MassLive News Website

MassLive News Website is a news website that provides coverage of local and national news, with a focus on Massachusetts-related stories. The site covers various topics including politics, sports, entertainment, and weather. The articles often contain detailed information about events and include quotes from sources. The site sometimes reports on conflicts of interest or deceptive practices in the industry it's covering but does not always disclose these conflicts clearly.

84%

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

88%

Examples:

  • There are a few instances where the source seems to favor certain teams or players in sports articles.
  • The source contains some instances of biases, particularly in the articles where the author expresses opinions or uses sensational language.

Conflicts of Interest

88%

Examples:

  • In a few articles, the source reports on companies or products that it seems to have a positive affiliation with.
  • There are some instances where the source may have conflicts of interest, such as reporting on Netflix's potential deal with the NFL without disclosing potential conflicts.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Another article mentions conflicting information about the charges and trial details for a specific case.
  • In one article, there is a contradiction regarding the location of an event.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, the source seems to deceive readers by implying that a certain event will happen when it's not guaranteed.
  • There are some instances where the source provides incomplete or misleading information, such as not providing all available options for streaming services.

Recent Articles

  • 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.
  • 12 Inches of Snow Expected in Vermont and New York During Long Duration Winter Storm

    12 Inches of Snow Expected in Vermont and New York During Long Duration Winter Storm

    Broke On: Monday, 01 April 2024 A winter storm is set to hit Vermont and New York on Wednesday and Thursday, bringing over 12 inches of snow. The eastern Adirondacks in Northern New York are expected to receive over a foot of snow while Northern Vermont's Green Mountains will see 8-12 inches.