Head to head
55%
Split on framing
top 40 divergent
28
Avg divergence, shared stories
Framing and tone
How each outlet's coverage is framed across all of its scored events, and how its sentiment toward the subject breaks down.
BBC
neutral 78%critical 10%alarmist 5%international 4%
Positive 7%Neutral 61%Negative 33%
Newsmax
neutral 56%pro-action 32%critical 8%alarmist 3%
Positive 31%Neutral 51%Negative 18%
Facts
From the fact ledger: how often one contradicted a claim the other reported, and each outlet's overall record.
Between these two
1.8%
of 217 shared fact checks
Each outlet's record
BBC
Contradicts others 2.3%
Ran contested claims 14.4%
Matched consensus 69.6%
Newsmax
Contradicts others 0.9%
Ran contested claims 5.2%
Matched consensus 87.3%
Where they split furthest
The highest-divergence stories both outlets covered, with each outlet's headline and how the analysis labeled its framing.
BBC
Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania
measles outbreak and vaccine policy context · negative
Newsmax
RFK Jr. Rips Shapiro Over Vaccine 'Misinformation'
RFK Jr. attacks Shapiro on misinformation · negative
BBC
Trump alleges 'shocking vulnerabilities' in US election security ahead of midterms
Unsubstantiated claims ahead of midterms · negative
Newsmax
NBC, ABC, CNN to Skip Trump's Live Speech - Newsmax
Networks suppressing important presidential address · positive
BBC
Anthony Zurcher: From Trump critic to ally, Lindsey Graham was a political survivor of the Maga era
political survivor · neutral
Newsmax
Trump: I Spoke With Graham Before His Death - Newsmax
Trump's personal tribute · positive
BBC
US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
supreme leader claims Trump desperate · neutral
Newsmax
US Average Gas Price Slips Below $4 a Gallon
consumer relief from deal · positive
BBC
Hegseth attacks Europe over 'invasion' of migrants on its beaches in D-Day speech
critical with context · negative
Newsmax
Hegseth: Europe Faces 'Invasion' of Dangerous Ideas
supportive of warning · positive
BBC
CBS News fires correspondent Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes
tumultuous leadership shakeup · negative
Newsmax
Media Reporter: Pelley Firing May Trigger '60 Minutes' Exodus - Newsmax
potential talent exodus · neutral
BBC
Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
Cost undercount and shouting match highlighted · negative
Newsmax
Hegseth: Iran War Cost Hits $37.5 Billion
Straight report of hearing facts · neutral
BBC
Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons
bioweapons and AI safety debate · negative
Newsmax
Anthropic Disrupts Potential Biological Weapons Research - Newsmax
bioweapons research disrupted · negative
BBC
Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention?
voter impact assessment · neutral
Newsmax
Dems Aim to Counter GOP Midterm Convention in Dallas - Newsmax
Democratic counterprogramming efforts · neutral
BBC
Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
existential risk deep dive · negative
Newsmax
Anthropic Researcher Quits, Says AI Industry 'Gambling With Our Lives' - Newsmax
straight resignation report · neutral
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