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Ebola outbreak in DRC 'growing exponentially,' UN warns

New York Times World and UPI describe the same event in different terms.

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As of August 23, 2026 at 6:04 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened A new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has killed 65 people, with roughly 246 cases reported by health officials.
The headline split The left frames it as "What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak Centered in Congo". The center frames it as "Ebola outbreak in DRC 'growing exponentially,' UN warns".
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Left / center-leftWhat to Know About the Ebola Outbreak Centered in Congo

New York Times World · Center-left · Analysis

CenterEbola outbreak in DRC 'growing exponentially,' UN warns

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New York Times WorldAnalysis · Aug 23, 6:04 PM

What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak Centered in Congo

The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo was declared 100 days ago and is spreading faster than any on record, officials said.

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UPIWire story · Aug 23, 5:12 PM

Ebola outbreak in DRC 'growing exponentially,' UN warns

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is "growing exponentially," leaving 2,516 dead, a senior United Nations official said.

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Aug 23, 5:12 PM: UPI joined the source map.

Aug 23, 6:04 PM: New York Times World joined the source map.

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