The News & Observer

The News & Observer is a North Carolina-based news organization that covers local and regional news, sports, business, and politics. The company values accuracy, fairness, freedom of speech, excellence, creativity and innovation. It is committed to building a diverse workplace that reflects the community it serves. The site features articles from award-winning journalists and provides comprehensive advertising services including digital services and display advertising in the daily papers.

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

88%

Examples:

  • The article portrays the game as a David vs Goliath matchup
  • The article uses language such as 'magical March run'
  • The author praises NC State player Michael OConnell's performance

Conflicts of Interest

83%

Examples:

  • The company offers comprehensive advertising services including digital services, display and classified advertising in the daily papers.
  • The mission statement values freedom of speech, excellence, creativity, innovation and diversity.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The top stories being followed today include a prostitution ring bust in Alamance County, an inspection of Creekside Cinemas in Mount Airy, and the matchup between UNC and Duke at the Smith Center.
  • UNC is currently ranked No.3 while Duke is ranked No.7 in ACC standings.

Deceptions

92%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • EA Sports College Football 25: Uncovering Top-10 Player Snubs and Rebuilding Schools in Dynasty Mode

    EA Sports College Football 25: Uncovering Top-10 Player Snubs and Rebuilding Schools in Dynasty Mode

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 EA Sports College Football 25 returns after an eleven-year hiatus, featuring intriguing player rankings and team evaluations. Notable omissions include Shedeur Sanders and Carson Beck, despite their draft prospects, while Arizona and Jacksonville State offer interesting storylines. The game provides a realistic path for teams like Arizona to pursue conference and national championships.
  • Early Start to Tree Pollen Season Due to Warm Winter Weather in Pittsburgh, PA

    Early Start to Tree Pollen Season Due to Warm Winter Weather in Pittsburgh, PA

    Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Spring has arrived and with it comes the start of tree pollen season. Warmer weather in winter contributes to an earlier than expected tree pollen season.
  • NC State Wins ACC Men's Basketball Tournament Championship Game Against North Carolina, 84-76

    NC State Wins ACC Men's Basketball Tournament Championship Game Against North Carolina, 84-76

    Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024 North Carolina State has won the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament championship game against North Carolina, 84-76. The NC State Wolfpack won five games in five days to win the tournament and DJ Burns Jr. (30) celebrated after N.C. State's victory over UNC.
  • NC State Wolfpack Wins Thrilling Overtime Game Against Virginia to Advance to Championship

    NC State Wolfpack Wins Thrilling Overtime Game Against Virginia to Advance to Championship

    Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024 North Carolina State Wolfpack wins overtime game against Virginia to advance to the championship with a final score of 73-65. Michael O'Connell sunk a three-pointer at the buzzer that tied things up before DJ Burns Jr.'s seven points in overtime helped secure NC State's victory.
  • UNC Defeats Duke in Classic Rivalry Game: 93-84 Final Score

    UNC Defeats Duke in Classic Rivalry Game: 93-84 Final Score

    Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 On February 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC, North Carolina defeated Duke 93-84 in a classic rivalry game.

  • Toyota Doubles Investment in EV Technology in the U.S.

    Broke On: Tuesday, 31 October 2023 Toyota plans to invest an additional $3.4 billion in its battery production and research in the U.S. over the next decade, bringing the total investment to $13.6 billion. The investment will be directed towards a new battery plant in North Carolina, creating 3,500 new jobs. The North Carolina plant will produce batteries for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric vehicles, with production expected to start by 2025.

  • Pfizer Announces Closure of Durham and Morrisville Facilities in North Carolina

    Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 Pfizer is closing two facilities in Durham and Morrisville, North Carolina. Approximately 400 employees will be affected by the closures. The closures are part of Pfizer's strategy to streamline operations and focus on core business.

  • Patrick McHenry Announces Bid for Speaker Amid GOP Turmoil

    Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023 Patrick McHenry, a Republican representative from North Carolina, has announced his intention to run for Speaker of the House. McHenry has been serving in the House since 2005 and has been credited with keeping the House functioning during the GOP's period of political turmoil.