Hedged claims are ones written with attribution or uncertainty
(“reportedly”, “according to”). A higher rate is
not a fault: it is often careful sourcing.
How these are measured.
2 scored articles;
a leaning average needs at least 8 before it says more
about the writer than about which stories they happened to be assigned.
Their outlet averages -0.27
(leans left).
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2026-09-20 · The Sydney Morning Herald
· Entertainment
🔮 This year’s ceremony will see some of the world’s biggest artists go head-to-head, including Gen Z darling Sabrina Carpenter, Kpop sensation BTS, and pop veteran Madonna. assertive
🔮 But as generation after generation keep absorbing and getting involved in that culture, it’ll keep developing and will stand alongside those world sports,” Kwan says. assertive
🔮 The awards known as the VMAs may be formally called the MTV Video Music Awards, but after this year’s ceremony, they may as well be renamed “The Madonna Show”. assertive
🔮 What resulted was Campervan: An Ozploitation Horror Musical, her own absurd take on the slasher genre which will show at this year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival. assertive
🔮 According to the Associated Press, the phrase “An appeal to heaven” dates back to the American Revolutionary War, pointing to the belief that God would deliver the colonists from tyranny. assertive
🔮 The acclaimed theatre production, which has been melting hearts on the West End since 2025, will land in Sydney for an exclusive 10-week run in September 2027. assertive
🔮 You’re thus likely to see many people running around in togas and sandals this year, channelling Matt Damon’s mighty Odysseus from Christopher Nolan’s record-breaking blockbuster The Odyssey. assertive
🔮 The once self-assured Nikki turns into what can only be described as a psychotic love monster – one who will go to any lengths, even inflicting violence upon herself and others, to make Bear happy. assertive
🔮 It may have been a long time since Pierce Brosnan donned James Bond’s tux, but he still knows a thing or two about what it takes to be the world’s most famous spy – and he has a name in mind. assertive
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