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French elections polling rightward; Deepfake acceptable to many; EPA identifies new PFAS
18 Articles •
Study: 82% Regain Weight After Stopping Mounjaro
Left 33%
Center 45%
R 22%
What happened: A post-hoc analysis of 308 participants who stopped tirzepatide after losing at least 10% body weight found they regained a median 14% of their weight within a year, reversing cardiometabolic improvements. Despite maintaining a 500-calorie deficit and 150 minutes of weekly exercise, participants experienced increases in systolic blood pressure, non-HDL cholesterol, HbA1c, fasting insulin, and waist circumference that correlated with degree of weight regain.
Why it matters: If you're taking tirzepatide for weight loss, stopping the medication may require indefinite treatment to maintain benefits, as discontinuation led to rapid reversal of health improvements within about a year. Researchers suggest long-term continuous treatment with anti-obesity medications may be necessary to sustain weight reduction and protect cardiometabolic health, even with continued diet and exercise adherence.
94% of sources are Original Reporting
10 Articles •
UK Study: 25% Find Nonconsensual Deepfakes Acceptable
Left 67%
Right 33%
The finding: A recent survey reveals that one in four people find creating or sharing sexual deepfakes acceptable or hold neutral views about the practice, highlighting concerning attitudes toward non-consensual digital content.
Why it matters: This widespread acceptance of sexual deepfakes poses serious risks to personal privacy and safety, as anyone could become a victim of non-consensual intimate imagery created and distributed without their knowledge or permission.
100% of sources are Original Reporting
19 Articles •
Report: EPA Approves New PFAS Pesticides
Left 54%
Center 38%
8%
What happened: The EPA approved two new pesticides containing PFAS forever chemicals this month for use on vegetables like broccoli, potatoes, and romaine lettuce, with four more approvals planned. An estimated 22 to 35 million pounds of PFAS pesticides are used annually in the US, with nearly 15 million pounds sprayed in California alone between 2018 and 2023.
Why it matters: PFAS exposure has been linked to cancer, birth defects, liver damage, and immune system harm, and these pesticides break down into trifluoroacetic acid that persists in the environment for over 100 years. While some scientists argue these ultrashort-chain PFAS are less toxic and necessary for food security, advocacy groups warn the chemicals accumulate in drinking water, food, and plants with unknown long-term health effects.
Blindspot: Low Coverage from Right Sources
89% of sources are Original Reporting
53 Articles •
Jordan Bardella Ahead in 2027 French Election Polling
Left 32%
Center 39%
Right 29%
The latest: Recent Odoxa-Mascaret polling of 1,300 French adults conducted in mid-November projects National Rally leader Jordan Bardella winning every hypothetical 2027 second-round matchup, defeating centrist Édouard Philippe 53-47 percent, socialist Raphaël Glucksmann 58-42 percent, and far-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon 74-26 percent. Bardella leads first-round scenarios with 35-36 percent support, while his approval rating stands at 39 percent, surpassing Marine Le Pen and other rivals.
Why it matters: The polling signals erosion of France's traditional 'republican front' that historically blocked far-right advances, with nearly 40 percent of center-right voters now willing to support Bardella over centrist candidates. Marine Le Pen's five-year ineligibility ruling positions Bardella as the presumptive RN candidate, while his party's expanded parliamentary influence since 2024 snap elections and President Macron's historic 21 percent approval rating create favorable conditions for a potential far-right presidency in 2027.
85% of sources are Original Reporting
36 Articles •
Space Force Awards Golden Dome Missile Defense Contracts
Left 30%
Center 37%
Right 33%
What happened: The U.S. Space Force awarded approximately six small contracts, mostly under $9 million, to companies including Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Anduril, and True Anomaly to develop space-based interceptor prototypes for President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense initiative. Winners remain officially undisclosed due to security measures, though sources have revealed contractor names, and these initial awards will seed competition for production contracts worth $1.8 billion to $3.4 billion annually.
Why it matters: This marks a significant step toward Trump's promised 2028-2029 operational missile defense system, but experts warn the space-based interceptor program could cost up to $542 billion according to Congressional Budget Office estimates, potentially trigger an international arms race, and face fundamental physics challenges that make the system easy to overwhelm or defeat. China and Russia have already criticized the initiative as destabilizing, while analysts question whether resources would be better spent on existing ground-based defense layers.
78% of sources are Original Reporting
61% of sources are High Factuality
Daily Briefing
French elections polling rightward; Deepfake acceptable to many; EPA identifies new PFAS
18 Articles •
Study: 82% Regain Weight After Stopping Mounjaro
Left 33%
Center 45%
R 22%
What happened: A post-hoc analysis of 308 participants who stopped tirzepatide after losing at least 10% body weight found they regained a median 14% of their weight within a year, reversing cardiometabolic improvements. Despite maintaining a 500-calorie deficit and 150 minutes of weekly exercise, participants experienced increases in systolic blood pressure, non-HDL cholesterol, HbA1c, fasting insulin, and waist circumference that correlated with degree of weight regain.
Why it matters: If you're taking tirzepatide for weight loss, stopping the medication may require indefinite treatment to maintain benefits, as discontinuation led to rapid reversal of health improvements within about a year. Researchers suggest long-term continuous treatment with anti-obesity medications may be necessary to sustain weight reduction and protect cardiometabolic health, even with continued diet and exercise adherence.
94% of sources are Original Reporting
10 Articles •
UK Study: 25% Find Nonconsensual Deepfakes Acceptable
Left 67%
Right 33%
The finding: A recent survey reveals that one in four people find creating or sharing sexual deepfakes acceptable or hold neutral views about the practice, highlighting concerning attitudes toward non-consensual digital content.
Why it matters: This widespread acceptance of sexual deepfakes poses serious risks to personal privacy and safety, as anyone could become a victim of non-consensual intimate imagery created and distributed without their knowledge or permission.
100% of sources are Original Reporting
19 Articles •
Report: EPA Approves New PFAS Pesticides
Left 54%
Center 38%
8%
What happened: The EPA approved two new pesticides containing PFAS forever chemicals this month for use on vegetables like broccoli, potatoes, and romaine lettuce, with four more approvals planned. An estimated 22 to 35 million pounds of PFAS pesticides are used annually in the US, with nearly 15 million pounds sprayed in California alone between 2018 and 2023.
Why it matters: PFAS exposure has been linked to cancer, birth defects, liver damage, and immune system harm, and these pesticides break down into trifluoroacetic acid that persists in the environment for over 100 years. While some scientists argue these ultrashort-chain PFAS are less toxic and necessary for food security, advocacy groups warn the chemicals accumulate in drinking water, food, and plants with unknown long-term health effects.
Blindspot: Low Coverage from Right Sources
89% of sources are Original Reporting
53 Articles •
Jordan Bardella Ahead in 2027 French Election Polling
Left 32%
Center 39%
Right 29%
The latest: Recent Odoxa-Mascaret polling of 1,300 French adults conducted in mid-November projects National Rally leader Jordan Bardella winning every hypothetical 2027 second-round matchup, defeating centrist Édouard Philippe 53-47 percent, socialist Raphaël Glucksmann 58-42 percent, and far-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon 74-26 percent. Bardella leads first-round scenarios with 35-36 percent support, while his approval rating stands at 39 percent, surpassing Marine Le Pen and other rivals.
Why it matters: The polling signals erosion of France's traditional 'republican front' that historically blocked far-right advances, with nearly 40 percent of center-right voters now willing to support Bardella over centrist candidates. Marine Le Pen's five-year ineligibility ruling positions Bardella as the presumptive RN candidate, while his party's expanded parliamentary influence since 2024 snap elections and President Macron's historic 21 percent approval rating create favorable conditions for a potential far-right presidency in 2027.
85% of sources are Original Reporting
36 Articles •
Space Force Awards Golden Dome Missile Defense Contracts
Left 30%
Center 37%
Right 33%
What happened: The U.S. Space Force awarded approximately six small contracts, mostly under $9 million, to companies including Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Anduril, and True Anomaly to develop space-based interceptor prototypes for President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense initiative. Winners remain officially undisclosed due to security measures, though sources have revealed contractor names, and these initial awards will seed competition for production contracts worth $1.8 billion to $3.4 billion annually.
Why it matters: This marks a significant step toward Trump's promised 2028-2029 operational missile defense system, but experts warn the space-based interceptor program could cost up to $542 billion according to Congressional Budget Office estimates, potentially trigger an international arms race, and face fundamental physics challenges that make the system easy to overwhelm or defeat. China and Russia have already criticized the initiative as destabilizing, while analysts question whether resources would be better spent on existing ground-based defense layers.
78% of sources are Original Reporting
61% of sources are High Factuality