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Clad has been grading Reuters segments since Jun 2026 — 204 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, World Cup 2026, Economy. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how Reuters's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Video: Erin Patterson appeal opens over juror hotel stay and evidence in mushroom murders

Erin Patterson appeal opens over juror hotel stay and evidence in mushroom murders

Aug 20, 2026

The Reuters segment reports on the opening day of Erin Patterson's appeal in Victoria's Court of Appeal against her 2025 convictions for three murders and one attempted murder. She was found guilty of serving beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms to her estranged husband's relatives at a 2023 lunch in Leongatha, killing three and injuring one. Patterson maintains her innocence and argues certain evidence was wrongly admitted, she faced unfair cross-examination, and a juror accommodation error at the same hotel as prosecution and police parties prejudiced the outcome. The DPP calls the jury claim far-fetched, noting constant escorts, and is separately appealing the life sentence with 33-year non-parole period as inadequate. A three-judge panel heard arguments Wednesday with no timeline for a decision.[[1]](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/19/erin-patterson-mushroom-murders-appeal-jurors-catastrophic-failure-of-justice-ntwnfb)[[2]](https://apnews.com/article/poisonous-mushrooms-australia-murder-erin-patterson-3caa5f3f9aaca357b045e4f8462c5a2b) The broadcast relies on court proceedings as the primary source without named external experts or graphics. It presents both sides' positions factually, including the DPP's rebuttal, and notes the dual appeals without speculation on outcomes. The report is concise, under two minutes, and focuses on procedural developments rather than rehashing trial evidence.

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Video: Fedorov demands wartime elections after July dismissal as Ukraine defense minister

Fedorov demands wartime elections after July dismissal as Ukraine defense minister

Aug 19, 2026

The segment profiles Mykhailo Fedorov as the architect of Ukraine's drone program and former digital transformation minister who became defense minister in January 2026. It covers his background, Starlink appeal, drone advocacy, dismissal in July amid reshuffle and clashes with Gen. Syrskyi, resulting protests, and his Aug call for wartime elections.

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Video: Reuters/Ipsos poll: 63% of Americans call Trump family crypto profits inappropriate

Reuters/Ipsos poll: 63% of Americans call Trump family crypto profits inappropriate

Aug 19, 2026

The segment reports results from a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll on American views of President Trump's family profiting from cryptocurrency ventures while in office. It highlights majority disapproval, partisan splits, and perceptions that business interests influence policy decisions. The broadcast draws directly from the four-day online poll of 1,166 adults completed August 17, 2026. It references independent voter concerns, broader corruption perceptions, and potential midterm implications for Republicans amid Trump's reported $1.4 billion in crypto income last year.

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Video: Bond yields hit multi-decade highs on deficits, Iran stalemate, and AI debt

Bond yields hit multi-decade highs on deficits, Iran stalemate, and AI debt

Aug 19, 2026

The Reuters segment explains the recent surge in global bond yields to multi-decade highs. It attributes the move primarily to supply-demand imbalances driven by large government deficits in the US, Japan, and Europe, plus higher inflation expectations from elevated oil prices amid Middle East conflict stalemate. Additional supply comes from tech firms like Microsoft and Amazon issuing debt to fund AI data centers and chips. The report notes knock-on effects including higher government interest costs crowding out other spending and squeezed corporate profits.

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Video: Squier's Essex farm uses herbal leys to stay green amid England's 71% drought

Squier's Essex farm uses herbal leys to stay green amid England's 71% drought

Aug 19, 2026

The Reuters segment reports that 71% of England is in drought during what is on track to be the UK's hottest summer on record. It profiles Sam Squier's 200-acre beef farm near Chelmsford, which remains green thanks to regenerative practices using herbal leys and mob-grazed Aberdeen Angus cattle. The piece notes England's driest July since 1836, a cereal harvest projected to be the worst since 1984, and lower yields for fruit and vegetables. Squier describes the multi-species sward, trampling for soil cover, improved water retention, and eight years without buying winter feed. The report references policymakers' growing focus on soil resilience under climate extremes.

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Video: DRC Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak surpasses 2,300 deaths, declared deadliest in country's history

DRC Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak surpasses 2,300 deaths, declared deadliest in country's history

Aug 18, 2026

The Reuters segment examines the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, declared in May 2026. It covers the virus's rapid spread, high fatality rate, and barriers including conflict, late detection, and funding gaps. Segments highlight health worker protests, community mistrust, and experimental treatment evaluations.

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Video: Beijing humanoid robot games feature soccer as B2Space tests balloon launches

Beijing humanoid robot games feature soccer as B2Space tests balloon launches

Aug 18, 2026

The segment covers five tech stories: the second World Humanoid Robot Games opening in Beijing with soccer events; Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar on obesity-drug differentiation beyond weight loss; an OpenAI-Nvidia data-center financing deal; UK-Spanish startup B2Space's balloon-launched rockets; and France's Constitutional Council blocking a social-media ban for under-15s. It uses direct quotes from Doustdar and B2Space co-founder Valentin Canales, references recent corporate announcements and court rulings, and notes Australia's earlier measures.

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Video: Maria Florida Nogo Kelen delivers baby via C-section amid 7.7 quake in Nagekeo hospital

Maria Florida Nogo Kelen delivers baby via C-section amid 7.7 quake in Nagekeo hospital

Aug 17, 2026

The Reuters video covers the emergency caesarean delivery of baby Gempita Soli Wona to Maria Florida Nogo Kelen, 39, at a hospital in Nagekeo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, during a 7.7-magnitude earthquake and aftershocks on or around August 16-17, 2026. The segment describes the risky premature pregnancy, use of flashlights amid power outages, shaking building, and the mother's recovery in a tent. Doctors cited seizure risk if surgery was delayed. The obstetrician is identified as Yona Sara Pardede. The quake killed 54 people province-wide. Maria expresses gratitude for the care received.

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Video: Settlers besiege Qusra homes as troops clash and occupy sites

Settlers besiege Qusra homes as troops clash and occupy sites

Aug 15, 2026

The Reuters segment covers a siege in the West Bank village of Qusra where Palestinian families report being trapped in homes for seven days. A resident describes soldiers occupying a family member's house as a barracks, with shouting, restricted food, closed roads, and severed utilities. The report draws on on-the-ground Palestinian testimony and verified footage of settlers and troops. It aligns with contemporaneous Reuters coverage of settler attempts to fence properties and military efforts to disperse them, which led to clashes.

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Video: Eminem auctions over 100 signed sneakers for Marshall Mathers Foundation

Eminem auctions over 100 signed sneakers for Marshall Mathers Foundation

Aug 14, 2026

The Reuters segment reports that Eminem is auctioning more than 100 pairs of sneakers from his personal collection, each hand-signed by the rapper. It notes that higher-value items may appeal to sneaker investors seeking both nostalgia and potential profit, while emphasizing that 100% of proceeds will support the Marshall Mathers Foundation, Eminem's charity focused on at-risk youth in Detroit and surrounding areas. The broadcast uses straightforward narration without named on-camera guests or experts. It references the foundation's purpose but does not cite specific external sources, financial reports, or auction estimates in the clip. The throughline is the charitable impact and accessibility of the sale to fans and collectors.

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Video: DNA test reveals childhood friends are biological sisters

DNA test reveals childhood friends are biological sisters

Aug 13, 2026

The Reuters video features emotional testimony from two women, identified in the full report as Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen, who were adopted as infants from separate orphanages in India and raised in adoptive families in the Netherlands. They met as teenagers around 1996 at a gathering for adopted children, formed a close friendship marked by an inexplicable bond, lost touch for about 15 years, and reconnected later. In April 2026, Minal received DNA test results from MyHeritage showing a 'Mina: Sister' match with a rare 100% shared DNA indicating full biological sisters. The clip shows them embracing the news, stating they no longer feel lonely and that it 'feels like home.'

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Video: Rising Lake Tanganyika floods homes in Uvira, DRC

Rising Lake Tanganyika floods homes in Uvira, DRC

Aug 12, 2026

The Reuters segment focuses on families in Uvira, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, displaced by Lake Tanganyika's rising waters, featuring resident Fa Mahambi whose home is now inundated and who fears collapsing structures and snakes. Fisherman Asamani Mari Wheelie notes the shoreline's visible retreat. It extends to impacts on communities in Burundi, Tanzania, and Zambia. Urban erosion specialist Ga Lomb stresses the need for verified long-term rainfall data and river flow measurements, noting that increased rainfall is a suspected but unconfirmed cause.

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