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Billy Joel says he underwent brain surgery following his diagnosis

Global News (Canada) and Fox News describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened 'I just want people to know, don't worry about me. I'm not going anywhere. I'm here. I'm still here,' the 77-year-old singer said.
The headline split The center frames it as "Billy Joel says he underwent brain surgery following his diagnosis". The right frames it as "Billy Joel says loud rock concerts damaged his nerves, led to his brain surgery and NPH d...".
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CenterBilly Joel says he underwent brain surgery following his diagnosis

Global News (Canada) · Center · News report

Right / center-rightBilly Joel says loud rock concerts damaged his nerves, led to his brain surgery and NPH diagnosis

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Fox NewsNews report · Sep 10, 5:57 PM

Billy Joel says loud rock concerts damaged his nerves, led to his brain surgery and NPH diagnosis

Billy Joel revealed doctors told him playing rock 'n' roll music very loud was like a concussion every show, causing damage to his brain nerves.

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Global News (Canada)News report · Sep 10, 4:44 PM

Billy Joel says he underwent brain surgery following his diagnosis

'I just want people to know, don't worry about me. I'm not going anywhere. I'm here. I'm still here,' the 77-year-old singer said.

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Sep 10, 4:44 PM: Global News (Canada) joined the source map.

Sep 10, 5:57 PM: Fox News joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 47/99 and story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.