WHDH-TV

WHDH-TV is a news site that provides coverage of various events and topics. The site covers a wide range of subjects including local and national news, sports, entertainment, and weather. The articles often include details about ongoing investigations or trials and may contain contradictions or conflicts of interest. While the site does not seem to have any clear biases, some articles may present information without proper sources or evidence.

87%

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

95%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no clear bias.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest found in the articles.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Another contradiction is found in the articles regarding the Karen Read case where it's mentioned that she claims to have tried to save John O'Keefe's life, but prosecutors claim she backed into her Boston Police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe outside of a Canton home owned by another Boston Police officer during a snowstorm in 2022 and left him to die.
  • In the Lewiston shooter case, it is mentioned that there was no evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), but at the same time, it's stated that brain injury likely played a role in his symptoms.
  • There are instances of contradictions found in the articles. For example, in one article it states that measles has increased worldwide and in the United States, while another article mentions a case of measles being diagnosed in Massachusetts since 2020.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The articles do not seem to be deceptive as a whole. However, there are some instances where information is presented without proper sources or evidence, such as the claim that Captain Jack Casey was confirmed killed in the helicopter crash.

Recent Articles

  • First Massachusetts Case of Measles in 2024: International Traveler Visits New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Leads to Multiple Cases

    First Massachusetts Case of Measles in 2024: International Traveler Visits New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Leads to Multiple Cases

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 A Massachusetts resident diagnosed with measles after international travel led to multiple cases in New Hampshire and Vermont. The person visited Texas Roadhouse in Concord, NH, Baked and Brewed Café in Alton, MA, and Common Man in Merrimack, NH on July 5-6. Three cases reported in NH, five in VT, one in MA. Measles is contagious and can cause fever, coughing, runny nose; contact healthcare provider if exposed.
  • Mistrial Declared in High-Profile Murder Trial of Karen Read: Jury Deadlocked After Five Days of Deliberation

    Mistrial Declared in High-Profile Murder Trial of Karen Read: Jury Deadlocked After Five Days of Deliberation

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 A mistrial was declared in the Karen Read murder trial after jurors couldn't reach a unanimous decision. Read, charged with second-degree murder and other offenses in connection to Boston police officer John O'Keefe's death, saw her supporters gather outside the courthouse vowing to be back for a retrial. The case, which captivated the nation for months and featured over 74 witnesses and 650 exhibits, is expected to be retried in about three weeks.
  • Massachusetts and New Hampshire Warn of Measles Exposure: Potential Public Locations and Flights Affected

    Massachusetts and New Hampshire Warn of Measles Exposure: Potential Public Locations and Flights Affected

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 An international traveler tested positive for measles after visiting Massachusetts and New Hampshire in late June, potentially exposing people at several public locations in both states. The individual traveled from Boston to Amsterdam while infected and may have exposed others on a Dartmouth Coach bus line, at Terminal E in Boston's Logan Airport, and various places in Hanover, New Hampshire. Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease with symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, and body rash. Health officials urge vaccination as the best protection against measles and advise contacting healthcare providers for guidance on potential exposure.
  • Fifteen Cases of Whooping Cough Reported in Brookline, Massachusetts: Public Health Officials Urge Vaccination and Precautions

    Fifteen Cases of Whooping Cough Reported in Brookline, Massachusetts: Public Health Officials Urge Vaccination and Precautions

    Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 Fifteen cases of whooping cough, a bacterial infection causing severe coughing spells and potentially life-threatening for young children and infants, have been reported in Brookline, Massachusetts. Public health officials urge residents to ensure they and their children are up-to-date on their vaccines (DTaP for under 7s, Tdap for over 7s), with pregnant women getting the Tdap vaccine after week 27 to protect themselves and newborns. Vaccination is the best defense against whooping cough, which spreads easily through droplets from coughing, sneezing or talking.
  • Jury Deliberates Fate of Karen Read in Boston Police Officer's Death

    Jury Deliberates Fate of Karen Read in Boston Police Officer's Death

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Jurors began deliberations in the Karen Read trial on June 25, 2024, over allegations she was involved in the murder of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. Prosecution presented evidence of a hit-and-run accident and witnesses testifying to Read's admission to the crime. Defense argued for a cover-up and presented evidence of police corruption.
  • Boston Public Schools End Academic Year Early Amidst Celtics Championship Parade Safety Concerns

    Boston Public Schools End Academic Year Early Amidst Celtics Championship Parade Safety Concerns

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 Boston Public Schools (BPS) have announced an early end to the 2023-24 academic year on Thursday, June 20th due to safety concerns and the upcoming Celtics NBA championship parade. With approximately 23,000 students relying on buses for transportation and increased traffic from the event, reliable and safe transportation could be a challenge. The Celtics will celebrate their win with a parade on Friday, June 21st along Causeway Street to Boylston Street. BPS students will not attend school that day due to safety concerns and operational challenges.
  • Massachusetts 911 Outage: Firewall Disruption Affects Emergency Services for Over an Hour

    Massachusetts 911 Outage: Firewall Disruption Affects Emergency Services for Over an Hour

    Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 A Massachusetts 911 outage caused by a firewall system lasted over an hour on June 18, 2024. Dispatch centers identified callers during the interruption, and no emergencies were impacted. The exact cause remains under investigation, with officials reaching out to vendor Comtech for a solution and contacting local law enforcement. Residents were advised to use local public safety lines during the outage, which affected some residents in neighboring states as well due to a T-Mobile network issue. The system was restored later in the day.
  • Massachusetts 911 Emergency Services Suffer Over an Hour-Long Outage: What Happened and Previous Disruptions

    Massachusetts 911 Emergency Services Suffer Over an Hour-Long Outage: What Happened and Previous Disruptions

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 On June 18, 2024, Massachusetts experienced an unexpected over-hour-long outage of its statewide 911 emergency services. Residents were advised to contact local police departments or use emergency call boxes during the disruption. The cause is under investigation and restoration was announced around 3:45 p.m., but this isn't the first time Massachusetts has faced such issues with its managed and redundant Next Generation 911 system.
  • Four Girls, Two McDonald's Employees Stabbed by Same Suspect in Massachusetts: Jared Ravizza Charged with Assault

    Four Girls, Two McDonald's Employees Stabbed by Same Suspect in Massachusetts: Jared Ravizza Charged with Assault

    Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 On Saturday, an unidentified man stabbed four girls aged 9-17 at AMC Braintree 10 movie theater in Massachusetts. The suspect, later identified as Jared Ravizza, also attacked two McDonald's employees in Plymouth and led police on a chase before being apprehended. Ravizza faces charges of assault with intent to murder and assault battery with a dangerous weapon for the random attacks.
  • Four Girls Stabbed in Separate Incidents at AMC Theater and McDonald's in Massachusetts: Suspect Arrested

    Four Girls Stabbed in Separate Incidents at AMC Theater and McDonald's in Massachusetts: Suspect Arrested

    Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 Four girls were stabbed in separate incidents at an AMC movie theater in Braintree and a McDonald's restaurant in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The same suspect is believed to be responsible for both crimes, which occurred within an hour of each other. Preliminary investigations suggest the attacks are related, and the suspect was later arrested after crashing his vehicle during a police pursuit.