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  • loaded language: 'shook buildings'
  • loaded language: 'scared locals'
  • framing: ‘Bigger than a normal fireball’

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Meteor Explodes Near Boston, Causing Loud Boom and Ground Tremors

A meteor exploded near Boston on Saturday afternoon, creating a loud boom and shaking buildings. The 3-feet-wide meteor was reported by the American Meteor Society, with sightings across New England. NASA confirmed the meteor's speed and location of the explosion, while local authorities stated there was no public safety threat.

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A meteor exploded near Boston on Saturday afternoon, creating a loud boom and shaking buildings. The 3-feet-wide meteor was reported by the American Meteor Society, with sightings across New England. NASA confirmed the meteor's speed and location of the explosion, while local authorities stated there was no public safety threat.

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Language Analysis

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Inflammatory language 9/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'shook buildings'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'scared locals'
  • ✕ framing: ‘Bigger than a normal fireball’

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Original Headline

Meteor explodes near Boston: ‘Bigger than a normal fireball’

Neutral Headline

Meteor Explodes Near Boston, Causing Loud Boom and Ground Tremors