ARCHIVE SNAPSHOT
Monday, August 17, 2026
Stored headline comparisons, source spread, and wording-gap analysis from this day.
Captured 8/17/2026, 2:18:22 AM.
372 stories.
Archived comparisons
Mediaite frames it as "Trump Lashes Out at Fox News Anchor Shannon Bream in Unhinged Truth Social Post: ‘Milktoa...". The Right Scoop frames it as "Trump rips into Shannon Bream, compares her to ‘Fake News CNN’".
The Right Scoop reaches for "fake news" where Raw Story stays flat.
93/99 · 5 sources · 2 LEFT · 0 CENTER · 3 RIGHTDifferent SpinBody found in car fire on rural road in Aria, Waitomo districtThe left frames it as "‘Stuff like this never happens in our little community’: Shock after body found in burnin...". The center frames it as "Body found along shoreline of Bde Maka Ska".
Stuff (New Zealand) and The Sun UK describe the same event in different terms.
87/99 · 5 sources · 1 LEFT · 3 CENTER · 1 RIGHTDifferent SpinTop US commander visits aircraft carrier, Gaza talks in Egypt and other Mideast newsThe left frames it as "Jared Kushner meets with Hamas ahead of talks with Netanyahu on Gaza". The right frames it as "Report: Kushner met with Hamas leaders to advance Gaza peace plan to second phase".
Headlines vary from a broad Mideast news overview to focusing on Jared Kushner's Hamas meeting, with one outlet framing it as advancing a peace plan.
85/99 · 14 sources · 7 LEFT · 5 CENTER · 2 RIGHTDifferent SpinCentcom commander addresses mental health concerns for troops on USS Abraham LincolnThe left frames it as "Fury erupts at Fox host who blasted ‘weak’ sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln: ‘Put him on th...". The right frames it as "CENTCOM commander touts USS Abraham Lincoln mental health record after more than 260 days...".
While most outlets focus on the CENTCOM commander addressing mental health, one highlights public outrage over a Fox host's comments.
85/99 · 9 sources · 2 LEFT · 6 CENTER · 1 RIGHTDifferent SpinBlanche says he supports Pirro, despite Trump’s frustration over Reflecting PoolThe left frames it as "Todd Blanche just let the mask slip as experts recoil at the new reality". The right frames it as "Todd Blanche defends D.C. reflecting pool prosecutor who angered Trump".
AlterNet and Pittsburgh Tribune Review describe the same event in different terms.
84/99 · 6 sources · 2 LEFT · 2 CENTER · 2 RIGHTDifferent SpinPost-mortem due on five teenagers killed in M9 collisionThe left frames it as "Five teenagers killed after car driven on wrong side of Irish motorway". The right frames it as "Five teenagers killed in 'horrific' wrong-way crash on motorway with child among injured".
Headlines vary from factual reporting to emphasizing the cause, emotional impact, or linking the victims to a suspected crime spree.
80/99 · 7 sources · 2 LEFT · 3 CENTER · 2 RIGHTDifferent SpinFirefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near AthensThe left frames it as "Firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near At...". The right frames it as "Twin wildfires kill 2, force hundreds to evacuate Greek island as Belgium battles massive...".
77/99 · 4 sources · 1 LEFT · 1 CENTER · 2 RIGHTDifferent SpinCarla Leite exploded for 15 points in the fourth quarter — and the Fire needed every single oneThe left frames it as "Carla Leite helps Fire top Phoenix 88-85, spoiling celebration of former Mercury star Dia...". The center frames it as "Carla Leite exploded for 15 points in the fourth quarter — and the Fire needed every sing...".
Philadelphia Inquirer and Oregonian describe the same event in different terms.
77/99 · 4 sources · 2 LEFT · 2 CENTER · 0 RIGHTDifferent SpinReform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals would include EU citizensThe left frames it as "Reform's pledge to ban foreign nationals from welfare system branded 'cowardly'". The right frames it as "Reform vows to BAN foreign nationals from claiming benefits in £50bn welfare shake-up".
The Sun uses strong, emotive language and highlights a large financial figure, while BBC News reports Reform UK's policy factually.
75/99 · 8 sources · 4 LEFT · 3 CENTER · 1 RIGHTDifferent SpinNancy Mace Reveals Tattoos in Bikini Pic on New You Tube ShowThe left frames it as "Mockery as Nancy Mace debuts new tattooed look on You Tube: 'We're living in a simulation'". The right frames it as "Nancy Mace Reveals Tattoos in Bikini Pic on New You Tube Show".
Raw Story frames Nancy Mace's new look with mockery, while other outlets describe her tattoo reveal and new show more neutrally.
75/99 · 4 sources · 1 LEFT · 0 CENTER · 3 RIGHTDifferent SpinBritain's Hunt and Asher-Smith set medal records at European ChampionshipsThe left frames it as "Britain's Amy Hunt wins record 4th gold medal at European championships. 'Mondo' victorio...". The right frames it as "Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history at the European Athletics Championships".
Le Monde English and Sky News describe the same event in different terms.
74/99 · 5 sources · 3 LEFT · 1 CENTER · 1 RIGHTDifferent SpinPolice launch urgent appeal for missing Cornwall teen sisters not seen in daysThe left frames it as "Police launch urgent appeal for missing Cornwall teen sisters not seen in days". The right frames it as "Cops launch urgent hunt for missing teenage sisters, 14 & 15, who vanished from UK city t...".
The Mirror UK and The Sun UK describe the same event in different terms.
74/99 · 3 sources · 1 LEFT · 0 CENTER · 2 RIGHTDifferent SpinIsrael releases 35 Palestinian prisoners back into GazaThe left frames it as "Jared Kushner meets with Hamas ahead of talks with Netanyahu on Gaza". The right frames it as "Kushner speaks with Hamas chief on Gaza plan day before Netanyahu meeting".
The Guardian - US Politics and Washington Examiner - News describe the same event in different terms.
73/99 · 15 sources · 6 LEFT · 8 CENTER · 1 RIGHTDifferent SpinSuspect arrested after breaking into L.A. home, barricading insideThe center frames it as "Suspect arrested after breaking into L.A. home, barricading inside". The right frames it as "Suspect Arrested In Virginia State University Shooting".
KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles) and Trending Politics describe the same event in different terms.
73/99 · 4 sources · 0 LEFT · 2 CENTER · 2 RIGHTDifferent SpinTrump cheers defense pact between Saudis, Turkey and Pakistan: ‘The Mideast is coming together’The left frames it as "Trump hails Saudi-Turkiye-Pakistan defence pact". The right frames it as "Trump hails defense pact between Türkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia".
Middle East Eye and Daily Sabah (Turkey) describe the same event in different terms.
73/99 · 3 sources · 1 LEFT · 1 CENTER · 1 RIGHTDifferent SpinThe Truths That Failed Jason ArdayThe center frames it as "The Truths That Failed Jason Arday". The right frames it as "Ex-Cambridge prof Jason Arday found dead after plagiarism, DEI accusations".
RealClearPolitics and Toronto Sun describe the same event in different terms.
73/99 · 3 sources · 0 LEFT · 1 CENTER · 2 RIGHTDifferent SpinTrump hails Saudi-Turkiye-Pakistan defence pactThe left frames it as "Trump hails Saudi-Turkiye-Pakistan defence pact". The right frames it as "Trump hails defense pact between Türkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia".
Middle East Eye and Daily Sabah (Turkey) describe the same event in different terms.
73/99 · 2 sources · 1 LEFT · 0 CENTER · 1 RIGHTDifferent SpinASX lower as JB Hi-Fi, NAB slump on resultsThe left frames it as "ASX lower as JB Hi-Fi, NAB slump on results". The center frames it as "ASX lower as JB Hi-Fi, NAB slump on results".
The Age (Australia) and NZ Herald describe the same event in different terms.
72/99 · 3 sources · 1 LEFT · 2 CENTER · 0 RIGHTDifferent SpinTrump orders Pentagon to scale back drills with South KoreaThe left frames it as "Trump cites friendship with Kim Jong-Un as he scales back military drills with South Korea". The right frames it as "President Trump Makes a Surprise Announcement on U.S. Military Support to South Korea".
ABC News - US and WND describe the same event in different terms.
71/99 · 40 sources · 11 LEFT · 19 CENTER · 10 RIGHTDifferent SpinJeffries: 'I don't support' DSA agendaThe center frames it as "Jeffries: 'I don't support' DSA agenda". The right frames it as "Hakeem Jeffries Rejects DSA Agenda — But Welcomes Them Into Democrats’ ‘Broad Caucus’ (VI...".
The Hill - Campaign and The Gateway Pundit describe the same event in different terms.
71/99 · 4 sources · 0 LEFT · 1 CENTER · 3 RIGHTDifferent SpinCBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialismThe left frames it as "CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism". The right frames it as "Poll: 58 Percent of Democrats Hold Positive View of Socialism over Capitalism".
CBS News and Breitbart describe the same event in different terms.
71/99 · 2 sources · 1 LEFT · 0 CENTER · 1 RIGHTDifferent SpinUkraine bombards RussiaThe left frames it as "Ukraine bombards Russia". The center frames it as "Ukraine bombards Russia".
The Age (Australia) and UPI describe the same event in different terms.
70/99 · 6 sources · 2 LEFT · 4 CENTER · 0 RIGHTDifferent SpinDje D’Avilla shines early to help Fire spoil debut of Timbers coach Martí Cifuentes in 2-1 victoryThe left frames it as "Dje D'Avilla shines early to help Fire spoil debut of Timbers coach Martí Cifuentes in 2-...". The center frames it as "Dje D’Avilla shines early to help Fire spoil debut of Timbers coach Martí Cifuentes in 2-...".
Chicago Sun-Times reaches for "victory"; Washington's Top News (WTOP) for "victory".
70/99 · 3 sources · 2 LEFT · 1 CENTER · 0 RIGHTDifferent SpinHenry Nowak’s evil killer 'allowed video calls with mum' in 'disgraceful' decisionThe left frames it as "Henry Nowak’s evil killer 'allowed video calls with mum' in 'disgraceful' decision". The right frames it as "Fury as Henry Nowak’s evil killer is allowed prison-to-prison video chats with jailbird m...".
The Mirror UK and The Sun describe the same event in different terms.
70/99 · 2 sources · 1 LEFT · 0 CENTER · 1 RIGHTDifferent SpinFormer MLB pitcher Tommy John dies at 83The left frames it as "Reaction to the death of Tommy John". The right frames it as "Tommy John, Baseball Surgery Pioneer, Dies at 83".
CBS News - US and Trending Politics describe the same event in different terms.
69/99 · 7 sources · 3 LEFT · 2 CENTER · 2 RIGHTDifferent SpinFormer MLB pitcher Tommy John, known for namesake surgery, dies at 83The left frames it as "Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83". The right frames it as "Tommy John, Baseball Surgery Pioneer, Dies at 83".
CBS News - US and Trending Politics describe the same event in different terms.
69/99 · 5 sources · 2 LEFT · 1 CENTER · 2 RIGHTDifferent SpinWhile You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 17, 2026The left frames it as "Smartboard, Aug. 17, 2026". The center frames it as "While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 17, 2026".
Santa Fe New Mexican and The Straits Times describe the same event in different terms.
69/99 · 3 sources · 1 LEFT · 2 CENTER · 0 RIGHTDifferent SpinVideo Captures ‘Abbey Road’ Crosswalk Scene During Filming Of Beatles BiopicsThe center frames it as "Video Captures ‘Abbey Road’ Crosswalk Scene During Filming Of Beatles Biopics". The right frames it as "The Beatles’ famous Abbey Road crossing recreated for new biopics by Paul Mescal and star...".
Forbes and The Sun UK describe the same event in different terms.
69/99 · 2 sources · 0 LEFT · 1 CENTER · 1 RIGHTDifferent SpinPope calls to end violence against West Bank Palestinians as settler attacks surgeThe left frames it as "Recap of latest developments in West Bank". The center frames it as "UN’s Albanese: Israel outsourcing coercion to settlers in West Bank".
Middle East Eye and Times of Israel describe the same event in different terms.
68/99 · 3 sources · 1 LEFT · 2 CENTER · 0 RIGHTDifferent SpinExtreme Heat Warning across the Mid-SouthThe center frames it as "Extreme Heat Warning across the Mid-South". The right frames it as "Extreme heat warning for Alabama starting tonight".
WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) and Al.com (Alabama News) describe the same event in different terms.
67/99 · 4 sources · 0 LEFT · 3 CENTER · 1 RIGHTDifferent SpinIsraeli settlers pitch tents for new illegal outpost in occupied West BankThe left frames it as "Recap of latest developments in West Bank". The center frames it as "US officials to reportedly tour West Bank town that settler extremists are besieging".
Middle East Eye and Times of Israel describe the same event in different terms.
66/99 · 3 sources · 1 LEFT · 2 CENTER · 0 RIGHTDifferent Spin‘There was a gap, I just missed it’ — Sarah Healy weighs up future at longer distances after finishing fifth in 1,500mThe left frames it as "Sarah Healy frustrated despite ‘decent’ fifth in European 1,500m final". The center frames it as "‘There was a gap, I just missed it’ — Sarah Healy weighs up future at longer distances af...".
Irish Times and Irish Independent describe the same event in different terms.
66/99 · 2 sources · 1 LEFT · 1 CENTER · 0 RIGHTDifferent SpinRussia: Overnight Ukrainian drone attack was biggest so farThe left frames it as "Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Russia of 2026". The right frames it as "Ukraine Celebrates Launching Largest Attack Drone Swarm of the War to date".
UPI attributes the drone attack claim to Russia, while others state Ukraine's action, with Conservative Treehouse adding "Celebrates" and "Attack Drone Swarm".
65/99 · 7 sources · 2 LEFT · 4 CENTER · 1 RIGHTDifferent SpinEbola outbreak in DR Congo deadliest in country's historyThe left frames it as "Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo now deadliest in country’s history". The right frames it as "'A wake-up call': Ebola outbreak is now DR Congo's deadliest".
Guardian World and Sky News describe the same event in different terms.
62/99 · 4 sources · 1 LEFT · 2 CENTER · 1 RIGHTDifferent Spin2 dead in early-morning shooting in Cumberland CountyThe left frames it as "Five dead in mass shooting in East St. Louis". The center frames it as "2 dead in early-morning shooting in Cumberland County".
Chicago Sun-Times and The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) describe the same event in different terms.
62/99 · 2 sources · 1 LEFT · 1 CENTER · 0 RIGHTDifferent SpinJared Kushner meets with Hamas, regional leaders to push peace planThe center frames it as "Jared Kushner meets with Hamas, regional leaders to push peace plan". The right frames it as "Report: Kushner met with Hamas leaders to advance Gaza peace plan to second phase".
62/99 · 2 sources · 0 LEFT · 1 CENTER · 1 RIGHT