WSET News

WSET News is a news website based in Lynchburg, Virginia. The site covers local and national news topics such as politics, sports, weather, and entertainment. The site has a conservative bias and often favors Republican candidates and causes. The site also uses sensationalism and emotional language to attract readers' attention.

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 site has a clear bias towards certain topics such as gun rights, marijuana legalization, and religion. The site often presents these issues in a positive light without providing any balanced or objective information.
  • The site tends to favor conservative views and politicians, especially Bob Good, who is the author of several articles. The site also uses emotional language and sensationalism to attract readers' attention.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The site does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest that its authors or contributors may have with the subjects they write about. This could compromise the credibility and accuracy of their reporting.
  • The site has a conflict of interest by relying on sources that may have vested interests in the outcomes of events. For example, the article about the plane crash quotes Virginia State Police without disclosing their affiliation or motive.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The site contains many major contradictions in its reporting of facts and figures. For instance, the article about the partial lunar eclipse states that it will occur on Saturday, Oct 26, 2023, while another source says that it occurred on Sunday, Oct 25, 2014.
  • The site contradicts itself by reporting on different events that are not related to each other. For example, the article about the plane crash does not explain why it was flying from Fort Lauderdale to Ingalls Field Airport.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • The site is deceptive by using selective reporting, omission of important details, and misleading statements to manipulate readers' emotions and opinions. For example, the article about the plane crash does not provide any evidence for its claim that 'the flight had been scheduled to land at Ingall's Field'.
  • The site is deceptive by using vague language, logical fallacies, and false claims to persuade readers without providing any supporting facts or sources. For instance, the article about the partial lunar eclipse states that it will be visible in Virginia without explaining how or why.

Recent Articles

  • New Monkeypox Variant May Lead to Faster Rise in Cases and Increased Risk of Death

    New Monkeypox Variant May Lead to Faster Rise in Cases and Increased Risk of Death

    Broke On: Thursday, 04 April 2024 A new variant of the monkeypox virus may lead to a faster rise in cases due to its subtype causing more severe symptoms and potentially spreading easily. The CDC warns that this new strain increases the risk of contracting monkeypox, which can be fatal.
  • House Freedom Caucus Leader Bob Good Faces Primary Challenge in Virginia

    House Freedom Caucus Leader Bob Good Faces Primary Challenge in Virginia

    Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024 House Freedom Caucus leader Bob Good faces a primary challenge in Virginia from Derrick Van Orden and John McGuire. The group of House Republicans aims to knock Good off in his June primary.
  • Five Killed in Plane Crash Near Virginia's Western Border

    Five Killed in Plane Crash Near Virginia's Western Border

    Broke On: Monday, 11 March 2024 On March 11th, a small plane crashed into a wooded area near Virginia's western border at Ingalls Field Airport in Hot Springs. The crash killed all five people on board including one child and four adults due to short approach during descent despite being scheduled for landing at Ingall's Field. The investigation is ongoing with multiple agencies involved, but the names of victims have not been released yet.

  • Virginia Mother Sentenced for Marijuana Use While Owning Firearm After Son Shoots Teacher

    Broke On: Wednesday, 15 November 2023 Deja Taylor, a Virginia mother, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for using marijuana while owning a firearm. Her 6-year-old son took her handgun to school and shot his teacher, Abby Zwerner, seriously wounding her. Taylor was convicted of using marijuana while owning a gun and lying about her drug use on a federal form when she bought the gun.

  • Partial Lunar Eclipse Coincides with Full Hunter's Moon on October 26, 2023

    Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023 A partial lunar eclipse is set to occur on October 26, 2023. The eclipse coincides with the full Hunter's Moon. The event will be visible from North and South America, Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia. In Thailand, the eclipse will be visible on Sunday, October 27, due to the time difference. The partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon but not completely.