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Comparing CNN and Fox News reporting on Bidens mental decline by Angela Nolan

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       At 81 years old, Joe Biden is currently the oldest sitting president in the United States. With the 2024 election quickly approaching and Biden’s plans to run for reelection despite his performance at the presidential debate in June, many Americans are concerned that he may be declining mentally and are unsure if he would be able to take on the strenuous job as president for another four years should he win the 2024 election-where he would be 86 years old at the end of a second term. While this has been widely reported on, American media coverage has remained divided in their perspectives on this matter. This analysis aims to provide an unbiased comparison in the way major news outlets Fox News and CNN go about reporting President Biden’s suspected mental decline.         Before getting into the differences in the way this story has been reported, we will first consider the similarities of the two media outlets. Both Fox Ne...

Comparing CNN and Fox News Coverage: A Study of Media Bias and Effects on the COVID-19 Outbreak by Lilly Chesler

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     The original outbreak of Covid-19 was a significant event in history. It was all that was being talked about and was in the news everywhere. Although everyone had the same information about the disease, it was reported differently amongst news outlets. Specifically, CNN vs Fox news shared many differences in how they reported the disease, but also shared some similarities as well.       Starting off with CNN, their main focus was the public's health and the global response as a whole, this makes sense as CNN is known to usually have a center-left stance in situations like this. Many of CNNs reports focused on how to avoid the virus, the current status of the spreading of the virus, statistics surrounding public health, the hard work from healthcare professionals, and more. One early article is titled “The deadly new coronavirus is starting to spread in the US. Here’s how to protect yourself”. This article was originally published in January 2020, ...

Comparing and Contrasting Media Coverage Between CNN and Fox News on the Trump Assassination Attempt by Daniel Sullivan

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The recent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump has been a focal point of media coverage, with CNN and Fox News offering distinct perspectives. The variance in their reporting style reflects their editorial policies and target audiences, highlighting the nuances in how major news networks present significant political events.  Similarily, both CNN and Fox News reported on the fundamental aspects of the attempted assassination. They detailed the incident, including the location, the actions of the shooter, and the involvement of the Secret Service. Both networks noted the efforts of law enforcement agencies, particularly the FBI, which is treating the event as an attempted assassination and potential domestic terrorism. They reported that the FBI is conducting numerous interviews, collecting and reviewing digital media, and searching for any potential co-conspirators​​. Both networks also included the public and political reactions, highlighting the gravity of...

The similarities & differences in how Fox News & CNN reported the 2021 overturn of Roe v. Wade by Taylor Lagasse

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The overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court in 2022 was a landmark decision that significantly impacted the legal landscape of reproductive rights in the United States of America. Media coverage of this event varied widely, reflecting different editorial perspectives and audience expectations. This analysis aims to provide an unbiased comparison of the reporting styles and content of Fox News and CNN regarding this historic decision.  First, we will discuss the similarities in the reporting of these news stations. Both Fox News and CNN extensively covered the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Each network provided breaking news updates, live coverage of protests and reactions of citizens, and provided detailed analysis of the legal implications. Both networks had interviewed legal experts, politicians, and activists to provide a comprehensive view of the decision's impact on United States citizens. Another similarity that both news stations had in common on ...