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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City) vs WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) — How they worded the same stories

Live side-by-side comparison of every current story where both KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City) (Center) and WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) (Center) covered the same event. 3 live comparisons below.

Different Spin

FDA approves first m RNA-based flu vaccine

KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City) · Center
“FDA approves first m RNA-based flu vaccine”
WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) · Center
“FDA approves first m RNA-based flu vaccine”

Why it matters: NBC News - US News reaches for "victory" where American Greatness stays flat.

19 total sources (+17 other outlets)Open the full comparison →
Different Spin

Australian airline Jetstar will charge passengers to use the overhead lockers for their bags

KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City) · Center
“Australian airline Jetstar will charge passengers to use the overhead lockers for their bags”
WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) · Center
“Australian airline Jetstar will charge passengers to use the overhead lockers for their bags”

Why it matters: KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) and Fox Business - Latest describe the same event in different terms.

16 total sources (+14 other outlets)Open the full comparison →

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)

Bias label: Center · Factuality: High

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)

Bias label: Center · Factuality: High

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