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Nothing beats summer in NYC — even if the AC breaks

Nypost · · 388 words · By Cindy Adams
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Summer is clocking in It’s summertime and the living is — easy?

Claims checked 6
Techniques found 3
Topics 3

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What happened

Summer is clocking in It’s summertime and the living is — easy?

Why it matters

The in-laws are arriving, kids are playing and air-conditioning is breaking.

Common ground

The parents tanning, burgers cooking, ice cream melting, coleslaw congealing.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Selective Omission: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/03/opinion/nothing-beats-summer-in-nyc-even-if-the-ac…

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Name Calling / Labeling 70% confidence
Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing name calling / labeling helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Selective Omission 60% confidence
Deliberately leaving out important context or facts that would change interpretation.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing selective omission helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “NY1’s Broadway guru Frank DiLella”
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Multiple web search results explicitly identify Frank DiLella as the host of 'On Stage' and a Broadway expert/reporter for NY1 (Spectrum News NY1).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Broadway theatre is a theatre genre that consists of the theatrical performances presented in 41 professional theaters, each with 500 or more seats, in the Theater District and Lincoln Center along Br…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadway_theatre
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Waitress (also known by its promotional title Waitress: The Musical) is a 2023 American musical comedy-drama film of the stage musical, which premiered in 2015. The film was recorded live at a perform…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waitress:_The_Musical
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Waitress is a musical with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles and a book by Jessie Nelson. It is based on the 2007 film, written and directed by Adrienne Shelly. It tells the story of Jenna Hunterson,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waitress_(musical)
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Claim 2: “Best Revival Play winner? “Death of a Salesman.””
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Three independent web search results from June 2026 confirm that 'Death of a Salesman' won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Tony Award for Best Play (formally, an Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre) is an annual award given to the best new (non-musical) play on Broadway, as determined by Tony Award voters…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical has been awarded since 1994. Before that time, both plays and musicals were considered together for the Tony Award for Best Revival. The award is given to …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Award_for_Best_Revival_of…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play has only been awarded since 1994. Prior to that, plays and musicals were considered together for the Tony Award for Best Revival. The award is given to the be…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Award_for_Best_Revival_of…
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Claim 3: “the favorites are always Nathan Lane (“Salesman”) and John Lithgow (“Giant”)”
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While Wikipedia confirms Nathan Lane is a Tony-winning actor, the provided evidence does not mention him being a favorite for 'Death of a Salesman' or John Lithgow being a favorite for 'Giant'. The search results for 'Nathan' and 'John' are generic or unrelated.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nathan Lane is an American actor known for his performances on stage and screen. He is mostly recognised for his theatre roles on and off Broadway including his Tony Award-winning performances as Pseu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Lane_on_screen_and_stag…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Laura Elizabeth "Laurie" Metcalf (born June 16, 1955) is an American actress and comedian. Known for her complex and versatile roles across the stage and screen, she has received various accolades thr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurie_Metcalf
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nathan Lane (born Joseph Lane; February 3, 1956) is an American actor. Known for his versatile roles on stage and screen, he has received numerous accolades including three Tony Awards, seven Drama De…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Lane
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Claim 4: “Best New Musical: “Schmigadoon.””
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of jewelry store advertisements and general Wikipedia definitions of the Tony Award for Best Musical; there is no mention of 'Schmigadoon' winning or being predicted to win.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical is an honor presented at the Tony Awards, a ceremony established in 1947 as the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Award_for_Best_Actor_in_a…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical is an honor presented at the Tony Awards, a ceremony established in 1947 as the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Award_for_Best_Actress_in…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Tony Award for Best Musical is given annually to the best new Broadway musical, as determined by Tony Award voters. The award is one of the ceremony's longest-standing awards, having been presente…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Award_for_Best_Musical
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Claim 5: “Mrs. Biden — about whom nobody cares — is getting her roots done.”
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The evidence discusses Jill Biden's hair color and styling habits in general terms, but there is no specific evidence confirming she is currently 'getting her roots done' at this moment.
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web search NEUTRAL — The secret to Dr. Biden’s polished look wasn’t hair color done by Daniel Levy. During his time working with First Lady Jill Biden, Daniel maintained and styled her hair three times a week, focusing on…
https://www.hairloungesalon.com/blog/post/inside-the-chair-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 25, 2025 · In fact, not even her looks have escaped speculation, with skeptics attributing her youthful appearance to plastic surgery rather than her active and disciplined lifestyle.
https://www.nickiswift.com/1863371/did-jill-biden-get-plasti…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 30, 2025 · Jill Biden has been rocking her bleach blond hair for years, but she should be open to other tones and maybe a different cut as well.
https://www.nickiswift.com/1817960/jill-biden-post-white-hou…
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Claim 6: “Tony Awards this Sunday”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources confirm the Tony Awards take place on Sundays, with specific mentions of Sunday, June 7 (Nypost) and Sunday, June 8 (web search).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 72nd Annual Tony Awards were held on June 10, 2018, to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2017–18 season. The ceremony was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/72nd_Tony_Awards
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 76th Tony Awards recognized the achievements in Broadway productions during the 2022–23 season. The ceremony was held at the United Palace in New York City on June 11, 2023. Ariana DeBose served a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/76th_Tony_Awards
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of Tony Awards ceremonies. This list is current as of the 79th Tony Awards ceremony held on June 7, 2026.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tony_Awards_ceremonies
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.