MassLive News Website

MassLive News Website is a news source that provides up-to-date information on various topics including local, national, and international news. The site covers a wide range of subjects such as politics, business, sports, entertainment and weather. The articles often contain conflicting information and biased language. There are instances of deceptive practices and conflicts of interest throughout the site. The website has a moderate level of readability.

75%

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

87%

Examples:

  • The articles contain a few instances of biased language.
  • The author uses sensationalism in some cases.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There are a few instances of conflicts of interest throughout the articles.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Some articles contain multiple contradictions.
  • There are examples of contradictions in the articles provided, such as conflicting information about cases and events.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • Some articles contain deceptive practices, such as not providing all available options for streaming services.
  • The author makes misleading statements in some cases.

Recent Articles

  • Two Dead, 28 Hospitalized in Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats: CDC Investigates

    Two Dead, 28 Hospitalized in Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats: CDC Investigates

    Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Two people have died and at least 28 were hospitalized due to a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats in 12 states. Many sick individuals may not have sought medical care or their illnesses may not yet be connected with the investigation. The CDC is investigating which specific products may have been contaminated, and advises pregnant people, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems to avoid deli meat unless it has been reheated until steaming hot.
  • Massachusetts Prepares for Two Rounds of Severe Thunderstorms this Weekend

    Massachusetts Prepares for Two Rounds of Severe Thunderstorms this Weekend

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Massachusetts faces two rounds of severe thunderstorms this weekend, with potential for heavy rainfall, gusty winds, hail, and torrential downpours. Residents advised to stay informed and prepare for power outages or flooding.
  • 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.
  • Federal Agent's Destroyed Phone and Defendant's High BAC: Key Evidence in Karen Read Murder Trial

    Federal Agent's Destroyed Phone and Defendant's High BAC: Key Evidence in Karen Read Murder Trial

    Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Karen Read's murder trial focuses on destroyed evidence and blood alcohol content, as defense argues she was not driving her SUV when her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, was killed. Federal agent Brian Higgins admitted to destroying his phone after exchanging flirtatious texts with Read; phlebotomist Nicholas Roberts testified that Read's BAC ranged from 0.135 to 0.292 at the time of O'Keefe's death.
  • Patriots' Quarterback Battle: Drake Maye vs. Jacoby Brissett and the Team's Progress-Focused Approach in NFL Offseason

    Patriots' Quarterback Battle: Drake Maye vs. Jacoby Brissett and the Team's Progress-Focused Approach in NFL Offseason

    Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 The New England Patriots, following a disappointing 4-13 season, are prioritizing progress as they gear up for the NFL season. Quarterback decisions loom large, with rookie Drake Maye and veteran Jacoby Brissett vying for the starting role. Maye is developing well but isn't currently taking first-team reps during OTAs. Eliot Wolf, Patriots' executive vice president of player personnel, expresses optimism about Maye while praising Brissett's throwing ability. Free agency saw significant moves, including retaining Mike Onwenu and Hunter Henry and extending Christian Barmore's contract.
  • Jaylen Brown's Impressive Regular Season Snubbed from All-NBA Teams Amid Celtics' Playoff Success

    Jaylen Brown's Impressive Regular Season Snubbed from All-NBA Teams Amid Celtics' Playoff Success

    Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 Despite a career-high 40-point game in the playoffs and leading the Celtics to a league-best record, Jaylen Brown was snubbed from both All-NBA teams. His teammate Derrick White expressed disappointment over his exclusion during an interview.
  • Canton Murder Trial: Defendant Karen Read's Alleged Conspiracy vs. Prosecution's Intoxicated Hit-and-Run

    Canton Murder Trial: Defendant Karen Read's Alleged Conspiracy vs. Prosecution's Intoxicated Hit-and-Run

    Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 In Canton, MA, Karen Read stands trial for allegedly killing her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, by hitting him with her SUV and leaving him to die in the snow outside a fellow officer's home. The defense frames it as a conspiracy while the prosecution claims Read killed O'Keefe during a fight inside Brian Albert's house and dragged him outside. Key witness Jennifer McCabe testified finding O'Keefe unresponsive on the lawn.
  • Witnesses Testify in Karen Read Trial: Defense Cross-Examines, Two Assault Reports at Court

    Witnesses Testify in Karen Read Trial: Defense Cross-Examines, Two Assault Reports at Court

    Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 On May 13, 2024, at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, the Karen Read trial progressed with cross-examination of witnesses in the second-degree murder case against her for Boston police officer John O'Keefe's death. Retired Boston police officer Brian Albert testified about their last interaction on January 29, 2022, and Caitlin Albert shared her guardianship connection to the O'Keefe family and lack of contact from investigators. Two assault reports disrupted the courtroom.
  • Netflix Negotiates Deal to Broadcast NFL's Christmas Day Games for Record $50 Million Each

    Netflix Negotiates Deal to Broadcast NFL's Christmas Day Games for Record $50 Million Each

    Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 Netflix reportedly close to deal with NFL for Christmas Day games broadcasting rights, paying at least $50 million per game, marking first-of-its-kind partnership.
  • Detective's Wife: Unraveling the Mystery of Amy Fanion's Death

    Detective's Wife: Unraveling the Mystery of Amy Fanion's Death

    Broke On: Tuesday, 08 May 2018 In May 2018, Westfield, Massachusetts detective Brian Fanion was accused of murdering his wife Amy. The investigation revealed inconsistencies in their stories and evidence of an affair. Despite maintaining innocence, a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder in 2023.