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Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Philadelphia Inquirer and The Times of India describe the same event in different terms.

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As of August 6, 2026 at 11:13 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened An AP-NORC poll found more Americans say extreme heat is affecting their travel plans, electricity bills, sleep and outdoor activities than a year ago.
The headline split The left frames it as "Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new A...". The center frames it as "Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new A...".
Match confidence Medium confidence. 12 sources across 2 bias buckets. Useful framing signal — check the source list before sharing.
Same-event confidenceMedium

12 sources across 2 bias buckets agree on the event.

Framing confidenceModerate

65/99 — meaningful wording shift across the spectrum.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftWhere extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

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CenterWhere extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Aug 6, 11:11 AM

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

An AP-NORC poll found more Americans say extreme heat is affecting their travel plans, electricity bills, sleep and outdoor activities than a year ago.

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Philadelphia InquirerNews report · Aug 6, 11:13 AM

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Aug 6, 11:11 AM

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

An AP-NORC poll found more Americans say extreme heat is affecting their travel plans, electricity bills, sleep and outdoor activities than a year ago.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Aug 6, 11:11 AM

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

An AP-NORC poll found more Americans say extreme heat is affecting their travel plans, electricity bills, sleep and outdoor activities than a year ago.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Aug 6, 11:11 AM

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

An AP-NORC poll found more Americans say extreme heat is affecting their travel plans, electricity bills, sleep and outdoor activities than a year ago.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Aug 6, 11:11 AM

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

An AP-NORC poll found more Americans say extreme heat is affecting their travel plans, electricity bills, sleep and outdoor activities than a year ago.

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WWL-TV 4 (Tegna, New Orleans)News report · Aug 6, 11:11 AM

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

An AP-NORC poll found more Americans say extreme heat is affecting their travel plans, electricity bills, sleep and outdoor activities than a year ago.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Aug 6, 11:11 AM

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

An AP-NORC poll found more Americans say extreme heat is affecting their travel plans, electricity bills, sleep and outdoor activities than a year ago.

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The Times of IndiaNews report · Aug 6, 10:37 AM

What is Kokushobi, Japan’s new word for deadly extreme heat?

Amidst deadly heat waves, Japan faces a growing crisis marked by significant hospitalizations and loss of life. These soaring temperatures are thwarting recovery initiatives in earthquake-i...

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Aug 6, 9:11 AM

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest.

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The IndependentNews report · Aug 6, 9:08 AM

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Aug 6, 9:08 AM

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Elisa Bracamonte has lived in Arizona her whole life, so she's used to adjusting her schedule and outdoor activities around high temperatures, especially during the summer months.

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Details65/99 Wording Gap · Medium confidence · 12 sources
65/99 Wording GapMedium confidence12 sources · 2 bias bucketsLive match · 12 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Aug 6, 9:08 AM: The Independent joined the source map.

Aug 6, 9:08 AM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

Aug 6, 9:11 AM: The Seattle Times joined the source map.

Aug 6, 10:37 AM: The Times of India joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 65/99 and story health is live match · 12 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format.