaming of Nashville airport. The mayor of a small city in Mississippi is arguing against lowering the flag to honor Dolly Parton, worrying that it would “lessen the meaning of the gesture” in the future. — New…

    11 outlets · 14 articles ·
    Lean Right 3 Lean Left 5 Right 4 Center 2
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    Serena Williams and Elena Rybakina Compete Amid Djokovic's Comeback in New York Tournament

    Meanwhile, the tournament landscape shifted as Djokovic's recent comeback was highlighted. Djokovic arrived in New York having competed only once after his semi-final run at Wimbledon, losing in his opening match of the Cincinnati Open to Thiago Agustín Tirante while…

    4 outlets · 8 articles ·
    Center 6 Lean Right 1 Lean Left 1
    Sources nypost·guardian·reuters·ap
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    63-Year-Old Man Arrested for Setting Himself on Fire in Lower Manhattan Office Building

    Meanwhile, the incident at a nearby Google office was also reported by multiple news sources including NBC News and Breitbart. John Butch, of Brooklyn, walked into the lobby of 315 Hudson Street at around 3 p.m. and set himself ablaze, according to police. He was taken to a…

    5 outlets · 7 articles ·
    Lean Right 3 Lean Left 2 Center 1 Right 1
    Sources nypost·ap·breitbart·nbc·guardian
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    Federal Reserve Chairman Keeps Inflation Concerns High Amid Political and Economic Unrest

    Speaking from Jackson Hole, Wyo., Speaking from Jackson Hole, Wyo., Warsh argued that the labor market is stable, investment is strong and consumer spending is resilient. But he also noted that prices are still climbing faster than the central bank — and most people — would…

    9 outlets · 15 articles ·
    Center 7 Lean Left 4 Lean Right 1 Right 1 Left 2
    Sources huffpost·pbs·abc·ap·breitbart + 4 more
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    Norwegian King Harald V Dies After 35 Years on the Throne

    As his father aged and health declined, he stepped in as regent. Haakon adopted the motto “All for Norway,” which dates back to his great-grandfather. His wife became Queen Mette-Marit, while his oldest child, Ingrid Alexandra, became crown princess and heir to the throne. —…

    9 outlets · 14 articles ·
    Right 1 Center 10 Lean Left 2 Lean Right 1
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    Trump Proposes Renaming Lake Ontario, Faces Opposition Over Indigenous Roots and Legal Con

    Meanwhile, the Canadian government has not yet commented on the proposal Ford said Trump was trying to rename the lake because Ontario and Canada were “standing up for ourselves” and argued the name would outlast the president. — Associated Press The name Lake Ontario has…

    5 outlets · 5 articles ·
    Center 2 Lean Left 1 Left 1 Lean Right 1
    Sources huffpost·ap·guardian·bbc·washtimes
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    Climber Stranded on 6-Inch Ledge in California's Sierra Nevada After Ill-Fated Move

    Meanwhile, the climber's situation worsened as he struggled with leg cramps. An ill-fated move left a man stranded on a 6-in ledge over 10,000ft off the ground for hours in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, before a volunteer rescue team came to his aid. — The…

    3 outlets · 5 articles ·
    Lean Right 3 Center 1 Lean Left 1
    Sources nypost·ap·guardian
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    Niger Regains Control of Airbase Amid Mutiny, Protests Over Migrant Camps

    Meanwhile, tensions escalated in Spain's small enclave of Ceuta Niger says it regains control of airbase after soldiers mutiny By Reuters Item 1 of 6 A view of an empty street following a mutineers' attack on the airport and the presidency in Niamey, Niger, August 29, 2026.…

    5 outlets · 6 articles ·
    Center 3 Lean Right 2 Right 1
    Sources breitbart·washexaminer·bbc·washtimes·reuters
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    Alaska Democrat Begich Suspends Campaign Amid Political Shift

    Meanwhile, Texas Democrat Talarico announced his decision to run for U.S. Senate instead of completing his campaign for governor. Democratic candidate suspends campaign for Alaska governor Tom Begich, a Democrat running for governor in Alaska, announced Friday evening he was…

    8 outlets · 8 articles ·
    Lean Right 2 Lean Left 1 Right 4 Left 1
    Sources huffpost·dailywire·nyt·foxnews·breitbart + 3 more
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    Iceland Voters Debate EU Accession Amid Economic Concerns and US Political Tensions

    Meanwhile, Iceland's economic recovery has been a topic of concern for its citizens and international observers alike. The yes-or-no referendum question is simple enough for the 265,000 or so eligible voters: Should Iceland resume accession negotiations with the European…

    5 outlets · 7 articles ·
    Center 3 Lean Left 2 Right 1 Lean Right 1
    Sources nyt·foxnews·npr·bbc·washtimes
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    Trump’s Polling and Senate Acquittal Update

    Meanwhile, the political landscape also saw a significant event in Texas politics. “There’s a theory that ... when Trump’s on the ballot, they win,” the president said in the “Sunday Night in America” peek. “When he’s not on the ballot, the people don’t go to vote. And I’m…

    9 outlets · 15 articles ·
    Lean Right 7 Center 2 Right 3 Lean Left 2 Left 1
    Sources huffpost·nyt·ap·dailywire·foxnews + 4 more
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    Trump Authorizes Farmers and Ranchers to Process Their Own Food Amid Criticism

    Meanwhile President Donald Trump announced that he was authorizing farmers and ranchers to be allowed to “PROCESS THEIR OWN FOOD” and accused big meat processors of being a “nasty Monopoly” on the industry. — Breitbart according to The US president has been sharply…

    9 outlets · 10 articles ·
    Lean Left 3 Lean Right 3 Center 2 Right 2
    Sources abc·nyt·dailywire·breitbart·thehill + 4 more
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    Lindsay Clancy's Mental Health Struggles and Child Murder Charges: A Divide in Court

    Fact 1 sets the stage for the story, introducing Lindsay Clancy's situation and her mental health struggles. Lindsay Clancy Has Already Been Damned — RealClearPolitics Fact 3 highlights the prosecution's argument on Clancy's mental state and control over her actions. Clancy,…

    4 outlets · 8 articles ·
    Lean Right 3 Lean Left 4 Right 1
    Sources nbc·washtimes·rcp·dailywire
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    Trump Vows 'Powerful Appeal' After Federal Court Rejects Hush Money Case

    Meanwhile Trump vows ‘powerful appeal’ after another federal court rejects hush money case A federal court on Friday again rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to move his New York hush money conviction into federal court, dealing a setback to his attempt to press…

    9 outlets · 9 articles ·
    Lean Right 4 Lean Left 2 Center 3
    Sources pbs·abc·nypost·nyt·ap + 4 more
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