O-Score proof

40,000 volunteers raise 108 Buddhist stupas in one day for Bhutan's "mindfulness city"

6O-Score6 · Lightly covered2 of 13 major U.S. outlets as of Nov 2 · See proof →

The math

Outlets checked: 13 major U.S. national outlets.
Confirmed reports of this story: 2.
2 found → O-Score 6 (Lightly covered). Higher means more overlooked.

Score	Meaning	Major U.S. outlets that covered it
10	Fully overlooked	0 of 13 outlets
8	Barely covered	1 outlet
6, 5	Lightly covered ← this story	2 outlets (6) · 3 outlets (5)
4, 3	Covered	4 outlets (4) · 5 outlets (3)
2, 1, 0	Widely covered	6–7 outlets (2) · 8–10 outlets (1) · 11–13 outlets (0)

Provisional: AP, Reuters and CBS News block direct site search, and the other 10 outlets’ site search only loads in a live browser, so all 13 were checked through Google News and Bing News instead. Those checks were complete for every outlet.

Checked Nov 2, 2026, 10:44 AM ET · coverage window: 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-03 (8 days, built around this story’s publish date of 2026-11-02). Scored after publication.

Every outlet

Outlet	Result	Searches run
AP apnews.com	Found: Thousands of volunteers build 108 stupas in a day in Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City (2026-11-01)	google-news: "Gelephu stupas site:apnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu stupas site:apnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:apnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:apnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:apnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:apnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) 120 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Shooting at Spirit Halloween store in California leaves pregnant woman dead and 6 wounded - AP News Initial results suggest Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria’s first elected female president - AP News Trump administration promises US farmers $15 billion in the weeks before the midterms - AP News US plans to deport Afghans back to their home country through Pakistan, documents show - AP News Rubio says the US government did not facilitate Bolsonaro’s flight to the US - AP News FBI blames North Korea for stolen billions from Binance in biggest hack in history - AP News El-Sayed and Stevens to make rare joint appearance as Democrats seek unity in Michigan Senate race - AP News Lions All-Pro LB Jack Campbell staying overnight at hospital with neck injury - AP News Box Office: ‘You Can See Everything,’ ‘Clayface’ lead sleepy Halloween weekend - AP News Heavy rains expected to bring flooding risk to already saturated parts of the US Southwest - AP News Ohio State falls out of top 10, UCLA cracks top 5 and New Mexico earns its first-ever AP ranking - AP News Ciara Mageean, former European 1,500-meter champion, dies at age 34 - AP News NASA telescope is on the verge of plunging back to Earth after failed rescue mission - AP News Trump is giving his closing midterm pitch at problem-plagued Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool - AP News A brief ceasefire opens a perilous escape window from Kherson’s riverside kill zone - AP News Belgian prime minister quits after budget talks fail as king mulls whether to accept his resignation - AP News Alabama Republicans thought they had drawn a safe US House seat. A Black congressman had other ideas - AP News Analysis: Republicans face a midterm reckoning of Trump’s making - AP News Hannah Hidalgo shows NFL-like skills and Notre Dame beats Villanova in women's hoops opener in Rome - AP News Meet the democratic socialists likely on their way to Congress - AP News Mexico comes alive during annual Day of the Dead celebrations - AP News Somali pirates seize Iranian fishing vessel, raising fears of attacks on cargo ships - AP News Where things stand on Iran after tense weekend as its delegation has left Qatar - AP News Ex-Cleveland Guardians pitchers, including star reliever, go to trial in New York on fraud charges - AP News Jayden Daniels throws TD pass and Commanders shut out Eagles over final 3 quarters in 27-10 win - AP News In Alaska fishing community, the Dan Sullivan episode takes an ominous turn as FBI comes knocking - AP News Police secure Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal as protests erupt over court chief’s suspension - AP News 4 Americans and 1 Canadian among the 69 dead in Spain’s train collision - AP News Amateur historian’s look into murderous pirate finds New York beach namesake may have helped - AP News Japan launches a new national agency to deal with disasters - AP News Ukraine and Russia report fake emergency alerts after cyberattack targets apps - AP News Court hears Lori Vallow Daybell’s appeal in Idaho killings of 2 of her children and a romantic rival - AP News Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in F1 history at age 20 - AP News Karl Bushby completes 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around world and returns to mother’s house - AP News Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86 - AP News The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists - AP News Andreas Almgren wins the New York City Marathon in his debut at the distance - AP News Russia is back in the ice hockey world championships after sports court ruling - AP News As a historic measles outbreak hits Pennsylvania Amish country, more show openness to vaccines - AP News Trump’s cure for Republicans’ midterm woes is more Trump. Will it work? - AP News Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd - AP News DoorDash offers $17 billion for Instacart in what would be a big consolidation for grocery delivery - AP News 3 killed in helicopter collision that shut down part of an Oregon highway - AP News Other women contacted police about previous incidents with Packers' Josh Jacobs after his arrest - AP News Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election - AP News Buccaneers beat Falcons 16-0 despite failing to complete a single pass in wet, sloppy conditions - AP News Senegal is hosting Africa’s first Olympic event as citizens battle a cost of living crisis - AP News 'Crash ur row only': United flight turned around after passenger allegedly said he'd 'hijack' plane - AP News Packers’ Jacobs says TD celebration that drew criticism was modeled after a gospel song - AP News In Alaska race, Trump targets a long, sometimes sordid political tradition of 'spoiler' candidates - AP News South Africans to vote in key local elections seen as a tough test for ruling ANC - AP News Cyclone damages homes and farmland in eastern India and kills at least 3 people - AP News The police said Sandra Birchmore's death was a suicide. Then the FBI accused a cop of murder - AP News Grand jury refuses to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, AP sources say - AP News Voters fear the America they’ve known is slipping away. 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James and Rory O’Malley - AP News WNBA has a first-time champion, now the offseason begins with high-stakes search for a commissioner - AP News Konrardy hits field goal as time expires to lift Iowa State past No. 24 Oklahoma State, 51-49 - AP News Kamala Harris urges a ‘too big to rig’ turnout for the midterms and tees off on Trump - AP News November highlights Native American cultures, from salmonberry picking to traditional tattoos - AP News Filipino families keep their loved ones close on All Saints’ Day - AP News The UK’s stance on its role in the slave trade is shifting, but reparations remain off the table - AP News Republicans on defense in Texas while Democrats in Michigan can’t get on the same page - AP News Graphika finds China-linked Spamouflage accounts posing as US voters on X - AP News Flávio Bolsonaro’s departure to the US sparks a flurry of viral Brazilian memes - AP News Chiefs coach: Harrison Butker still the preferred kicker as Justin Tucker joins the practice squad - AP News Meet Africa’s first certified Bread Sommelier Students block access to a Paris high school as protests resume Riots erupt in Frankfurt and shops looted after protests British adventurer arrives home after 28 years of walking around the world Australian appetite for exotic fruit drives production Business jet carrying 9 people crashed in a Florida neighborhood, erupting in a massive fireball Mexico’s school cellphone ban faces resistance from parents amid violence More dead brought to Nasser Hospital after latest Israeli strikes A brief ceasefire opens a perilous escape window from Kherson’s riverside kill zone Karl Bushby returns home after 28 years of walking the globe Democrat Cooper, Republican Whatley vie for open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears - AP News A US cruise ship suspends a global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers - AP News Iran has a 2-day plan to reopen Strait, resume nuclear talks with US, and other Mideast news - AP News Pressure piles on Carrick as 10-man Man United beaten at Chelsea and Man City lose again - AP News Iran’s top diplomat hopes US shows ‘rationality,’ and other Mideast news - AP News On fourth-and-goal, Roach drops Mahomes and flips the AFC West race as Broncos beat Chiefs 28-24 - AP News Appeals court rejects Justice Department request for California to set aside disputed ballots - AP News For vegans, it's not just what's on the dinner plate, but also what happens after the dinner date - AP News Tens of thousands gather to celebrate inclusivity at Taiwan Pride parade - AP News Own site search: HTTP 403 (could not use)
Reuters reuters.com	Not found	google-news: "Gelephu stupas site:reuters.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu stupas site:reuters.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:reuters.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:reuters.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:reuters.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:reuters.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: HTTP 401 (could not use)
The New York Times nytimes.com	Not found	google-news: "Gelephu stupas site:nytimes.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu stupas site:nytimes.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:nytimes.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:nytimes.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:nytimes.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:nytimes.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
The Washington Post washingtonpost.com	Found: Thousands of volunteers build 108 stupas in a day in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City - The Washington Post (2026-11-02)	google-news: "Gelephu stupas site:washingtonpost.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu stupas site:washingtonpost.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:washingtonpost.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:washingtonpost.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:washingtonpost.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:washingtonpost.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) 1 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Thousands of volunteers build 108 stupas in a day in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
The Wall Street Journal wsj.com	Not found	google-news: "Gelephu stupas site:wsj.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu stupas site:wsj.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:wsj.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:wsj.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:wsj.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:wsj.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
CNN cnn.com	Not found	google-news: "Gelephu stupas site:cnn.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu stupas site:cnn.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:cnn.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:cnn.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:cnn.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:cnn.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
Fox News foxnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Gelephu stupas site:foxnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu stupas site:foxnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:foxnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:foxnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:foxnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:foxnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
NBC News nbcnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Gelephu stupas site:nbcnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu stupas site:nbcnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:nbcnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:nbcnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:nbcnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:nbcnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
CBS News cbsnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Gelephu stupas site:cbsnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu stupas site:cbsnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:cbsnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:cbsnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:cbsnews.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:cbsnews.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: HTTP 406 (could not use)
ABC News abcnews.go.com	Not found	google-news: "Gelephu stupas site:abcnews.go.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu stupas site:abcnews.go.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:abcnews.go.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:abcnews.go.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:abcnews.go.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:abcnews.go.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
NPR npr.org	Not found	google-news: "Gelephu stupas site:npr.org after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu stupas site:npr.org" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:npr.org after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:npr.org" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:npr.org after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:npr.org" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
USA Today usatoday.com	Not found	google-news: "Gelephu stupas site:usatoday.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu stupas site:usatoday.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:usatoday.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:usatoday.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:usatoday.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:usatoday.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)
Bloomberg bloomberg.com	Not found	google-news: "Gelephu stupas site:bloomberg.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu stupas site:bloomberg.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:bloomberg.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Bhutan 108 stupas site:bloomberg.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) google-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:bloomberg.com after:2026-10-26 before:2026-11-03" bing-news: "Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers site:bloomberg.com" (dates filtered 2026-10-26–2026-11-03) Own site search: search page renders by JavaScript, no static results (could not use)

Search terms

“Gelephu stupas”, “Bhutan 108 stupas”, “Gelephu Mindfulness City volunteers”

Method

Back-scored after publication: coverage window 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-03, built around the story’s publish date (2026-11-02), 7 days before to 21 days after (or to the check date)
google-news site: search with after:/before: dates (3 term variants)
bing-news site: search, results filtered to the window (3 term variants)
Google News wire search (terms + “Reuters” / “Associated Press”) to catch wire copies; only articles on each outlet’s own site count
editor read of every candidate headline; each counted match was opened, or the block recorded

A match counts only if the outlet’s own article is about this story, not a passing mention. “Not found” means not found by these methods; search engines index only part of each site. Scores are rechecked at 24 hours, 3 days, 7 days and 30 days.