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  • loaded language: 'ravenous flesh-eating flies'
  • loaded language: 'making their way up'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • vague attribution: Chatter of a screwworm detection had already been building

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Possible New World Screwworm Infection Reported in South Texas

The USDA has reported a possible case of New World screwworm in South Texas, which could be the first instance of this infection breaching the US-Mexico border. A sample is undergoing testing, and updates will be provided as results become available.

Our neutral summary

The USDA has reported a possible case of New World screwworm in South Texas, which could be the first instance of this infection breaching the US-Mexico border. A sample is undergoing testing, and updates will be provided as results become available.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 39/100
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Inflammatory language 19/100
Sentiment -10/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'ravenous flesh-eating flies'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'making their way up'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ vague attribution: Chatter of a screwworm detection had already been building

Original vs. Neutral

Original Headline

Possible flesh-eating screwworm infection detected in South Texas, USDA says

Neutral Headline

Possible New World Screwworm Infection Reported in South Texas