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Same story, very different fear — depending on where you read it

Kevin Lundy · The HomeBridge Group Brokered by eXp Realty
Reviewed May 8, 2026
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Same story, very different fear — depending on where you read it

I've been reading about the hantavirus situation, and here's what struck me. The Associated Press coverage reads as something real, contained, and manageable — take clear precautions, understand the actual transmission risk, and you're in pretty good shape. Then I pulled up a few other outlets, and I honestly had to double-check I was reading about the same thing. The language was a different level entirely — the kind that makes you feel like the walls are closing in before you've finished the first paragraph. Same facts, completely different emotional temperature. I get that fear sells subscriptions. That's not a new observation. But it's a practical reminder that the source matters as much as the story — maybe more. I try to stay steady about it, but I'll admit this one made me stop and do some cross-referencing before I landed on anything close to a clear picture. Which outlets do you actually trust when something like this breaks — and what made you decide they were worth trusting? — Kevin Lundy | The HomeBridge Group at eXp Realty