WFAA News 8

WFAA News 8 is a news station that provides local and national news coverage. The station has a strong focus on investigative journalism and community involvement. They cover a wide range of topics including weather, sports, education, and politics. WFAA News 8 also reports on events in the community such as plane crashes and major celebrations like the Texas Rangers World Series parade. The station is committed to providing accurate, fair, and transparent reporting.

99%

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:

  • WFAA News 8 has a clear and unbiased reporting on the Gateway Church scandal in Texas.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The second and third articles mention that the crash caused a fire and damaged vehicles, which contradicts with the sixth article that states the crash did not cause any fire.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Former Gateway Church Pastor Robert Morris Accused of Child Sex Abuse: A Look at the Controversial Phone Call and Proposed Legislation

    Former Gateway Church Pastor Robert Morris Accused of Child Sex Abuse: A Look at the Controversial Phone Call and Proposed Legislation

    Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024 Former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris faces renewed scrutiny over child sexual abuse allegations from the 1980s, including a confession and attempted hush money payment. State Rep. Steve Toth aims to address mandatory reporting and penalties for abusers through proposed legislation.
  • DFW Weather: Unsettled Pattern Brings Rain and Storm Chances Every Day Through the Weekend

    DFW Weather: Unsettled Pattern Brings Rain and Storm Chances Every Day Through the Weekend

    Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 North Texas faces multiple rounds of storms from Thursday to Friday, with severe weather possible and heavy rain that could cause flooding. Thunderstorms may bring quarter size hail, 60 mph wind gusts, and a low tornado threat.

  • Yellowstone Creator Taylor Sheridan Sues Star Cole Hauser Over Coffee Brand Dispute

    Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 Taylor Sheridan's company, Bosque Ranch, has accused Cole Hauser's company, Free Rein, of trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising. The lawsuit alleges that the logo of Free Rein is too similar to the registered trademark of Bosque Ranch. The lawsuit seeks a jury trial, profit restitution, and the destruction of all products with the infringing logo.

  • NCAA Proposes Direct Compensation for Athletes Through NIL Deals

    Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 NCAA President Charlie Baker has proposed a new economic model that would allow Division I schools to directly compensate their athletes through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. The proposal also includes the creation of a new subdivision within Division I that would allow well-resourced schools to form their own set of rules.

  • Pilot Killed in Plane Crash at Plano Shopping Center Parking Lot

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023
      A single-engine Mooney M20 airplane crashed in a shopping center parking lot in Plano, Texas, resulting in the death of the pilot. The plane caught fire on impact, damaging several vehicles and setting them on fire. The crash caused a parked car to catch fire, but nobody was inside the vehicle. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

    • Texas Rangers Celebrate First World Series Victory with Parade and School Closures

      Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023 The Texas Rangers have won their first World Series in the franchise's 63-year history. A victory parade is set to take place, featuring all Rangers players, Arlington Mayor Jim Ross, the City Council, representatives from Arlington public safety agencies, and local school marching bands. Several North Texas school districts, including Arlington, Mansfield, Everman, Grand Prairie, Irving, Crowley, and Kennedale, have announced closures on Friday to allow everyone to celebrate.