Sylvia Mphofe

Sylvia Mphofe is a Digital Content Producer at FOX 5 who joined the team in June 2023. Born and raised in the DMV area, she is passionate about telling stories from her community after studying storytelling at Old Dominion University. She covers various news topics across the D.C. area and actively engages with her audience on Twitter for story ideas or upcoming events. Outside of work, Sylvia enjoys traveling, attending city events, discovering new food spots, and creating content.

Biography:  https://www.fox5dc.com/person/m/sylvia-mphofe

97%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

94%

Examples:

  • Sylvia Mphofe tends to present information without personal opinion or interpretation.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest were identified.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In one article, Sylvia reported that the Congressional Baseball Game would be broadcasted on FOX Local, but in another article she stated that thousands of pro-Palestine protestors descended upon the White House on Saturday. These two pieces of information contradict each other.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices were identified.

Recent Articles

Climate Defiance Disrupts Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park: Eight Arrested

Climate Defiance Disrupts Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park: Eight Arrested

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Climate Defiance disrupted the 2024 Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park, delaying play with over a dozen protesters storming the field during the second inning. Eight individuals were arrested on federal charges. Anti-Israel protesters also unfurled a flag, but the game continued and was eventually won by one team. The event raises funds for local charities serving vulnerable children and families in D.C., marking a long-standing tradition of bipartisan solidarity.
Thousands Protest Outside White House Against Israel's Gaza Campaign and Biden Administration's Stance

Thousands Protest Outside White House Against Israel's Gaza Campaign and Biden Administration's Stance

Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 Thousands protest outside the White House, demanding a ceasefire in Israel-Gaza conflict and expressing opposition to Biden administration's stance. Protests began on June 8, 2024, with hundreds and later thousands gathering around the White House, chanting 'Free Palestine' and forming a human chain. Demonstrations came in response to Israel's military campaign in Gaza resulting in civilian casualties and widespread destruction. Security measures tightened as some protesters vandalized statues and ignited smoke bomb flares.