Unknown AP

The author, known only as 'Unknown AP', is a prolific writer for the Associated Press, covering a wide range of topics from politics to sports. Despite the anonymity, the author's work is generally well-received for its readability and lack of deceptiveness. However, there have been instances of bias and contradictions in some articles.

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • In the article 'South African lawmakers vote to suspend diplomatic ties with Israel', the author shows a bias towards the South African government's perspective, accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • In the article 'AP Sports SummaryBrief at 2:28 p.m. EST', there are contradictions regarding the hiring of new managers for the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Guardians.
  • In the article 'North Carolina's governor sues lawmakers for a measure that eliminates his elections board authority', there is a contradiction about whether the Governor is specifically suing over the elimination of his elections board authority or challenging new voting rules in court.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Actress Tiffany Haddish Arrested on Suspicion of DUI in Beverly Hills

Broke On: Friday, 24 November 2023 Tiffany Haddish was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Beverly Hills. This is not the first time Haddish has been arrested on suspicion of DUI; she was arrested last year in suburban Atlanta. Haddish has starred in several TV and film projects this year, including Disney's 'Haunted Mansion' and the second season of Apple TV+'s 'The Afterparty.'

South Korea and UK Strengthen Ties with State Visit and Trade Talks

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol visited the UK to strengthen economic and security ties. The UK and South Korea are set to launch negotiations on an upgraded free trade agreement. The countries announced a record £21 billion of Korean investment in green energy and infrastructure projects across the UK. Yoon and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak were expected to sign an agreement covering cooperation in defense and technology, including artificial intelligence.

South African Parliament Votes to Suspend Diplomatic Ties with Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 November 2023 South African lawmakers have voted to suspend all diplomatic relations with Israel and close the Israeli embassy in Pretoria. The implementation of this resolution lies in the hands of President Cyril Ramaphosa's government. South Africa has referred Israel to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for a war crimes investigation.

Largest-Ever Seizure of Counterfeit Goods in U.S. History: Over $1 Billion Worth Confiscated in Manhattan

Broke On: Thursday, 16 November 2023
    Over $1 billion worth of counterfeit goods were seized in Manhattan, marking the largest-ever seizure of its kind in U.S. history. Two men, Adama Sow and Abdulai Jalloh, were arrested and charged with trafficking in the counterfeit goods. The defendants allegedly used a Manhattan storage facility as a distribution center for the counterfeit goods.

    Five U.S. Special Operations Troops Killed in Mediterranean Helicopter Crash

    Broke On: Saturday, 11 November 2023 Five members of the U.S. Army Special Operations forces were killed in a helicopter crash in the eastern Mediterranean Sea during a refueling training mission. The Pentagon has dispatched commando teams to Cyprus, including the Army's Delta Force and the Navy's SEAL Team 6, to stand by for potential evacuation of American citizens from the region. An American aircraft carrier, the Gerald R. Ford, is also operating in the eastern Mediterranean off the coast of Israel as a deterrent to Iran and its proxies in the region. The U.S. issued a flight notice early Saturday noting a search-and-rescue operation in the sea between Cyprus and Lebanon. The Pentagon has deployed thousands of American troops to the Middle East as conflict escalates between U.S. ally Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.

    President Biden Honors Veterans, Announces Expanded Healthcare Access

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 President Biden paid tribute to veterans at the Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day. Biden announced new efforts to expand healthcare access for veterans, including no-cost healthcare for veterans living in nursing homes and those who served in World War II. Starting from March 2024, veterans exposed to toxins will be able to enroll in the department's no-cost healthcare.

    President Biden Honors Veterans, Announces Expanded Healthcare Access

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 President Biden paid tribute to veterans at the Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day. Biden announced new efforts to expand healthcare access for veterans, including no-cost healthcare for veterans living in nursing homes and those who served in World War II. Starting from March 2024, veterans exposed to toxins will be able to enroll in the department's no-cost healthcare.

    MLB Managerial Landscape Undergoes Major Changes

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 Craig Counsell, former manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, is reportedly looking to reset the market for managerial salaries in baseball. The San Diego Padres are reportedly choosing between three finalists for their managerial position. The Cleveland Guardians are still without a manager as of November 6, 2023.

    Avian Flu Confirmed in Poultry Farms Across the United States

    Broke On: Friday, 03 November 2023 The avian flu does not affect poultry meat or egg products, which are still safe to consume. Minnesota has the highest number of affected birds nationwide in the past 30 days, with over 360,000 birds affected. The highly pathogenic avian flu (HPAI) was detected in a flock of chickens at a commercial pullet farm in Marshall County, Alabama, leading to the culling of nearly 48,000 birds.

    North Carolina Governor Sues GOP Lawmakers Over Elections Board Authority

    Broke On: Tuesday, 17 October 2023 North Carolina's Governor, Roy Cooper, has filed a lawsuit against the state's Republican lawmakers over a measure that eliminates his authority over the state's elections board. The measure, passed by the GOP-controlled legislature, restructures the state elections board and reduces the governor's power to control its membership. The governor's lawsuit argues that the measure violates the state constitution's separation of powers clause. The state's new voting rules have been challenged in court multiple times, with GOP lawmakers seeking to get involved in the litigation. The new rules, which include stricter voter ID requirements and a reduction in early voting days, have been criticized by Democrats and voting rights advocates who argue they disproportionately affect minority and low-income voters.