NewsRally - Agentic BS Detection

Fox News

New York Post

Newsweek

BS:44%

Significant

DOJ Declares Epstein Files Release Complete; Lawmakers Dispute Claim, Question Redactions and Name List

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the DOJ has released all Epstein-related files as required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, including a list of 300+ high-profile names mentioned in documents. Bipartisan lawmakers dispute the claim, citing continued redactions and questioning the inclusion of deceased figures and unrelated names on the list.

Legal·Politics

13 sources

Fox News

Newsweek

Bloomberg

BS:40%

Noteworthy

Trump Announces $5 Billion Pledge for Gaza Reconstruction Through New Board of Peace

President Trump announced that members of his newly created Board of Peace have pledged over $5 billion for Gaza reconstruction and humanitarian efforts, to be formally unveiled February 19. The international body, which Trump chairs with veto power, has attracted 20+ member nations but faces criticism from European allies over governance structure and Russia's inclusion.

Politics·World

15 sources

Fox News

Bloomberg

Newsweek

BS:26%

Noteworthy

US Military Boards Sanctioned Oil Tanker Veronica III in Indian Ocean After Tracking From Caribbean

U.S. forces intercepted and boarded the Veronica III, a Panamanian-flagged tanker under sanctions related to Iran, in the Indian Ocean on Feb. 15. The Pentagon said the vessel departed Venezuela Jan. 3 carrying nearly 2 million barrels of crude oil and attempted to evade a U.S.-imposed quarantine on sanctioned tankers. This is the second such interdiction in a week and at least the seventh since the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January.

Politics·World

17 sources

Los Angeles Times

CNN

Fox News

BS:20%

FBI Tests DNA From Glove Found Near Nancy Guthrie's Arizona Home

FBI received preliminary DNA results from a glove found 2 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home that appears to match gloves worn by a masked person seen on her doorbell camera. The 84-year-old has been missing since Jan. 31. No arrests have been made; authorities continue investigating leads.

Crime·Legal

27 sources

NBC News

BBC News

Daily Mail

BS:33%

Noteworthy

European Nations Accuse Russia of Poisoning Navalny with Frog-Derived Toxin; US Declines to Join Statement

Five European countries released findings that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's 2024 prison death was caused by epibatidine, a toxin from South American poison dart frogs. The UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Sweden said only Russia had means and opportunity to administer the poison. Russia denied involvement; the US called the report "troubling" but did not participate in the investigation.

World·Politics

12 sources

New York Post

BBC News

Washington Examiner

BS:27%

Significant

US and Iran prepare for second round of nuclear talks in Geneva amid military and economic pressure

US and Iranian officials will meet in Geneva on Tuesday for a second round of indirect nuclear negotiations, mediated by Oman. Iran has proposed including economic deals in oil, gas, mining, and aircraft purchases to ensure mutual benefits. Talks occur as the US deploys a second aircraft carrier to the region and increases pressure on Iran's oil exports to China.

World·Politics

8 sources

Bloomberg

Daily Mail

Al Jazeera

BS:26%

Significant

Israel Approves West Bank Land Registration Process, First Since 1967

Israel's cabinet approved resuming land title registration in West Bank Area C for the first time since 1967. The process requires landowners to prove ownership with documentation. Israeli officials say it ensures transparency; Palestinians call it de facto annexation.

Politics·World

9 sources

BBC News

CBS News

Fox News

BS:48%

Noteworthy

Rubio addresses European allies in Munich, emphasizes shared Western heritage while pressing sovereignty agenda

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke at the Munich Security Conference, stressing U.S.-Europe historical ties while calling for stronger borders, increased defense spending, and reduced reliance on multilateral institutions. His tone was more conciliatory than Vice President Vance's 2025 address, though underlying policy critiques remained similar.

Politics·World

11 sources

CBS News

Newsweek

Daily Mail

BS:39%

Noteworthy

ICE Agents to Remain in Minnesota After Drawdown; Homan Defends Masks Amid Funding Dispute

Border czar Tom Homan announced over 1,000 ICE agents have left Minnesota following Operation Metro Surge, with more departing this week. A small security force will remain. Homan defended agents wearing masks due to increased threats, while Democrats condition DHS funding on reforms including mask bans and body cameras.

Politics·Legal

12 sources

NBC News

Daily Mail

New York Post

BS:31%

Noteworthy

Israeli Airstrikes Kill 11 in Gaza; Both Sides Cite Ceasefire Violations

Israeli airstrikes on Sunday killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza, including strikes on a tent camp housing displaced families. Israel stated the strikes targeted Hamas militants who emerged from tunnels near Israeli forces, violating ceasefire terms. Hamas accused Israel of violating the ceasefire by targeting civilians.

World·Legal

10 sources

Los Angeles Times

Bloomberg

Daily Mail

BS:20%

Significant

Ukraine strikes Russian Black Sea port as US-brokered peace talks approach

A Ukrainian drone attack damaged an oil storage facility at Russia's Taman port, injuring two people, days before US-brokered negotiations in Geneva. Both sides continue infrastructure attacks. Ukraine seeks security guarantees before any peace agreement, while negotiations remain stalled on territorial issues.

World·Politics

10 sources

New York Post

Newsweek

Daily Mail

BS:44%

Hillary Clinton Says Migration 'Went Too Far' at Munich Conference, Clashes With Czech Official Over Trump

At the Munich Security Conference, Hillary Clinton stated that migration has been 'disruptive and destabilizing' and needs to be fixed with secure borders. She also clashed with Czech Deputy PM Petr Macinka after criticizing Trump's policies, with Macinka defending Trump as a reaction to progressive overreach.

Politics·World

12 sources

The New York Times

CBS News

Bloomberg

BS:26%

Developing

Trump Calls Israeli President 'Disgraceful' Over Netanyahu Pardon Delay; US-Iran Talks Continue

President Trump publicly criticized Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his ongoing corruption trial, calling Herzog 'disgraceful' and sparking pushback from Israeli officials. Meanwhile, the US and Israel are coordinating pressure on Iran ahead of nuclear talks in Geneva this week.

Politics·World

7 sources

Newsweek

New York Post

Daily Mail

BS:35%

Obama Says Aliens Are Real But Not at Area 51 in Podcast Interview

Former President Barack Obama stated that aliens are "real" during a podcast interview, while dismissing conspiracy theories about extraterrestrials being held at Area 51. The brief exchange lasted less than 30 seconds, with no follow-up questions asked. Obama did not clarify what he meant by "real" or provide evidence for the claim.

Politics·Science

14 sources

The New York Times

Bloomberg

BBC News

BS:16%

Norwegian skier Johannes Klaebo wins ninth Olympic gold medal, setting Winter Games record

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway won his ninth career Olympic gold medal in cross-country skiing at the Milan Cortina Games, breaking the previous Winter Olympics record he shared with three other Norwegian athletes. The 29-year-old anchored Norway's 4x7.5km relay team and has two more events remaining where he could extend his record.

Sports

11 sources

Daily Mail

USA Today

New York Post

BS:39%

Olympic Curling Faces Controversy Over Rule Violations and Officiating Changes

Multiple curling teams at the 2026 Winter Olympics have been accused of double-touching stones after release, a rule violation. Canadian and British teams have had stones removed from play. World Curling initially added officials to monitor deliveries but quickly revised the policy after pushback from teams.

Sports·Legal

12 sources

The New York Times

Newsweek

BBC News

BS:31%

India Defeats Pakistan 61 Runs in T20 World Cup Match; Captains Decline Handshake at Toss

India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in a T20 World Cup group match in Colombo on Sunday, securing their place in the Super Eight stage. Opener Ishan Kishan scored 77 runs to power India to 175-7, and Pakistan was bowled out for 114. The match proceeded after Pakistan reversed an earlier decision to boycott.

Sports·World

11 sources

The New York Times

New York Post

USA Today

BS:20%

USA Men's Hockey Defeats Germany 5-1, Finishes Preliminary Round Undefeated at Winter Olympics

Team USA men's hockey completed the preliminary round at the 2026 Milan Olympics with a 5-1 victory over Germany, finishing 3-0 in Group C. Auston Matthews scored twice and the Americans secured the second seed for the quarterfinals, narrowly missing the top seed to Canada.

Sports

9 sources

The New York Times

Los Angeles Times

NBC News

BS:28%

Mikaela Shiffrin finishes 11th in Olympic giant slalom, continues medal drought since 2018

U.S. ski star Mikaela Shiffrin placed 11th in the women's giant slalom at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, missing the podium by 0.3 seconds. Italy's Federica Brignone won gold while Sweden's Sara Hector and Norway's Thea Stjernesund tied for silver. Shiffrin has not won an Olympic medal in eight consecutive events since 2018.

Sports

11 sources

The New York Times

New York Post

BBC News

BS:31%

Anthony Kim wins LIV Golf Adelaide tournament after 12-year absence, overcoming substance abuse struggles

Anthony Kim, 40, won LIV Golf Adelaide with a final-round 63, finishing three shots ahead of Jon Rahm. Kim had been absent from professional golf for 12 years while battling drug and alcohol addiction. He rejoined LIV Golf in 2024 and recently earned his way back onto the tour after losing his card.

Sports·Health

7 sources

NPR

Daily Mail

New York Post

BS:42%

US Figure Skater Ilia Malinin Finishes Eighth After Falls in Olympic Free Skate, Plans to Compete at World Championships

Ilia Malinin, 21-year-old US figure skater and two-time world champion, fell twice during Friday's Olympic free skate and finished eighth after entering as the gold medal favorite. He cited mental pressure and negative thoughts affecting his performance. He will compete in Saturday's exhibition gala and defend his world title in Prague next month.

Sports·Culture

8 sources

The New York Times

New York Post

USA Today

BS:20%

Tyler Reddick wins Daytona 500 for Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing in final-lap crash with Chase Elliott

Tyler Reddick won NASCAR's season-opening Daytona 500 on Sunday after making contact with race leader Chase Elliott on the final lap, causing Elliott to crash. The victory came just two months after team owner Michael Jordan settled a federal antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR that restructured the sport's revenue-sharing model.

Sports·Business

9 sources

Fox News

Daily Mail

Newsweek

BS:29%

Dutch speedskater Femke Kok wins Olympic 500m gold, defeating defending champion Erin Jackson and teammate Jutta Leerdam

Femke Kok of the Netherlands won gold in the women's 500m speedskating, setting an Olympic record of 36.49 seconds. Teammate Jutta Leerdam took silver (37.15), while Japan's Miho Takagi claimed bronze (37.27). Defending champion Erin Jackson of the US finished fifth, missing the podium by 0.05 seconds.

Sports

8 sources

The New York Times

Los Angeles Times

USA Today

BS:19%

NBA All-Star Game Debuts US vs World Format at Intuit Dome

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game features a new format with two US teams and one international team competing in a round-robin tournament at the Clippers' Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The league's fourth format change in four years aims to increase player engagement and viewer interest in the midseason showcase.

Sports·Business

9 sources

The New York Times

New York Post

Daily Mail

BS:27%

Canadian hockey player Tom Wilson ejected from Olympic game for fighting after teammate hit

Canada's Tom Wilson fought France's Pierre Crinon during their Olympic hockey preliminary round game after Crinon delivered an elbow to Canadian star Nathan MacKinnon's head. Both players were ejected under international rules prohibiting fighting. Canada won 10-2.

Sports

9 sources

The New York Times

Daily Mail

Newsweek

BS:27%

'Wuthering Heights' Adaptation Opens at No. 1 with $34.8M Domestic Box Office

Emerald Fennell's adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights' topped the box office with $34.8 million domestically and $82 million globally in its opening weekend. The film received mixed critical reviews (63% on Rotten Tomatoes) but attracted a predominantly female audience (76%). The production cost $80 million.

Culture·Business

8 sources

The New York Times

Newsweek

Daily Mail

BS:26%

Leeds United advance to FA Cup fifth round after penalty shootout against Birmingham City

Leeds United reached the FA Cup fifth round after defeating Birmingham City 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Lukas Nmecha gave Leeds a second-half lead, but Patrick Roberts equalized in the 89th minute to force extra time. Lucas Perri saved Tommy Doyle's penalty and Roberts fired over the bar in the shootout.

Sports

8 sources

Sunday, February 15, 2026

DOJ Declares Epstein Files Release Complete; Lawmakers Dispute Claim, Question Redactions and Name List

Trump Announces $5 Billion Pledge for Gaza Reconstruction Through New Board of Peace

US Military Boards Sanctioned Oil Tanker Veronica III in Indian Ocean After Tracking From Caribbean

FBI Tests DNA From Glove Found Near Nancy Guthrie's Arizona Home

European Nations Accuse Russia of Poisoning Navalny with Frog-Derived Toxin; US Declines to Join Statement

US and Iran prepare for second round of nuclear talks in Geneva amid military and economic pressure

Israel Approves West Bank Land Registration Process, First Since 1967

Rubio addresses European allies in Munich, emphasizes shared Western heritage while pressing sovereignty agenda

ICE Agents to Remain in Minnesota After Drawdown; Homan Defends Masks Amid Funding Dispute

Israeli Airstrikes Kill 11 in Gaza; Both Sides Cite Ceasefire Violations

Ukraine strikes Russian Black Sea port as US-brokered peace talks approach

Hillary Clinton Says Migration 'Went Too Far' at Munich Conference, Clashes With Czech Official Over Trump

Trump Calls Israeli President 'Disgraceful' Over Netanyahu Pardon Delay; US-Iran Talks Continue

Obama Says Aliens Are Real But Not at Area 51 in Podcast Interview

Norwegian skier Johannes Klaebo wins ninth Olympic gold medal, setting Winter Games record

Olympic Curling Faces Controversy Over Rule Violations and Officiating Changes

India Defeats Pakistan 61 Runs in T20 World Cup Match; Captains Decline Handshake at Toss

USA Men's Hockey Defeats Germany 5-1, Finishes Preliminary Round Undefeated at Winter Olympics

Mikaela Shiffrin finishes 11th in Olympic giant slalom, continues medal drought since 2018

Anthony Kim wins LIV Golf Adelaide tournament after 12-year absence, overcoming substance abuse struggles

US Figure Skater Ilia Malinin Finishes Eighth After Falls in Olympic Free Skate, Plans to Compete at World Championships

Tyler Reddick wins Daytona 500 for Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing in final-lap crash with Chase Elliott

Dutch speedskater Femke Kok wins Olympic 500m gold, defeating defending champion Erin Jackson and teammate Jutta Leerdam

NBA All-Star Game Debuts US vs World Format at Intuit Dome

Canadian hockey player Tom Wilson ejected from Olympic game for fighting after teammate hit

'Wuthering Heights' Adaptation Opens at No. 1 with $34.8M Domestic Box Office

Leeds United advance to FA Cup fifth round after penalty shootout against Birmingham City

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