News Shield

News Shield is a weekly newspaper that covers news and events in Barron County. The site has been publishing since November 1st, 1876 and was founded by A. Dewey. It is owned by the Barron community and its coverage focuses on local issues.

63%

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

50%

Examples:

  • The site has a history of bias towards the Barron County community and its interests.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The site has a clear conflict of interest as it is owned by the Barron County community.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • NASA is studying cancer growth in space much faster than on Earth
  • Researchers are using microgravity conditions available through the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory to explore how to mitigate cancer effects and improve treatment options for patients on Earth
  • Science experiments are being conducted aboard the International Space Station practically around the clock

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • There are no instances of deception on this website.

Recent Articles

  • Exploring Cancer Treatment Options in Microgravity: A Look at the ISS National Laboratory's Research Efforts

    Exploring Cancer Treatment Options in Microgravity: A Look at the ISS National Laboratory's Research Efforts

    Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 Researchers are using microgravity conditions available through the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory to explore how to mitigate cancer effects and improve treatment options for patients on Earth. Chemotherapy drugs work by killing cancer cells within the body, but nearly 80% of initial treatments do not work, meaning individuals have to endure multiple rounds.

  • Glencore to Acquire Majority Stake in Teck's Steelmaking Coal Business

    Broke On: Tuesday, 14 November 2023 Glencore PLC is set to acquire a 77% stake in Teck Resources Ltd's steelmaking coal business, Elk Valley Resources, for USD6.93 billion in cash. As part of the arrangement, Teck has agreed with Japan's Nippon Steel Corp that its current 2.5% interest in Elkview Operations will be rolled up to equity in Elk Valley. South Korean steel maker Posco Holdings Inc also intends to exchange its current 2.5% interest in Elkview Operations and its 20% interest in the Greenhills joint venture for a 3% stake in Elk Valley. Glencore plans to list the combined coal operations on the New York Stock Exchange within two years of the acquisition closing.