What is the story about: Traffic sign on 405 hacked to display pro-Iran website?

A temporary traffic sign perched on the 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles appears to have been hacked earlier this month to display a link to a pro-Iran website.

How do left, center, and right outlets frame this story?

A temporary traffic sign perched on the 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles appears to have been hacked earlier this month to display a link to a pro-Iran website.

Where can I read the original reporting?

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Bias Comparison — Traffic sign on 405 hacked to display pro-Iran website

Media Spectrum

Total: 1 source•Published: 58m ago•Last Updated: 1m ago

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Traffic sign on 405 hacked to display pro-Iran website

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Unreported by center outlets. Coverage is currently concentrated on other perspectives.

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Bias & Framing Analysis

Top Framing Differences

Left: A temporary traffic sign perched on the 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles appears to have been hacked earlier this month to display a link to a pro-Iran website.
Center: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.

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Coverage Blindspots

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Left-leaning desks have 1 source on "Traffic sign on 405 hacked to display pro-Iran website"; additional angles may appear as coverage expands.

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

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Multi-factor accuracy index for Los Angeles Times and related desks based on verifiable sourcing and editorial standards.

Factuality: High 100%

Ownership: Los Angeles Times (Corporate)

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