13 News

13 News is a news organization based in Arizona. The primary topics covered by the authors include local news, sports, and politics. Notable reporters for 13 News have included Sarah Robinson who joined the team in October of 2022. Prior to joining 13 News, Sarah worked as an MMJ and Weekend Anchor for WCAV/CBS19 News in Charlottesville, Virginia where she covered many memorable stories including interviews with former Vice President Mike Pence and Gubernatorial candidates Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin. Sarah is a graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. She enjoys meeting new people and telling stories that make a difference. When not reporting, she can be found hiking or trying new restaurants.

Biography:  https://www.azfamily.com/authors/sarah-robinson/

84%

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

75%

Examples:

  • The article contains a statement from the owner that is later contradicted.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

60%

Examples:

  • But later in the day, Meruelo talked with The Arizona Republic and said he may have spoken too soon. Meruelo told the newspaper his statements were incorrect and there is a chance the Roadrunners could play in both Tucson and Tempe.
  • The Tucson Roadrunners may be moving to Tempe.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • But later in the day, Meruelo talked with The Arizona Republic and said he may have spoken too soon. Meruelo told the newspaper his statements were incorrect and there is a chance the Roadrunners could play in both Tucson and Tempe.
  • The Tucson Roadrunners may be moving to Tempe, according to owner Alex Meruelo.

Recent Articles

Three-Year-Old Girl Left in Hot Car: Father Charged with Second-Degree Murder and Child Abuse in Marana, Arizona

Three-Year-Old Girl Left in Hot Car: Father Charged with Second-Degree Murder and Child Abuse in Marana, Arizona

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 On July 9, 2024, in Marana, Arizona, a father identified as Christopher Scholtes left his 3-year-old daughter unattended in a hot car for approximately three hours, resulting in her death when the temperature reached 111 degrees. Scholtes claimed to have left the vehicle running with air conditioning on but returned to find it shut off and his daughter unresponsive. He was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and child abuse. The incident highlights the importance of vigilance in preventing children from being left in hot cars, as at least 10 such deaths have occurred in the US this year.
University of Arizona Police Use 'Chemical Munitions' to Clear Pro-Palestinian Encampment, Ignoring Warnings

University of Arizona Police Use 'Chemical Munitions' to Clear Pro-Palestinian Encampment, Ignoring Warnings

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 University of Arizona police used 'chemical munitions' to clear a pro-Palestinian encampment, ignoring warnings. Protesters erected the structure after hours in violation of campus policy. A group called Keeping Students Safe attempted to encircle the camp, leading to heavy law enforcement presence and potential arrests.
Utah Smiths Complete $1.2 Billion Purchase of Arizona Coyotes, Set to Expand Salt Lake City's Delta Center for Hockey

Utah Smiths Complete $1.2 Billion Purchase of Arizona Coyotes, Set to Expand Salt Lake City's Delta Center for Hockey

Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 The NHL Board of Governors approves the $1.2 billion sale of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith, moving the team to Salt Lake City as Utah. The new team is expected to expand seating capacity at Delta Center and pay a $200 million relocation fee.