Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is a news outlet that provides comprehensive coverage of local and national news, sports, and entertainment. The reporting is generally neutral with minimal instances of biased language or deceptive practices. There are low levels of conflict of interest found in their reporting. The articles cover a wide range of topics including politics, crime, education, weather, sports events and more.

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 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

91%

Examples:

  • The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette displays a strong bias towards neutral reporting with minimal instances of biased language.

Conflicts of Interest

88%

Examples:

  • The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette displays a low level of conflict of interest in their reporting.

Contradictions

96%

Examples:

  • There are no major contradictions found in the articles provided.

Deceptions

93%

Examples:

  • There are minimal instances of deceptive practices found in the articles provided.

Recent Articles

  • Pirates Set Franchise Record with Seven Home Runs in 14-2 Routing of Mets

    Pirates Set Franchise Record with Seven Home Runs in 14-2 Routing of Mets

    Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 On July 5, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates shattered their franchise record with seven home runs in a dominating 14-2 victory over the New York Mets. Bryan Reynolds and Rowdy Tellez each hit two homers, including grand slams, driving in a combined total of twelve RBIs. Paul Skenes pitched seven strong innings for the win, while Luis Severino took the loss for the Mets.
  • Country Star Zach Bryan Previews New Album at Pittsburgh's Brillobox and Other Timeless Bars

    Country Star Zach Bryan Previews New Album at Pittsburgh's Brillobox and Other Timeless Bars

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Country star Zach Bryan announces the release of his fifth album, 'The Great American Bar Scene', on July 4, 2024. In preparation, he selects 23 bars nationwide for album previews, including Brillobox in Pittsburgh and Bloomfield.
  • Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. Sustains Left Knee Injury, Joins Long List of Team's Hurt Stars

    Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. Sustains Left Knee Injury, Joins Long List of Team's Hurt Stars

    Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves sustained a left knee injury while attempting to steal third base against the Pittsburgh Pirates, adding to their growing list of injuries. Acuna, who was leading the team in batting average and on-base percentage at the time, is confident it's not an ACL tear but expects an MRI exam and 10-day IL stint. The Braves won despite losses to Joey Bart (thumb) of the Pirates and Matt Olson's pitcher Martin Perez (groin).
  • NFL Commissioner Pushes for 18-Game Regular Season: Implications and Players' Reactions

    NFL Commissioner Pushes for 18-Game Regular Season: Implications and Players' Reactions

    Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 NFL commissioner Roger Goodell expressed his intention for an 18-game regular season during the May 2024 owners meetings, with fewer preseason games as a potential replacement. No formal discussions have occurred between the NFL and Players Association regarding this proposed change to the CBA. An 18-game schedule would shift playoffs back, potentially landing Super Bowl on a holiday weekend.
  • Brown v. Board of Education at 70: Progress Towards Equal Educational Opportunities Continues

    Brown v. Board of Education at 70: Progress Towards Equal Educational Opportunities Continues

    Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 In 1954, the United States Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision ended segregation in schools, but progress towards equal educational opportunities continues. President Joe Biden commemorates this milestone with plaintiffs and their families, while stories of discrimination persist in Pittsburgh and Columbus. Meanwhile, debates over education policies and funding continue to challenge the legacy of Brown v. Board.
  • Defense Team Claims Bryan Kohberger Was Hiking on Night of Idaho Students' Murders: Expert Testimony on Cell Phone Location

    Defense Team Claims Bryan Kohberger Was Hiking on Night of Idaho Students' Murders: Expert Testimony on Cell Phone Location

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 Graduate student Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, plans to present an alibi using cell-tower expert testimony that he was hiking and driving in areas south of Pullman, Washington, and west of Moscow, Idaho on the night of the murders. Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder and one count of burglary for the stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves. His defense team argues that cellphone data placing him on a highway driving away from Moscow will be disputed by their expert.
  • Flood Warning Issued in Western Pennsylvania and Indiana on Friday Morning

    Flood Warning Issued in Western Pennsylvania and Indiana on Friday Morning

    Broke On: Friday, 12 April 2024 Flood warning issued in western Pennsylvania and Indiana on Friday morning by National Weather Service.
  • Steelers' New QB Room: Wilson, Fields and More Changes in Offseason

    Steelers' New QB Room: Wilson, Fields and More Changes in Offseason

    Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 The Steelers have made major changes to their quarterback room during the offseason, signing Russell Wilson and trading for Justin Fields. They also acquired DeShon Elliott and Minkah Fitzpatrick in trades while Patrick Queen was sent to the Eagles. Omar Khan has been busy gutting the quarterback room, leading to a new level of optimism.
  • Private US Lunar Lander Heading for Earth with 20 Payloads, May Not Make Soft Moon Landing Due to Propellant System Issue

    Private US Lunar Lander Heading for Earth with 20 Payloads, May Not Make Soft Moon Landing Due to Propellant System Issue

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 A US lunar lander launched on a Vulcan rocket by United Launch Alliance is heading for Earth with 20 payloads from NASA and ISA. However, an issue with its propellant system may prevent a soft landing on the moon.

  • Former Obama Administration Official Arrested for Islamophobic Harassment of NYC Vendor

    Broke On: Wednesday, 22 November 2023 Stuart Seldowitz, a former national security adviser in the Obama administration, has been arrested and charged with harassment and stalking related to anti-Islamic statements made to a food cart vendor in Manhattan. The vendor, identified as Mohammed Hussein, was back at work with lines of customers showing support following the incident. The political lobbying firm Seldowitz had consulted with cut ties with him and offered to represent Hussein. Seldowitz apologized for his actions on a political website and confirmed his identity in the videos. The NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the incident.