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TODAY'S HEADLINES

Same story. Different spin.

See how the left and right framed the same story — side by side, in their own words.

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US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators

Left-leaningIsrael Reportedly Planned to Assassinate Iranian Negotiators During Peace TalksTruthoutMostly Factual
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Right-leaningCenter-rightIsrael hits back at Hezbollah in Lebanon, threatening Iran-U.S. peace talksThe Washington TimesMixed
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Center baseline · WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)HighUS officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators

The Optics Desk

The left frames it as "Israel Reportedly Planned to Assassinate Iranian Negotiators During Peace Talks". The right frames it as "Israel hits back at Hezbollah in Lebanon, threatening Iran-U.S. peace talks".

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1h agoDifferent Spin

Union leader says Lyra Mc Kee killer will ‘in all likelihood’ evade justice

Left-leaningCenter-leftThree men found not guilty of murdering journalist Lyra Mc Kee in Northern IrelandThe IndependentMostly Factual
Right-leaningThree men found not guilty of Lyra Mc Kee murder after journalist, 29, hit by bullet while observing Derry disturbanceThe SunMixed
Center baseline · The Belfast TelegraphHighUnion leader says Lyra Mc Kee killer will ‘in all likelihood’ evade justice

10 sources checked · Center included

2h agoDifferent Spin

Louisiana’s top court halts the criminal case against the state attorney general

Left-leaningLouisiana court halts criminal indictment against state attorney generalThe Guardian - US PoliticsMixed
Right-leaning16-Count Felony Indictment Filed Against Louisiana AG Amid Heated State vs. New Orleans Court System DisputeResist the MainstreamLow
Center baseline · Washington's Top News (WTOP)Mostly FactualLouisiana’s top court halts the criminal case against the state attorney general

5 sources checked · Center included

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1h agoDifferent Spin

Henry Nowak's killer appeals conviction and sentence

Left-leaningCenter-leftHenry Nowak’s killer moves to appeal conviction and sentence after being jailed for lifeThe IndependentMostly Factual
Right-leaningHenry Nowak's killer launches bid to overturn murder conviction as taxpayers foot £150k legal billGB NewsMixed
Center baseline · BBC NewsHighHenry Nowak's killer appeals conviction and sentence

4 sources checked · Center included

1h agoDifferent Spin

Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man'

Left-leaningCenter-leftMonaco bomb suspect is a Ukrainian woman who ‘disguised herself as a man’Irish TimesHigh
Right-leaningInterpol Identifies Monaco Bombing Suspect as Ukrainian WomanEpoch Times WorldMixed
Center baseline · BBC NewsHighUkrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man'

3 sources checked · Center included

1h agoDifferent Spin

Lunchtime Lagniappe: Bets for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

Left-leaningCenter-leftA fairytale at MSG: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding set to take placeThe Plain Dealer ClevelandMostly Factual
Right-leaningWho is performing at Taylor Swift’s wedding? Line-up rumours with singer set to marry Travis Kelce at MSGThe Sun (US)Mixed
Center baseline · WGNO ABC (Nexstar, New Orleans)HighLunchtime Lagniappe: Bets for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

14 sources checked · Center included

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WHAT YOU SEE HERE

The headline is where the spin starts.

Other sites tell you which outlets covered a story. Optics shows you how each side worded it — the exact words that decide whether the event feels routine, like a scandal, like a crisis, or like a win.

1. Same event

We group the same event across left, center, and right outlets.

2. The headline split

We pull out the words that shape blame, certainty, urgency, and who looks like the winner.

3. How each side worded it

See the same story through the words each side chose. That contrast is the point.

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