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Website: The New York Times
On The New York Times, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday, November 2 was titled “Fed Lowers Its Forecast For Growth, but Takes No Steps.” Its subject was a a decision by the central banking agency to not intervene in the still-suffering economic recovery.
Here is its gender breakdown:
–Author: Male
–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
- Male – Federal Reserve chairman
Notes/Analysis: The photo accompanying this article was of the Federal Reserve chairman, a male.
Website: ProPublica
On ProPublica, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday, November 2 was titled “TSA to Conduct New Study of X-Ray Body Scanners.” Its subject was a new investigation about the possible risks associated with the airport security measures.
Here is its gender breakdown:
–Author: Male
–Human sources (listed in order mentioned)
- Male – TSA Administrator
- Male – professor
- Male – TSA assistant administrator
Notes/Analysis: This story referenced previous reporting and public statements for a large portion of its content.
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