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BLINDSPOT REPORT
Wednesday 14 October, 2026

How to read this report

Each story includes a coverage bar. When one side has little coverage, that's a blindspot.

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Media map

Left

  • CNN
  • The New York Times
  • The Washington Post
  • The Intercept
  • Mother Jones

Center

  • AP News
  • Reuters
  • NPR
  • USA Today
  • CBS News

Right

  • Fox News
  • The Wall Street Journal
  • New York Post
  • Newsmax
  • The Daily Wire

Same data, opposing narratives

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer following surgery

The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. The diagnosis followed surgery to remove part of his right lung. The procedure to remove a lung nodule was reported as successful.

Coverage by leaning
Left 18%
Center 58%
Right 24%
🔎 Por qué importa: The news was reported by center, left, and right-leaning media outlets. There are no significant discrepancies in the reported facts regarding the diagnosis or the status of the surgery.

Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as U.S. Ambassador to Greece

Kimberly Guilfoyle submitted her resignation as Ambassador to Greece following allegations of improper conduct. The Trump administration requested her resignation or dismissed her following reports of misconduct. Some reports mention allegations of corruption.

Coverage by leaning
Left 33%
Center 27%
Right 40%
🔎 Por qué importa: While center and left-leaning media focus on the resignation and the White House's request, right-leaning media link her departure to the administration's struggle to defend itself against allegations of excess. Some center-leaning media specify that the departure is due to allegations of corruption.

Cornell University suspends fraternity parties and involves state police

Cornell University has banned parties and social events at fraternities for the remainder of the academic year. The institution will also integrate sexual assault investigators into its police unit. These measures are a response to a culture of drug and alcohol abuse and sexual violence.

Context: The decision comes following a report from a former student regarding a gang rape that occurred in 2024. The university seeks to address a campus culture it described as 'deeply disturbing.'
Coverage by leaning
Left 50%
Center 33%
Right 17%
🔎 Por qué importa: Left-leaning media emphasize the need to investigate 2024 rape allegations and university culture. The right-leaning outlet, Newsmax, focuses on police action in the assault investigation.

Six Flags closes nine roller coasters following man's death

The company Six Flags closed nine attractions across six North American parks. The closure occurred after a man fell to his death in front of his family members. Witnesses observed the fatal accident.

Coverage by leaning
Left 33%
Center 50%
Right 17%
🔎 Por qué importa: Coverage is consistent regarding the facts of the accident. The right-leaning outlet, The Daily Wire, highlights that the moment of the fall was captured in a souvenir photo.

U.S. fines Bank of America $1.2 billion

The United States government imposed a $1.2 billion fine on Bank of America. The penalty is due to violations of sanctions and money laundering laws. The Treasury Department points to failures in monitoring suspicious activities.

Coverage by leaning
Left 40%
Center 40%
Right 20%
🔎 Por qué importa: Information is consistent across center, left, and right-leaning media, agreeing on the fine amount and the legal grounds for the sanction.

Criticism in Congress over Trump deal to import Russian diesel

Donald Trump's deal to import diesel from Russia has sparked criticism in Congress. A bipartisan group of senators has called for the deal to be rescinded. Some Republicans are calling the deal a 'gift' to the adversary.

Coverage by leaning
Left 20%
Center 60%
Right 20%
🔎 Por qué importa: Center and left-leaning media focus on bipartisan pressure and the senators' calls to cancel the deal. Right-leaning media, such as Newsmax, use the senators' quote describing the deal as a 'gift' to Putin.

MI5 chief warns Iran is targeting military sites

The head of British intelligence (MI5) warned that Iran is intensifying hybrid campaigns in Great Britain. A suspicious plot at the RAF Fairford base was mentioned, which is not considered an isolated case. Iran's target is shifting toward more difficult targets.

Coverage by leaning
Left 25%
Center 50%
Right 25%
🔎 Por qué importa: The news is reported by center, left, and right-leaning media with a similar focus on the national security warning and the activity of Iran and Russia.

Details regarding the arrest of Selma Blair on a flight

Actress Selma Blair was arrested following an incident on a Delta flight. She is accused of attempting to open the aircraft doors and assaulting a flight attendant by biting her. Blair has pleaded not guilty to the assault charges.

Coverage by leaning
Left 25%
Center 50%
Right 25%
🔎 Por qué importa: Center and left-leaning media detail the nature of the incident and the plea of not guilty. The right-leaning outlet, The Daily Wire, focuses its reporting on what the actress's defense team revealed regarding what went wrong prior to the incident.

Agents search the home of Representative Ilhan Omar

Federal agents conducted a search of Representative Ilhan Omar's residence in Washington as part of a criminal investigation. Omar stated that she will not allow herself to be silenced. The search is part of an ongoing investigation.

Coverage by leaning
Left 34%
Center 33%
Right 33%
🔎 Por qué importa: Left-leaning media focus on Omar's promise not to be silenced. The right-leaning outlet, Newsmax, highlights that the Representative has requested donations following the search of her home.

Character.AI files for bankruptcy and will sell assets to Disney

The company Character.AI has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company plans to sell some of its assets to Disney for 20 million dollars. The process follows lawsuits alleging links to teenage suicides.

Coverage by leaning
Left 34%
Center 33%
Right 33%
🔎 Por qué importa: While centrist and right-leaning media focus on the bankruptcy and the asset sale to Disney, CNN (left) adds context regarding the lawsuits related to minor suicides.

Left blindspots

Trump travels to Alaska amid tight Senate race

Donald Trump will travel to Alaska to hold a rally amid a tight Senate contest between Sullivan and Peltola. The trip is interpreted as a sign of the election's proximity. Peltola has raised 17 million dollars.

Coverage by leaning
Center 67%
Right 33%
🔎 Por qué importa: Coverage is uniform, reporting on Trump's trip and the context of the electoral competition in Alaska.

IMF raises global growth forecast but warns of risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) increased its global economic growth forecast for this year. However, it warned of risks stemming from the rise of artificial intelligence, debt, and wars. An economic slowdown is projected for 2027.

Coverage by leaning
Center 67%
Right 33%
🔎 Por qué importa: Media outlets agree on the increased forecast and mentioned risks, though Newsmax adds a specific projection of a slowdown for the year 2027.

Greta Thunberg joins student protests in France

Activist Greta Thunberg joined French teenagers in school protests. Students are demanding more teachers, better facilities, and shorter school days. The protests have escalated into clashes with police and arrests.

Context: Protests in France have included violent clashes with police, thousands of arrests, and school closures since September. Protesters are demanding educational reforms.
Coverage by leaning
Center 33%
Right 67%
🔎 Por qué importa: Centrist and left-leaning media report on Thunberg's participation in educational demands. Right-leaning media, such as Fox News and The Daily Wire, emphasize the violence of the riots and the car fires accompanying the protests.

Right blindspots

OpenAI employee arrested for installing listening device in office

The FBI arrested a Saudi national OpenAI engineer for allegedly installing a sophisticated recording device in a conference room. The arrest was confirmed by the U.S. Department of Justice and the company.

Coverage by leaning
Left 33%
Center 67%
🔎 Por qué importa: Centrist and left-leaning media report on the arrest for the installation of the device. Reuters adds the specific detail that the engineer is of Saudi origin according to the Department of Justice.

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis sentenced to life in prison for Tupac's murder

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis was sentenced to a term of between 40 years and life in prison. He was found guilty of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. The ruling was issued following his conviction as a former gang leader.

Coverage by leaning
Left 25%
Center 75%
🔎 Por qué importa: Coverage is consistent among center and left-leaning media, focusing on the judicial sentence and the identity of the convicted individual.

Officials question Katie Zacharia's tenure following difficult debut

The new White House Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia, had a difficult debut following a press conference described as 'brutal.' White House officials are questioning how long she will be able to remain in the position. Some legal experts have also questioned her legal background.

Coverage by leaning
Left 100%
🔎 Por qué importa: The story is covered exclusively by left-leaning media. These outlets focus on Zacharia's performance, her lack of legal credibility, and the reaction of officials to her debut.

Drone attack sinks ship in the Black Sea

Bulgaria reported that drone attacks hit ships in the Black Sea, causing a vessel to sink. The incident has triggered rescue operations. Eleven sailors are reported missing.

Coverage by leaning
Left 33%
Center 67%
🔎 Por qué importa: Information is consistent across center and left-leaning media, focusing on the sinking and the disappearance of the sailors.

Judge halts tree cutting at D.C. golf course

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's order to cut down trees at a municipal golf course in Washington D.C. The government seeks to redesign the East Potomac Golf Links to convert it into a championship course. The judge described the action as 'furious' and demanded answers.

Coverage by leaning
Left 33%
Center 67%
🔎 Por qué importa: The news is covered by center and left-leaning media, highlighting the judicial intervention against the Trump administration's redevelopment plan.

Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct

The resignation of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle

Left CNN “White House asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign”
Right The Wall Street Journal “Guilfoyle’s Collapse Comes as White House Struggles to Fend Off Allegations of Excess”

🔍 Analysis: CNN uses a direct approach focused on the White House's action of requesting the resignation. The Wall Street Journal uses more dramatic language such as 'Collapse' and links the departure to an institutional struggle within the White House to defend against allegations of excess.

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Suspension of fraternity parties at Cornell

Left CNN “Cornell suspends fraternity parties for rest of the academic year amid reviews of 2024 rape allegations”
Right Newsmax “Cornell Halts Frat Parties, Taps Police in Assault Probe”

🔍 Analysis: CNN focuses on the motive behind the 2024 rape allegations. Newsmax uses briefer, more technical language, focusing on the administrative action to stop the parties and the police intervention.

Daily summary

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Stories
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Outlets
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Articles

Main topics: Health of Pope Leo XIV, resignation of Kimberly Guilfoyle, measures at Cornell University, accident at Six Flags, security at OpenAI, fine for Bank of America, Trump diesel deal, threats from Iran, sentencing of Duane Davis, debut of Katie Zacharia, Selma Blair incident, attacks in the Black Sea, registration of Ilhan Omar, campaign in Alaska, IMF forecast, protests in France, bankruptcy of Character.AI, golf course conflict in D.C., launch of Apple HomeView

The right didn't cover:
The left didn't cover: Coverage of the new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, was carried out solely by left-leaning media, omitting her debut and doubts regarding her legal profile in other sectors.