The method
Don't trust media designed to create chaos. Trust NOBS News.
Every story we show is run through NOBS scoring — a consistent set of checks that measures how much a headline inflates the facts and which way it leans.
What NOBS scoring measures
- Exaggeration score (0–100). Loaded words, absolute claims ("always", "never", "destroyed"), emotional framing and gaps between the headline and what the article actually supports.
- Political lean (left – center – right). Which side the wording favors, who gets quoted, and which facts are left out.
- Just the facts. A neutral rewrite with who, what, when and where — the noise stripped out.
Why comparing outlets matters
One story on its own can look reasonable. Put the same event next to how three outlets covered it, and the spin becomes obvious: the facts stay the same while the words change. Comparing outlets shows you who is reporting and who is performing.
One event, three headlines
Illustrative example written to show how scoring works — not real headlines from these outlets.
CNN
Chaos erupts as lawmakers clash over sweeping new bill
Flagged: Chaos erupts · sweeping
Just the facts: Lawmakers debated a new bill on Tuesday. The vote is scheduled for next week.
Fox News
Democrats ram through radical bill in stunning power grab
Flagged: ram through · radical · stunning power grab
Just the facts: Lawmakers debated a new bill on Tuesday. The vote is scheduled for next week.
BBC
US lawmakers debate new spending bill ahead of vote
No loaded language flagged.
Just the facts: Lawmakers debated a new bill on Tuesday. The vote is scheduled for next week.