Tony Kurzweil

Tony Kurzweil is a journalist at KTLA who primarily covers local news stories in the Los Angeles area, with a focus on crime and public safety issues. His reporting often includes unique details that help to summarize the primary topics of his articles, such as vandalism incidents involving a 'serial slingshot shooter' and explosions caused by compressed natural gas tanks. Despite some instances of deceptive wording and ambiguity in his articles, Kurzweil maintains a high level of readability and provides valuable information to his audience.

Biography:  https://ktla.com/author/tkurzweil/

79%

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

98%

Examples:

  • The author consistently reports on local news stories without providing personal opinions or interpretations.
  • Tony Kurzweil's reporting focuses primarily on crime and public safety issues in the Los Angeles area.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • However, it should be noted that KTLA is owned by the E.W. Scripps Company, which may have its own financial interests and biases that could potentially influence the reporting.
  • Tony Kurzweil's reporting focuses on local news stories in Los Angeles, and there is no evidence of any conflicts of interest related to his coverage.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • Another article mentions that Prince, the 'serial slingshot shooter', was arrested after investigators observed him committing a crime involving a slingshot and ball bearings. However, it is not clear if this was the same person responsible for the string of vandalism incidents.
  • In one article, contradictory information is provided about a compressed natural gas tank explosion. The article states that both tanks were 100-gallon tanks containing compressed natural gas but does not specify which one exploded or if both did. This creates ambiguity as to what caused the explosion and whether it was due to a faulty CNG tank or something else entirely.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • Another article states that Prince, the 'serial slingshot shooter', had been charged with breaking windows at six houses and a car windshield and garage window. However, it does not mention if these were all related incidents or part of the same string of vandalism.
  • The title of one article implies that seven firefighters were injured when a CNG-powered truck exploded, but only two of them are actually hospitalized with critical injuries while the others suffered minor burns and cuts. This is an example of deceptive wording to make it seem like more people were hurt than was actually the case.

Recent Articles

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Historic $1.5 Billion: Winners of $1.13B and $552M Precede July 7 Drawing

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Historic $1.5 Billion: Winners of $1.13B and $552M Precede July 7 Drawing

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 Two lucky winners claimed record-breaking Mega Millions prizes of $1.13 billion and $552 million earlier in 2024, with the third largest US jackpot of $1.5 billion up for grabs on July 7, 2024. The winning numbers are: 4, 8, 19, 31, and 45; Mega Ball: 11.
California Wildfires: Post Fire in Los Angeles County Burns 14,625 Acres, Evacuations Ordered as Two Fires Rage On

California Wildfires: Post Fire in Los Angeles County Burns 14,625 Acres, Evacuations Ordered as Two Fires Rage On

Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 Wildfires, including the 14,625-acre Post Fire in Los Angeles County and Point Fire in Sonoma County, have forced evacuations and destroyed structures across California since the weekend. The fires are rapidly spreading due to hot winds and low humidity. Over 1,200 people have been evacuated from Hungry Valley Park and Pyramid Lake areas due to the Post Fire's threat to structures. Both causes remain under investigation as firefighters work tirelessly to contain the blazes.
Elderly Man Accused of 9-Year Serial Vandalism Spree in Azusa: Arrested and Dead Five Days Later

Elderly Man Accused of 9-Year Serial Vandalism Spree in Azusa: Arrested and Dead Five Days Later

Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 An 81-year-old man, Prince King, was accused of being a 'serial slingshot shooter' in Azusa, CA for 9 to 10 years. He allegedly caused vandalism by shattering windows and windshields with ball bearings using a slingshot. King was arrested after committing a crime with the weapon and ball bearings were found at his home. He died five days later of natural causes, leaving unanswered questions about the motive behind the alleged incidents.
Actor Johnny Wactor Shot and Killed During Catalytic Converter Theft in Los Angeles

Actor Johnny Wactor Shot and Killed During Catalytic Converter Theft in Los Angeles

Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024 Actor Johnny Wactor, 37, was shot and killed by suspects attempting to steal his catalytic converter in downtown Los Angeles on May 25, 2024. Known for roles in 'General Hospital' and other shows, Wactor had finished his shift as a bartender when he confronted the thieves. One suspect fatally shot him before they fled northbound on Hope Street in a dark-colored sedan. The shooting has left the 'General Hospital' family and fans mourning, with police asking for information to identify the suspects.
Seven Firefighters Injured in Explosion on Semitruck Fueled by Compressed Natural Gas

Seven Firefighters Injured in Explosion on Semitruck Fueled by Compressed Natural Gas

Broke On: Thursday, 15 February 2024 On February 15th, a massive explosion occurred in Wilmington involving a pressurized cylinder on a semitruck. Seven firefighters were injured including two who were critically hurt. The vehicle was fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG) and only one tank exploded after the other tank was being gassed off as a precaution.