Boston 25 News - WFXT Boston

Boston 25 News is a news source that primarily reports on breaking news and local events in Worcester, Massachusetts and surrounding areas. The site covers topics such as accidents, weather updates, sports events, and community stories. The articles provide detailed information about the incidents reported but sometimes contain deceptive language or selective reporting. The site does not show any clear signs of bias or conflicts of interest.

53%

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

86%

Examples:

  • The articles show a slight lean towards reporting breaking news and local events with impartiality.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest were found in the articles provided.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The article about the hit-and-run accident does not mention any contradictions.
  • The article about the nor'easter provides contradictory information about the expected accumulation of snow and its impact on different areas.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • The article about the hit-and-run accident contains an example of selective reporting as the author focuses on a specific region rather than providing a comprehensive list of school closings across the country.
  • The article about the nor'easter contains deceptive language by implying that more information will be provided but does not deliver on this promise.

Recent Articles

  • Helicopter Crash in Danbury, New Hampshire: Pilot Sustains Injuries After Loss of Control

    Helicopter Crash in Danbury, New Hampshire: Pilot Sustains Injuries After Loss of Control

    Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 A Hughes TH-55 helicopter crashed near a residential property at 208 Dean Road in Danbury, New Hampshire on June 1, 2024. The pilot sustained injuries and was saved by witnesses before emergency responders arrived. Preliminary reports suggest the pilot lost control during landing, causing the helicopter to catch fire and spread to nearby woods. The NTSB is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the crash, which marks New Hampshire's second helicopter incident in a week resulting in injuries.
  • Spring Storms Bring Heavy Snow to New England and Upper Midwest, Causing Power Outages and Cleanup Work

    Spring Storms Bring Heavy Snow to New England and Upper Midwest, Causing Power Outages and Cleanup Work

    Broke On: Thursday, 04 April 2024 A major spring storm brought heavy snow, rain and tornadoes to parts of New England and Wisconsin on Wednesday night, causing deaths, power outages and flooding.

  • Police Officer and Utility Worker Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Waltham, Suspect in Custody

    Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023
      A police officer and a utility worker were killed in a hit-and-run crash in Waltham, Massachusetts. The suspect, identified as Peter Simon, has been charged with two counts of manslaughter and armed robbery. Simon stole a police cruiser from the scene but was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit.

    • Alabama Secures 42-28 Victory Over LSU in College Football Match

      Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 Alabama defeated LSU with a score of 42-28. Alabama's quarterback, Jalen Milroe, rushed for 155 yards and scored three touchdowns. LSU's quarterback, Jayden Daniels, had to leave the game due to concussion protocols. Alabama's Will Reichard became the NCAA's all-time leading scorer among kickers. LSU ended a string of seven straight games with at least 500 yards.