The Sun

The Sun is a British tabloid newspaper known for its sensationalist style and right-leaning political views. It covers a wide range of topics including news, sports, and entertainment. The website features articles with conflicting information and has faced criticism for its close ties to the UK government and its owner, News Corp.

86%

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 Sun has been known to have a right-leaning bias in its editorial section.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • The Sun has faced criticism for its close ties to the UK government and its owner, News Corp.

Contradictions

87%

Examples:

  • Articles reporting on scientific discoveries with conflicting data.
  • Contradictions found in articles regarding the accuracy of information provided.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • Articles that use misleading headlines or language to manipulate readers' understanding of the topic.

Recent Articles

  • Mysterious Slowing Down of Earth's Inner Core: Implications for Magnetic Field and Day Length

    Mysterious Slowing Down of Earth's Inner Core: Implications for Magnetic Field and Day Length

    Broke On: Friday, 01 January 2010 Recent studies suggest Earth's inner core has been slowing down since around 2010, affecting the planet's magnetic field and potentially shortening days. Seismic data from various locations worldwide revealed S waves traveling faster than P waves, indicating a change within the core. Further analysis confirmed this decrease in rotation speed, but the cause remains unclear.
  • GPT-4 Passes Turing Test: A New Milestone in AI's Journey Towards Human-Like Intelligence

    GPT-4 Passes Turing Test: A New Milestone in AI's Journey Towards Human-Like Intelligence

    Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 OpenAI's language model, GPT-4, passed the Turing test with human participants mistaking it for another person 54% of the time during conversational tasks. This achievement highlights GPT-4's impressive theory of mind capabilities and understanding of human social interactions.
  • Kevin Spacey Reveals Bankruptcy, Apologizes for Past Actions Amidst Legal Fees and Controversial Allegations

    Kevin Spacey Reveals Bankruptcy, Apologizes for Past Actions Amidst Legal Fees and Controversial Allegations

    Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Disgraced actor Kevin Spacey, facing bankruptcy and legal fees from sexual assault allegations, apologized to accusers in emotional interviews. Amidst financial struggles and past misconduct admissions, he expressed gratitude for a message of support from King Charles.
  • Michael Mosley: Last Sighting of Missing TV Doctor Before Disappearance on Greek Island Path

    Michael Mosley: Last Sighting of Missing TV Doctor Before Disappearance on Greek Island Path

    Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 TV doctor Michael Mosley went missing on June 5 during a walk from St. Nicholas Beach to his lodgings in Symi island, Greece. Last seen at 2 p.m. local time entering a mountain path in Pedi coastal town.
  • Tom Bower: A Versatile Actor Survived by Children and Brother, Career Spanned Six Decades

    Tom Bower: A Versatile Actor Survived by Children and Brother, Career Spanned Six Decades

    Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 Tom Bower, versatile actor known for 'The Waltons' and 'Die Hard 2', passed away at 86. Born in Denver, he studied at American Academy of Dramatic Arts and became a private investigator before acting. First major role was with Al Pacino in 'The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel'. Appeared on shows like 'Get Christie Love!', 'The Rockford Files', and 'Kojak'. Replaced as Dr. Curtis Willard on CBS's hit series, 'The Waltons', after requesting a raise during his time there. Survived by children Viveca and Rob and brother Robert.
  • 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.
  • Former Dancing with the Stars Contestant Harry Jowsey Shares Scary Skin Cancer Diagnosis, Urges Fans to Get Regular Check-ups and Wear Sunscreen

    Former Dancing with the Stars Contestant Harry Jowsey Shares Scary Skin Cancer Diagnosis, Urges Fans to Get Regular Check-ups and Wear Sunscreen

    Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024 Former Dancing with the Stars contestant Harry Jowsey urges fans to get regular skin checks and wear sunscreen after being diagnosed with skin cancer. The Australian reality star discovered the cancer during a routine check-up and reassures followers he's recovering.
  • Three Women Contract HIV from Vampire Facials at Unlicensed New Mexico Spa: First Cosmetic Procedure-Related HIV Outbreak Identified

    Three Women Contract HIV from Vampire Facials at Unlicensed New Mexico Spa: First Cosmetic Procedure-Related HIV Outbreak Identified

    Broke On: Wednesday, 25 April 2018 Three women contracted HIV from vampire facials at an unlicensed Albuquerque spa, marking the first known outbreak from cosmetic procedures. The CDC investigated and found that the owner, Maria de Lourdes Ramos De Ruiz, practiced medicine without a license and did not follow proper infection control practices.
  • Google Releases April Update for Pixel Devices to Fix LTE Call and Data Issues

    Google Releases April Update for Pixel Devices to Fix LTE Call and Data Issues

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 Google releases April update for Pixel models to address LTE call and data issues, affecting users of Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Fold, 8, and 8 Pro. The patch aims to fix missed calls and text messages due to network connectivity problems. Users are encouraged to check for updates or manually sideload the OTA package.
  • David Beckham Sues Mark Wahlberg and F45 Gym Over Alleged $10.5 Million Profit Loss

    David Beckham Sues Mark Wahlberg and F45 Gym Over Alleged $10.5 Million Profit Loss

    Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024 Soccer icon David Beckham is suing Mark Wahlberg, F45 gym founders Adam Gilchrist and Rob Deutsch, and Wahlberg's investment group for alleged fraud in a fitness brand deal worth up to $10.5 million (€8.5 million) in lost profits. Beckham was introduced to the opportunity by his friend Wahlberg but claims he was misled about potential profits, with shares promised but withheld until after prices dropped.