WXYZ-TV Channel 7 (ABC) HD

WXYZ-TV Channel 7 (ABC) HD is an ABC-affiliated television station serving Detroit, Michigan and its surrounding areas. The site covers a variety of topics including local news, sports, weather, entertainment and more. The site occasionally leans towards the workers' perspective in some stories and has been known to present misleading or deceptive information on occasion. There are instances of conflicts of interest due to the ownership by Scripps Local Media and involvement in legal cases such as the firing of a head coach. The site is generally easy to read with clear, concise language.

90%

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

90%

Examples:

  • The articles occasionally lean towards the workers' perspective, emphasizing their demands and the impact of the strike on them.
  • There are instances of lies by omission and commission that are deceptive.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • There are instances of conflicts of interest, such as the university's involvement in the firing of a head coach.
  • The site may have a conflict of interest due to its ownership by Scripps Local Media.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Contradictory information is provided in some articles, such as contradictions regarding COVID-19 cases and emergency department visits.
  • There are instances of lies by omission and commission that are deceptive.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • Some testimonies and evidence presented in court were misrepresented or taken out of context to make the defendants appear guilty.
  • There are instances of lies by omission and commission that are deceptive.

Recent Articles

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    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 COVID-19 cases and deaths have surged in the US, particularly in western states, due to new variants like KP.2 and KP.3. Wastewater surveillance systems show high levels of COVID-19 in sewage samples, indicating significant viral activity. The LB.1 variant is also a concern, making up over 30% of cases in the New York and New Jersey region and potentially being more contagious than previous strains. Vaccines remain effective against COVID-19, with updated vaccines targeting KP.2 expected later this year.
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  • Michigan Fires Juwan Howard as Men's Basketball Coach After Five Seasons, Finishes Last in Big Ten for First Time Since 1966-67

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    Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024 Michigan fired Juwan Howard as their men's basketball coach after finishing last in the Big Ten and losing their final nine games, including a defeat to Penn State in the tournament. This is his third coaching job at Michigan.
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    Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Oxford High School shooting resulted in 4 deaths and injuries to 7 others. Jennifer Crumbley, mother of the shooter Ethan, was charged with involuntary manslaughter for her role in the tragedy. Despite denying any knowledge or involvement in her son's mental health issues, evidence from text messages between Jennifer and Ethan as well as testimony from witnesses who claimed to see signs of depression and anxiety before the shooting led to Jennifer's conviction.
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