Outlet comparison
The New York Times vs. The Wall Street Journal
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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. The Wall Street Journal is rated Center (News) by AllSides and Right-Center with mostly factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check.
In 18 stories both covered and CadNews analyzed over the last 30 days, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal framed the story from the same side 2 times and from different sides 16 times.
Side by side
| Measure | The New York Times | The Wall Street Journal |
|---|---|---|
| AllSides | Lean Left (News) | Center (News) |
| Media Bias/Fact Check | Left-Center · High factual reporting | Right-Center · Mostly Factual |
| Ownership | The New York Times Company (publicly traded; Sulzberger family control) | News Corp (Murdoch family) |
| Founded | 1851 | 1889 |
| Headquarters | New York, NY | New York, NY |
| Type | National daily newspaper | National daily newspaper |
| Stories covered (30 days) | 1924 | 1084 |
| Neutral framing | 29% of 113 | 31% of 71 |
| Loaded phrases per story | 0.72 | 0.66 |
| Top topic | Politics | Politics |
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.
- What to know about Alaska's Senate race with 2 Dan SullivansCompare every outlet's coverage →The New York TimesCenter-left framing“How Common Is Ballot Stacking? What to Know as Conflict Roils Alaska Senate Race.”
Frames the incident within the historical context of political tactics rather than current criminal allegations.
The Wall Street JournalCenter-right framing“In Alaska, high prices for diesel and home heating oil are driving voter anger at President Trump and incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, making the Senate race in this red state one of the mos”Connects the race to broader economic issues like diesel prices while noting the 'October surprise' impact.
- REPLAY: Trump Departs Washington to Attend Rallies in TexasCompare every outlet's coverage →The New York TimesCenter-left framing“The Christian Influencer at the Center of Ken Paxton’s New Life”
Shifts focus from the campaign to the candidate's personal life and influencer connections.
The Wall Street JournalCenter-right framing“President Trump rallied in Texas Tuesday night in support of Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, and his Democratic opponent James Talarico held an event just 3 miles away”Emphasizes the proximity of the two rallies and the Republican-held status of the seat.
- Anthropic IPO: Who Can Subscribe and What Are the Risks?Compare every outlet's coverage →The New York TimesNeutral“In Anthropic I.P.O., Goldman and Morgan Stanley Slug It Out for Top Bank”
Focuses on the competition and prestige associated with the banking underwriter selection.
The Wall Street JournalCenter-right framing“Anthropic’s ‘Adjusted’ Profit Exposes Wall Street’s Earnings Game”Analyzes the filing through the lens of accounting practices and 'Wall Street's earnings game.'
- Israel Launches Crackdown in West Bank After Deadly AttackCompare every outlet's coverage →The New York TimesCenter-left framing“Israel Launches Crackdown in West Bank After Deadly Attack”
Focuses on the immediate disruptive consequences of the military action on Palestinian civilian areas.
The Wall Street JournalCenter-right framing“Netanyahu Calls for West Bank Lockdown After Deadly Attack”Focuses on the political directive from Netanyahu and the tactical results of the firefight.
- DOJ probes Corey Lewandowski over improper awarding of DHS contracts under Kristi NoemCompare every outlet's coverage →The New York TimesCenter-left framing“Corey Lewandowski Always Found His Way Back to Trump. Until Now.”
Focuses on the personal relationship between Trump and Lewandowski and Trump's lack of defense for him.
The Wall Street JournalCenter-right framing“The Justice Department is examining allegations that Corey Lewandowski profited off his top position at the Department of Homeland Security, people familiar with the matter said”Focuses on the political weight of the DOJ examining a high-profile Trump associate.
- Hedge Funds Pile Into Shorts as Goldman Flags Stock Squeeze RiskCompare every outlet's coverage →The New York TimesNeutral“Stocks Fall and Oil Rises as Investors Retreat from Mounting Risks”
Focuses on broad market drivers like oil and tech earnings.
The Wall Street JournalNeutral“European Stock Indexes Fall Sharply as Oil Rises”Provides a geographic overview of international market performance.
- Ramaswamy's attack ad is "absolutely despicable," Rep. Dingell saysCompare every outlet's coverage →The New York TimesCenter-left framing“Ramaswamy Campaign Attack Ad Featuring Amy Acton’s Mother Turns Ohio Governor’s Race Uglier”
Frames the ad as making the race 'uglier' and provides context on the rape charges.
The Wall Street JournalCenter-right framing“An ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother accusing her of lying has roiled Ohio’s governor race, drawing backlash from Democrats”Brief factual summary highlighting that the ad has 'roiled' the race and drawn Democratic backlash.
- Israel Detains NY Congressional Candidate Lander at West Bank Olive HarvestCompare every outlet's coverage →The New York TimesCenter-left framing“Israeli Military Detains Brad Lander in West Bank During Volunteer Trip”
Emphasizes the volunteer nature of the trip and the fact that other volunteers remained in custody.
The Wall Street JournalCenter-right framing“New York Democrat Brad Lander said he was briefly detained and released by the Israeli military while he was supporting Palestinian farmers during an olive harvest in the occupied West Bank”Focuses on the brief nature of the detention and Lander's role in supporting farmers.
Covered by The New York Times, not The Wall Street Journal
Big stories (5+ outlets) in the last 30 days.
Covered by The Wall Street Journal, not The New York Times
Big stories (5+ outlets) in the last 30 days.
Is The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal 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. The Wall Street Journal is rated Center (News) by AllSides and Right-Center with mostly 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 The Wall Street Journal more reliable?
The New York Times: high factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. The Wall Street Journal: mostly 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 The Wall Street Journal cover the same stories?
Over the last 30 days, CadNews found 140 stories that both The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal covered. In 18 stories both covered and CadNews analyzed over the last 30 days, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal framed the story from the same side 2 times and from different sides 16 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 71 stories over the last 30 days, The Wall Street Journal's framing leaned right of center in 46, and was neutral in 22.
Who owns The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal?
The New York Times is owned by The New York Times Company (publicly traded; Sulzberger family control). The Wall Street Journal is owned by News Corp (Murdoch family).
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