Sam Kosmas

Sam Kosmas is a seasoned digital content creator with over two decades of experience covering news in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. region. Focusing on events such as the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse and the rabid raccoon in College Park, his reporting highlights primary topics like infrastructure issues and public health concerns. While working for FOX 5, he must adhere to editorial guidelines and expectations set by the network.

Biography:  https://www.fox5dc.com/person/k/sam-kosmas

99%

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

98%

Examples:

  • As a digital content creator, Kosmas may be subject to editorial guidelines and expectations from Fox 5.
  • Sam Kosmas has covered news in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. region for over 20 years.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There is no evidence of conflicts of interest in Kosmas' reporting.

Contradictions

98%

Examples:

  • In the article about the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse, Kosmas reports that the bridge traffic was halted but does not mention any alternative routes or impacts on commuters.
  • In the article about the rabid raccoon, Kosmas contradicts himself by stating that the animal was captured alive but also that it tested positive for rabies.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices were found in Kosmas' articles.

Recent Articles

Mystery Surrounds Electrical Failures on Cargo Ship Dali, Linked to Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Mystery Surrounds Electrical Failures on Cargo Ship Dali, Linked to Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 On June 24, 2024, the Dali cargo ship, which had collided with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March and caused a power outage and bridge collapse, killing six workers, departed from the Port of Baltimore for Norfolk. The NTSB is investigating potential electrical component issues as the cause of the power losses leading to the collision. The ship's owner and operator are being sued by Baltimore City for negligence.
Two Maryland Raccoons Test Positive for Rabies: Health Officials Warn Residents of Exposure Risks and Importance of Preventative Measures

Two Maryland Raccoons Test Positive for Rabies: Health Officials Warn Residents of Exposure Risks and Importance of Preventative Measures

Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 Two raccoons in Maryland have tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to issue alerts and remind residents of the importance of preventative measures. Anyone who came into contact with these animals is asked to seek preventative treatment as soon as possible, as rabies is a life-threatening disease that can be spread through an infected animal's saliva. To avoid exposure, individuals are advised to avoid contact with unfamiliar animals and ensure their pets are vaccinated against rabies.