ABC 17 News

ABC 17 News is a local news station that covers a variety of topics including politics, business, entertainment, and weather. The articles provided generally present balanced reporting without any significant biases or conflicts of interest. There are some minor contradictions in the reporting and some deceptive practices in the use of sensationalized titles. The writing is generally easy to read and understand.

87%

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

95%

Examples:

  • The articles generally present a balanced view without any significant biases.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no conflicts of interest reported in the articles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are some minor contradictions in the reporting, such as conflicting information about the security environment around the Milwaukee convention and the judge's description of Fani Willis's testimony.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • Some articles use misleading or sensationalized titles, such as 'Suspect in University of Georgia killing didn't know victim and is not a student on the campus, police say', which suggests that Jose Antonio Ibarra was a student at the University of Georgia when he committed this crime.

Recent Articles

  • Former President Trump Survives Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally: One Firefighter Killed, Gunman Identified

    Former President Trump Survives Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally: One Firefighter Killed, Gunman Identified

    Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024 Former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on July 13, 2024. One person, firefighter Corey Comperatore, was killed and two others critically injured. The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, carried an AR-15-type rifle and opened fire as Trump spoke. Explosives were found in Crooks' car and bomb-making materials at his home. The FBI is investigating this incident as an assassination attempt.
  • Severe Weather Alert: Tornadoes Threaten Louisville and Surrounding Areas on May 25, 2024

    Severe Weather Alert: Tornadoes Threaten Louisville and Surrounding Areas on May 25, 2024

    Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 On May 25, 2024, Louisville and surrounding areas faced a Severe Alert Day with potential for tornadoes and heavy rains. The Storm Prediction Center placed the region under an Enhanced Risk category for severe weather, including damaging wind, flooding, and isolated tornadoes. Despite the threats, many had outdoor plans like cookouts and graduation ceremonies. Dry weather followed with high temperatures rising, but an active pattern returned next weekend.
  • RNC Fears for Attendee Safety as Milwaukee Protest Zone Remains Near Convention Pathway

    RNC Fears for Attendee Safety as Milwaukee Protest Zone Remains Near Convention Pathway

    Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 The RNC has raised security concerns with the Secret Service over potential threats from demonstrators at the July 2023 convention in Milwaukee. Letters detailing these worries, sent to Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, propose a one-block adjustment to protest sites for attendee safety. However, no response has been received from the Secret Service despite contact from GOP officials and security personnel. Protesters may ignore law enforcement orders regarding demonstration areas due to their proximity to the convention venue.
  • Georgia Election Subversion Case: Nathan Wade Resigns Amid Allegations of Impropriety with Fani Willis

    Georgia Election Subversion Case: Nathan Wade Resigns Amid Allegations of Impropriety with Fani Willis

    Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024 The Georgia election subversion case against former President Donald Trump and his allies is ongoing. Prosecutor Nathan Wade resigned after a judge ruled that Fani Willis could stay on the case if he stepped aside due to allegations of impropriety in their relationship while serving as special prosecutor for the case.
  • University of Georgia Student Murdered: Jose Antonio Ibarra Arrested for Felony Murder and Kidnapping

    University of Georgia Student Murdered: Jose Antonio Ibarra Arrested for Felony Murder and Kidnapping

    Broke On: Saturday, 24 February 2024 On February 24th, a murder took place on the University of Georgia campus in Athens. The victim was an Augusta University College of Nursing student named Laken Hope Riley. Jose Antonio Ibarra is the suspect and has been arrested for felony murder, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and concealing the death of another.

  • Zahara Jolie-Pitt Joins Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Spelman College

    Broke On: Thursday, 16 November 2023 Zahara Jolie-Pitt has joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Spelman College. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is the first intercollegiate historically African American sorority. Zahara introduced herself as Zahara Marley Jolie, omitting her father's last name.

  • Toyota Recalls 1.8 Million RAV4 SUVs Over Battery Fire Risk

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 Toyota is recalling over 1.8 million RAV4 SUVs due to a battery issue that poses a fire risk. The recall pertains to the 2013-2018 models with smaller top dimensions 12-volt batteries. Toyota's shares have risen following a reported doubling of profits, with operating profits for Q2 rising over 155%. Toyota has also increased its investment in a hybrid and electric vehicle battery factory in North Carolina by $8 billion, expecting to create an additional 3,000 jobs.

  • King Charles III to Deliver Opening Address at COP28 in Dubai

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 King Charles III will attend the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai and deliver the opening address on December 1. The King's attendance comes after he was unable to attend the previous year's conference, COP27, in Egypt due to a request from the then British Prime Minister. During his time in the UAE, Charles will meet with regional leaders and also attend a reception to launch the inaugural COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum.

  • Disney Set to Acquire Remaining Hulu Stake from Comcast

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 Disney is set to acquire the remaining one-third stake in Hulu from Comcast Corp.'s NBC Universal. The deal is expected to cost Disney approximately $8.61 billion. Hulu has more than 48 million subscribers. Disney already sells Hulu as part of a streaming bundle with its Disney+ and ESPN+ products.