Outlet comparison
Fox News vs. New York Post
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Fox News is rated Right (Digital) by AllSides and Right with low factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. New York Post is rated Right (News) by AllSides and Right-Center with mixed factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check.
In 176 stories both covered and CadNews analyzed over the last 30 days, Fox News and New York Post framed the story from the same side 160 times and from different sides 16 times.
Side by side
| Measure | Fox News | New York Post |
|---|---|---|
| AllSides | Right (Digital) | Right (News) |
| Media Bias/Fact Check | Right · Low factual reporting | Right-Center · Mixed factual reporting |
| Ownership | Fox Corporation (Murdoch family) | News Corp (Murdoch family) |
| Founded | 1996 | 1801 |
| Headquarters | New York, NY | New York, NY |
| Type | Cable news network | Tabloid daily |
| Stories covered (30 days) | 3045 | 7158 |
| Neutral framing | 30% of 381 | 39% of 519 |
| Loaded phrases per story | 1.38 | 1.64 |
| Top topic | Top Stories | Top Stories |
Ratings come from AllSides and Media Bias/Fact Check. Coverage figures are CadNews measurements of each outlet's feed; framing shows only once at least 10 of an outlet's articles were analyzed.
Same story, two headlines
Recent stories both outlets covered, with each one's headline and, where CadNews analyzed the story, how it framed it.
- Veteran Dem operative says subpar GOP candidates poised to hand over Senate majorityCompare every outlet's coverage →Fox NewsCenter-right framing“Veteran Dem operative says subpar GOP candidates poised to hand over Senate majority”
Focuses on a Democratic strategist's warning as a 'reality check' for Republican readers.
New York PostRight framing“Dems gearing up to seize UFO disclosure issue from GOP after midterms”Frames Democratic UFO policy as a 'plot' to 'seize' an issue from Republicans.
- US Embassy warns of credible 'mass casualty' threat at popular Moscow tourist attractionCompare every outlet's coverage →Fox NewsRight framing“US Embassy warns of credible 'mass casualty' threat at popular Moscow tourist attraction”
Focuses on the threat details and provides significant background on the museum's history and popularity.
New York PostRight framing“US Embassy issues rare warning over ‘credible threat’ of imminent ‘mass casualty’ event at tourist hotspot in Moscow”Emphasizes the 'rare' nature of the warning and provides logistical details for Americans in the area.
- Canelo vs Mbilli: Start time, undercard and how to watch fight this weekendCompare every outlet's coverage →Fox NewsNeutral“How to Bet on Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli With Fanatics, BetMGM, FanDuel and More”
Focuses primarily on betting odds and sportsbook promotions.
New York PostNeutral“How to watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Mbilli live: PPV info, start time, full fight card”Provides service-oriented information on how to watch the event.
- Other women contacted police about previous incidents with Packers' Josh Jacobs after his arrestCompare every outlet's coverage →Fox NewsNeutral“NFL to review additional abuse allegations against Packers star Josh Jacobs following May arrest”
Combines reporting on the new allegations with a focus on the NFL's review and sports commentary outrage.
New York PostNeutral“NFL responds to more allegations emerging against Josh Jacobs as his attorneys push back”Includes significant space for the defense attorneys' rebuttal and the legal context of the previous plea deal.
- Nikita Kucherov tells Lightning he won't re-sign and asks for a trade, AP source saysCompare every outlet's coverage →Fox NewsNeutral“NHL's reigning MVP Nikita Kucherov reportedly asks Lightning for trade in stunning move”
Uses slightly more colorful language but remains focused on reporting the trade request facts.
New York PostNeutral“Reigning MVP Nikita Kucherov requests trade from Lightning in latest NHL twist”Focuses on the trend of star trade requests while including the team's official denial.
- Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro EveroCompare every outlet's coverage →Fox NewsNeutral“Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero after losing to Packers in major shakeup”
Focuses on the immediate record and the timing of the first coordinator firing of the season.
New York PostNeutral“Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero after ‘TNF’ defeat”Adds significant detail regarding roster struggles, injuries, and specific defensive player performance.
- 2 choppers involved in midair collision near Oregon airport, officials sayCompare every outlet's coverage →Fox NewsNeutral“Three killed in midair helicopter collision near Oregon airport, authorities confirm”
Standard factual account including highway closures and victim identification.
New York PostCenter-right framing“3 dead after 2 helicopters collide near Oregon airport”Includes dramatic witness testimony and specific biographical details like the student's age.
- ‘Days of Our Lives’ actor Robert Kelker-Kelly’s cause of death revealedCompare every outlet's coverage →Fox NewsNeutral“'Days of our Lives' star Robert Kelker-Kelly's cause of death revealed”
Highlights the timeline leading up to the death, specifically the actor's refusal of medical care.
New York PostNeutral“‘Days of Our Lives’ actor Robert Kelker-Kelly’s cause of death revealed”Focuses on the dramatic details of the emergency response and 911 recording.
Covered by Fox News, not New York Post
Big stories (5+ outlets) in the last 30 days.
Covered by New York Post, not Fox News
Big stories (5+ outlets) in the last 30 days.
Is Fox News or New York Post more biased?
Fox News is rated Right (Digital) by AllSides and Right with low factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. New York Post is rated Right (News) by AllSides and Right-Center with mixed factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. CadNews doesn't rank outlets; these are independent raters' labels, and the stories below show how each outlet framed the same events.
Is Fox News or New York Post more reliable?
Fox News: low factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. New York Post: mixed factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Factual ratings describe an outlet's track record, not any single article.
How often do Fox News and New York Post cover the same stories?
Over the last 30 days, CadNews found 527 stories that both Fox News and New York Post covered. In 176 stories both covered and CadNews analyzed over the last 30 days, Fox News and New York Post framed the story from the same side 160 times and from different sides 16 times.
What does CadNews's own analysis show?
In CadNews's analysis of 381 stories over the last 30 days, Fox News's framing leaned right of center in 265, and was neutral in 115. In CadNews's analysis of 519 stories over the last 30 days, New York Post's framing leaned right of center in 308, and was neutral in 203.
Who owns Fox News and New York Post?
Fox News is owned by Fox Corporation (Murdoch family). New York Post is owned by News Corp (Murdoch family).
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