Houston Chronicle

The Houston Chronicle is a news source that provides comprehensive coverage of local, national, and international news. The articles often highlight contradictions and conflicts of interest in various situations, particularly political events or natural disasters. The publication also covers sports events and provides analysis on team performances. While the writing is generally clear and easy to understand, there are instances where the content may be misleading or deceptive.

86%

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 often highlight contradictions and conflicts of interest in a way that suggests a critical stance towards those involved.
  • There is a tendency to present the Rockets in a more favorable light.

Conflicts of Interest

88%

Examples:

  • The articles often discuss conflicts of interest and how they may impact the subjects involved.
  • There is a focus on the potential consequences of these conflicts, such as legal action or public backlash.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Some contradictions are not fully explained or elaborated upon.
  • The articles frequently point out contradictions and inconsistencies in various situations, such as political events or natural disasters.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • The articles sometimes contain misleading information or present certain events in a way that may be deceptive.
  • There are instances where the truthfulness of the content is questioned.

Recent Articles

  • The Iconic 'Earthrise' Image: A Reminder of Our Responsibility to Protect the Planet

    The Iconic 'Earthrise' Image: A Reminder of Our Responsibility to Protect the Planet

    Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 In December 1968, astronaut Bill Anders captured the iconic 'Earthrise' photograph from lunar orbit, inspiring global attention and action towards environmental preservation. The image of Earth rising above the moon's gray backdrop sparked emotions and led to significant environmental legislation.
  • Houston Storm: Kassimer Doynov's Tree Damages House, 216,000 Without Power Amidst Nested Outages and Potential Tornadoes

    Houston Storm: Kassimer Doynov's Tree Damages House, 216,000 Without Power Amidst Nested Outages and Potential Tornadoes

    Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024 A devastating storm hits Houston on May 19, 2024, causing hurricane-force winds, significant damage, and millions of people to lose power. At least five deaths have been reported and restoration efforts are underway; however, some customers may face delays due to 'nested outages' and varying levels of electrical circuit damage.
  • Houston Area Flooded: 126 Rescued as San Jacinto River Predicted to Crest, Threatening Hundreds of Structures

    Houston Area Flooded: 126 Rescued as San Jacinto River Predicted to Crest, Threatening Hundreds of Structures

    Broke On: Saturday, 04 May 2024 Heavy rainfall in Houston causes severe flooding, forcing mandatory evacuations and dangerous rescues. The San Jacinto River is expected to crest on Sunday, putting several hundred structures at risk. First responders have already rescued over 200 people and animals. The flooding is the worst since Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and could last for days.
  • Washington Commanders and Houston Texans Make Moves in 2024 NFL Draft: New Talent for Dan Quinn and Nick Caserio

    Washington Commanders and Houston Texans Make Moves in 2024 NFL Draft: New Talent for Dan Quinn and Nick Caserio

    Broke On: Friday, 26 April 2024 In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders selected LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels as their first pick and Jer'Zhan Newton from Illinois in the third round. The Houston Texans added Calen Bullock from USC through a trade in the third round, along with Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter and Notre Dame tackle Blake Fisher in the second round.
  • Intuitive Machines' Odysseus: The First Private Moon Lander Successfully Launches and Completes Tests on the Moon Despite Technical Issues

    Intuitive Machines' Odysseus: The First Private Moon Lander Successfully Launches and Completes Tests on the Moon Despite Technical Issues

    Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 Intuitive Machines' private spaceship, Odysseus, became the first privately-funded spacecraft to land on the moon. Despite problems with its laser rangefinders that caused it to tip over onto its side, Odysseus completed tests and sent back photos before entering a lunar night. NASA received data from all five of its active payloads after the historic touchdown, including experiments put on board via a $118 million contract from CLPS. Intuitive Machines sees this as the first step towards private spacecraft landing on the moon regularly.
  • 26 People Sickened in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Rizo-Lopez Foods Cheese Products

    26 People Sickened in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Rizo-Lopez Foods Cheese Products

    Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024 Rizo-Lopez Foods, a Modesto based company, has been linked to 26 Listeria outbreaks through their queso fresco and cojita cheese products. The CDC recently re-launched an investigation after new illnesses were reported in December 2023.
  • Senate Fails to Advance Bipartisan Foreign Aid Bill with New Border Provisions

    Senate Fails to Advance Bipartisan Foreign Aid Bill with New Border Provisions

    Broke On: Thursday, 08 February 2024 The Senate's vote to advance a bipartisan foreign aid bill with major new border provisions failed on Wednesday. The bill included money for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as well as the new border policy deal. Republicans in the Senate kept the floor paralyzed while they met behind closed doors to try and come up with a game plan.
  • Texas Governor Declares Migrants Crossing Border an Invasion as National Guard Expands Presence Along Rio Grande

    Texas Governor Declares Migrants Crossing Border an Invasion as National Guard Expands Presence Along Rio Grande

    Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the expansion of its border security operation at a press conference with other Republican governors in Eagle Pass on February 4th, declaring that migrants crossing the border are an invasion from millions of people coming from across the globe into our country.
  • Texas Man Sues Macy's and EssilorLuxottica for $10 Million after False Arrest in Connection to an Armed Robbery at a Houston Store

    Texas Man Sues Macy's and EssilorLuxottica for $10 Million after False Arrest in Connection to an Armed Robbery at a Houston Store

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 A Texas man is suing Macy's and EssilorLuxottica for $10 million after being falsely arrested in connection to an armed robbery at a Houston store. The lawsuit claims that facial recognition technology was used to identify Harvey Eugene Murphy Jr as one of the suspects based on old photos and low-quality surveillance footage from the crime scene.
  • Uvalde School Shooting: A Tragic Cascade of Failures and Lessons Learned

    Uvalde School Shooting: A Tragic Cascade of Failures and Lessons Learned

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 A mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killed 21 people and exposed the failures of police response. The US Department of Justice review found poor communication, disorganization and lack of basic law enforcement practices. Police officers faced a dilemma: use deadly force or try to de-escalate. The report advised careful and coordinated action to minimize loss of life.