Kim Posey

Kim Posey is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience covering various stories and events in Colorado and beyond. She currently serves as the weekend anchor on FOX31 and can also be seen reporting on FOX31 and Colorado's Own Channel 2 during the week. Her background includes working in Phoenix, Colorado Springs, and Austin, MN. Kim holds a Masters Degree in Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and a BA in Political Science from UCLA. She is passionate about her work and enjoys keeping up with the latest news. In her personal life, she takes care of her two young boys and their puppy Lexi. You can reach Kim at Kim.Posey@KWGN.com.

Biography:  https://kdvr.com/author/kim-posey/

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

90%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no clear bias.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The first article quotes Dr. Lieu, who is likely a medical expert discussing the measles outbreak and vaccination rates. However, there's no indication of any potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In the first article, the number of measles cases in the US this year is higher than last year but there is a contradiction as it states that measles is a serious and highly contagious disease.
  • The second article incorrectly claims that colorectal cancer is now a top killer for young people when it's not entirely accurate as other cancers like lung and breast still rank higher in this population group.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The second article also deceptively presents the title claiming that colorectal cancer is now a top killer for young people, while it's not entirely accurate as other cancers still rank higher in this population group.
  • The second article deceptively omits the fact that symptoms like blood in stool are not specific or exclusive to colorectal cancer and could be caused by a variety of conditions.

Recent Articles

Colorectal Cancer Now Leading Cause of Death for Men Under 50, AMAB in US: Your Colon is 45 Campaign Encourages Screening

Colorectal Cancer Now Leading Cause of Death for Men Under 50, AMAB in US: Your Colon is 45 Campaign Encourages Screening

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 March 2024 The American Cancer Society reports that colorectal cancer is now a leading cause of death in men and the second leading cause of death in women under 50 years old. Among adults aged 45 to 50, an alarming 80% are not getting screened for colorectal cancer. The ACS has teamed up with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance for a new campaign called 'Your Colon is 45' to encourage screening for those aged 45 and above. Early detection of colorectal cancer can improve treatment outcomes, and maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle can reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer.