Reference
Shift types
A headline tells you something happened. A shift type tells you how the story changed. Every entry on a Frameshift timeline carries one of these five labels.
Origin
where it starts
The first reported event that starts a timeline. Every story has exactly one Origin.
Recent examples
- Man Dies in Tiger Attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in EnglandYorkshire Wildlife Park Tiger Attack
- Hurricane Simon intensifies: Category 4 threat to JaliscoHurricane Simon in Mexico
- Hurricane Rachel, Kelvin wave combine to bring rain, winds, SoCal coastal…Hurricane Rachel in Southern California
- Anduril announces $3.7B Arsenal-2 shipyard in BaltimoreAnduril–Navy Submarine Program
Escalation
the intensity went up
The situation became more serious: more force, higher stakes, more people affected, or a wider scope than before.
Recent examples
- Houthi Forces Strike Riyadh Airport AgainHouthi Red Sea Offensive
- Tropical Storm Rachel Hits Southern CaliforniaHurricane Rachel in Southern California
- Delhi Police detains thousands before CJP protestThe 2026 Delhi Jantar Mantar Protests
- Israeli Government Condemns Navi Pillay's AwardNavi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize
Reversal
the story flipped
A development contradicts or undoes the direction the story was moving in: a ruling overturned, a deal collapsing, a claim retracted.
Recent examples
- Spanish Parliament Rejects Key Housing MeasuresSpain's Housing Bill Fight
- Judge Dismisses Charges Against David HearnLincoln Memorial Pool Vandalism Case
- Defense Questions Evidence Against ClancyThe Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial
- Alito Recuses Himself From Climate CaseAlito Recuses From Climate Case
New Facts
something is known that wasn’t
Information comes out that wasn’t public before, without changing the story’s direction on its own.
Recent examples
- Pope Leo XIV Announces Lung Surgery Next WeekPope Leo XIV's Lung Surgery
- Justice Department Launches InvestigationTrump White House Press Ban
- Newport Beach Declares Local EmergencyHurricane Rachel in Southern California
- President Urges Residents to Stay IndoorsHurricane Simon in Mexico
Confirmed
a report is now on the record
Something that was reported, alleged, or expected is confirmed by an official statement, a document, or the people involved.
Recent examples
- Officials Confirm 4 Storm-Related DeathsHurricane Isaias
- UK Foreign Secretary Condemns Settler ViolenceIsraeli Settler Attacks on Palestinians
- Judge Ali bars withholding counterterrorism fundsTrump's Second Term Voting Rights Fight
- FDA Nominee Overton Confirms Vaccine SafetyThe U.S. Measles Resurgence