Select any two online news portals of your choice. Study the stories on the first two pages of both the portals for a fortnight and write an overall comment on the following:

1.Their sources

2.Comparison of their level of objectivity and balanced reporting

3.Comparison of their leads or opening para

To analyze the two online news portals, I selected BBC News and CNN for this exercise. These two globally recognized outlets provide in-depth coverage of various stories, and their online platforms are highly visited. By studying the stories on their first two pages over a fortnight, we can examine how each source functions in terms of its sources, objectivity, balanced reporting, and the effectiveness of its leads or opening paragraphs.

1. Their Sources

Both BBC News and CNN source their stories from a mix of internal reporters, wire services (e.g., Associated Press, Reuters), governmental press releases, and third-party agencies. However, BBC tends to prioritize more governmental and institutional sources, providing stories with a wider range of perspectives due to its reputation for impartiality. The BBC’s internal reporting is often bolstered by international correspondents who provide a global view, particularly for international affairs. On the other hand, CNN, being based in the United States, often ____ ___ __________ ___ ___ __________ ___ ________.
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