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86%

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 has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The author's articles show a clear bias towards reporting on Russia and its actions.
  • The author uses language that is critical of Russia in their articles.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • RFE/RL is an 'undesirable organization' in Russia and sharing, liking, commenting on, or saving their content could result in fines or imprisonment for individuals with Russian passports or residing permanently in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In article 1, Stoltenberg states that China is providing Russia with technologies crucial for building missiles and weapons used against Ukraine. In article 2, no contradictions were found.
  • In article 3, the author reports on a live briefing about Russia invading Ukraine. In article 4, the author discusses the potential impact of Johnson's decision as House Speaker on Ukraine aid.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • In article 2, the author states that 'Russia and Kazakhstan fared the worst with about 10,000 cases each from January to October last year.' This statement is not deceptive but it could be misleading as it does not provide context on the total number of measles cases in Europe during that time period.

Recent Articles

Nato Chief Calls on China to Face Consequences for Aiding Russia in Ukraine Conflict with Crucial Technologies

Nato Chief Calls on China to Face Consequences for Aiding Russia in Ukraine Conflict with Crucial Technologies

Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg calls on China to face consequences for providing Russia with crucial technologies, fueling the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II. Concerns grow over a potential anti-US front between Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran as Putin prepares for a trip to North Korea. Evidence suggests illegal transfers of ballistic missiles and munitions from North Korea to Russia.
Alarming 45-fold increase in measles cases in Europe due to lower vaccination rates during Covid pandemic

Alarming 45-fold increase in measles cases in Europe due to lower vaccination rates during Covid pandemic

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a 45-fold increase in measles cases in Europe last year, due to fewer children being vaccinated against the disease during the Covid pandemic. Vaccination rates for the first dose of MMR vaccine slipped from 96% in 2019 to 93% in 2021 across Europe, and uptake of the second dose fell from 92% to 91 over that same period. The UK has already declared a national incident over an outbreak in central England.

Escalation in Ukraine: Russia Launches Largest Drone Attack in Weeks

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 Russia has launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine in weeks, targeting critical infrastructure and causing extensive damage in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. The Ukrainian air force reported intercepting 24 out of 40 drones launched by Russia. The United Nations has reported 'unimaginable levels of suffering' among Ukrainian civilians as a result of the conflict. Ukrainian forces have reportedly repelled a Russian assault near the town of Vuhledar. The United States has imposed new sanctions on entities aiding Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

New U.S. House Speaker Proposes Splitting Ukraine, Israel Funding Request

Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 Newly elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, suggests splitting the funding request for Ukraine and Israel into two separate bills. The proposal comes amidst political tension as the House resumes work under new leadership.