Kylie Capps

Kylie Capps is a meteorologist who works for Fox 4 News in Dallas. She has been forecasting weather since she was eight years old and always dreamed of working in her hometown.

Biography:  https://www.fox4news.com/person/c/kylie-capps

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

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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%

Examples:

  • The article seems to exaggerate the severity of the weather conditions and create fear among readers.
  • The author uses phrases like 'dangerously cold temperatures' and 'wintry mix' that are not supported by data or facts.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has a clear conflict of interest as they are working for a news station that profits from sensationalizing weather events.
  • This can be seen in their biography where they say 'I was given the opportunity to live out my dream in the city I love most'.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • For example, it says there will be a wintry mix but then denies that there will be freezing rain or sleet on Sunday.
  • The article contradicts itself several times by making false claims about the weather forecast.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • For example, it says 'Travel could be impacted and roads could be slick due to the wintry mix on Monday' but does not provide any evidence or data to support this claim.
  • The article uses vague and misleading language to deceive readers about the weather conditions.

Recent Articles

Texas Prepares for Record-Breaking Winter Weather Demand for Power

Texas Prepares for Record-Breaking Winter Weather Demand for Power

Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 Texas braces for record-breaking winter weather demand, with arctic air causing temperatures to drop below freezing. Electric power plants have been better winterized and are required to have backup fuel supplies. Gov. Greg Abbott feels good about the status of the Texas power grid.