Phil Tenser

Phil Tenser is a Digital Media Manager at WCVB News Center 5. He is responsible for managing digital content and ensuring smooth operations across various platforms. Tenser has been with the station since August 2018, where he has contributed to breaking news stories and local events in Massachusetts. His primary focus includes creating engaging content for the website, social media channels, and other digital properties. Tenser's work encompasses a wide range of topics such as politics, crime, health, education and sports.

Biography:  https://www.wcvb.com/news-team/36aab4e9-2df6-4970-8bac-c1139192e0ca

84%

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

98%

Examples:

  • Phil Tenser appears to report news objectively and without any clear biases in his articles.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There is no clear evidence of conflicts of interest in Phil Tenser's reporting.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The article about the world's first genetically-edited pig kidney transplant contains contradictory information regarding Richard Slayman's health status and the success of the transplant.
  • There is a minor contradiction in the article about the high-speed chase on Massachusetts highways where the stolen car was described as a 2022 Lexus IS and also as having previously eluded other police departments.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article about the world's first genetically-edited pig kidney transplant contains deceptive information regarding the success of the transplant and compatibility of the edited pig kidney.

Recent Articles

Massachusetts State Police Trooper Suspended for Offensive Comments About Karen Read During Investigation

Massachusetts State Police Trooper Suspended for Offensive Comments About Karen Read During Investigation

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor was suspended without pay after making offensive comments about Karen Read during the investigation into Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's death. The comments came to light during Read's trial, leading to a mistrial and ongoing internal affairs investigation. Proctor had already been relieved of duty, but widespread outrage over his remarks prompted condemnation from Governor Maura Healey.
Massive Dolphin Stranding at Herring River Gut: IFAW Rescues 115 Live Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins

Massive Dolphin Stranding at Herring River Gut: IFAW Rescues 115 Live Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Over 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins stranded at Herring River Gut in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, on June 28, 2024. IFAW sent staff and volunteers to assist in the rescue effort amidst challenging terrain and tide conditions. At least ten dolphins had already died before arrival. The cause of the stranding remains unknown.
High-Speed Chase on I-290: Stolen Lexus Crashes, Two Suspects Injured

High-Speed Chase on I-290: Stolen Lexus Crashes, Two Suspects Injured

Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024 A stolen Lexus led Massachusetts State Police on a high-speed chase from Ashland to Northborough on April 22, resulting in injuries for two suspects and the arrest of all three individuals. The vehicle, reported stolen from Peabody earlier that day, eluded several local police departments before crashing into another car after hitting stop sticks on Interstate 290.
Massachusetts General Hospital Completes World's First Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant in Human History

Massachusetts General Hospital Completes World's First Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant in Human History

Broke On: Thursday, 04 April 2024 Massachusetts General Hospital completes world's first genetically modified pig kidney transplant, marking a significant milestone in medical history.