I used to do the same, trust news agencies, which until recently were neutral and had much higher standards. But those are going fast. I think the most shocking example for me is when Reuters embargo-ed a story about Beto O'Rourke's hacking past, until after the 2018 election to not risk helping Cruz. And I have seen countless news agency articles that were clearly politically biased since.
not aware of that, that's a shame indeed. I hope there is still true journalism on earth, problem is, where is it? as an independent, all I want is to read the facts, like it used to be, long long time ago though.
