Which of the following is an example of a straight news lead?

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Men, unlike women, don’t think housework is a daily necessity.
Men, unlike women, don’t think housework is a daily necessity.

Johnny Lang never dreamed he’d be the starting left tackle for the Libertyville Cougars.
Johnny Lang never dreamed he’d be the starting left tackle for the Libertyville Cougars.

Travel with me back to a time when movies were made in black and white.
Travel with me back to a time when movies were made in black and white.

A 73-year-old man died Thursday after his car struck a tree in the 200 block of Northwest 17th Street.

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The example of a straight news lead is:

"A 73-year-old man died Thursday after his car struck a tree in the 200 block of Northwest 17th Street."

This lead provides clear and concise information about an event, focusing on the who, what, when, and where, which is characteristic of a straight news lead.