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NBCUniversal Local Chicago is a division of NBCUniversal that serves the third largest US television market. They deliver local news, consumer and investigative reports across multiple linear, streaming and digital platforms; Chicago's most accurate forecast; original documentaries and series; lifestyle content on 'Chicago Today'. NBC Sports Chicago covers more than 275 live pro games each year with extensive pre/post-game coverage.

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70%

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

80%

Examples:

  • The articles provided are biased towards NBC's coverage of the lottery winner and their success. The headlines and descriptions focus on the positive aspects of winning $1 million rather than any potential negative consequences or conflicts of interest.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The articles provided do not mention any specific conflicts of interest that NBC may have with the lottery winner or their success.

Contradictions

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The articles provide misleading information about the lotto ticket being sold in Bartlett when it was actually won by matching five numbers. They also mention other players who also won big but do not provide specific details about their winnings or where they purchased their tickets.

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Mega Millions $1.13 Billion Jackpot Won at ShopRite Liquor Store in Neptune Township, New Jersey

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