Center-rightMostly Factual
The American ConservativeNews report · Jul 3, 4:03 AM
Bored on the Fourth of July
Happy Fourth of July! Whatever that means—I dunno, I’m English.
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10 sources checked · Left, Center, and Right included · 6h ago
Different Spin
This Fourth of July, I feel the heartache — and hope — of two homelands
Happy Fourth of July! Whatever that means—I dunno, I’m English.
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DIFFERENT SPIN
HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT
Left-leaningCenter-leftHow the Fourth of July became a battleground for America’s national identity
The IndependentMostly Factual
Right-leaningUrgent Fourth of July warning as over 100,000 fireworks recalled nationwide amid explosion and burn fears
The Sun (US)Mixed
urgentwarningover
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Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA)HighThis Fourth of July, I feel the heartache — and hope — of two homelands
As of July 3, 2026 at 10:02 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened American Jews can transcend polarization, writes a scholar who splits time between Israel and the United States. --.
The headline split The left frames it as "How the Fourth of July became a battleground for America’s national identity". The right frames it as "Urgent Fourth of July warning as over 100,000 fireworks recalled nationwide amid explosio...".
Match confidence High confidence. 10 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh
10 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
Framing confidenceStrong
86/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftHow the Fourth of July became a battleground for America’s national identity
The Independent · Center-left · News report
CenterThis Fourth of July, I feel the heartache — and hope — of two homelands
Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightBored on the Fourth of July
The American Conservative · Center-right · News report
SEE THE HEADLINES
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RightMixed
The Sun (US)News report · Jul 3, 10:02 AM
Urgent Fourth of July warning as over 100,000 fireworks recalled nationwide amid explosion and burn fears
urgentwarningoverfireworks
AN urgent warning has been issued to Americans across the country after thousands of fireworks have been recalled. It comes just hours before millions celebrate Fourth of July with a bang....
Center-rightMixed
Washington ExaminerNews report · Jul 3, 9:00 AM
Cost of Fourth of July cookout jumps to highest level ever, in line with inflation
Those celebrating Independence Day with an afternoon cookout will be shelling out more than ever, with price increases in line with overall inflation that the economy is facing. The America...
Center-leftMostly Factual
The IndependentNews report · Jul 3, 8:47 AM
How the Fourth of July became a battleground for America’s national identity
America and France’s national holidays have increasingly become arenas in which competing groups contest who truly belongs at all
Center-leftHigh
The New York TimesNews report · Jul 3, 8:39 AM
Blistering Heat Expected to Persist Into the Fourth of July
While relief could come to the Great Lakes and the far Northeast over the weekend, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast will stay hot.
Center-rightMixed
New York PostNews report · Jul 3, 7:16 AM
Buffalo vandals steal Somali flag from City Hall pole — days after mayor canceled Fourth of July fireworks show
A Somalian flag that was raised outside of Buffalo's City Hall to commemorate Somali Independence Day was stolen in an overnight heist, the city's leftist mayor decried.
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Rolling StoneNews report · Jul 3, 6:36 AM
The Best Fourth of July Sales to Shop Online, From Abercrombie to Zara [Updating]
bestsalesshoponlineabercrombie
We spotted up to 75% off mattresses, TVs, sneakers, and designer fashion
CenterHigh
Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA)News report · Jul 3, 6:36 AM
This Fourth of July, I feel the heartache — and hope — of two homelands
American Jews can transcend polarization, writes a scholar who splits time between Israel and the United States. --
CenterHigh
KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 3, 6:22 AM
Rancho Cordova readies for 41st Fourth of July celebration at Hagan Park
Rancho Cordova is gearing up for its 41st Fourth of July celebration at Hagan Park, where thousands are expected to gather on Friday and Saturday for fireworks, food trucks, a carnival, and...
CenterMostly Factual
MarketWatchNews report · Jul 3, 4:09 AM
Is the stock market open today? Here’s how Fourth of July weekend affects trading hours.
Since Independence Day falls on Saturday this year, here’s what to know about markets, mail delivery and more.
Details86/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 10 sources
86/99 Wording GapHigh confidence10 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 10 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report
SOURCE MAP CHANGES
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Jul 3, 4:09 AM: MarketWatch joined the source map.
Jul 3, 6:22 AM: KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) joined the source map.
Jul 3, 6:36 AM: Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 86/99 and story health is stable · 10 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.