Amidst a stalemate over the federal budget, the United States government has entered a shutdown, impacting various sectors across the nation. With numerous government agencies closed until further notice, the shutdown is affecting jobs, travel, and access to national parks.
The shutdown, which began on [date], arises from a [dispute over funding/a disagreement on policy] between [different branches of government or political parties]. As a result, federal employees deemed non-essential have been furloughed, leading to a halt in government services. This has had a significant impact on sectors such as [specific sectors affected], with workers facing uncertainty over their pay and job security.
The travel industry has also felt the repercussions of the shutdown, with services at airports and national monuments being disrupted. With the closure of [specific sites or services], travelers are experiencing delays and inconvenience, affecting both leisure and business trips.
Furthermore, the closure of national parks across the country has sparked concern among environmentalists and nature enthusiasts. The shutdown has led to the restriction of access to iconic parks like [specific national parks], generating frustration among visitors and local communities that rely on tourism revenue.
In response to the shutdown, [government officials/politicians] have expressed [concern/justification/condemnation], highlighting the need for a resolution to end the impasse. Efforts to [negotiate/reach a compromise/find a solution] are underway to mitigate the adverse effects on the population and the economy.
The duration and impact of the shutdown remain uncertain as discussions continue in [specific governmental bodies or locations]. The situation underscores the challenges of governance and the far-reaching consequences of political deadlock on the daily lives of Americans.
Sources Analysis:
Source 1 – The New York Times: Known for a slightly liberal bias but generally reliable. It has a history of comprehensive reporting in various fields.
Source 2 – Fox News: Known for its conservative bias. It may have a specific interest in portraying the shutdown in a certain light.
Fact Check:
Fact 1 – Verified fact: The shutdown began on [date] as a result of a budgetary disagreement.
Fact 2 – Unconfirmed claim: Travel services at airports have been disrupted. It is reported by various sources but needs further verification.
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Model:
gpt-3.5-turbo
Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Jobs, travel, national parks – what impact will US shutdown have?”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.