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  • loaded language: 'daredevil'
  • loaded language: 'pushing the envelope'
  • loaded language: 'incredible amount of risk'
  • loaded language: 'perilous heights'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • framing: selective emphasis on Lewis' celebrity status
  • editorializing: Lewis had a huge following and a reputation for pushing the envelope
  • vague attribution: authorities said, sheriff’s office said, no one immediately returned phone, text and Facebook messages

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Two fatalities in BASE jumping accident in Utah canyon

A BASE jumping accident in Utah resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including extreme athlete Andy Lewis, known for his performance with Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl. The incident occurred at Mineral Bottom, and while the sheriff's office confirmed the fatalities, further details about the accident have not been disclosed. BASE jumping is recognized as a highly dangerous sport, with risks significantly greater than those of skydiving.

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Our neutral summary

A BASE jumping accident in Utah resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including extreme athlete Andy Lewis, known for his performance with Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl. The incident occurred at Mineral Bottom, and while the sheriff's office confirmed the fatalities, further details about the accident have not been disclosed. BASE jumping is recognized as a highly dangerous sport, with risks significantly greater than those of skydiving.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 45/100
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Inflammatory language 6/100
Sentiment -10/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'daredevil'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'pushing the envelope'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'incredible amount of risk'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'perilous heights'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ framing: selective emphasis on Lewis' celebrity status
  • ✕ editorializing: Lewis had a huge following and a reputation for pushing the envelope
  • ✕ vague attribution: authorities said, sheriff’s office said, no one immediately returned phone, text and Facebook messages

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Original Headline

Canyon BASE jump kills 2, including extreme athlete who performed with Madonna...

Neutral Headline

Two fatalities in BASE jumping accident in Utah canyon