WFSB News Channel 3 Eyewitness News Team

WFSB News Channel 3 Eyewitness News Team is a local news station based in Connecticut. The station covers a variety of topics including local news, weather, sports, and investigative reports. The team is made up of experienced journalists and producers who are dedicated to providing accurate and timely information to the community. The station also has a strong focus on community involvement and strives to make a positive impact in the lives of their viewers.

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

85%

Examples:

  • The article focuses more on the potential risks of the vaccines, which could be seen as a slight bias.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The article mentions the potential conflict of interest regarding the reporting on COVID-19 and flu vaccines.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Stop & Shop Announces Closure of 32 Underperforming Stores in Northeast: Impacted Locations and Employee Offerings Revealed

    Stop & Shop Announces Closure of 32 Underperforming Stores in Northeast: Impacted Locations and Employee Offerings Revealed

    Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 Stop & Shop, a major Northeastern US grocery chain, plans to close 32 underperforming stores across six states as part of a restructuring effort to strengthen the brand and prepare for future growth. The closures will affect eight Massachusetts locations and are scheduled to occur on or before November 2. Associates at impacted locations will be offered other positions within the company.
  • First Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Massachusetts and Connecticut for 2024: Prevention Measures and Symptoms

    First Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Massachusetts and Connecticut for 2024: Prevention Measures and Symptoms

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Massachusetts and Connecticut report first mosquito-borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) detections of the season. Six Massachusetts towns increase risk level to 'moderate'. No human cases reported yet. EEE is a rare but serious disease spread through mosquito bites, causing symptoms like fever, headache, seizures; WNV can cause neurological symptoms and fever with body aches. Prevent mosquito bites by using repellent, wearing protective clothing, and avoiding peak feeding times. Report animal cases to state departments.
  • Five Climate Activists Disrupt PGA Tour's Travelers Championship, Delaying Tom Kim and Scottie Scheffler's Final Rounds

    Five Climate Activists Disrupt PGA Tour's Travelers Championship, Delaying Tom Kim and Scottie Scheffler's Final Rounds

    Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 Five climate activists from Extinction Rebellion disrupted the final round of the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut, on June 23, 2024. They ran onto the 18th green during a crucial moment in the tournament and left a powdery substance on the putting surface, delaying play for several minutes. The protest affected leaders Tom Kim and Scottie Scheffler as they prepared to finish their rounds, with both players needing strong performances to make it into a playoff. Scheffler went on to win the tournament in a playoff against Kim, describing the experience as unsettling.
  • Five Sandy Hook Survivors Graduate High School: A Bittersweet Milestone for Emma and Grace

    Five Sandy Hook Survivors Graduate High School: A Bittersweet Milestone for Emma and Grace

    Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Five Sandy Hook shooting survivors, including Emma Ehrens and Grace Fischer, graduate high school with bittersweet feelings as they remember lost classmates (2024). Emma plans to study law or politics.
  • Michelle Troconis Sentenced for Role in Conspiring to Murder Jennifer Dulos: A Mother of Five Whose Disappearance Remains a Mystery

    Michelle Troconis Sentenced for Role in Conspiring to Murder Jennifer Dulos: A Mother of Five Whose Disappearance Remains a Mystery

    Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 In 2024, Michelle Troconis, ex-girlfriend of Jennifer Dulos' estranged husband Fotis Dulos, was sentenced to 14.5 years in prison for conspiring to murder Jennifer in 2019. Evidence included a bloodlike stain with her DNA found on garage wall and door of her home and in Fotis Dulos' vehicle. Troconis helped dispose of Jennifer's clothes, clean the car, and create a false alibi.
  • New Jersey Primary Elections: Unable to Endorse Republican Candidates Due to Lack of Engagement

    New Jersey Primary Elections: Unable to Endorse Republican Candidates Due to Lack of Engagement

    Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 New Jersey Senate and 3rd Congressional District primaries on June 4 feature key races, but the Editorial Board cannot make endorsements due to Republican candidates' refusal to engage with mainstream media, including this publication.

  • Pope Francis Removes Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas

    Broke On: Saturday, 11 November 2023 Pope Francis has removed Bishop Joseph Strickland from his position in the Diocese of Tyler, Texas. Strickland's removal comes after he declined a Vatican request for his resignation. Strickland had previously been warned about his Twitter account, where he had criticized Pope Francis.

  • FBI Seizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Electronic Devices Amid Campaign Investigation

    Broke On: Friday, 10 November 2023 FBI agents seized electronic devices from New York City Mayor Eric Adams as part of an investigation into his 2021 mayoral campaign. The investigation is examining whether the Adams campaign conspired with a Brooklyn construction company and the Turkish government to funnel foreign money into the campaign through a straw donor scheme. Six associates of Adams have been indicted for using a straw donor scheme to generate public matching funds for Adams' 2021 election campaign.

  • Study Suggests Minimal Stroke Risk Increase in Elderly Post COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations

    Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023 Recent studies suggest a potential link between simultaneous administration of COVID-19 and flu vaccines and a slight increase in stroke risk among the elderly. The overall risk remains low, and the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the potential risks. Health officials emphasize the importance of both COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, especially for the elderly.