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  • loaded language: 'flesh-eating'
  • loaded language: 'ravenous'
  • loaded language: 'making their way up'
  • loaded language: 'chatter'
  • loaded language: 'rattling'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion

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New World screwworm infection reported in South Texas

The USDA has reported a potential case of New World screwworm in South Texas, which would be the first confirmed instance of these flies crossing the US-Mexico border. A sample is undergoing testing, and the USDA is coordinating with local partners.

Our neutral summary

The USDA has reported a potential case of New World screwworm in South Texas, which would be the first confirmed instance of these flies crossing the US-Mexico border. A sample is undergoing testing, and the USDA is coordinating with local partners.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 25/100
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Inflammatory language 49/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'flesh-eating'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'ravenous'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'making their way up'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'chatter'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'rattling'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion

Original vs. Neutral

Original Headline

Flesh-eating screwworm infection detected in South Texas, USDA says

Neutral Headline

New World screwworm infection reported in South Texas