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Same story, different headlines

We read each outlet's headline and opening without its name and place it on four measures: sensationalism, loaded language, slant and framing. These are the outlets that sit furthest apart on this story.

28 articles · 12 publishers

Strait of Hormuz crisis: 6,000 sailors trapped, ships hit mines, UN says

Stands out
RT (one-sided), New York Post (negative, mildly sensational) and 3 more.
Plainest
CBS News and CNBC.

Where the outlets diverge

Two headlines from opposite ends

  1. Framing · Negative → Positive

    NegativeStrait of Hormuz crisis traps 6,000 sailors as attacks on ships mount, UN maritime chief saysFox News NeutralBrazil Logs Record Oil Sales to China After Strait of Hormuz CrisisBreitbart

  2. Loaded language · Neutral → Loaded

    Neutral wordingIranian fishermen scramble for loot from sunken container ship after explosionThe Jerusalem Post Some charged wordsQatar's Government Revenue Plunges 42% In First Half As Iran War Knocks Out Gas ExportsZeroHedge

  3. Slant · Straight → One-sided

    StraightReported attacks on ships around Hormuz reach record highsCBS News One-sidedTwo supertankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz – IRGC (VIDEO)RT
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