Mohammad Samra

Mohammad Samra is an associate editor for the Chicago Sun-Times. He covers crime and breaking news across the city. He joined the paper in 2019 after working as a freelance reporter for various publications.

Biography:  https://chicago.suntimes.com/authors/mohammad-samra

68%

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

100%

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  • The article seems to be biased in favor of the Chicago Department of Public Health and their handling of the measles cases. The language used is positive and supportive, without questioning or challenging any decisions made by the department.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • There are no apparent conflicts of interest found in this article.
  • This statement suggests that there is no evidence of any personal or financial gain for the author or anyone involved in the production of the article. However, a more detailed examination would be needed to confirm this assumption.

Contradictions

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  • There are no major contradictions found in this article.
  • This statement implies that there are no conflicting information or facts presented in the article. However, a more thorough analysis would be needed to verify this claim.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article appears to be deceptive by presenting only one side of the story and not providing any context or background information on the measles cases. The language used is sensationalized and emotional, without giving a balanced view of the situation.

Recent Articles

Measles Outbreak in Chicago Raises Questions About Migrant Health Care and Vaccinations

Measles Outbreak in Chicago Raises Questions About Migrant Health Care and Vaccinations

Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024 12 confirmed cases of measles in Chicago, raising questions about migrant health care and vaccinations. Two CPS students infected.