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ARCHIVED · 3 LEFT · 14 CENTER · 1 RIGHT · Jul 2, 1:03 AM

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Extreme heat warning extended to Friday; heat indices up to 100+ degrees

Extreme heat warning for Louisville area extended through Friday.

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What happenedExtreme heat warning for Louisville area extended through Friday.
What changedThe left frames it as "Workers brave extreme temperatures as heat wave stretches on in Chicago". The right frames it as "Allegheny County extends heat advisory through the holiday weekend".
ConfidenceHigh. 6+ sources across left, center, and right with comparable news formats.
Archive healthStable · 18 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format

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80WORDING GAP

18 sources · 3 bias buckets · High confidence

Different Spin. The left frames it as "Workers brave extreme temperatures as heat wave stretches on in Chicago". The right frames it as "Allegheny County extends heat advisory through the holiday weekend".

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Jul 1, 9:06 PM: Iowa Capital Dispatch joined the source map.

Jul 1, 9:15 PM: Pittsburgh Tribune Review joined the source map.

Jul 1, 9:24 PM: WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC) joined the source map.

Jul 1, 9:43 PM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 80/99 and story health is stable · 18 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.

ARCHIVED SOURCES

Center ·News report

A sweaty Fourth of July ahead for the US as extreme heat descends on 20 states

WASHINGTON — As outdoor celebrations and events marking the nation’s 250th anniversary and the World Cup reach their peak, local officials across the country are urging caution amid a heat...

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Center ·News report

Chester summer camp takes extra safety precautions amid extreme heat

CHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — With extreme heat hitting Connecticut, Camp Hazen YMCA in Chester is taking safety precautions to protect children and staff on its campground. Hydration and time in...

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Center ·News report

ALERT DAY | Dangerous triple-digit scorcher begins, extreme heat warning to take effect

Dangerous heat is settling over the Susquehanna Valley today, with a combination of near-record temperatures and tropical humidity that will make it feel as hot as 105 to 110 degrees throug...

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Center ·News report

Chicago weather: Extreme Heat Warning continues for area Wednesday

The dangerously high temperatures will continue across the Chicago Area Wednesday.

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Center-left ·News report

Workers brave extreme temperatures as heat wave stretches on in Chicago

While many have been able to remain indoors during the heat wave, countless Chicago workers have continued to endure sweltering conditions as extreme temperatures persist throughout the wee...

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Center ·News report

How hot is too hot? Meteorologist Grace Lowe takes a look at extreme heat

With extreme heat expected over the holiday weekend, Meteorologist Grace Lowe is warning about risks for pets, cars and anyone spending time outside.

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Center ·News report

Accu Weather: Extreme Heat Warning in effect through Saturday in the Philadelphia region

Temperatures will be near 100 degrees the next three days, and it will feel even hotter when you factor in the humidity.

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Center ·News report

People head to the lakes to cool off from the extreme heat

As extreme heat settled into parts of Maine on Wednesday, a number of people decided to take a dip in Sebago Lake.

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Center ·News report

Thousands of residents lose power in Cuyahoga County amid extreme heat

Thousands of residents in Northeast Ohio lost power on Wednesday as extreme heat persists across the region.

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Center ·News report

Extreme heat puts outdoor workers, children, and pets at risk across North Carolina

Extreme heat is raising risks for outdoor workers, children and pets. Here’s how to stay safe and what to do if someone is trapped in a hot car.

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Center ·News report

Guilford County EMS urges safety during extreme heat

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) - Dangerously hot conditions across the Piedmont Triad have people searching for ways to beat the heat. People living and visiting Guilford County made sure to...

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Center-left ·News report

A sweaty Fourth of July ahead for the US as extreme heat descends on 20 states

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WASHINGTON — As outdoor celebrations and events marking the nation’s 250th anniversary and the World Cup reach their peak, local officials across the country are urging caution amid a heat...

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Center ·News report

Hampton Beach prepares for busy stretch as extreme heat arrives

With the weather heating up, people were headed to the beach, and Seacoast businesses expected big crowds for the holiday weekend.

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Center ·News report

LIST: Extreme heat leads to closures, cooling stations, and event cancellations

An extreme heat alert has been issued across the region as people gear up for the holiday weekend.

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Center-right ·News report

Allegheny County extends heat advisory through the holiday weekend

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Allegheny County has extended its heat advisory throughout the holiday weekend due to the continuation of hot temperatures.

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Center-left ·News report

A sweaty Fourth of July ahead for the US as extreme heat descends on 20 states

WASHINGTON — As outdoor celebrations and events marking the nation’s 250th anniversary and the World Cup reach their peak, local officials across the country are urging caution amid a heat...

Open source