HuffPost

HuffPost is a news website that covers a wide range of topics, including politics, entertainment, and lifestyle. The site has a strong bias towards liberal and progressive viewpoints and often includes voices from underrepresented groups. It may publish contradictory or deceptive information and prioritize sensational articles to drive traffic. The site is owned by digital content company BuzzFeed, Inc.

97%

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 news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • HuffPost has a strong bias towards liberal and progressive viewpoints.
  • The reporting often includes voices from underrepresented groups and focuses on issues that may not be covered by mainstream media.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There is a potential conflict of interest due to the ownership of HuffPost by digital content company BuzzFeed, Inc.
  • The site may prioritize sensational or clickbait-style articles to drive traffic and revenue.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • HuffPost may use misleading headlines or sensationalized language to attract readers.
  • The site may also publish false or misleading information intentionally or unintentionally.

Recent Articles

  • Republican Attacks on Kamala Harris: From 'DEI Hire' to Personal Insults and Policy Criticisms

    Republican Attacks on Kamala Harris: From 'DEI Hire' to Personal Insults and Policy Criticisms

    Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris, a potential 2024 Democratic nominee, faces attacks from Republicans labeling her a 'DEI hire' due to her gender and ethnic background. Despite this, Harris emphasizes her personal connection to India and the importance of women of color in politics. Trump has mispronounced Harris' name during campaign rallies and Republican leaders urge avoiding racist or sexist attacks, focusing on policy criticisms instead.
  • Lawsuits Pile Up After Chaotic Copa America Final at Hard Rock Stadium Leaves Ticket Holders Stranded and Injured

    Lawsuits Pile Up After Chaotic Copa America Final at Hard Rock Stadium Leaves Ticket Holders Stranded and Injured

    Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Hard Rock Stadium, CONMEBOL, and security firms following the chaotic Copa America soccer tournament final in 2024. Ticket holders allege denied entry, injuries, and losses due to overcrowding and lack of crowd control measures. Lawsuits seek full refunds and damages.
  • Late-Night Hosts React to Trump's Survival of Assassination Attempt: Urging Calm and Rejecting Violence Amidst Political Crisis

    Late-Night Hosts React to Trump's Survival of Assassination Attempt: Urging Calm and Rejecting Violence Amidst Political Crisis

    Broke On: Sunday, 16 July 2023 Former President Trump survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally in July 2023, leaving one person dead and two others injured. Late-night hosts Colbert, Meyers, and Kimmel addressed the tragedy, urging calm and rejection of violence amidst political tensions. The shooting marked another instance of political violence in American history following Charlottesville, Jan. 6 attack, Pelosi's attempted assassination, and Whitmer's kidnapping plot.
  • Shannen Doherty's Battle with Breast Cancer: A Shocking and Sad End to a Beloved Actress's Life

    Shannen Doherty's Battle with Breast Cancer: A Shocking and Sad End to a Beloved Actress's Life

    Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Actress Shannen Doherty, known for her roles in 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed,' passed away on July 13, 2024, after a long battle with metastatic stage 4 breast cancer. Her diagnosis in 2015 and subsequent rediagnosis in 2019 led to questions about earlier detection. Doherty recorded podcast episodes before her death and was described as 'beautiful and loving' by her oncologist. Her ex-husband, Kurt Iswarienko, signed divorce papers the same day she died after cheating on her for years.
  • Amazon Prime Day 2024: Unmissable MacBook Deals and More

    Amazon Prime Day 2024: Unmissable MacBook Deals and More

    Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024 Amazon's Prime Day sale on July 16-17, 2024, offers millions of deals across categories, including electronics and Apple products like MacBooks. Anticipated deals include Amazon devices and brands like Nordic Track. MacBook Pro M3 models see significant discounts, but the best deals may not be exclusive to Prime Day.
  • Ohio Mother Throws Herself on Hood of Car to Save Son, Sacrifices Life

    Ohio Mother Throws Herself on Hood of Car to Save Son, Sacrifices Life

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 On July 11, 2024, Alexa Stakely, a dedicated mother and speech pathologist in Ohio, was tragically killed while trying to save her 6-year-old son from carjackers. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m., after Stakely finished her shift as a waitress. Two male suspects are sought by authorities for the crime, which left Stakely's son unharmed inside the abandoned Honda SUV.
  • Orange County Neo-Nazi Charged with First-Degree Murder of Gay Jewish Student Blaze Bernstein

    Orange County Neo-Nazi Charged with First-Degree Murder of Gay Jewish Student Blaze Bernstein

    Broke On: Tuesday, 02 January 2018 In January 2018, Samuel Woodward was charged with first-degree murder and a hate crime enhancement for the killing of Blaze Bernstein, a gay Jewish student from the University of Pennsylvania. The two had reconnected via a dating app before Bernstein's disappearance. Prosecutors argued that Woodward's affiliation with neo-Nazi organization Atomwaffen Division motivated the murder. Two former members testified about the group's promotion of violence and hate speech during the trial, which ended in a guilty verdict for Woodward.
  • Leonard Peltier's Denied Parole: A Controversial Decision Amidst Calls for Release and Allegations of Racism

    Leonard Peltier's Denied Parole: A Controversial Decision Amidst Calls for Release and Allegations of Racism

    Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 In July 2024, Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist serving life sentences for the 1975 fatal shootings of FBI agents Jack Coler and Ronald Williams, was denied parole despite calls for release due to concerns over fair trial procedures and declining health. Controversy surrounds his case as supporters view him as a political prisoner symbolizing racism in the US justice system.
  • Rep. Victoria Spartz Charged with Bringing Unloaded Gun Through Airport Security

    Rep. Victoria Spartz Charged with Bringing Unloaded Gun Through Airport Security

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Rep. Victoria Spartz, a two-term Republican congresswoman from Indiana and gun rights advocate, was charged with carrying an unloaded handgun through security at Dulles International Airport in July 2024. The incident occurred after she returned from a meeting in Europe with the OSCE PA and mistakenly packed her .380-caliber firearm in her carry-on bag. Spartz, who had previously supported war aid to Ukraine, was issued a citation and continued on her international flight.
  • Supreme Court to Rule on Trump's Immunity from Criminal Prosecution for 2020 Election Actions on July 1, 2024

    Supreme Court to Rule on Trump's Immunity from Criminal Prosecution for 2020 Election Actions on July 1, 2024

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 The Supreme Court is poised to rule on Donald Trump's immunity from criminal prosecution for his actions regarding the 2020 election on July 1, 2024. Trump faces a four-count indictment in Georgia over attempts to overturn election results and obstruct Congress certification. The court may set a new test for determining which official acts receive immunity, potentially delaying the trial further.