WYFF 4 News Channel

WYFF 4 News Channel is a local news source that covers various topics such as crime, politics, health, entertainment, and weather. The articles often contain sensationalism without providing context or details. There have been instances of potential contradictions and deceptive practices in the reporting. Some articles may lack context or explanations for certain statistics presented. The site has a moderate conflict of interest risk due to some unclear reporting.

73%

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 articles contain sensationalism without providing context or details.
  • The author claims a definitive link between COVID shots and increased stroke risk, but the article itself only presents a potential correlation, not causation.

Conflicts of Interest

62%

Examples:

  • The author claims that 'vehicle involved in New Mexico murder case led authorities to body of missing South Carolina paramedic' which is false as there is no mention of this in the article.
  • There are several instances where statistics such as rebounds and points scored are mentioned without providing any context or explanation of how these numbers were obtained.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Grants Pass, Oregon's anti-camping laws were upheld by the Supreme Court.
  • The Eighth Amendment does not authorize federal judges to dictate homelessness policy.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The title mentions a murder case and a missing paramedic but does not provide any details about it.
  • The title suggests a definitive link between COVID shots and increased stroke risk, but the article itself only presents a potential correlation, not causation.

Recent Articles

  • Supreme Court Allows Cities to Enforce Homelessness Bans: A Landmark Decision Sparks Controversy

    Supreme Court Allows Cities to Enforce Homelessness Bans: A Landmark Decision Sparks Controversy

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 28, 2024, that cities can enforce bans on unsheltered homelessness in public spaces, a decision supported by six conservative justices. The ruling has sparked mixed reactions across the United States and is expected to impact outdoor camping policies across the Western U.S.
  • Former MLB Draftee Freed from Turks and Caicos Jail after Ammunition Charge Sentencing

    Former MLB Draftee Freed from Turks and Caicos Jail after Ammunition Charge Sentencing

    Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 American baseball veteran Bryan Hagerich, who faced 12 years in jail for bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos, was released after a court ruling following his guilty plea.
  • Former School Resource Officer Elias Huizar: Suspect in Double Homicide and Abduction of 1-Year-Old Roman Huizar Identified, Police Chase Ensues

    Former School Resource Officer Elias Huizar: Suspect in Double Homicide and Abduction of 1-Year-Old Roman Huizar Identified, Police Chase Ensues

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 Former school resource officer Elias Huizar, wanted for two homicides and the abduction of 1-year-old Roman Huizar, was located in Oregon with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on April 23 during a police chase. The investigation began with a shooting at William Wiley Elementary School in West Richland, Washington, where one woman was killed. Huizar's ex-wife Amber Rodriguez was reportedly shot eight times near the school bus parking lot and had recently obtained a protection order against him. The West Richland Police Department and Washington State Patrol are leading the investigation.
  • South Carolina vs Oregon State: A Rematch of Last Year's National Championship Game in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Elite Eight Matchup

    South Carolina vs Oregon State: A Rematch of Last Year's National Championship Game in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Elite Eight Matchup

    Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024 The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament is down to eight teams remaining, with South Carolina facing off against Oregon State in a rematch of last year's National Championship game. The Gamecocks have made it to the national semifinals undefeated for two consecutive seasons and have an entirely new starting lineup this time around.
  • New Mexico State Police Officer Killed During Traffic Stop Involving Missing Paramedic from South Carolina

    New Mexico State Police Officer Killed During Traffic Stop Involving Missing Paramedic from South Carolina

    Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024 On March 15, a New Mexico State Police officer was killed during a traffic stop involving someone with South Carolina plates connected to the disappearance of a paramedic. The car of the missing SC paramedic was found on the scene and Phonesia Machado-Gore has been identified as the person found dead in South Carolina. Jaremy Smith from Marion, South Carolina is considered a person of interest in connection to her death.
  • Elderly Couple Dies in Spartanburg Home Due to Overheated Heater

    Elderly Couple Dies in Spartanburg Home Due to Overheated Heater

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 An elderly couple in Spartanburg died of overheating after their heater malfunctioned and reached a temperature higher than 1000 degrees Fahrenheit. Their bodies were found cold when the family who stayed with them returned home.

  • Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top Announce Joint Tour with Stops in Greenville, Savannah, and Mississippi

    Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top have announced a joint tour The tour includes performances in Greenville, South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia, and at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum

  • Preliminary Reports Suggest Potential Link Between COVID-19 Vaccination and Increased Stroke Risk in Older Adults

    Broke On: Thursday, 10 February 2022 Preliminary reports suggest a potential link between COVID-19 vaccinations and an increased risk of stroke in older adults. Getting the flu shot in conjunction with the COVID-19 vaccine may further increase the risk of stroke in seniors, according to some reports. Doctors are reporting an increase in stroke cases among younger individuals, but it is unclear whether this is related to COVID-19 vaccinations. The Pfizer vaccine has been specifically mentioned in some reports regarding the potential increased risk of stroke.