WATE

WATE is a news source owned by Nexstar Media Group, providing local news coverage for the Knox County area.

88%

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:

  • In the article 'New RSV shot: Another tool to help infants despite shortage', there is a slight bias towards the new RSV shot as a solution to the shortage, but this is a reasonable stance given the context.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • In the article 'New RSV shot: Another tool to help infants despite shortage', there is a potential conflict of interest as WATE is owned by Nexstar Media Group, a large broadcasting company that could potentially have financial interests in the pharmaceutical industry.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • 57th Annual CMA Awards: A Night of Fashion, Talent, and Celebrations

    Broke On: Wednesday, 08 November 2023 The 57th Annual CMA Awards was hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Lainey Wilson was the biggest winner of the night, winning the Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year awards. Chris Stapleton was named Male Vocalist of the Year, while Old Dominion won Vocal Group of the Year.