Coverage tracker

The most covered news stories, 26 October to 1 November 2026

HEROIC BREAKING NEWS reads 1,278 headlines from 613 outlets a week. These are the stories the most of them covered, and the outlet that had each one first. This week is still running; the numbers are updated every hour.

1. 1

   James Bourne receives life saving kidney donation from brother Chris Bourne

   9 outlets · first: The Sun, Mon 17:17 UTC · Top Stories

2. 2

   Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Honoured With UAE Top Civilian Bravery Award

   7 outlets · first: Telangana Today, Wed 03:13 UTC · Civic Courage

3. 3

   BSNL Chief Highlights Satellite Technology for Disasters

   5 outlets · first: https://www.indiagazette.com/, Tue 12:34 UTC · Aid & Philanthropy

4. 4

   Marvin Phillips Rescues Drowning Swimmer at Ansteys Beach in Durban

   4 outlets · first: IOL, Mon 08:20 UTC · Rescues & Survival

5. 5

   MIT Researchers Use Magnetic Beads to Improve Prosthetic Control

   4 outlets · first: Interesting Engineering, Thu 09:59 UTC · Humanitarian Tech

6. 6

   British mother dies saving her two sons in Bahamas drowning incident

   3 outlets · first: Leeds Live, Sat 18:27 UTC · Rescues & Survival

7. 7

   IIT Bombay develops affordable device to screen for anaemia and sickle cell

   3 outlets · first: Digital Health News, Mon 11:17 UTC · Humanitarian Tech

8. 8

   Documentary Reveals Matthew Perry Took In Struggling Addict During Fame

   3 outlets · first: Yahoo Lifestyle Canada, Mon 17:16 UTC · Top Stories

9. 9

   Oregon Governor Declares Emergency to Aid Recovery After School Shooting

   3 outlets · first: Statesman Journal, Mon 21:32 UTC · Aid & Philanthropy

10. 10

    Detroit Lions Fan Avoids Living Room Car Crash Due to Timeout

    3 outlets · first: People.com, Wed 18:33 UTC · Top Stories

11. 11

    Global Medical Response Expands Fleet With Additional Bell 407GXi Helicopters

    3 outlets · first: Vertical Mag, Thu 12:24 UTC · Medical Breakthroughs