Michael Cusanelli

Michael Cusanelli is a Digital Media Manager for NBC5 who covers local news and events in Vermont. He has a degree in journalism from Stony Brook University and previously worked as a web editor and reporter for Newsday.com. He enjoys exploring Vermont with his family, especially finding the best Maple Creemees.

Biography:  https://www.mynbc5.com/news-team/3afa302b-5e9f-4bc3-943b-9a930326c0fb

64%

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:

  • McDonald's has a vested interest in promoting the Krispy Kreme deal and may be exaggerating its benefits.
  • The article does not mention any potential conflicts of interest between McDonald's and Krispy Kreme that could influence their partnership.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, it is possible that the author has access to exclusive information or insights from either company that are not disclosed in the article.
  • The article does not provide any evidence of a conflict of interest between McDonald's and Krispy Kreme.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are no Krispy Kreme shops in Vermont or North Country, so it is unclear how they plan to sell their products there.
  • The rollout will start in the second half of this year and take about 2.5 years to add Krispy Kreme donuts to McDonald's nationwide menu.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • For example, it claims that McDonald's stock prices jumped 20.5% after announcing the deal, which may not be accurate or relevant to most readers.
  • The article uses sensational language and exaggerates the impact of McDonald's acquisition of Krispy Kreme.

Recent Articles

McDonald's to Sell Krispy Kreme Donuts Nationwide by 2026

McDonald's to Sell Krispy Kreme Donuts Nationwide by 2026

Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 McDonald's to sell Krispy Kreme donuts at all US locations by 2026. Partnership began in October 2021 with pilot project in Kentucky areas.
Total Solar Eclipse in North America on April 8, 2024: What You Need to Know

Total Solar Eclipse in North America on April 8, 2024: What You Need to Know

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will occur in parts of North America. The path of totality includes Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio and New York while Vermont can witness a partial solar eclipse. Drawings and photographs can be made to showcase the moon's progress across the solar disk while observers with small telescopes can try to time when the first and last instants of visibility occur.