StormTeam 5

Two longtime StormTeam 5 meteorologists are being promoted. Cindy Fitzgibbon and Mike Wankum will assume new roles effective immediately.

Biography:  https://www.wcvb.com/article/wcvb-stormteam-5-meteorologists-cindy-fitzgibbon-mike-wankum-promoted-july-8-2022/40550090

70%

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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

75%

Examples:

  • The article states that 'this evening through tomorrow morning we're talking about wind gusts 50 to 60MPH.' However, this is not the most intense part of the storm and does not provide a complete picture of its impact.
  • The article uses sensationalist language when describing the snowfall forecast, stating that 'this is definitely going to extend the ski season up north.' However, it does not provide any evidence or expert opinion on this matter.
  • The bias is towards sensationalism and exaggeration in the language used to describe the storm. The article mentions that some areas could see 18 inches of snow but fails to provide any context or credibility for this claim.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The article does not provide any information about potential financial or personal ties that could influence the reporting on the storm.
  • There are no examples of conflicts of interest provided in this example.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • An April nor'easter is headed for New England and could dump more than a foot of snow in many areas.
  • The rate of snowfall and rainfall began lightening up by early Sunday afternoon, but the intensity is picking up again Sunday night.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The article mentions that some areas could see 18 inches of snow but fails to provide any context or credibility for this claim.
  • The article states that 'this evening through tomorrow morning we're talking about wind gusts 50 to 60MPH.' However, this is not the most intense part of the storm and does not provide a complete picture of its impact.
  • The article uses sensationalist language when describing the snowfall forecast, stating that 'this is definitely going to extend the ski season up north.' However, it does not provide any evidence or expert opinion on this matter.

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