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Portland Border Patrol shooting involved gang affiliated suspects; Greenland rare earths has major price tag; Pandora launches
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False Criminal Record Claims About Renee Nicole Good Debunked
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What happened: Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was fatally shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross during a federal enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 7. Fact-checkers found no arrest records or criminal charges for Good, confirming a widely circulated rap sheet showing a 1980 birth year and criminal history is false or misattributed to a different person.
Why it matters: The false rap sheet circulated by unverified social media profiles fueled partisan attacks and misinformation during nationwide protests that erupted last weekend. As the Trump administration and officials like Kristi Noem defend the agent's actions, fact-checkers' findings counter false narratives and highlight the urgent need to verify information before sharing during politically charged events.
100% of sources are Original Reporting
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Trump Warns Cuba: 'Make A Deal, Before It Is Too Late'
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What happened: President Trump warned Cuba to make a deal with the U.S. or face complete loss of Venezuelan oil and financial support, declaring there will be zero oil or money from Venezuela to Cuba. The threat follows the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on January 3, during which 32 Cuban security personnel were killed.
Why it matters: Cuba relies on approximately 26,500 to 35,000 barrels of Venezuelan oil daily, covering about 50 percent of its oil deficit to keep power generators and vehicles running. The cutoff threatens severe fuel shortages and economic strain in a country already suffering from frequent blackouts, potentially destabilizing the region.
86% of sources are Original Reporting
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Lawmakers Caution Trump Against Military Strikes on Iran
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What happened: U.S. senators warned President Trump against military strikes on Iran amid escalating protests, arguing bombing could rally Iranians around their regime. Trump is scheduled to receive a briefing on Tuesday about options including strikes, cyberattacks, sanctions, and information operations.
Why it matters: Military action could trigger Iranian retaliation against U.S. bases in the region and raise constitutional questions about presidential war powers. Senior defense officials warn the military needs more time to prepare defenses before any strikes that could provoke Iranian counterattacks.
69% of sources are Original Reporting
63% of sources are High Factuality
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California Billionaires Flee State Ahead of Proposed Wealth Tax
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What happened: Google cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are among California billionaires relocating businesses and purchasing homes in Florida, Nevada, and Delaware in recent weeks. The exodus follows a proposed November 2026 ballot measure that would impose a one-time 5% tax on net worth exceeding $1 billion, potentially costing Page over $10 billion and affecting roughly 200 residents.
Why it matters: Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya reports that $1 trillion in billionaire wealth has left California in recent weeks, potentially costing the state $6.65 billion annually in lost income tax revenue. The exodus could also eliminate thousands of high-paying jobs and billions in wage income, forcing middle-class residents to shoulder a larger tax burden as the state budget deficit grows.
90% of sources are Original Reporting
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Greenland Rare Earth Mining Face Billions in Costs, Years of Delays
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The details: Greenland holds 1.5 million metric tons of rare earth reserves—rivaling US deposits—but faces billions in costs and decade-long delays due to harsh Arctic conditions, no roads or rail infrastructure, complex geology with unproven extraction methods, and strict environmental rules limiting uranium byproducts. Only one fully operational mine exists on the island despite over 100 mineral licenses.
Why it matters: These rare earth minerals power your smartphone, electric car motors, and wind turbines—technologies essential to modern life and the clean energy transition. US government agencies are now discussing investments in Greenland mining projects to break China's dominance (44 million metric tons of reserves controlling nearly half the global supply), though successful extraction remains uncertain and years away.
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Crypto ATM Fraud Doubles to $240M as Cities Ban Machines
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The numbers: The FBI reports Americans lost $333 million to cryptocurrency ATM scams from January through November of last year, nearly double the $250 million lost in 2024. Scammers manipulate victims through romance schemes or impostor threats, directing them to deposit cash at kiosks that convert funds to untraceable cryptocurrency.
What's happening: Cities including Spokane and Stillwater have banned crypto ATMs after devastating local losses, with victims losing life savings and some cases ending in suicide. Multiple states are now tightening regulations, though industry advocates argue enforcement and education rather than removal would better address the abuse of these machines.
Blindspot: No Coverage from Right Sources
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Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Woman in Russian City
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What happened: A Ukrainian drone strike on Voronezh, Russia, killed a young woman and wounded three others overnight Saturday when drone debris fell on a house. Russian officials said air defenses shot down 17 drones over the city of one million people, located roughly 250 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, damaging over 10 apartment buildings, private houses, and a school.
The bigger picture: This attack represents part of Ukraine's strategy to strike Russian territory in response to Moscow's nearly four-year war and repeated bombardments of Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure. The strike came one day after Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine, killing at least four people in Kyiv and leaving 30,000 residents without power in freezing temperatures.
Daily Briefing
Portland Border Patrol shooting involved gang affiliated suspects; Greenland rare earths has major price tag; Pandora launches
7 Articles •
False Criminal Record Claims About Renee Nicole Good Debunked
Left 25%
Center 50%
Right 25%
What happened: Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was fatally shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross during a federal enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 7. Fact-checkers found no arrest records or criminal charges for Good, confirming a widely circulated rap sheet showing a 1980 birth year and criminal history is false or misattributed to a different person.
Why it matters: The false rap sheet circulated by unverified social media profiles fueled partisan attacks and misinformation during nationwide protests that erupted last weekend. As the Trump administration and officials like Kristi Noem defend the agent's actions, fact-checkers' findings counter false narratives and highlight the urgent need to verify information before sharing during politically charged events.
100% of sources are Original Reporting
340 Articles •
Trump Warns Cuba: 'Make A Deal, Before It Is Too Late'
Left 36%
Center 32%
Right 32%
What happened: President Trump warned Cuba to make a deal with the U.S. or face complete loss of Venezuelan oil and financial support, declaring there will be zero oil or money from Venezuela to Cuba. The threat follows the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on January 3, during which 32 Cuban security personnel were killed.
Why it matters: Cuba relies on approximately 26,500 to 35,000 barrels of Venezuelan oil daily, covering about 50 percent of its oil deficit to keep power generators and vehicles running. The cutoff threatens severe fuel shortages and economic strain in a country already suffering from frequent blackouts, potentially destabilizing the region.
86% of sources are Original Reporting
16 Articles •
Lawmakers Caution Trump Against Military Strikes on Iran
L 17%
Center 50%
Right 33%
What happened: U.S. senators warned President Trump against military strikes on Iran amid escalating protests, arguing bombing could rally Iranians around their regime. Trump is scheduled to receive a briefing on Tuesday about options including strikes, cyberattacks, sanctions, and information operations.
Why it matters: Military action could trigger Iranian retaliation against U.S. bases in the region and raise constitutional questions about presidential war powers. Senior defense officials warn the military needs more time to prepare defenses before any strikes that could provoke Iranian counterattacks.
69% of sources are Original Reporting
63% of sources are High Factuality
60 Articles •
California Billionaires Flee State Ahead of Proposed Wealth Tax
Left 31%
Center 28%
Right 41%
What happened: Google cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are among California billionaires relocating businesses and purchasing homes in Florida, Nevada, and Delaware in recent weeks. The exodus follows a proposed November 2026 ballot measure that would impose a one-time 5% tax on net worth exceeding $1 billion, potentially costing Page over $10 billion and affecting roughly 200 residents.
Why it matters: Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya reports that $1 trillion in billionaire wealth has left California in recent weeks, potentially costing the state $6.65 billion annually in lost income tax revenue. The exodus could also eliminate thousands of high-paying jobs and billions in wage income, forcing middle-class residents to shoulder a larger tax burden as the state budget deficit grows.
90% of sources are Original Reporting
56 Articles •
Greenland Rare Earth Mining Face Billions in Costs, Years of Delays
Left 28%
Center 45%
Right 27%
The details: Greenland holds 1.5 million metric tons of rare earth reserves—rivaling US deposits—but faces billions in costs and decade-long delays due to harsh Arctic conditions, no roads or rail infrastructure, complex geology with unproven extraction methods, and strict environmental rules limiting uranium byproducts. Only one fully operational mine exists on the island despite over 100 mineral licenses.
Why it matters: These rare earth minerals power your smartphone, electric car motors, and wind turbines—technologies essential to modern life and the clean energy transition. US government agencies are now discussing investments in Greenland mining projects to break China's dominance (44 million metric tons of reserves controlling nearly half the global supply), though successful extraction remains uncertain and years away.
35 Articles •
Crypto ATM Fraud Doubles to $240M as Cities Ban Machines
Left 25%
Center 75%
The numbers: The FBI reports Americans lost $333 million to cryptocurrency ATM scams from January through November of last year, nearly double the $250 million lost in 2024. Scammers manipulate victims through romance schemes or impostor threats, directing them to deposit cash at kiosks that convert funds to untraceable cryptocurrency.
What's happening: Cities including Spokane and Stillwater have banned crypto ATMs after devastating local losses, with victims losing life savings and some cases ending in suicide. Multiple states are now tightening regulations, though industry advocates argue enforcement and education rather than removal would better address the abuse of these machines.
Blindspot: No Coverage from Right Sources
67 Articles •
Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Woman in Russian City
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Center 45%
R 22%
What happened: A Ukrainian drone strike on Voronezh, Russia, killed a young woman and wounded three others overnight Saturday when drone debris fell on a house. Russian officials said air defenses shot down 17 drones over the city of one million people, located roughly 250 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, damaging over 10 apartment buildings, private houses, and a school.
The bigger picture: This attack represents part of Ukraine's strategy to strike Russian territory in response to Moscow's nearly four-year war and repeated bombardments of Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure. The strike came one day after Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine, killing at least four people in Kyiv and leaving 30,000 residents without power in freezing temperatures.