Pro-Palestinian Protesters Temporarily Shut Down Grand Central Terminal

New York, New York United States of America
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at New York's Grand Central Terminal on October 27, 2023, causing a temporary shutdown of the station during the evening rush hour.
The protesters were calling for a ceasefire in Gaza amidst escalating tensions and violence in the region.

On October 27, 2023, a group of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at New York's Grand Central Terminal, causing a temporary shutdown of the station during the evening rush hour. The protesters were calling for a ceasefire in Gaza amidst escalating tensions and violence in the region. The demonstration was peaceful, with no reports of violence or arrests. The protesters held signs and chanted slogans expressing solidarity with the people of Gaza and calling for an end to the violence. The demonstration caused significant disruption to the evening commute, with many commuters forced to find alternative routes. The station was reopened later in the evening after the protesters dispersed.

Confidence

95%

Doubts
  • The exact number of protesters and the duration of the protest are not specified in the sources.

Sources

91%

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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Protesters shut New York's Grand Central seeking Gaza ceasefire

Reuters Saturday, 28 October 2023 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The article provides a detailed account of the protest, including the number of protesters and their demands.
    • It also includes quotes from the protesters themselves, giving a unique perspective on the event.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (90%)
    • The article seems to lean slightly towards the protesters' perspective, but this is minimal and does not significantly impact the overall objectivity of the report.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
      • Reuters is owned by Thomson Reuters Corporation, which has been criticized for its perceived pro-Israel bias in its news coverage.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      87%

      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

      Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down Grand Central Terminal during evening rush

      New York Post Nolan Hicks Friday, 27 October 2023 00:00
      • Unique Points
        • The article provides a unique perspective by focusing on the impact of the protest on the evening rush hour.
        • It also includes quotes from commuters affected by the protest.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (85%)
        • The article seems to lean slightly towards the commuters' perspective, but this is minimal and does not significantly impact the overall objectivity of the report.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (70%)
          • The New York Post is owned by News Corp, a company founded by Rupert Murdoch, who is known for his conservative political views and support for Israel.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          92%

          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

          Protest in New York's Grand Central over Israel-Gaza conflict

          The Daily Telegraph Saturday, 28 October 2023 00:00
          • Unique Points
            • The article provides a unique perspective by focusing on the international implications of the protest.
            • It also includes quotes from international observers and experts.
          • Accuracy
            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (90%)
            • The article seems to lean slightly towards the international perspective, but this is minimal and does not significantly impact the overall objectivity of the report.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (85%)
              • The Telegraph is owned by the Barclay brothers, who have been known to support conservative political causes in the UK, which could potentially influence the site's coverage of international issues.
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication