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Bias Comparison — Ed Sheeran returns to stage after Palestinian controversy

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Ed Sheeran returns to stage after Palestine controversy

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NEW YORK — Protesters and police were expected to greet concertgoers in Philadelphia on Saturday, Sept. 19, for pop superstar Ed Sheeran’s first show since he became embroiled in controversy set off by his opening act’s pro-Palestinian comments. Rapper Macklemore was booted from Sheeran’s US Loop Tour on Monday after the owners of stadiums hosting upcoming shows objected to his shouting “Free Palestine” onstage in New Jersey earlier this month. Sheeran has denied being behind the decision to rem

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Center: NEW YORK — Protesters and police were expected to greet concertgoers in Philadelphia on Saturday, Sept. 19, for pop superstar Ed Sheeran’s first show since he became embroiled in controversy set off by his opening act’s pro-Palestinian comments. Rapper Macklemore was booted from Sheeran’s US Loop Tour on Monday after the owners of stadiums hosting upcoming shows objected to his shouting “Free Palestine” onstage in New Jersey earlier this month. Sheeran has denied being behind the decision to rem
Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.

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Coverage blindspot: Reporting on this development is currently concentrated in other segments of the media landscape.

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Coverage blindspot: Reporting on this development is currently concentrated in other segments of the media landscape.

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Factuality: High 50%

Ownership: Vanguard News (Corporate)

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1h agoInquirer.net (PH): NEW YORK — Protesters and police were expected to greet concertgoers in Philadelphia on Saturday, Sept. 19, for pop superstar Ed Sheeran’s f
22m agoVanguard News: Protesters and police were expected to greet concertgoers in Philadelphia on Saturday for pop superstar Ed Sheeran's first show since he bec

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Ed Sheeran returns to stage after Palestinian controversy