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Oct 27 ยท A residential cruise ship halts its round-the-world voyage in Cambodia over soaring fuel costs, leaving about 200 passengers to find somewhere to live
CNBC: Luxury round-the-world cruise ends abruptly as fuel costs skyrocket
Grade B (82/100). CNBC reports the company's statement on fuel costs rising from $1,800 to as much as $8,000 per cabin a month and its 60-day restructuring plan.
B: Leaves out key context.
- Leaves out something important (minus 18 points): carries only the company's statement and omits the passengers' accounts and the fraud lawsuit that NBC and the Post report
Splits: CNBC reports the company's statement on fuel costs rising from $1,800 to as much as $8,000 per cabin a month and its 60-day restructuring plan.
Same story: NBC News, New York Post
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