Outlet comparison
The New York Times vs. Fox News
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The New York Times is rated Lean Left (News) by AllSides and Left-Center with high factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Fox News is rated Right (Digital) by AllSides and Right with low factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check.
In 13 stories both covered and CadNews analyzed over the last 30 days, The New York Times and Fox News framed the story from the same side 1 times and from different sides 12 times.
Side by side
| Measure | The New York Times | Fox News |
|---|---|---|
| AllSides | Lean Left (News) | Right (Digital) |
| Media Bias/Fact Check | Left-Center · High factual reporting | Right · Low factual reporting |
| Ownership | The New York Times Company (publicly traded; Sulzberger family control) | Fox Corporation (Murdoch family) |
| Founded | 1851 | 1996 |
| Headquarters | New York, NY | New York, NY |
| Type | National daily newspaper | Cable news network |
| Stories covered (30 days) | 1924 | 3045 |
| Neutral framing | 29% of 113 | 30% of 381 |
| Loaded phrases per story | 0.72 | 1.38 |
| Top topic | Politics | 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.
- Plan for More Protests, This Time on Halloween, Causes Jitters in FranceCompare every outlet's coverage →The New York TimesCenter-left framing“Plan for More Protests, This Time on Halloween, Causes Jitters in France”
Focuses on the unusual visual aspect of Halloween-themed protests and the resulting government apprehension.
Fox NewsRight framing“France deploys 70,000 police officers to prepare for new wave of protests on Halloween”Highlights security figures and law enforcement's 'firm' stance against property damage and looting.
- Alvin K. Hellerstein, Federal Judge Who Oversaw Maduro Case, DiesCompare every outlet's coverage →The New York TimesNeutral“Alvin K. Hellerstein, Federal Judge Who Oversaw Maduro Case, Dies”
Provides a brief, straight factual report of the death and current major case.
Fox NewsCenter-right framing“Federal judge who oversaw Maduro, Trump cases dead at 92”Highlights his Clinton appointment and JAG service while focusing on the Trump and Maduro cases.
- Supreme Court Allows DOJ Deportation Deal Decried as CollusionCompare every outlet's coverage →The New York TimesCenter-left framing“Supreme Court Allows Texas’ Deal With Justice Dept. on Deportation Proceedings”
Brief summary highlighting the 'collusion' charge and the removal of judicial discretion.
Fox NewsRight framing“Trump's unusual legal gambit against Biden-era deportation rule pays off at Supreme Court”Frames the administration's strategy as a successful 'gambit' and highlights the dismissal of sanctuary laws.
- Israel heads into deeply divided election as Oct. 7 reckoning looms: What to knowCompare every outlet's coverage →The New York TimesNeutral“Israel’s First Election Since Oct. 7, and What Anthropic’s I.P.O. Means for the Whole Economy”
Provides only a headline and summary; insufficient content for a detailed lean assessment on this specific story.
Fox NewsRight framing“Israel heads into deeply divided election as Oct 7 reckoning looms: What to know”Focuses on Netanyahu's record and the 'accountability' for Oct. 7 while including Trump's endorsement.
- What to Know About Brazil’s Election, and What Comes NextCompare every outlet's coverage →The New York TimesCenter-left framing“What to Know About Brazil’s Election, and What Comes Next”
Frames the win as a geopolitical shift against right-wing candidates in Latin America.
Fox NewsCenter-right framing“Sen Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil for US after election loss, will be issued visas: State Department”Focuses on the State Department's confirmation of visa issuance.
- Jay-Z Announced as 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show PerformerCompare every outlet's coverage →The New York TimesNeutral“Jay-Z Announced as 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show Performer”
Very brief, focuses on the count of Roc Nation-produced halftime shows.
Fox NewsNeutral“Jay-Z to headline Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in Los Angeles”Lists other rumored candidates that were allegedly bypassed for the selection.
- Netanyahu denies allegations he's escalating tensions with Iran before Israel's electionCompare every outlet's coverage →The New York TimesCenter-left framing“Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say”
Focuses heavily on the reported internal pressure Netanyahu applied to military leaders.
Fox NewsRight framing“Netanyahu fights for political future as Israel heads to polls with Iran threat looming”Strongly emphasizes President Trump's endorsement and Netanyahu's role as a 'warrior'.
- Obama Returns to the Trail, Setting Up Dueling Midterm Appearances With TrumpCompare every outlet's coverage →The New York TimesCenter-left framing“Obama Returns to the Trail, Setting Up Dueling Midterm Appearances With Trump”
Focuses on the strategic 'dueling' nature of the Obama and Trump appearances.
Fox NewsRight framing“Obama compares Trump's White House renovations to 'Saddam Hussein opening a Cheesecake Factory' at Ohio rally”Counter-balances Obama's mockery by noting the practical utility of the renovations he criticized.
Covered by The New York Times, not Fox News
Big stories (5+ outlets) in the last 30 days.
Covered by Fox News, not The New York Times
Big stories (5+ outlets) in the last 30 days.
Is The New York Times or Fox News more biased?
The New York Times is rated Lean Left (News) by AllSides and Left-Center with high factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Fox News is rated Right (Digital) by AllSides and Right with low 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 The New York Times or Fox News more reliable?
The New York Times: high factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Fox News: low factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Factual ratings describe an outlet's track record, not any single article.
How often do The New York Times and Fox News cover the same stories?
Over the last 30 days, CadNews found 135 stories that both The New York Times and Fox News covered. In 13 stories both covered and CadNews analyzed over the last 30 days, The New York Times and Fox News framed the story from the same side 1 times and from different sides 12 times.
What does CadNews's own analysis show?
In CadNews's analysis of 113 stories over the last 30 days, The New York Times's framing leaned left of center in 79, and was neutral in 33. 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.
Who owns The New York Times and Fox News?
The New York Times is owned by The New York Times Company (publicly traded; Sulzberger family control). Fox News is owned by Fox Corporation (Murdoch family).
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