QUICK LINKS
Zoom Earth – An interactive weather map of the world.
Institute for the Study of War – A US non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization studying current conflicts and security threats.
Google Translate – Connect with people, places, and cultures without language barriers.
MuskWatch
MEDIA BIAS
Ground News – This site compares news sources and maps the different types of media bias. I like the Ground News Rating System.
Ad Fontes Media – A visual display of media bias in the USA.
AllSides News – BiasChecker, Find a Bias Rating, Media Bias Chart, Fact Check Bias, Rate Your Bias, 16Types of Bias, Methods.
– Misinformation, Spot Misinformation, Fact Checking,
MediaBias/FactCheck –
Extreme Left, Partisan Left, Strong Left, Skews Left, Middle or Balanced Bias, Skews Right, Strong Right, Partisan Right, Extreme Right
NEWS AUSTRALIA
Most Popular
News.com.au: A popular online news platform under News Corp, providing a mix of breaking news, entertainment, and lifestyle content with a strong focus on click-driven, mainstream stories.
ABC News:The Australian Broadcasting Corporation provides reliable national and international news, as well as in-depth reporting on politics, current events, and Australian issues.
Newspapers
The Australian: Australia’s only national broadsheet newspaper, known for its coverage of politics, business, and economics, often from a center-right perspective.
The Sydney Morning Herald: One of Australia’s most respected publications, with a center-left editorial stance.
The Age: Melbourne-based newspaper with similar to the Sydney Morning Herald, with a center-left editorial stance.
Herald Sun: Melbourne’s top tabloid, part of the News Corp network, covering local Victoria news, sports, politics & entertainment from a conservative-leaning angle.
Courier Mail
The West Australian: The major newspaper for Western Australia, covering local, national, and international news with an emphasis on WA issues.
NT News: A leading publication in the Northern Territory, popular for its quirky headlines and coverage of local news, events, and issues in the NT.
Canberra Times: Covers national political news and Canberra-specific issues, often with an insider’s view of the Australian Parliament and public policy.
Brisbane Times: Queensland’s prominent news site, with a focus on local, national, and international news, especially relevant to Brisbane and Queensland residents.
The Advertiser
The Mercury
TV News
ABC News: The Australian Broadcasting Corporation provides reliable national and international news, as well as in-depth reporting on politics & current events.
SBS News: Specializing in multicultural and multilingual reporting, SBS covers global and national news with a focus on Australia’s diverse communities.
7NEWS: Part of the Seven Network, offering a wide range of news, including live updates, weather, and entertainment, with a broad audience reach.
9News: Part of the Nine Network, providing breaking news, live updates, and local Australian news coverage.
Sky News Australia: A cable and digital news service known for its right-leaning commentary and coverage, especially on politics and current affairs.
Other
The Conversation: Articles written by academics and researchers, providing deep insights into current events, policy, science, and Australian issues.
Australian Financial Review (AFR): Business, finance, and economic news with extensive reporting on markets, investments, and policy from a center-right viewpoint.
Crikey: Known for independent journalism and analysis, Crikey covers politics, business, and media with a progressive and often satirical perspective.
The Weekly Times
Mamamia,
mUmBRELLA
InDaily: An independent online news publication focusing on South Australia, offering news, opinion, and local features for Adelaide and surrounding areas.
Business News Australia: Primarily focused on business and startup news in Australia, with articles on finance, entrepreneurship, and market trends.
Foreign Outlets
The Guardian Australia: The Australian edition of the U.K.-based Guardian, known for its progressive reporting on Australian and international news, with a strong focus on climate, social justice, and politics.
The Daily Mail Australia,
Yahoo Australia News
BBC Australia
Buzzfeed Australia
Misc – The New Daily, AustralianTimes UK
NEWS USA
ABC News – A key news network with a wide range of news coverage.
Al Jazeera America – Although the TV network shut down, the online platform continues to provide news from a global perspective.
Associated Press – A trusted and widely cited news organization providing breaking news and investigative journalism.
Axios – Known for its concise and insightful reporting on politics, business, and tech.
Bloomberg – Specializes in business and financial news but also covers general global news.
Boston Globe – A prominent newspaper covering news, culture, and events in Boston and beyond.
BuzzFeed News – Known for breaking news, investigations, and in-depth features, particularly in digital culture and social issues.
CBS News – Provides news on politics, health, and current events, along with investigative journalism.
Chicago Sun-Times – A major newspaper covering news, sports, and culture in Chicago.
Chicago Tribune – A leading newspaper in Chicago, offering comprehensive news coverage.
CNN – Known for its comprehensive coverage of breaking news and in-depth reporting.
Fox News – A leading cable news network, often focusing on conservative perspectives.
FiveThirtyEight – Known for its data-driven journalism, particularly in politics and sports.
HuffPost – A digital media outlet offering a mix of news, opinion, and entertainment.
Los Angeles Times – A major newspaper with extensive coverage of news, culture, and events in Los Angeles and beyond.
NBC News – A major news network providing national and international news.
New York Daily News – A popular newspaper covering news, sports, and entertainment in New York City.
New York Observer – A digital publication covering news, politics, and culture, with a focus on New York.
New York Times – One of the most influential newspapers, offering in-depth reporting on global news, politics, and culture.
Newsweek – Offers news analysis, opinions, and global perspectives.
NPR (National Public Radio) – Offers extensive news coverage with an emphasis on analysis and in-depth reporting.
Politico – Focuses on politics, policy, and government issues.
ProPublica – An independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism.
Reuters – A global news organization providing breaking news and in-depth analysis.
San Francisco Chronicle – A major newspaper covering news, culture, and events in San Francisco and beyond.
Seattle Times – A leading newspaper in the Pacific Northwest, providing comprehensive news coverage.
Slate – A digital magazine offering analysis and commentary on news, politics, and culture.
Star Tribune – The largest newspaper in Minnesota, offering news, sports, and entertainment coverage.
The Atlantic – A respected magazine offering in-depth reporting and analysis on news, culture, and ideas.
The Daily Beast – Focuses on politics, media, and pop culture with a strong editorial voice.
The Guardian (US Edition) – Offers a global perspective with an emphasis on progressive viewpoints.
The Hill – Concentrates on politics, policy, and government, especially related to Congress.
The Intercept – Focuses on investigative journalism and in-depth reporting on national security, politics, and civil liberties.
The New Yorker – A renowned magazine known for its long-form journalism, commentary, and cultural reporting.
Vox – Known for its explanatory journalism, breaking down complex issues.
Wall Street Journal USA/Asia – A leading financial newspaper with global coverage of news, business, and markets.
Washington Post – A major newspaper offering comprehensive coverage of national and international news, politics, and culture.
Washington Times – A newspaper known for its conservative perspectives on news and politics.
MAGAZINES
Esquire, Forbes, Fortune, Rolling Stone, Time, Vanity Fair
INTERNET NEWS
Bloomberg, Drudge Report, The Huffington Post, Mother Jones, Salon, Slate
CELEBRITY NEWS
Access Hollywood, E! Online, Entertainment Weekly, Perez Hilton, TMZ
SOCIAL MEDIA – HOME PAGES
Blogger, Buzzfeed, CNet, DailyMotion, Facebook, Flickr, Hubpages, Imgur, Instagram, Knowem, LinkedIn, Myspace, Pinterest, Quora, Reddit, SoundCloud, Steam, Tumblr, Twitch, Twitter, Vimeo, Yelp, Youtube
NEWS BRITAIN & IRELAND
Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, Daily Star, The Daily Telegraph, The Express, Financial Times, The Guardian, The Sun, Sunday Times, The Times
NEWS OTHER INTERNATIONALS
Afghan Daily, Bangkok Post, Chinese People Daily, Haaretz, The Hindu, The Irish Times, Jakarta Post, Jerusalem Post, The Manila Post, Pravda, Rappler, The South China Morning Post, Spiegel, The Straits Times, Times of India, The Times of Israel
Reporters Without Borders
MEDICINE
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), The Lancet, The Lancet Global Burden of Disease – Visualisations
SCIENCE
Futurism, I F*cking Love Science, National Geographic, Nature, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Science, Scientific American
PLANET EARTH
GLOBAL SATELLITE IMAGERY
NASA Worldview, USGS Earth Explorer, USGS LandSatLook, Sentinel EO Browser, NASA EarthNow
GREEN
Climate Action – Climate Action Tracker,
New Energy – RamezNaam.com, ReThinkX,
IQ Air – Most Polluted Cities
IQ Air – Cleanest Cities
SHOPNAMERICA
Amazon, Amazon Global, Bloomingdales, Macys, Neiman Marcus, Nordstroms, Saks Fifth Avenue
Walmart, Amazon, Costco, The Home Depot, Kroger, Walgreens, Target, CVS Health, Lowe’s, Albertsons, Best Buy, Publix, Aldi, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Macy’s, TJX Companies, Ross Stores, Nordstrom, Gap Inc., Bed Bath & Beyond, Sears, Kohl’s, J.C. Penney, Staples, Office Depot, IKEA, Sam’s Club, Burlington Stores, Dillard’s, Academy Sports + Outdoors, AutoZone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Advance Auto Parts, Tractor Supply Company, L Brands, Foot Locker, Williams-Sonoma, Signet Jewelers, Ulta Beauty, Petco, PetSmart, Wayfair, Chewy, GameStop, Big Lots, Five Below, Boscov’s, Belk
FACTCHECKERS
ScienceFeedback, Factcheck.org, HealthFeedback, HoaxMuseum, Poynter Institute > PoynterNewsUniversity PoynterMediaWise PoynterPolitiFact PoynterInternational Fact-Checking Network, RMIT/ABC Factcheck, ScienceFeedback, Snopes, TruthorFiction, USA Facts
MISCELLANEOUS
10MinuteEmail, ASCII Art Archive, Carrd, EggTimer, EveryTimeZone, FaxZero, FlightStats, GoogleTranslate, Instructables, NameChek, Percentage Calculator, Random, SimilarSites, UrbanDictionary, Imgur, Orbiting Now,
FREEDOM
Pen America