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Packers lose to Mc Carthy, Steelers in preseason opener
Left-leaningCenter-leftJoe Flacco throws a touchdown pass in Bengals’ 16-14 win vs. Lions in preseason openerThe Plain Dealer ClevelandMostly Factual
Right-leaningCenter-rightAnthony Richardson's turnovers in preseason opener raise more questions about his Colts futureFox NewsMixed
Center baseline · WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)HighPackers lose to Mc Carthy, Steelers in preseason opener
8 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included
Different Spin
US sailors endure dire conditions on Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier
Left-leaningCenter-leftHegseth says conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are "completely misrepresented"CBS NewsHigh
Right-leaningFake News: CENTCOM Fires Back at Mainstream Media Claims of Abject Misery Aboard USS Abraham LincolnRedStateMixed
Center baseline · South China Morning PostMostly FactualUS sailors endure dire conditions on Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier
8 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included
Different Spin
Kennedy Center board restores Trump's name, testing judge
Left-leaningKaitlan Collins Humiliates Trump After Kennedy Center ShockerThe Daily BeastMixed
Right-leaningKennedy Center Board votes to restore Trump’s name to performing arts centerOANLow
Center baseline · AllSidesHighKennedy Center board restores Trump's name, testing judge
10 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included
Different Spin
Boeing's Broken Engine Parts Hit Ryanair Jet Window Before Man's Head Was Sucked Outside
Left-leaningCenter-leftBoeing's Broken Engine Parts Hit Ryanair Jet Window Before Man's Head Was Sucked OutsideNDTVMostly Factual
Right-leaningBroken Engine Parts Shattered the Ryanair Plane Window That a Man’s Head Got Sucked Into: NTSBEpoch Times WorldMixed
5 sources checked · 2 source groups included
Different Spin
Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers
Left-leaningTrump orders Pentagon to redesign US aircraft carrier to use steam catapults to launch jetsThe Guardian - US PoliticsMixed
Right-leaningTrump Orders Navy to Replace Newer Fighter Launch System With Older Steam CatapultsThe Epoch TimesMixed
Center baseline · WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)HighTrump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers
6 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included
Different Spin
Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election
Left-leaningCenter-leftJudge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging 2020 election certificatePBS NewsHourVery High
Right-leaningJudge Dismisses Nevada Trump 2020 Alternate Electors Case After Years of LawfareThe Gateway PunditVery Low
Center baseline · The HillHighJudge drops Nevada ‘fake electors’ case from 2020 presidential election
5 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included
Different Spin
Two severely injured as train derails in southeast England
Left-leaningCenter-leftLewes train derailment latest: Two seriously injured and 18 hurt as police issue update on ‘major incident’ in East Sus...The IndependentMostly Factual
Right-leaningPassenger Train Derails and 11 People Injured After Carriages Overturn in Southern EnglandEpoch Times WorldMixed
Center baseline · Channel NewsAsiaHighTwo severely injured as train derails in southeast England
7 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included
Mostly Same
Donald Trump imposes tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

The left frames it as "Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones". The right frames it as "Trump to Impose Tariffs on Imported Drones, Drone Components".

5 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included
Different Spin
US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade, oil supply drops
Left-leaningCenter-leftIran-US war latest: Hegseth says US can keep up naval blockade ‘indefinitely’ after Tehran vows to prolong warThe IndependentMostly Factual
Right-leaningHegseth Says US Can Keep Iran Naval Blockade in Place IndefinitelyEpoch Times WorldMixed
Center baseline · RTE News (Ireland)HighUS eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade, oil supply drops
3 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included
Different Spin
Field of Dreams becomes the Hall of Fame, as 26 members come out of the corn
Left-leaningCenter-leftField of Dreams welcomes Hall of Fame, as 26 members come out of the corn for Phillies-Twins gamePhiladelphia InquirerHigh
Right-leaningCenter-rightKyle Schwarber launches two homers into the corn after MLB's incredible Ho F tribute at Field of Dreams gameFox NewsMixed
Center baseline · WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)HighField of Dreams becomes the Hall of Fame, as 26 members come out of the corn
4 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included
Different Spin
Nigel Farage claims by-election win but shuns count after ‘advice from police’
Left-leaningNigel Farage says he won’t attend count in Clacton byelection against Count Binface - UK politics liveThe Guardian - PoliticsMixed
Right-leaningNigel Farage declares victory in Clacton by-election BEFORE official result – but will not attend count due to ‘threats’The Sun UKLow
Center baseline · The Belfast TelegraphHighNigel Farage claims by-election win but shuns count after ‘advice from police’
10 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included
Still Watching
Summer Mc Intosh storms to Pan Pacs 400 IM title, rebounding from 200 free runner-up finish

The left frames it as "Summer Mc Intosh sets Pan Pacific record in 400 individual medley". The center frames it as "Mc Intosh wins 400 individual medley after frustrating start to Pan Pacific".

4 sources checked · 2 source groups included
Developing / Needs ReviewScore hidden — match is too narrow or mixes different events
Needs Review
Hundreds missing after Colombia quake, rescue hopes fade

RTE News (Ireland) frames it as "Hundreds missing after Colombia quake, rescue hopes fade". The Straits Times frames it as "Free hugs ease heartache in Colombia’s quake zone".

Score hidden · 3 sources checked · source map still forming
Needs Review
Why Osun’s election matters for Nigeria’s 2027 vote

Al Jazeera English frames it as "Why Osun’s election matters for Nigeria’s 2027 vote". Vanguard (Nigeria) frames it as "Osun election: Factors that’ll decide Adeleke, Oyebamiji, Salaam, others’ fate tomorrow".

Score hidden · 2 sources checked · source map still forming
Needs Review
Homan defends ICE electric shock gloves as alternative to lethal force

The Hill frames it as "Homan defends ICE electric shock gloves as alternative to lethal force". KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) frames it as "ICE seeks up to $20M for electric-shock gloves".

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Needs Review
Battleground State Attorney General Charges 5 Non-Citizens For Allegedly Voting In 2024 Election

100 Percent Fed Up frames it as "Battleground State Attorney General Charges 5 Non-Citizens For Allegedly Voting In 2024 E...". National Pulse frames it as "State AG Charges Another Five Noncitizens Over Illegal Voting.".

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Needs Review
Colts backup QB Anthony Richardson runs for a TD in 13-13 preseason tie with Patriots

WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) frames it as "Colts backup QB Anthony Richardson runs for a TD in 13-13 preseason tie with Patriots". WCVB Boston (Hearst) frames it as "Fans excited for return to football as Patriots take on Colts in the preseason".

Score hidden · 3 sources checked · source map still forming
Needs Review
Gray-NG/Raymond Little League has season come to an end

WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) frames it as "Gray-NG/Raymond Little League has season come to an end". Portland Press Herald frames it as "Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond falls in Little League regional final".

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Needs Review
Philip Polkinghorne admits lies as his testimony continues at Pauline Hanna coroner’s inquest in Auckland

The New Zealand Herald frames it as "Philip Polkinghorne admits lies as his testimony continues at Pauline Hanna coroner’s inq...". Radio New Zealand frames it as "Philip Polkinghorne denies direct accusations he killed wife Pauline Hanna during inquest".

Score hidden · 2 sources checked · source map still forming
Needs Review
Mixed community reaction to Portland City Council's approved Moda Center term sheet

KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR) frames it as "Mixed community reaction to Portland City Council's approved Moda Center term sheet". KOIN6 (Nexstar, Portland OR) frames it as "Portland City Council approved Moda Center renovations funds. What happens next?".

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