The Washington Times

The Washington Times is a conservative-leaning newspaper founded in 1982 with ties to the Unification Church. The publication covers news from a unique perspective, often reporting on stories that other outlets may not cover. While it has earned trust and recognition for its quality journalism, the newspaper has faced criticism and accusations of conflicts of interest due to its ownership. The Washington Times strives to provide informative content focused on freedom, faith, and family values.

79%

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 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 its reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The bias scores for The Washington Times are consistently high, indicating a strong tendency towards biased reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • The newspaper's ownership and connection to the Unification Church has led to potential conflicts of interest in their reporting.
  • There are instances where articles may be influenced by the owner's religious beliefs.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Articles contain contradictions regarding specific events and information.
  • There are instances where articles report conflicting information about the same topic.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • However, these instances are relatively rare compared to other issues.
  • Some articles contain deceptive practices such as misleading headlines or selective reporting.

Recent Articles

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    Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 In the tumultuous 2024 presidential race, former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt and secured the Republican nomination, while President Joe Biden unexpectedly dropped out, paving the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to claim the Democratic nomination. Young voters reacted with shock and intrigue to these developments.
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    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that pregnant women using cannabis were more likely to develop pregnancy-induced hypertension, placenta separation, preeclampsia, and experience weight issues. Given the potential risks associated with prenatal cannabis use, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends avoiding marijuana during pregnancy.
  • Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration's Title IX Regulations in Four States

    Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration's Title IX Regulations in Four States

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 A federal judge in Kansas blocked the Biden administration's Title IX regulations from being implemented in four states, marking a setback for the administration's efforts to redefine sex under Title IX to include gender identity. The ruling came as part of a lawsuit filed by Alaska, Utah, Wyoming, and three organizations: Moms for Liberty, Young America's Foundation, and Female Athletes United.
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    Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 China, under President Xi Jinping's leadership, is making significant strides in artificial intelligence (AI) development with the goal of dominating its creation, application, and dissemination by 2020. Chinese tech giants like Baidu and Alibaba are joining the race. However, challenges such as limited language data sets and sensitive topic control persist. The potential implications for global power dynamics are significant.
  • WSJ Undergoes Layoffs: Daniel Varghese and Ben Kesling Among Those Let Go in May 2024

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    Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024 In May 2024, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) underwent layoffs affecting journalists including Daniel Varghese and Ben Kesling. The cuts were described as part of a digital growth and subscription focus by Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker. However, some journalists expressed concerns over the lack of justification for these cuts and their impact on employee morale, loyalty, and reporting quality.
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    2024 Presidential Race: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cornel West, and Jill Stein Set to Shake Up the Political Landscape as Third-Party Candidates

    Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024 Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cornel West, and Jill Stein are set to disrupt the 2024 presidential race as third-party candidates in California, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. While Kennedy has cleared the bar for New Hampshire's ballot and is working smarter by filing a petition to create a new political party in several states including California. West has made ballot inroads while Stein will be the Green Party nominee.

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    Broke On: Monday, 16 October 2023 Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has been fined AUD 500,000 (approximately USD 386,000) by the Australian eSafety Commission for failing to adequately protect against child abuse content. This is the first time the eSafety Commission has imposed a fine on a social media platform since the Online Safety Act came into effect in January 2023.