US News & World Report

US News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. The platform publishes independent reporting, rankings, journalism and advice that has earned the trust of its readers for more than 90 years. The site covers topics such as education, health, money, travel, cars, real estate and careers among others. It is known for its signature franchises including the “Best” series of consumer information and advice on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets and more. The site prides itself on being one of the first legacy media brands to transform into a purely digital model nearly a dozen years ago. Its diversified business model engages consumers at every point in their decision-making journey and allows corporate partners to use brand advertising, performance marketing, e-commerce, brand recognition and thought-leadership programs to achieve their business objectives. The company is privately owned by Mortimer B. Zuckerman and has a leadership team headed by Eric Gertler as the Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, William Holiber as the President & Vice Chairman, Neil Maheshwari as Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer, and Dafna Linzer as Editorial Director & Executive Vice President. The site's content is objective and accurate, utilizing fact-based data and diverse sources to provide news, rankings and recommendations across a wide range of topics that are important to the lives of its users. Its innovative technology helps connect the people who come to it - curious minds, decision makers, buyers and sellers - with what they want. The site's advertising relationships are based on content and proprietary first-party data that capture user engagement, which translates to advertiser success. Talent is considered the most important asset of the company, which is why it actively seeks out diverse talent at every level. As a growing company in search of top diverse talent, it offers opportunities in various areas.

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 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

100%

Examples:

  • The source demonstrates a clear lack of bias in its reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest detected in the reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Articles mention underreported cases and health alerts due to epidemics.
  • At least 2.1 million people in North and South America have been infected with dengue this year.
  • The study found an increase in underweight prevalence among adults and children which contradicts the statement that most people worldwide suffer from obesity.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article claims that countries with high rates of obesity are those located in Polynesia and Micronesia but fails to mention other regions such as Africa where some countries have higher rates of obesity.
  • The study found an increase in underweight prevalence among adults and children which contradicts the statement that most people worldwide suffer from obesity. For example, it states 'Among children, the global obesity rate among girls increased from 1.7% in 1990 to 6.9% in 2022' but fails to mention that this increase was accompanied by a decrease in underweight prevalence.

Recent Articles

  • Maldives Parliamentary Elections: Pro-China PNC Party Secures Landslide Victory with 66 Seats

    Maldives Parliamentary Elections: Pro-China PNC Party Secures Landslide Victory with 66 Seats

    Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024 In the April 2024 Maldives parliamentary elections, President Mohamed Muizzu's People's National Congress (PNC) party secured a landslide victory with 66 out of 93 seats, marking a significant shift towards China and away from India. The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) suffered major losses. Muizzu has been working to end the 'India First' policy and strengthen ties with China, awarding infrastructure contracts to Chinese companies and asking Indian military personnel to leave. The election results could have significant implications for the geopolitical landscape of the Indian Ocean region.
  • Dengue Fever Outbreak in Americas: Peru Declares Emergency as Cases Surge Past 2.1 Million, Experts Warn of Critical Situation

    Dengue Fever Outbreak in Americas: Peru Declares Emergency as Cases Surge Past 2.1 Million, Experts Warn of Critical Situation

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 Dengue fever cases in the Americas surge past 2.1 million in 2024, with Peru and Brazil being hit hardest due to climate change facilitating mosquito reproduction. The Aedes aegypti mosquito thrives, leading to a critical situation in Latin America.
  • The Alarming Rise of Obesity: A Growing Problem Worldwide

    The Alarming Rise of Obesity: A Growing Problem Worldwide

    Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 Obesity is a growing problem worldwide, with more than 1 billion people now living with the condition. The rate of obesity has doubled among women and nearly tripled in men between 1990 and 2022. Niue has the highest prevalence of obesity among women (8.8% to 18.5%) while American Samoa has the highest prevalence among men (4.8% to 14%) for adults.

  • John Whitmire Elected as Houston's Mayor in Runoff Election

    Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023 John Whitmire has been elected as the next mayor of Houston The election was nonpartisan and had significant implications for addressing concerns about public safety and a looming budget crisis Whitmire heavily outspent Jackson Lee in the campaign

  • Yemen's Houthis Threaten to Target All Israel-Bound Ships in Red Sea

    Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023 Yemen's Houthi rebels have warned they will target all ships heading to Israel via the Red Sea, regardless of their nationality. The rebels have already attacked and seized several ships linked to Israel in the Red Sea, and have launched ballistic missiles and armed drones at Israel. The Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran, have been firing at Israel and ships in the Red Sea in support of the Palestinians. Israeli defense officials have intelligence that Iran is urging its regional allies, including the Houthis, to increase their attacks against Israel.

  • Rare White Leucistic Alligator Born at Florida Park

    Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023 This is the first white leucistic gator born in human care and one of only eight in the world. The baby alligator is a female and weighs 96 grams. This is the first solid-white alligator ever recorded from the original leucistic alligators discovered in Louisiana 36 years ago.

  • 2023 College Football Awards: Recognizing the Best Players and Coaches

    Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023 Jayden Daniels won the Associated Press Player of the Year and the Davey O'Brien Award for best passer Payton Wilson won the Butkus Award for best linebacker Xavier Watts was awarded the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Phil Parker received the Broyles Award Heisman Trophy finalists are Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr., Bo Nix, and Marvin Harrison Jr. Transfer quarterbacks have been on the rise, with the Heisman winner likely to be a transfer quarterback for the fifth time in the last seven years

  • Asteroid Leona to Eclipse Bright Star Betelgeuse in Rare Celestial Event

    Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023 An asteroid named Leona will pass in front of the bright star Betelgeuse, creating a brief eclipse. The event will be visible along a narrow path from central Asia to parts of Mexico. There are uncertainties about the size of the asteroid and the type of eclipse it will create.

  • Houston's Mayoral Runoff Election: A Clash of Generations and a Potential Historic Outcome

    Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023 State Sen. John Whitmire and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee are the candidates in Houston's mayoral runoff election. Whitmire led the initial election with 42% of the vote, while Jackson Lee placed second with 36%. The winner will replace term-limited Mayor Sylvester Turner. If elected, Jackson Lee would become the first Black woman to serve as Houston's mayor. The election takes place against the backdrop of new state laws that curb local Democratic control over elections in Harris County.

  • U.S. Unlikely to Rethink Military Aid to Israel Amid Rising Gaza Death Toll

    Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 The U.S. is unlikely to reconsider its military aid to Israel, despite the escalating conflict in Gaza. More than 17,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel began its bombardment in response to a cross-border rampage by Hamas militants. The U.S. has criticized Israel's conduct in the war, highlighting a gap between Israel's intentions to protect civilians and the mounting casualties on the ground. Arab states, led by the United Arab Emirates, have requested a vote on a draft resolution at the UN Security Council, pushing for a humanitarian ceasefire.