Gina Martinez

Entertainment Updated on: October 16, 2023 / 8:16 PM EDT / CBS News Suzanne Somers remembered by co-stars

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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

85%

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  • The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the victims by referring to them as 'burn scars left behind from the flames'. This is a clear example of emotional manipulation and an attempt to elicit sympathy for those affected by the wildfires.

Conflicts of Interest

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Examples:

  • There are no examples of conflicts of interest found in the articles provided.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The article states that at least 122 people had died in Chile's deadly wildfires but later reports state only one whale survived. Therefore this statement is deceptive as it implies all ten orcas had escaped when in fact only one did.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article states that at least 122 people had died in Chile's deadly wildfires but later reports state only one whale survived. Therefore this statement is deceptive as it implies all ten orcas had escaped when in fact only one did.

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Broke On: Wednesday, 07 February 2024 A pod of killer whales is trapped in drift ice off the coast of Japan. The animals are closely packed together and appear to be sticking their heads out of the water to breathe.
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Chile Wildfires: More Than 123 Killed, Thousands of Homes Destroyed in February 5th, 2024

Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024 On February 5th, 2024, wildfires killed more than 123 people and destroyed thousands of homes in Chile. The fires were caused by high winds and an intense heatwave that saw temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). In the Valparaíso region, which is home to popular tourist spots such as Viña del Mar, 190 people are still missing. The government has declared Monday and Tuesday as days of national mourning for those killed in the wildfires.

Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rainfall and Flood Risks to Pacific Northwest

Broke On: Sunday, 03 December 2023
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