Heat counts how many accounts and organizations are discussing the same event: repeat posts from one outlet count once, recent discussion weighs more, and the weight halves every 24 hours. It reflects how busy the conversation is, not the quality of the reporting.

The ranking only covers the past 48 hours. Trends compare the same set of sources we track continuously, so they show what we can see, not the whole internet; when there is no comparable history, no trend line is drawn.

Source lists only include coverage that is publicly readable; other accounts and organizations discussing the event are not shown. The same organization posting on different platforms counts once, so participants can be fewer than sources. Open an event to see the coverage and views from each side.

Surge

Discussion rising fast

New

First reported within 6 hours

Rising

Discussion still climbing