A severe winter storm is currently gripping the United States, leading to power outages and widespread disruption for millions of Americans. The storm has caused chaos in several states, including Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, with heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures paralyzing the region.
In Texas, more than two million homes and businesses are without power as the state’s electricity grid struggles to cope with the increased demand for heating. Officials have urged residents to conserve energy and brace for further outages as the cold weather persists.
Authorities in Oklahoma and Arkansas have declared states of emergency as the storm wreaks havoc on roadways and shuts down schools and businesses. The National Guard has been mobilized to assist with rescue and relief efforts in the hardest-hit areas.
Meteorologists warn that the winter storm is far from over, with more snowfall and icy conditions expected in the coming days. They advise people to stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and take precautions to stay warm and safe during this challenging time.
The disruption caused by the storm has left many questioning the resilience of the country’s infrastructure and the preparedness of authorities to handle such emergencies. As the crisis unfolds, all eyes are on how policymakers and utility companies will address the immediate challenges and work towards long-term solutions to prevent similar situations in the future.
Source Analysis:
National Weather Service – reliable source for weather information, not directly involved but has an interest in providing accurate forecasts.
State Governments – may have political motives to demonstrate effective crisis management and response capabilities.
Utility Companies – have a vested interest in minimizing reputational damage and restoring power swiftly to customers.
Fact Check:
Heavy snowfall causing power outages – Verified facts, widely reported by multiple sources.
States of emergency declared in Oklahoma and Arkansas – Verified facts, confirmed by official statements from state authorities.
National Guard mobilized for rescue efforts – Verified facts, confirmed by official sources.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.