Scripps News

Scripps News is an independent news network that provides coverage on politics, the economy, foreign affairs, technology, health and science. The site has reporters in over 50 cities across the country and is committed to strong investigative reporting. However, there are some examples of biases and contradictions found in their reporting which can lead to confusion for readers.

53%

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

70%

Examples:

  • The articles provided by Scripps News have a moderate bias score. The site has some examples of biases in their reporting such as sensationalism and selective reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • There are no clear examples of conflicts of interest found in the articles provided by Scripps News. However, it is important to note that any financial ties or affiliations with certain organizations could potentially influence a site's reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are several contradictions found in the articles provided by Scripps News such as conflicting information about the prevalence of certain diseases and their causes. There is also a lack of clarity on some topics which can lead to confusion for readers.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • There are some examples of deception found in the articles provided by Scripps News such as sensationalism and selective reporting. However, it is important to note that any intentional misinformation or manipulation would be considered a more serious form of deception.

Recent Articles

  • CDC Alerts Health Care Providers of Rise in Bacterial Infections Caused by Meningococcus

    CDC Alerts Health Care Providers of Rise in Bacterial Infections Caused by Meningococcus

    Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024 The CDC has issued an alert to healthcare providers about a rise in bacterial infections caused by Neisseria meningitidis, also known as meningococcus. This condition can cause inflammation of the lining around your brain and spinal cord, leading to meningitis. There are six types of serogroups: A, B, C, W, X and Y. The four groups that affect the United States are B, C, W and Y.
  • New Mexico Man Dies from Rare Bubonic Plague: First Death in Two Years

    New Mexico Man Dies from Rare Bubonic Plague: First Death in Two Years

    Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 A New Mexico man has died after contracting the bubonic plague, a rare disease that can be fatal. This is the first human case of plague in New Mexico since 2021 and the first death since 2020.
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    Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 The Hunter's Moon appeared on the night of October 27, 2023. This year's Hunter's Moon coincided with a lunar eclipse. The moon appeared larger and more orange than usual due to the 'moon illusion'. The lunar eclipse was visible in many parts of the world, including Maryland, USA.