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62%

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

80%

Examples:

  • The article is biased in favor of Memphis Light, Gas and Water and Rhodes College by not questioning their role in the water pipe crisis or providing any alternative sources of information.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not disclose the potential conflict of interest between Fortune Media IP Limited and Memphis Light, Gas and Water or Rhodes College.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article states that 'winter storms have claimed at least 72 lives around the U.S this January'. This statement is not supported by any facts or data provided in the article, making it a lie by omission.

Recent Articles

Winter Storms Claim Over 70 Lives Across the US: A Tragic Toll of Hypothermia and Road Accidents

Winter Storms Claim Over 70 Lives Across the US: A Tragic Toll of Hypothermia and Road Accidents

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 Winter storms have claimed over 70 lives across the US in recent days, with many deaths occurring due to hypothermia or road accidents caused by treacherous conditions. In Tennessee and Oregon, at least 25 and 16 people respectively have died as a result of these storms. The freezing rain and sleet are expected to affect Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas on Sunday evening.