Cora Neas

Cora Neas Cora Neas (she/they) is a digital reporter and weekend assignment editor for KXAN. Previously, she worked for The Hickory Daily Record as a crime and courts reporter, and for Fox 8 WGHP as an assignment desk editor. They graduated from Elon University in North Carolina in 2015, where they met their partner, Dr. Amy McCurdy. She views journalism as a tool to educate and aid the public, as well as a vital part of community. Latest from Cora Neas

Biography:  https://www.kxan.com/author/cora-neas/

64%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The article does not provide any context or explanation for why seat belts are important or how they could have prevented the accident.
  • The article implies that Hays CISD is responsible for providing safe transportation for students, without acknowledging other factors such as state regulations, budget constraints, and maintenance schedules.
  • The article uses emotive language to describe the crash and its consequences, such as 'fatal', 'rollover', and 'crash'.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest that either Savoy or Owens might have in relation to the bus crash. For example, it is unclear if they are affiliated with any organizations or groups that advocate for more stringent safety regulations.
  • The author also fails to mention any other perspectives or sources that could provide a balanced view of the issue, such as representatives from Hays CISD, Texas DPS, or bus manufacturers.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The author also contradicts itself by claiming that Owens stated one thing about asking questions and then stating something different about her plans to speak at a meeting.
  • The author contradicts itself by claiming that Savoy stated one thing on Saturday and another thing in the article. This shows a lack of accuracy and reliability.
  • These contradictions cast doubt on the credibility of both sources and the author's ability to verify their claims.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article also omits relevant information that contradicts its main claim, such as the fact that one child died and many others were injured in the crash.
  • The article uses vague and misleading language to imply that seat belts could have prevented the accident without providing any evidence or context. For example, it does not explain how seat belts work, why they are important for school buses, or what studies show about their effectiveness.

Recent Articles

One Child Killed in School Bus Crash Involving Concrete Truck in Bastrop County, Texas

One Child Killed in School Bus Crash Involving Concrete Truck in Bastrop County, Texas

Broke On: Sunday, 24 March 2024 A concrete truck crashed into a school bus carrying pre-K students from Tom Green Elementary School in Bastrop County, Texas on March 24. The crash resulted in the death of one child and an adult passenger behind the bus. Four patients were taken to hospitals in critical condition and six others were transported with potentially serious injuries while 49 sustained minor injuries.