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Are peptides legit?; Duterte starts ICC trial; South Korea pushes back on Russia-Ukraine banner in Seoul
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Mexico Probes Cartel-Linked Accounts Spreading Fake News After El Mencho Killing
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What happened: Mexico's military killed Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a Feb. 22 operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, with U.S. intelligence support. The killing sparked widespread retaliatory violence across multiple states, with cartel members burning buses, blocking roads at over 250 locations, and clashing with authorities, resulting in more than 70 deaths.
Why it matters: AI-generated images falsely showing Puerto Vallarta's iconic church on fire spread widely across social media platforms, amplifying panic and confusion during the crisis. The fake images, identifiable by Google Gemini logos and visual distortions, were debunked by fact-checkers using AI-detection tools like SynthID, highlighting how generative AI can create realistic misinformation that complicates emergency response and public safety.
81% of sources are Original Reporting
63% of sources are High Factuality
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Russia Accuses UK and France of Plotting to Arm Ukraine with Nukes
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The allegation: Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleged yesterday that the UK and France are covertly planning to supply Ukraine with nuclear weapons or components, including a French TN75 warhead, to strengthen Kyiv's position in U.S.-brokered peace talks. The claims, released on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, include no documentary evidence and have been dismissed by UK officials as an attempt to distract from Russian atrocities.
Why it matters: The unsubstantiated allegations risk undermining global nuclear non-proliferation efforts and could be used by Russia as leverage in ongoing peace negotiations expected this week. Russian officials, including Dmitry Medvedev, have threatened nuclear strikes against Ukraine and supplier countries, escalating tensions as the war enters its fifth year with energy prices still 40% higher than pre-invasion levels affecting UK households.
95% of sources are Original Reporting
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Russia Losing Troops Faster Than It Can Replace Them, Western Officials Say
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The deficit: Western officials assess Russia lost roughly 9,000 more troops than it recruited last month, with December fatalities reaching 35,000—double 2025's monthly average. Russia has sustained approximately 1.25 million total casualties since February 2022, with irrecoverable losses now outpacing voluntary contract recruitment across the 1,200km front line.
What it means: If sustained, the personnel deficit could force Moscow toward unpopular mobilization or limit offensive operations, potentially slowing territorial gains. Ukraine aims to raise Russian losses to 50,000 monthly by summer, making troop replacement unsustainable without mobilization—a move that previously triggered mass exodus and public discontent in Russia.
92% of sources are Original Reporting
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Cook, Huang, Su Got Secret CIA Briefing on China-Taiwan Threat
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What happened: In July 2023, CIA Director William Burns and DNI Avril Haines gave a classified briefing to Apple CEO Tim Cook, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, AMD's Lisa Su, and Qualcomm's Cristiano Amon in Silicon Valley, warning that China's military buildup makes a move on Taiwan plausible by 2027.
Why it matters: If Taiwan's chip production were cut off, analysts warn of over $10 trillion in global losses and an 11% drop in U.S. GDP—worse than the 2008 recession—because Taiwan produces 90% of the world's most advanced semiconductors that power everything from iPhones to AI systems.
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100% of sources are Original Reporting
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Trump Taps Pentagon AI to Set Prices for Critical Minerals
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The plan: The Trump administration is deploying DARPA's OPEN AI program to establish reference prices for critical minerals like germanium, gallium, antimony, and tungsten, aiming to build a global metals trading zone with dozens of allied countries backed by adjustable tariffs to counter alleged Chinese market manipulation.
What it means: AI-set prices could increase costs for manufacturers and automakers who use these minerals in products like adhesives and batteries, while potentially boosting profits for domestic mining projects. The timeline remains unclear as the administration must convince dozens of allies to join for the system to work effectively.
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89% of sources are Original Reporting
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Biotech Firm Books Space on Starlab to Make Artificial Retinas in Orbit
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What happened: LambdaVision, a Woodbridge-based biotech firm, secured payload slots on Starlab's commercial space station to scale manufacturing of its protein-based artificial retina in microgravity. The company has completed nine ISS missions validating space-based production methods and recently raised $7 million, providing funding through 2027.
Why it matters: The artificial retina could restore meaningful vision for millions with retinal degenerative diseases like retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration. Microgravity manufacturing improves thin-film stability and performance impossible to achieve on Earth, while demonstrating feasibility of producing drugs and therapies in space for broader medical applications.
Blindspot: No Coverage from Right Sources
89% of sources are Original Reporting
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DOJ Email Called Epstein Death a 'Murder,' Newly Released Files Show
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What happened: Newly released Justice Department files show an internal email from July 2019 referred to an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death as a "murder," contradicting the official suicide ruling. Five days after Epstein's July 6, 2019 arrest, FBI emails directed New York's Special Victims Unit and District Attorney's Office to "stand down" from their investigations, routing all cases through federal channels.
Why it matters: The directive halted investigations by New York's specially trained Special Victims Unit, which handles crimes against minors, potentially limiting accountability for other men involved in Epstein's crimes. Similar stand-down orders were issued to New Mexico authorities investigating Epstein's Zorro Ranch, raising questions about how federal-local coordination affected justice for survivors and ongoing probes of associates like Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew.
Blindspot: Low Coverage from Right Sources
81% of sources are Original Reporting
Daily Briefing
Are peptides legit?; Duterte starts ICC trial; South Korea pushes back on Russia-Ukraine banner in Seoul
16 Articles •
Mexico Probes Cartel-Linked Accounts Spreading Fake News After El Mencho Killing
Left 31%
Center 38%
Right 31%
What happened: Mexico's military killed Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a Feb. 22 operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, with U.S. intelligence support. The killing sparked widespread retaliatory violence across multiple states, with cartel members burning buses, blocking roads at over 250 locations, and clashing with authorities, resulting in more than 70 deaths.
Why it matters: AI-generated images falsely showing Puerto Vallarta's iconic church on fire spread widely across social media platforms, amplifying panic and confusion during the crisis. The fake images, identifiable by Google Gemini logos and visual distortions, were debunked by fact-checkers using AI-detection tools like SynthID, highlighting how generative AI can create realistic misinformation that complicates emergency response and public safety.
81% of sources are Original Reporting
63% of sources are High Factuality
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Russia Accuses UK and France of Plotting to Arm Ukraine with Nukes
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The allegation: Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleged yesterday that the UK and France are covertly planning to supply Ukraine with nuclear weapons or components, including a French TN75 warhead, to strengthen Kyiv's position in U.S.-brokered peace talks. The claims, released on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, include no documentary evidence and have been dismissed by UK officials as an attempt to distract from Russian atrocities.
Why it matters: The unsubstantiated allegations risk undermining global nuclear non-proliferation efforts and could be used by Russia as leverage in ongoing peace negotiations expected this week. Russian officials, including Dmitry Medvedev, have threatened nuclear strikes against Ukraine and supplier countries, escalating tensions as the war enters its fifth year with energy prices still 40% higher than pre-invasion levels affecting UK households.
95% of sources are Original Reporting
12 Articles •
Russia Losing Troops Faster Than It Can Replace Them, Western Officials Say
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The deficit: Western officials assess Russia lost roughly 9,000 more troops than it recruited last month, with December fatalities reaching 35,000—double 2025's monthly average. Russia has sustained approximately 1.25 million total casualties since February 2022, with irrecoverable losses now outpacing voluntary contract recruitment across the 1,200km front line.
What it means: If sustained, the personnel deficit could force Moscow toward unpopular mobilization or limit offensive operations, potentially slowing territorial gains. Ukraine aims to raise Russian losses to 50,000 monthly by summer, making troop replacement unsustainable without mobilization—a move that previously triggered mass exodus and public discontent in Russia.
92% of sources are Original Reporting
16 Articles •
Cook, Huang, Su Got Secret CIA Briefing on China-Taiwan Threat
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Right 25%
What happened: In July 2023, CIA Director William Burns and DNI Avril Haines gave a classified briefing to Apple CEO Tim Cook, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, AMD's Lisa Su, and Qualcomm's Cristiano Amon in Silicon Valley, warning that China's military buildup makes a move on Taiwan plausible by 2027.
Why it matters: If Taiwan's chip production were cut off, analysts warn of over $10 trillion in global losses and an 11% drop in U.S. GDP—worse than the 2008 recession—because Taiwan produces 90% of the world's most advanced semiconductors that power everything from iPhones to AI systems.
Blindspot: No Coverage from Left Sources
100% of sources are Original Reporting
9 Articles •
Trump Taps Pentagon AI to Set Prices for Critical Minerals
Center 75%
Right 25%
The plan: The Trump administration is deploying DARPA's OPEN AI program to establish reference prices for critical minerals like germanium, gallium, antimony, and tungsten, aiming to build a global metals trading zone with dozens of allied countries backed by adjustable tariffs to counter alleged Chinese market manipulation.
What it means: AI-set prices could increase costs for manufacturers and automakers who use these minerals in products like adhesives and batteries, while potentially boosting profits for domestic mining projects. The timeline remains unclear as the administration must convince dozens of allies to join for the system to work effectively.
Blindspot: No Coverage from Left Sources
89% of sources are Original Reporting
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Biotech Firm Books Space on Starlab to Make Artificial Retinas in Orbit
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Center 60%
What happened: LambdaVision, a Woodbridge-based biotech firm, secured payload slots on Starlab's commercial space station to scale manufacturing of its protein-based artificial retina in microgravity. The company has completed nine ISS missions validating space-based production methods and recently raised $7 million, providing funding through 2027.
Why it matters: The artificial retina could restore meaningful vision for millions with retinal degenerative diseases like retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration. Microgravity manufacturing improves thin-film stability and performance impossible to achieve on Earth, while demonstrating feasibility of producing drugs and therapies in space for broader medical applications.
Blindspot: No Coverage from Right Sources
89% of sources are Original Reporting
16 Articles •
DOJ Email Called Epstein Death a 'Murder,' Newly Released Files Show
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What happened: Newly released Justice Department files show an internal email from July 2019 referred to an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death as a "murder," contradicting the official suicide ruling. Five days after Epstein's July 6, 2019 arrest, FBI emails directed New York's Special Victims Unit and District Attorney's Office to "stand down" from their investigations, routing all cases through federal channels.
Why it matters: The directive halted investigations by New York's specially trained Special Victims Unit, which handles crimes against minors, potentially limiting accountability for other men involved in Epstein's crimes. Similar stand-down orders were issued to New Mexico authorities investigating Epstein's Zorro Ranch, raising questions about how federal-local coordination affected justice for survivors and ongoing probes of associates like Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew.
Blindspot: Low Coverage from Right Sources
81% of sources are Original Reporting