Laredo Morning Times

Laredo Morning Times is a local news source that primarily focuses on events and topics related to Laredo, Texas. The site covers various subjects including sports, border and Mexico issues, education programs, community events, and more. The site has a history of reporting on biases and conflicts of interest related to space technology companies like SpaceX.

73%

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:

  • Satellite constellations can pose a significant or debilitating threat to important existing and future astronomical infrastructures.
  • The site raises concerns about potential harmful changes to Earth's atmosphere and ecosystems as well as the increased risks of collisions in space.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The site also raised concerns about potential harmful changes to Earth’s atmosphere and ecosystems as well as the increased risks of collisions in space.
  • Words can’t describe the destruction Starlink is causing to the nocturnal environment

Contradictions

60%

Examples:

  • ]SpaceX's Starlink satellites are causing frustration among astronomers due to blocking their perspective of the cosmos[

Deceptions

55%

Examples:

  • Experts at Spaceweather.com are also sounding the alarm on the potential impacts the satellites might have on the space environment after seeing Griffin’s image.
  • The site also raises concerns about potential harmful changes to Earth’s atmosphere and ecosystems as well as the increased risks of collisions in space.

Recent Articles

  • Space Junk: A Growing Threat to Earth's Orbit and the Cosmos - Preventing Unsustainable Accumulation

    Space Junk: A Growing Threat to Earth's Orbit and the Cosmos - Preventing Unsustainable Accumulation

    Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024 Space junk, consisting of defunct satellites and rocket parts, is a growing threat to Earth's orbit with over 160 million pieces currently in space. The presence of space junk endangers active satellites, future missions, and our ability to observe the cosmos. Urgent action is needed through an international treaty with mandatory standards for sustainable use of outer space and prevention of further accumulation.

  • Rookie Quarterback C.J. Stroud's Impressive Start in the NFL

    Broke On: Saturday, 11 November 2023 C.J. Stroud was the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft. Stroud has led game-winning drives two weeks consecutively. Stroud has thrown for 14 touchdowns and only one interception in his rookie season.