Stars and Stripes

Stars and Stripes is a news outlet that primarily reports on military, veterans, and international affairs. The articles provided cover a range of topics including sexual assault in the military, legislation regarding veterans' benefits, underwater collisions on Lake Superior, and various incidents both within the United States and internationally. There are examples of biases related to religious favoritism and criticism towards leadership positions. Contradictions include information about avoided FAA inspectors, deaths from heavy rains and lightning strikes in Pakistan, and collapsed houses in eastern Punjab province. The site also shows a conflict of interest regarding religious dominations and a display sending messages to students about superiority. Deceptive practices involve the same conflicts of interest and favoritism examples. The readability scores for the articles are generally high, indicating clear writing.

95%

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

95%

Examples:

  • Frankly sir, I think it's a travesty that you're still in your job.
  • There are multiple versions of the Ten Commandments, and Herlands said the specific version mandated for classroom walls does not align with the version from his faith.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Frankly sir, I think it's a travesty that you're still in your job.
  • This display sends a message to my children and other students that people of some religious dominations are superior to others.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • Approximately 80% of the nonconforming parts were moved to avoid FAA inspectors.
  • At least 36 people have died in Pakistan due to heavy rains and lightning strikes over the past three days.
  • Most deaths occurred when farmers were harvesting wheat and houses collapsed in eastern Punjab province.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • This display sends a message to my children and other students that people of some religious dominations are superior to others.
  • This is religious favoritism.

Recent Articles

  • US Air Force Member Charged with Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of Japanese Minor in Okinawa: Diplomatic Tensions and Local Opposition Flare Up

    US Air Force Member Charged with Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of Japanese Minor in Okinawa: Diplomatic Tensions and Local Opposition Flare Up

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 A US Air Force member, identified as Brennon Washington, has been charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Japanese minor in Okinawa on December 24, 2023. The incident may rekindle tensions between the US military and local community due to past abductions and existing concerns over pollution, noise, helicopter crashes, and COVID-19 outbreaks related to US bases. Washington is currently in custody awaiting trial.
  • Louisiana's Controversial New Law: Ten Commandments in Public Schools Sparks Legal Battle

    Louisiana's Controversial New Law: Ten Commandments in Public Schools Sparks Legal Battle

    Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 Louisiana's mandate to display the Ten Commandments in all public schools has led to lawsuits from parents of various religious backgrounds, challenging the constitutionality of the law on grounds it violates First Amendment clauses. Civil liberties groups argue that the commandments' display raises concerns about separation of church and state and isolation for non-Christian students.
  • Boeing CEO Apologizes for Hidden Nonconforming Parts in 737 Max Jets at Senate Hearing

    Boeing CEO Apologizes for Hidden Nonconforming Parts in 737 Max Jets at Senate Hearing

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun testified before the Senate on June 18, 2024, addressing safety lapses and hidden evidence of nonconforming parts in Boeing's 737 Max jets. Calhoun apologized to crash victims' families for company mistakes.
  • Freighter Michipicoten Collides with Underwater Object in Lake Superior, Making Its Way to Port for Inspection

    Freighter Michipicoten Collides with Underwater Object in Lake Superior, Making Its Way to Port for Inspection

    Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 A freighter, Michipicoten, collided with an underwater object in Lake Superior on June 8, 2024, resulting in water intake and the evacuation of at least 22 people. The U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies responded to assist with pumps removing water from the ship as it makes its way to a nearby port for inspection and repairs. The cause of the collision remains under investigation, with no reported injuries or indication of cargo spillage.
  • D-Day at Pointe du Hoc: The Bravery and Sacrifice of the US Army Rangers

    D-Day at Pointe du Hoc: The Bravery and Sacrifice of the US Army Rangers

    Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 On D-Day's 80th anniversary, we honor the bravery of US Army Rangers who scaled Pointe du Hoc cliffs to destroy German guns, marking a turning point in WWII. Inspired by British Commandos, Rangers conducted daring raids and played crucial roles in Allied victories. Their sacrifices preserved freedom and inspired future generations.
  • Veterans of Top Secret Nevada Base Expose Health Consequences from Nuclear Bomb Tests

    Veterans of Top Secret Nevada Base Expose Health Consequences from Nuclear Bomb Tests

    Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024 Veterans of the US Air Force's top secret Nevada base, Area 52 or Tonopah Test Range, allege debilitating health issues from toxic radioactive material exposure during nuclear bomb tests in the 1970s. Mark Ely and Dave Crete are among these veterans, who now face life-threatening consequences despite signing non-disclosure agreements and being physically fit during their service. The US government's resistance to acknowledging their service at the site leaves them fighting for compensation.
  • USS Harder: The Legendary Submarine That Sank Three Japanese Destroyers Discovered Off the Coast of Luzon

    USS Harder: The Legendary Submarine That Sank Three Japanese Destroyers Discovered Off the Coast of Luzon

    Broke On: Thursday, 24 August 1944 The legendary USS Harder, a US Navy submarine known for sinking three Japanese destroyers and heavily damaging two others during its fifth patrol, has been discovered off the coast of Luzon in the Philippines by The Lost 52 Project. The submarine completed six successful patrols before it was ultimately sunk during a depth charge attack, with its wreckage and crew of 79 men presumed lost since January 1944.
  • 36 Lives Lost: Heavy Rains and Lightning Strikes in Pakistan Trigger Crisis, Over 600 Houses Damaged or Destroyed

    36 Lives Lost: Heavy Rains and Lightning Strikes in Pakistan Trigger Crisis, Over 600 Houses Damaged or Destroyed

    Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024 At least 72 people have lost their lives in Pakistan and Afghanistan due to heavy rains and lightning strikes. In eastern Punjab province, farmers harvesting wheat were among the victims as houses collapsed. Authorities declared a state of emergency in Baluchistan province, while flooding from seasonal rains in Afghanistan caused damage to over 600 houses and killed 33 people. Environmental expert Rafay Alam attributes these extreme weather conditions to climate change following unusual rainfall after a heat wave two years ago. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered relief aid for the affected areas, with Pakistan's water reservoirs expected to benefit from the rains.

  • Navy Plane Overshoots Runway in Hawaii, All Crew Members Unharmed

    Broke On: Tuesday, 21 November 2023
      A U.S. Navy reconnaissance plane, a P-8A Poseidon, overshot the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii, ending up in the bay. All nine crew members aboard the aircraft escaped without sustaining serious injuries. The Poseidon belongs to the Navy's Patrol Squadron 4, based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington. The incident was quickly responded to by the Coast Guard and rescue operations were called off as all parties involved were rescued.

    • Six Killed, Including Three Students, in Ohio Interstate Crash

      Broke On: Tuesday, 14 November 2023 Six people, including three students, died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 in Licking County, Ohio. The crash involved a charter bus carrying 54 students and chaperones, two commercial vehicles, and two passenger vehicles. The crash resulted in a fire in at least three of the vehicles.