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Stories one side of the spectrum is over-reporting and the other side is largely ignoring. We flag a story as a blindspot when 70%+ of its coverage comes from outlets on a single side. We name what's missing, with receipts.
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Platner says he won't be an 'a-hole' like Fetterman in Senate
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner went after Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Sunday during a town hall, calling the Pennsylvania senator “an a-hole.” “The Senate really is a place of — it's a lot about relationships, and I, like — I don't want to go down there and simply be non-functional,” Platner said,
Details on Karmelo Anthony's sentencing after murder conviction for Texas track meet stabbing
A Texas jury reached a guilty verdict Tuesday in the trial of Karmelo Anthony. The 19-year-old is convicted of murder in the fatal stabbing of another teen, Austin Metcalf, 17, according to AP News. Anthony faced a first-degree murder charge for the Frisco, Texas, stabbing on April 2, 2025. Anthony said he acted in sel
Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder in Texas track meet stabbing
Jurors took just short of three hours Tuesday to return a guilty verdict in the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony . Jurors began deliberations at 10:54 a.m., KTVT-TV reported , and officials announced at 1:45 p.m. that a verdict had been reached. 'You don't get to kill someone just because they are bigger than you.' The
The Latest Chapter In Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother Case Involves Streamers
THE Pima County Sheriff's Office is searching for a woman wanted in a kidnapping case roughly seven miles away from Nancy Guthrie's home. The sheriff's office has been searching for Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, since she vanished on February 1. Authorities are currently on the hu
Madman accused of slaughtering Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte train raves at judge as he's ruled not fit for trial — a second time
A madman accused of slaughtering Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a train in North Carolina screamed at the judge on Tuesday as he was ruled not fit to stand trial for a second time.
Vance Refers Minnesota Gov. Walz and AG Keith Ellison to DOJ for Criminal Prosecution
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Bankman-Fried files petition seeking presidential pardon from Trump
Bankman-Fried received 25 years in prison after being convicted on two counts of conspiracy and five counts of fraud in 2023 after his cryptocurrency empire collapsed unexpectedly in November of 2022.
Trump calls on Thune to fire Senate parliamentarian to pass SAVE America Act
President Trump lashed out at Elizabeth MacDonough, the Obama-era Senate Parliamentarian, demanding that Senate Majority Leader John Thune "immediately fire" her and pass the SAVE America Act in the Senate. "She is known as a Radical Left Lunatic that caters to Democrats, and has no respect for Republicans, or Republic
Karmelo Anthony appeared 'distraught' moments after killing Austin Metcalf, teammate says
Texas teen Karmelo Anthony appeared "distraught" in the moments after he allegedly fatally stabbed Austin Metcalf, a student testified Monday at his murder trial.
Mamdani-linked Platner adviser’s history with nude photos surfaces ahead of crucial Senate primary
A Mamdani-linked strategist helping Graham Platner is facing scrutiny after past writings about sharing explicit sexual images resurfaced amid the U.S. Senate race in Maine.
Minnesota fraud report accuses state AG of 'incompetence, willful blindness or worse
A 205-page House report alleges Keith Ellison and Tim Walz knew about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes years earlier than they publicly claimed.
‘Heart is broken’: Kurt Busch breaks silence after brother Kyle Busch’s death
Kurt Busch is still coming to grips with his brother's death.
Five Stabbed in Apparent Random Attack Inside New York City's Penn Station
Five people were stabbed Sunday night in New York City’s Penn Station. Amtrak police said an individual was taken into custody who was believed to have mental health issues, according [...] The post Five Stabbed in Apparent Random Attack Inside New York City's Penn Station appeared first on The Western Journal .
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What the left isn't covering
Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, is seeking funds from a trust his parents established.
Suspect in Charlotte train stabbing found incompetent for trial "at this time
Decarlos Brown Jr to stay in custody while receiving treatment for remainder of case over Iryna Zarutska’s death The man accused of fatally stabbing Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte commuter train in August has been found incompetent to stand trial in federal court for now, the US attorney’s office for the western distric
Judge bars Alabama nitrogen gas execution, says method is unconstitutionally cruel
A federal judge on Tuesday permanently blocked Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas after declaring the method violates the ban on cruel and unusual punishment
Graham Platner, amid controversies, looks to advance in Maine Dem Senate primary
Graham Platner faces controversies in Maine's Democratic Senate primary as Trump's endorsement power is tested in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial race.
Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures
A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo has been captured after several days of panic during which all schools were closed.
OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO, opening the door to a Wall Street debut
This move follows Anthropic's June announcement of its own IPO plans.
Trump Previews Fall Strategy With Baseless Claims of California Vote Fraud
The president is using the slow count of mail ballots in California to renew his effort to cast doubt on election outcomes he doesn’t like, despite a lack of evidence of any widespread fraud.
Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president's residence, along with a dozen baby chicks
Vice President JD Vance has added a chicken coop, along with a dozen baby chicks, to his residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory.