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Extra Extra has grouped 20 reports on this story from 17 news outlets across the political spectrum. By political lean, that breaks down as 8 left-leaning, 6 center, and 6 right-leaning sources.
With a coverage-diversity score of 99 out of 100, this is one of the more evenly reported stories in our index right now — left, center, and right outlets are all giving it attention.
On reliability, 13 of the 17 rated outlets carry a high or mostly-factual reliability rating (A or B) and 4 outlets fall into our mixed or lower-reliability tier (C or D). Ratings are drawn from independent assessments and are meant to help you weigh each report, not to tell you which to trust.
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Below, the same story is laid out side by side as left, center, and right outlets reported it. Read across the columns and watch what changes: the headline emphasis, which facts lead, the adjectives, and what each side leaves out. The story itself rarely changes — the framing almost always does.
Outlets covering this story: CBS News, El País (English), The Guardian, NBC News, The Independent, Gothamist, PBS NewsHour, France 24, RFI (English), Al Jazeera, Forbes, Financial Times, Washington Examiner, Daily Mail, GB News, Boston Herald, The Sun (UK).
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CBS NewsBAug 12, 6:51 PM
Watch Live: Total solar eclipse darkens skies across Northern Hemisphere
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 is crossing the Northern Hemisphere today, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
El País (English)BAug 12, 6:50 PM
The total eclipse in Spain, in pictures
The astronomical event crossed the Iberian Peninsula on Wednesday, with totality visible only along a narrow west-to-east corridor
CBS NewsBAug 12, 6:23 PM
Total solar eclipse reminds us "we're all on this rock together," scientist says
Columbia University astronomy professor Dr. Janna Levin joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse, saying it's a reminder that humans share this Earth together and "we're all part of s
The GuardianAAug 12, 6:43 PM
Europe solar eclipse live: millions watch rare spectacle across Spain, UK and Iceland
Eclipse witnessed by tens of millions across western Europe as enthusiasts gather along path of totality in Land’s End, Cornwall The roads and car parks of west and north Cornwall are clogged as peopl
NBC NewsBAug 12, 11:57 AM
Excitement Builds Across Europe for Rare Total Solar Eclipse
Excitement is building across Europe ahead of the continent’s first total solar eclipse in more than 25 years. The sun will be completely covered by the moon for just one minute and 43 seconds, but it
The IndependentBAug 12, 6:37 PM
Stunning solar eclipse photos as millions of people are treated to rare celestial display
The IndependentBAug 12, 6:49 PM
First solar eclipse photos as spectacular display plunges parts of the globe into darkness
Totality — when the moon completely covers the sun’s light — was expected to last less than 2 1/2 minutes, reaching its maximum duration off Iceland’s west coast
GothamistBAug 12, 12:33 PM
Not seen with the naked eye: NYC forecast calls for a partial solar eclipse
From about 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. a sliver of the sun will be covered by the moon. [ more › ]
Center(6)
PBS NewsHourAAug 12, 1:24 PM
WATCH LIVE: Total solar eclipse darkens skies over Spain, Iceland
Across a swath of northern and central Spain, millions of people will have some of mainland Europe's best views of the celestial spectacle.
France 24AAug 12, 1:48 PM
Spain prepares for rare total solar eclipse
We’re just hours away from a rare total solar eclipse, with parts of northern Spain set to briefly turn from day to night as the Moon blocks out the Sun. Millions more will see a partial eclipse acros
RFI (English)AAug 12, 5:44 AM
Total solar eclipse over Spain to draw millions of viewers across Europe
Large parts of north and central Spain, plus smaller parts of Portugal, Greenland and Iceland, will see a total solar eclipse on Wednesday – with the phenomenon also visible in the south of France. St
Al JazeeraBAug 12, 3:40 PM
Europe prepares for first total solar eclipse in 27 years
Europe is gearing up for its first total solar eclipse in 27 years.
ForbesBAug 12, 5:59 PM
Solar Eclipse Visible From Europe For First Time In 27 Years: Photos
The moon will completely block the sun in Iceland, Spain and Northern Portugal, while other parts of Europe and North America will see a partial eclipse.
Financial TimesAAug 12, 6:43 PM
World witnesses one of nature’s greatest spectacles: a total solar eclipse
Spectators and scientists gather to witness full or partial blocking of the Sun across the northern hemisphere
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Washington ExaminerCAug 12, 5:59 PM
WATCH LIVE: Total solar eclipse darkens skies in Iceland and Spain
A total solar eclipse is sweeping across skies in Greenland, Iceland, and Spain Wednesday afternoon, with portions of North America also be witnessing a partial eclipse. A Solar eclipse occurs when th
Daily MailDAug 12, 6:52 PM
Solar eclipse live updates: Once-in-a-generation event peaks in the skies over Britain
LIVE UPDATES: Eclipse mania has gripped Britain, with beaches, parks and beauty spots packed with sky-watchers hoping to catch a glimpse of the rare celestial spectacle.
GB NewsCAug 12, 6:40 PM
Incredible solar eclipse graces British skies - the very best pictures of the once-in-a-generation event
Britons' eyes went skyward this evening as the most significant solar eclipse for 27 years graced UK skies. The moon blocked upwards of 90 per cent of the sun across much of the British Isles. Crow
Washington ExaminerCAug 12, 6:48 PM
White House celebrates solar eclipse by reposting 2017 photo of Trump without eyewear
As Spain, Greenland, and Iceland celebrate a solar eclipse darkening their skies midday on Wednesday, the Trump administration’s White House account on X joined in on the fun by reposting a viral 2017
Boston HeraldBAug 12, 1:11 PM
How to see today’s partial eclipse over Boston - Boston Herald
How to see today’s partial eclipse over Boston Boston Herald
The Sun (UK)CAug 12, 6:45 PM
Why didn’t I see the solar eclipse? The reasons that might have stopped you witnessing it in your area
SOME Brits who headed outside this evening may have been left staring at a seemingly ordinary sky instead of the promised celestial spectacle. The partial solar eclipse reached its maximum across the
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