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Cat Viglienzoni is an afternoon/evening news anchor and reporter for WCAX-TV. She graduated from Emerson College in Boston with honors and a double major in Broadcast Journalism and Writing, Literature and Publishing. She joined the WCAX-TV news team as the weekday morning news producer before becoming a reporter, producer/reporter for the weekend morning news broadcast, evening news reporter, evening news executive producer, and finally returning to reporting for the 4:00 afternoon broadcast. When not working, she enjoys social dancing, learning Spanish and baking. She is also a passionate chocoholic and has three cats named Inky, Smudge and Yam who enjoy going for walks with her. Please email any news tips or story ideas to Cat.

Biography:  https://www.wcax.com/authors/cat-viglienzoni/

78%

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

86%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to include quotes from authorities without providing sufficient context.
  • The author occasionally uses sensationalist language and overly positive descriptions of individuals.

Conflicts of Interest

83%

Examples:

  • Another article discusses the author's personal interests (chocoholic and animal lover) in the biography.
  • In one article, the author mentions potential conflicts of interest but does not elaborate on them.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • Another article incorrectly states that Kaitlin Armstrong was sentenced to 90 years in prison when she was actually sentenced to life imprisonment without parole plus five years of supervised release.
  • In one article, the author mentions a source but does not explain how that source is connected to the story.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author mentions a source but does not explain how that source is connected to the story.
  • The author occasionally uses misleading language or omits important details.

Recent Articles

Massachusetts and New Hampshire Warn of Measles Exposure: Potential Public Locations and Flights Affected

Massachusetts and New Hampshire Warn of Measles Exposure: Potential Public Locations and Flights Affected

Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 An international traveler tested positive for measles after visiting Massachusetts and New Hampshire in late June, potentially exposing people at several public locations in both states. The individual traveled from Boston to Amsterdam while infected and may have exposed others on a Dartmouth Coach bus line, at Terminal E in Boston's Logan Airport, and various places in Hanover, New Hampshire. Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease with symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, and body rash. Health officials urge vaccination as the best protection against measles and advise contacting healthcare providers for guidance on potential exposure.
Canadian Border Workers Set Deadline for Job Action Amidst Ongoing Negotiations with CBSA

Canadian Border Workers Set Deadline for Job Action Amidst Ongoing Negotiations with CBSA

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Canadian border workers threaten job action if no agreement is reached with CBSA by June 14, 2024, potentially causing significant delays at border crossings nationwide.
California Man Arrested for Burning Down Senator Bernie Sanders' Office in Vermont

California Man Arrested for Burning Down Senator Bernie Sanders' Office in Vermont

Broke On: Sunday, 07 April 2024 On April 7, 2024, a California man named Shant Soghomonian was arrested for setting fire to Senator Bernie Sanders' office in Burlington. The incident caused significant damage to the building and several employees were present when it broke out but no injuries were reported. Soghomonian is charged with using fire to damage a building used in interstate commerce.
The Vanishing Cyclist: Kaitlin Armstrong's International Manhunt Leads to Costa Rica

The Vanishing Cyclist: Kaitlin Armstrong's International Manhunt Leads to Costa Rica

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Kaitlin Armstrong, who is serving 90 years in prison for murdering professional up-and-coming gravel cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, sparked an international manhunt after disappearing into thin air. Deputy U.S. Marshals Damien Fernandez and Emir Perez traveled to Costa Rica hoping to find her in Santa Teresa but had no luck until they put out an ad for a yoga instructor.