WHEC-TV, LLC

WHEC-TV is a news website that covers topics such as local weather, sports, politics, and consumer alerts. It is owned by Hubbard Broadcasting Company, which also owns several other news outlets across the country.

93%

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:

  • The site has a strong bias towards sensationalism and exaggeration.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The site has a high conflict of interest as it is owned by Hubbard Broadcasting Company, which also owns several other news outlets.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Some articles contain major contradictions regarding the timing and location of snowfall.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • The site uses deception by omitting important information and making false claims about the weather conditions.

Recent Articles

  • Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers: A Playoff Showdown Amidst Cold Weather and Travel Challenges

    Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers: A Playoff Showdown Amidst Cold Weather and Travel Challenges

    Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 The Buffalo Bills will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in a playoff game on January 15th at Highmark Stadium. Despite travel bans being lifted and cold weather, some fans walked to the stadium with shovels. The Bills have won their last five games after going 6-6 before their bye week and earned themselves the number two seed.
  • North Jersey Braces for Significant Snowfall This Weekend

    North Jersey Braces for Significant Snowfall This Weekend

    Broke On: Thursday, 04 January 2024 North Jersey residents are bracing for a significant snowfall this weekend Weather experts predict up to 10 inches in some areas from the season's initial winter storm Residents in areas of higher elevation should be prepared for heavy wet snow from the weight which may present a greater risk of downed trees and power lines The NY NJ PA Weather account mirrors much of the NWS report. Areas northwest of I-95 corridor should expect periods of moderate to heavy snowfall on Sunday, it said while eastern region will see snow sleet and rain along with windy conditions. Given the forecasts, this weekend's storm is poised to break a long streak of days without a significant snowstorm. Last winter's statewide snow total was just 3 inches which was 17.2 inches below normal and the second-lowest figure on record.

  • FDA Warns of Potential Eye Infections from Over-the-Counter Eye Drops

    Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 The FDA has issued a warning about certain over-the-counter eye drops sold at CVS, Rite Aid, and Target. The warning includes 26 different eye drop products manufactured by Altaire Pharmaceuticals. The FDA has advised consumers to stop using these products immediately and to contact their healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems. Altaire Pharmaceuticals voluntarily recalled the products due to 'non-sterility' issues. Non-sterility in products intended for the eyes can lead to serious infections, which in turn can result in permanent damage to the eye, including vision loss.