29 Lives Lost: The Tragic Consequences of Houston's Heat Wave Following Hurricane Beryl

Houston, Texas United States of America
At least 29 lives were lost due to heat-related causes following Hurricane Beryl in Houston, Texas.
Pamela Jarrett, a 64-year-old woman who relied on a wheelchair and feeding tube, was one of the victims who passed away due to heat distress.
Thousands were left without electricity for days on end due to prolonged power outages.
29 Lives Lost: The Tragic Consequences of Houston's Heat Wave Following Hurricane Beryl

In the sweltering heat of Houston, Texas, at least 29 lives were lost due to heat-related causes following Hurricane Beryl's devastating impact on the region. The prolonged power outages left thousands without electricity for days on end, turning homes into unbearable ovens.

One such victim was Pamela Jarrett, a 64-year-old woman who relied on a wheelchair and feeding tube. Despite her sister Janet's best efforts to keep her cool during the power outage, Pamela succumbed to heat distress and passed away on July 11.

Janet shared her heartache with reporters, saying,


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Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power for days or longer

The Associated Press News Sunday, 21 July 2024 05:32
  • Unique Points
    • At least 23 storm-related fatalities have been reported in Texas.
    • Heat-related deaths accounted for half of the storm-related fatalities in Harris County.
    • Janet Jarrett lost her sister Pamela due to heat-related distress during the power outage caused by Hurricane Beryl.
  • Accuracy
    • At least six people have died from heat-related causes in Houston since Hurricane Beryl on July 8, 2024.
    • Beryl knocked out electricity to nearly 3 million homes and businesses, resulting in prolonged power outages.
    • The number of heat-related deaths is expected to rise due to widespread power outages in the Houston area.
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95%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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Houston Heat Deaths Climb After Beryl

The Weather Channel The Weather Sunday, 21 July 2024 19:49
  • Unique Points
    • At least six people have died from heat-related causes in Houston since Hurricane Beryl on July 8, 2024.
    • The number of heat-related deaths is expected to rise due to widespread power outages in the Houston area.
  • Accuracy
    • At least 23 storm-related fatalities have been reported in Texas.
    • Heat-related deaths accounted for half of the storm-related fatalities in Harris County.
    • Beryl knocked out electricity to nearly 3 million homes and businesses, resulting in prolonged power outages.
    • The prolonged power outages led to a spike in heat-related illnesses and deaths.
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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94%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Heat Combined with Hurricane Beryl to Cause Misery in Houston

Scientific American Chelsea Harvey Sunday, 21 July 2024 19:54
  • Unique Points
    • Scientists and health experts warn that hurricanes and heat waves are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change.
    • After Hurricane Beryl, Annette Villeda sought refuge in a community center with electricity and air conditioning during the power outage.
  • Accuracy
    • At least 23 storm-related fatalities have been reported in Texas.
    • At least six people have died from heat-related causes in Houston since Hurricane Beryl on July 8, 2024.
    • Hurricane Beryl caused one-third of the 21 confirmed deaths in Texas due to hyperthermia from environmental heat exposure.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority and a dichotomous depiction. The appeal to authority is when the author cites scientists and health experts as saying that the emergency cooling stations are a temporary fix to a problem that's getting worse with each passing year due to climate change.
    • But scientists and health experts say it’s a temporary fix to a problem that’s getting worse with each passing year.
    • A hurricane or storm will roar through and knock the grid offline. Then a heat wave will follow in its wake, suffocating – and sometimes killing – those without the means to adapt.
  • Bias (100%)
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98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Woman, 69, Found Dead in Hot Houston Condo That Had Reportedly Been Without Power for Over a Week

People Magazine Sunday, 21 July 2024 19:55
  • Unique Points
    • A 69-year-old woman was found dead inside her condo at 5353 Institute Lane on July 16, 2024.
    • The victim had reportedly been without electricity for over a week following Hurricane Beryl.
    • CenterPoint Energy arrived later that afternoon and restored power that day.
  • Accuracy
    • CenterPoint customers in the Houston area numbered over 35,000 without power as of July 17, 2024.
    • At least six people have died from heat-related causes in Houston since Hurricane Beryl on July 8, 2024.
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
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98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

A third of Hurricane Beryl deaths in Texas were caused by heat. Victims' relatives say they should still be alive.

NBC News Digital Sunday, 21 July 2024 19:55
  • Unique Points
    • Hurricane Beryl caused one-third of the 21 confirmed deaths in Texas due to hyperthermia from environmental heat exposure.
    • Janet Jarrett found her sister Pamela struggling to breathe and died on the way to the hospital from hyperthermia on July 11.
    • Oscar Rodriguez, a Houston resident, died from hyperthermia on July 10 after three days without power.
  • Accuracy
    • At least six people have died from heat-related causes in Houston since Hurricane Beryl on July 8, 2024.
    • Annette Villeda sought refuge in a community center with electricity and air conditioning during the power outage.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication