WCTI12 News

WCTI12 News is a local news station in Eastern Carolina. The articles cover topics such as high pollen production impacting allergy sufferers and police shootings.

61%

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

75%

Examples:

  • Many people are feeling the effects of Spring as pollen has become a problem in Eastern Carolina.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author does not provide any information about how the representative from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America was selected or what their qualifications are.
  • The source is a news organization that may have its own biases.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Pollen is a problem in Eastern Carolina causing allergies to flare up.
  • The source of the pollen changes throughout the year. Tree pollen is the source in February and March, grass in April through June, and weeds from July through November.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The author omits important information that would help readers understand why there is a high pollen production in their area. For example, he does not explain what factors have caused the increase in tree, grass, and weed pollen or how they differ from previous years.
  • The author uses emotional language that may manipulate the reader's feelings without providing any factual evidence or data to support his claims.

Recent Articles

  • 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.

  • Austin Hostage Situation Ends in Tragedy: Officer and Two Victims Killed

    Broke On: Saturday, 11 November 2023 Officer Jorge Pastore was killed during a hostage situation in South Austin, Texas. The Austin Police Department received a 911 call at 2:49 a.m. from a woman who was screaming and said someone was stabbing her. Officers made a forced entry into the home at 3 a.m. after identifying themselves. This is the first time in a decade that an Austin Police Department officer has been killed in the line of duty. A rally will be held at City Hall to honor Officer Pastore.