NewsChannel5

NewsChannel5 is a news outlet that focuses on local and national news stories. The articles often contain information about crimes, protests, and community events. The site occasionally reports on human interest stories as well. While the reporting seems to be factual and straightforward, there are instances of potential pro-law enforcement bias, deceptive practices, and conflicts of interest.

92%

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

92%

Examples:

  • The articles often seem to focus on law enforcement efforts and successes, potentially indicating a pro-law enforcement bias.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • The author may have a conflict of interest in reporting on the United Cajun Navy, as they were mentioned positively in an article.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In another article, it was reported that a suspect in a fatal shooting was deemed 'incompetent' to stand trial, but was still legally armed.
  • In one article, it was claimed that Riley Strain's family invited the Cajun Navy to assist with the search, but there is no evidence of this in the article.

Deceptions

95%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author claims Riley Strain's family invited the Cajun Navy to assist with the search, but there is no evidence of this in the article.
  • The author may have a conflict of interest in reporting on the United Cajun Navy.

Recent Articles

  • Judge Rules in Favor of The Covenant School: Perpetrator's Writings Remain Private under Copyright Law

    Judge Rules in Favor of The Covenant School: Perpetrator's Writings Remain Private under Copyright Law

    Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 Judge I'Ashea Myles has ruled that Audrey Hale's writings, journals, art, photos and videos from the Covenant School shooting cannot be released to the public due to copyright ownership by The Covenant School children and parents. The decision comes after a legal battle over access to seized documents. Critics argue it's an attempt to suppress information while supporters say it protects victims' families.
  • 22-Year-Old University of Missouri Student Missing in Nashville After Being Kicked Out of Luke Bryan's Bar: Cajun Navy Assists with Search

    22-Year-Old University of Missouri Student Missing in Nashville After Being Kicked Out of Luke Bryan's Bar: Cajun Navy Assists with Search

    Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 22-year-old University of Missouri student Riley Strain went missing in Nashville on March 8 after being kicked out of Luke Bryan's bar. The Cajun Navy is assisting with the search for Riley at the request of his family, while Metro Nashville police are searching the Cumberland River and homeless encampments near it using boats from the United States Coast Guard.

  • SmileDirectClub Ceases Global Operations Amid Financial Struggles

    Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023 SmileDirectClub, once valued at $8.9 billion, is shutting down its global operations. The company's closure follows failed negotiations to save it from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Customers on the SmilePay plan are expected to continue making monthly payments until payment has been made in full.

  • Violent Protests Erupt in Dublin Following Stabbing Incident

    Broke On: Thursday, 23 November 2023 A stabbing incident outside a primary school in Dublin left a woman and three children injured. A man in his 50s is a person of interest in the case and is currently hospitalized with serious injuries. Violent protests erupted following the incident, with buses, trams, and a Garda vehicle being set on fire.

  • Memphis Shooting Spree Leaves Four Dead, Suspect Found Deceased

    Broke On: Sunday, 19 November 2023
      The suspect, Mavis Christian Jr., was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The shootings occurred at three different locations, all homes of the victims. The victims were all related to the suspect. A 15-year-old girl managed to escape but was shot several times and remains hospitalized. The motive behind the shootings is still unknown, but there was a reported dispute over a late grandmother's house.

    • Belmont University Freshman Critically Injured in Nashville Shooting

      Broke On: Wednesday, 08 November 2023 Jillian Ludwig, a freshman at Belmont University, was critically injured in a shooting at a park in Nashville. The suspect, Shaquille Taylor, was previously deemed incompetent to stand trial due to an intellectual disability.

    • Son of Nashville Police Chief Found Dead After Manhunt

      Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 John Drake Jr., son of Nashville Police Chief, was found dead after a three-day manhunt. Drake Jr. was wanted in connection with a shooting in Nashville. The Nashville Police Department recused itself from the investigation due to potential conflict of interest.