MARK SHERMAN

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72%

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

85%

Examples:

  • Idaho makes it a crime with a prison term of up to five years for anyone who performs or assists in an abortion.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business.
  • The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The article states that the justices 'will hear arguments in April.' However, it does not mention what those arguments will be or how they relate to the enforcement of Idaho's strict abortion ban.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The author claims that 'Idaho will enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies,' but this is false. The Supreme Court has only put on hold a lower court ruling and not made any final decision regarding Idaho's abortion ban being enforced during medical emergencies.

Recent Articles

Idaho's Abortion Ban in Emergency Rooms: A Legal Battle Continues

Idaho's Abortion Ban in Emergency Rooms: A Legal Battle Continues

Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024 The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban in emergency rooms while a legal fight continues. The court will hear arguments in the case this spring and placed it on hold until then.