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The South was the only region where child population grew

The South was the only U.S. region where the child population grew — and it also saw the biggest overall population gains.

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As of June 29, 2026 at 8:10 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened The South was the only U.S. region where the child population grew — and it also saw the biggest overall population gains.
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CenterThe South was the only region where child population grew

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SEE THE HEADLINES

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 29, 8:10 PM

The South was the only region where child population grew

The South was the only U.S. region where the child population grew — and it also saw the biggest overall population gains.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 29, 8:10 PM

The South was the only region where child population grew

The South was the only U.S. region where the child population grew — and it also saw the biggest overall population gains.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jun 29, 8:10 PM

The South was the only region where child population grew

The South was the only U.S. region where the child population grew — and it also saw the biggest overall population gains.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 29, 8:10 PM

The South was the only region where child population grew

The South was the only U.S. region where the child population grew — and it also saw the biggest overall population gains.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 29, 8:10 PM

The South was the only region where child population grew

The South was the only U.S. region where the child population grew — and it also saw the biggest overall population gains.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 29, 8:10 PM

The South was the only region where child population grew

The South was the only U.S. region where the child population grew — and it also saw the biggest overall population gains.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 29, 8:10 PM

The South was the only region where child population grew

The South was the only U.S. region where the child population grew — and it also saw the biggest overall population gains.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jun 29, 8:10 PM

The South was the only region where child population grew

The South was the only U.S. region where the child population grew — and it also saw the biggest overall population gains.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jun 29, 8:10 PM

The South was the only region where child population grew

The South was the only U.S. region where the child population grew — and it also saw the biggest overall population gains.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 29, 8:10 PM

The South was the only region where child population grew

The South was the only U.S. region where the child population grew — and it also saw the biggest overall population gains.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 29, 7:16 PM

The South was the only region where child population grew

The South was the only U.S. region where the child population grew — and it also saw the biggest overall population gains.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 29, 7:16 PM

The South was the only region where child population grew

The South was the only U.S. region where the child population grew — and it also saw the biggest overall population gains.

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Score hidden until the match is cleanerLow confidence13 sources · 1 bias bucketsDeveloping · 13 sources · 1 bucketFormats: News report

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Jun 29, 7:16 PM: KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City) joined the source map.

Jun 29, 7:16 PM: WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque) joined the source map.

Jun 29, 7:16 PM: WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville) joined the source map.

Jun 29, 8:10 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 13 sources · 1 bucket.