Gray Media Group

Gray Media Group is a news organization that operates in the United States. They are the nation's second-largest TV broadcaster in terms of revenues, serving approximately 36% of U.S. television households. The site covers various topics such as local news, weather updates, and human interest stories. Some primary topics include shooting incidents, allergy surges, and events at funeral homes. There is a potential conflict of interest in the articles as the sources quote Dr. Kinberg without providing further context about his affiliations or expertise. The site contains some contradictions and deceptive practices such as conflicting information about pollen counts and causes of conflicts in shooting incidents. The articles also provide misleading information about allergy symptoms and weather conditions affecting pollen spread.

84%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The article states Booth had only yelled at them to 'go home' and 'speak English' prior to the shooting., Other articles state Booth had previously tried to start a fight with members of the Guatemalan family in May 2022.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Dr. Kinberg is quoted in the article.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Pollen counts will be 'quite high' whenever sunny days return to the area.
  • The number of victims injured in the shooting: The article states 7 victims, other articles state 7 victims or more (3-year-old grandson, his mother, her husband, her 23-year-old son-in-law and two school age nieces), The cause of conflict between Booth and the family: The article states 'Booth had only yelled at them to 'go home' and 'speak English' prior to the shooting.', Other articles state 'Booth had previously tried to start a fight with members of the Guatemalan family in May 2022.'

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The statement 'Juniper trees let out most of that green dust', The statement 'some people start feeling allergy symptoms as early as February', The statement 'weather conditions such as high winds cause pollen to spread more easily' are all deceptive.

Recent Articles

  • Seven Injured, One Dead in Crete Shooting: Ongoing Investigation into Motive

    Seven Injured, One Dead in Crete Shooting: Ongoing Investigation into Motive

    Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 On July 2nd, 2024, in Crete, Nebraska, seven members of a Guatemalan family were injured and one neighbor, Billy Booth, was found dead after a shooting. The incident occurred at Booth's residence and stemmed from prior conflicts between the two parties.
  • Woman Discovered Alive at Nebraska Funeral Home After Being Pronounced Dead

    Woman Discovered Alive at Nebraska Funeral Home After Being Pronounced Dead

    Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 A woman, originally pronounced dead at a nursing home and transported to a funeral home for preparation, was discovered alive during the embalming process on Monday. The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is investigating but no criminal intent has been found yet.
  • High Pollen Counts Cause Allergies in North Carolina: Angela Wagner's Story

    High Pollen Counts Cause Allergies in North Carolina: Angela Wagner's Story

    Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Spring has arrived and brought with it high pollen counts in North Carolina, causing many people to suffer from allergies. Angela Wagner manages her symptoms with three allergy medications daily.