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WOOD TV8 News is a news source that provides coverage of local and national events. The site features a mix of breaking news, weather updates, sports coverage, and entertainment stories. The articles tend to present information with a slight lean towards certain viewpoints and there are instances where contradictory information is presented. Some articles contain deceptive practices such as misleading language or omission of relevant information. There are a few instances of potential conflicts of interest present in the articles.

76%

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 articles tend to present information with a slight lean towards certain viewpoints.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There are a few instances of potential conflicts of interest present in the articles.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • There are instances where contradictory information is presented in the articles.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • Some articles contain deceptive practices such as misleading language or omission of relevant information.

Recent Articles

  • Philadelphia Phillies Make Rare MLB History with Triple Play vs. Detroit Tigers

    Philadelphia Phillies Make Rare MLB History with Triple Play vs. Detroit Tigers

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 On June 24, 2024, the Philadelphia Phillies made MLB history with a rare triple play against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Pitcher Aaron Nola initiated the play by catching a line drive and throwing to first for a double play, while Zach McKinstry was tagged out at third base unaware. The triple play occurred during a crucial moment with two runners on base and no outs, leading to an 8-1 Phillies victory. Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm contributed offensively with RBIs.
  • Honeybees Detect Lung Cancer with 82% Accuracy: A New Hope for Early Diagnosis

    Honeybees Detect Lung Cancer with 82% Accuracy: A New Hope for Early Diagnosis

    Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Researchers at Michigan State University discovered honeybees can detect lung cancer in human breath with an 82% success rate, potentially leading to new diagnostic methods. Honeybees identified cancer-indicating compounds in synthetic breath mixtures and could improve early detection of the second most common cancer in the US.
  • New Deadly Drug Emerges in Illegal Market: Medetomidine Causes Multiple Overdoses in Midwest and Northeast

    New Deadly Drug Emerges in Illegal Market: Medetomidine Causes Multiple Overdoses in Midwest and Northeast

    Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 A potent veterinary tranquilizer, medetomidine, has emerged as a new danger in the illegal drug supply, causing deadly overdoses throughout the Midwest and Northeast. This sedative, which is more powerful than xylazine or 'tranq,' slows down breathing, heart rate, and decreases brain activity. It's often mixed with opioids like fentanyl to prolong a user's high but increases overdose risk. Health officials urge individuals who use drugs and their loved ones to be aware of this threat, carry naloxone, and practice harm reduction strategies.
  • Michigan State Trooper Charged with Second-Degree Murder for Fatal Hit-and-Run During Pursuit

    Michigan State Trooper Charged with Second-Degree Murder for Fatal Hit-and-Run During Pursuit

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 A Michigan State Police detective, Brian Keely, has been charged with second-degree murder for striking and killing 25-year-old Samuel Sterling with his unmarked SUV during a pursuit in Grand Rapids on April 17, 2023. Sterling had multiple outstanding warrants and fled from officers before being struck. Keely's actions were deemed legally negligent by the Michigan Attorney General's Office, leading to Sterling's death and community protests.
  • Justice Department Sues Live Nation for Alleged Monopoly in Live Entertainment Industry: Impact on Ticket Prices and Consumer Experience

    Justice Department Sues Live Nation for Alleged Monopoly in Live Entertainment Industry: Impact on Ticket Prices and Consumer Experience

    Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 The Justice Department is suing Live Nation, Ticketmaster's parent company, for allegedly maintaining a monopoly in the live entertainment industry. The lawsuit follows investigations into Live Nation's business practices and fan complaints about confusing fees, ticket restrictions, and poor customer service. With control of at least 80% of primary ticketing at major US venues, Live Nation is accused of raising prices, limiting innovation, and hurting competition. The company operates hundreds of venues worldwide and sells over 600 million tickets a year in the US alone.
  • Michigan's Largest Egg Producer, Herbruck's Poultry Ranch, Announces Layoffs Due to Bird Flu Outbreak

    Michigan's Largest Egg Producer, Herbruck's Poultry Ranch, Announces Layoffs Due to Bird Flu Outbreak

    Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 Michigan's largest egg producer, Herbruck's Poultry Ranch, lays off 800 employees due to bird flu outbreak affecting five facilities. Avian flu is highly contagious and deadly to hens, impacting other dairy herds in the state and causing labor shortages in agriculture industry.
  • Midwest Tornadoes: Two EF2 Twisters Strike Michigan and Ohio, Displacing Over 100 Families and Injuring Workers

    Midwest Tornadoes: Two EF2 Twisters Strike Michigan and Ohio, Displacing Over 100 Families and Injuring Workers

    Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Two tornadoes touched down in Michigan and Ohio on May 8-9, 2024, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and displacing over 100 families. The first tornado in Portage destroyed mobile homes and injured residents while the second one trapped workers at a FedEx facility. Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency as cleanup efforts began. Ohio was also hit hard with nine tornadoes confirmed in four counties, leaving extensive damage behind.
  • Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu Spreads to Cattle in the US: Precautions for Livestock Workers and Owners

    Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu Spreads to Cattle in the US: Precautions for Livestock Workers and Owners

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 Since early 2022, a highly pathogenic strain of avian flu, H5N1, has infected birds and cattle in the US, spreading to over 200 mammals including humans. The CDC and WHO are monitoring developments closely. Livestock workers should enhance biosecurity protocols to prevent further spread. Avian flu can be spread directly or indirectly; producers are advised to assess risks on their premises and tighten protocols.
  • Ruby Garcia: A Tragic End for a Young Woman Killed by an Illegal Immigrant Boyfriend

    Ruby Garcia: A Tragic End for a Young Woman Killed by an Illegal Immigrant Boyfriend

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024 On April 2, 2024, a young woman named Ruby Garcia was found dead on the side of US-131 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The suspected killer is Brandon Ortiz-Vite who entered the country illegally from Mexico. While police say that Ruby Garcia and Brandon Ortiz-Vite were boyfriends and girlfriends, Ruby Garcia's sister disputes this claim stating that they were friends but their relationship had not progressed beyond friendship. The family of Ruby Garcia is upset with former President Donald Trump for using her name in his speech without speaking to them or consulting them beforehand.
  • Government Shutdown Averted, But Controversy Surrounds Short-Term Funding Bill

    Government Shutdown Averted, But Controversy Surrounds Short-Term Funding Bill

    Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 The House and Senate passed a short-term funding bill to avoid the government shutdown, but some Republicans opposed it. The bill funds various departments until March 8th, while full-year funding for other areas is still pending.