WABI TV5 News

WABI is a news site based in Maine, USA. It covers local and national news with a team of experienced journalists and meteorologists. The site features live newscasts, weather updates, sports coverage, and investigative reports. WABI's reporting includes articles on politics, education, health care, crime, business and more. However some articles have been found to contain biased language or omissions that can mislead readers.

60%

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 article 'Maine’s top court dismisses appeal of judge’s decision on Trump ballot status' contains biased language and omits important information.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article 'Maine’s top court dismisses appeal of judge’s decision on Trump ballot status' contains deceptive statements by omission.

Recent Articles

  • First Pediatric Death from Influenza B Victoria Reported in Maine during 2023-2024 Season: Importance of Annual Vaccinations and Precautions

    First Pediatric Death from Influenza B Victoria Reported in Maine during 2023-2024 Season: Importance of Annual Vaccinations and Precautions

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Influenza B Victoria leads to Maine's first pediatric death of the 2023-2024 flu season, emphasizing its dangers, particularly for children. The Maine CDC advises vaccinations, hygiene practices, and staying home when sick to prevent the spread.
  • Former President Donald Trump's Eligibility to Run for Office in Maine Upheld by Supreme Judicial Court

    Former President Donald Trump's Eligibility to Run for Office in Maine Upheld by Supreme Judicial Court

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Former President Donald Trump's eligibility to run for office in Maine has been upheld by the state Supreme Judicial Court. The court dismissed an appeal from Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who had previously determined that Trump did not meet ballot qualifications under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment due to his role in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election and encouraging supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol after losing to Democrat Joe Biden.