Chris Young

Reporter Chris Young was born in San Dimas, California, and moved to Greensboro where he grew up. After attending East Carolina University, he found a passion for reporting. Now he joins NewsChannel 12 to work for the people of Eastern North Carolina.

Biography:  https://wcti12.com/station/people/chris-young

60%

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

75%

Examples:

  • The author is biased by relying on anecdotal evidence and emotional language instead of factual data or expert opinions.
  • The author is biased by using a positive tone and focusing on the negative effects of pollen without providing any solutions or alternatives.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author may have a conflict of interest by promoting his own agenda and not presenting balanced information.
  • The author may have a conflict of interest by using sensationalized language to attract more viewers or readers.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by stating that the source of pollen changes throughout the year but does not explain how or why.
  • The article contradicts scientific facts by implying that yellow everything is a problem without providing any evidence or context.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article is deceptive by omitting important information that would help readers understand the causes and effects of pollen production.
  • The article is deceptive by using unreliable sources and quotes without disclosing their credentials or motives.

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High Pollen Counts Cause Allergies in North Carolina: Angela Wagner's Story

High Pollen Counts Cause Allergies in North Carolina: Angela Wagner's Story

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Spring has arrived and brought with it high pollen counts in North Carolina, causing many people to suffer from allergies. Angela Wagner manages her symptoms with three allergy medications daily.