CBS 17

CBS 17 is a local news station in North Carolina, owned by Nexstar Media Group. It provides news, weather, and sports coverage.

92%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Pfizer set to close two North Carolina facilities, officials say', there is a potential conflict of interest as CBS 17 is owned by Nexstar Media Group, which has been criticized for its conservative bias.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • President Biden Meets with Congressional Leaders to Discuss Funding for Government Programs and Military Aid Amidst Disagreements over U.S Support for Ukraine

    President Biden Meets with Congressional Leaders to Discuss Funding for Government Programs and Military Aid Amidst Disagreements over U.S Support for Ukraine

    Broke On: Tuesday, 27 February 2024 President Biden met with congressional leaders to discuss funding for government programs and military aid to foreign allies. The meeting focused on avoiding a partial government shutdown, but they have yet to release legislation. Disagreements over U.S support for Ukraine were discussed as Russia makes battlefield gains in its two-year old invasion.

  • Los Angeles Fire Highlights Homelessness Crisis and Policy Failures

    Broke On: Wednesday, 15 November 2023 A fire broke out beneath a section of Interstate 10 in Los Angeles, leading to the evacuation of at least 16 homeless people. The land under the freeway was leased to Apex Development Inc., which had stored flammable materials there, contrary to the lease agreement. The fire, likely caused by arson, spread quickly due to these materials. Apex had also subleased the land to six other companies without permission. The incident has led to renewed criticism of the city's handling of homelessness.

  • 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.