Megan Divers

Megan Divers is a journalist who covers a wide range of topics including news and events. Her work often focuses on investigative pieces and she has a strong background in research. Megan's articles frequently explore public health issues, such as the one mentioned in her article about the CDC investigating multistate salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry. In addition to her reporting, Megan is also involved in community initiatives and often participates in events that promote journalism and media literacy.

Biography:  https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/nation-world/single-dad-nebraska-1-million-mega-millions-lottery-ticket/507-4e2d1e10-ae09-4a7d-93ae-677ad94acf3a

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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

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

95%

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  • At least 109 people have fallen ill with salmonella across 29 states since late February.
  • CDC is investigating multistate outbreaks of salmonella linked to backyard poultry.
  • Contact with backyard poultry, such as chickens and ducks, is the cause of the illnesses.
  • Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma have reported the most cases.

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry in 29 States: What You Need to Know Before Getting Chicks

CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry in 29 States: What You Need to Know Before Getting Chicks

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 CDC investigates salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry in 29 states, affecting 109 people. Children under five are at higher risk. Unidentified strains of salmonella have contaminated eggs and living areas, causing symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The CDC advises washing hands after contact with poultry or their environments and avoiding consumption of cracked eggs or raw poultry. Arizona recently allowed backyard chickens despite these risks.