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Given these dire circumstances, the Washington Post has resorted to stopping the public disclosure of its traffic numbers, a move highlighted in a report by the Washington City Paper. This lack of transparency occurred at a time when the publication had already experienced a 60% decline in user engagement, underscoring the severity of its situation. Furthermore, a report from the Wall Street Journal illustrates the financial repercussions, as the Post's revenue fell from $190 million in 2022 to $174 million last year.