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'Selma Blair did not intend to harm anyone,’ spokesperson says

BBC News - US & Canada and WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland) describe the same event in different terms.

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As of October 17, 2026 at 3:10 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened “The suggestion that Selma does not have multiple sclerosis is outrageous.".
The headline split FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro) frames it as "'Selma Blair did not intend to harm anyone,’ spokesperson says". BBC News - US & Canada frames it as "Actress Selma Blair says she 'did not intend to harm anyone' in plane altercation".
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FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro)News report · Oct 17, 3:10 AM

'Selma Blair did not intend to harm anyone,’ spokesperson says

“The suggestion that Selma does not have multiple sclerosis is outrageous."

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BBC News - US & CanadaNews report · Oct 17, 1:55 AM

Actress Selma Blair says she 'did not intend to harm anyone' in plane altercation

A publicist for the actress said the incident stemmed from a "medical emergency" and said she has a neurological disorder that can cause out-of-control responses.

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SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Oct 17, 1:55 AM: BBC News - US & Canada joined the source map.

Oct 17, 3:10 AM: FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 3 sources · 1 bucket.