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  • loaded language: 'escalate wildly'
  • loaded language: 'spreading rapidly'
  • loaded language: 'balloon'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • editorializing: escalate wildly

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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo reaches nearly 750 cases

The Ebola outbreak in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached nearly 750 cases and 177 deaths, according to the World Health Organization. The outbreak, first reported on May 15, is now classified as the third largest on record, with the risk level raised to 'very high' nationally.

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The Ebola outbreak in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached nearly 750 cases and 177 deaths, according to the World Health Organization. The outbreak, first reported on May 15, is now classified as the third largest on record, with the risk level raised to 'very high' nationally.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 42/100
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Inflammatory language 24/100
Sentiment -50/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'escalate wildly'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'spreading rapidly'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'balloon'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ editorializing: escalate wildly

Original vs. Neutral

Original Headline

Ebola outbreak now third largest recorded and "spreading rapidly"

Neutral Headline

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo reaches nearly 750 cases