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TODAY'S HEADLINES

Same story. Different spin.

See how the left and right framed the same story — side by side, in their own words.

Today’s headlines, left vs right11 live comparisons
Different SpinLeft · Center · Right covering

France protests: Govt to impose new curfews where 'situation requires it'

Left-leaningCenter-leftFrance curfews calm unrest as Macron faces criticism over Gulf tripCNBCMostly Factual
calm unrestMacron faces criticism
Right-leaningNight curfews bring calm but France faces fresh weekend protestsDaily Sabah (Turkey)Mixed
Center baseline · France 24HighFrance protests: Govt to impose new curfews where 'situation requires it'

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Headlines report government curfew plans and their effects, while others analyze broader European political shifts or criticize Macron.

5 Left9 Center2 Right
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2h agoDifferent Spin

Musk says will give SpaceX share to 'every kid in America'

Left-leaningCenter-leftCapitol agenda: Dem gavels are coming for Elon MuskPolitico - CongressMostly Factual
Right-leaningElon Musk Pledges $10.6 Billion in SpaceX Shares to American ChildrenAmerican GreatnessMixed
Center baseline · CNA SingaporeMostly FactualMusk says will give SpaceX share to 'every kid in America'

4 sources checked · Center included

2h agoDifferent Spin

Scotland unemployment falls to 4.3 per cent, below UK average

Left-leaningUnemployment in Scotland falls and is lower than UK average, figures showThe National (Scotland)Mixed
Right-leaningCenter-rightUK unemployment rate falls to lowest level since July last yearSky NewsHigh

4 sources checked · Center included

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WHAT YOU SEE HERE

The headline is where the spin starts.

Other sites tell you which outlets covered a story. Optics shows you how each side worded it — the exact words that decide whether the event feels routine, like a scandal, like a crisis, or like a win.

1. Same event

We group the same event across left, center, and right outlets.

2. The headline split

We pull out the words that shape blame, certainty, urgency, and who looks like the winner.

3. How each side worded it

See the same story through the words each side chose. That contrast is the point.

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