WHIO - Dayton's News Leader

WHIO - Dayton's News Leader is a news site that covers local and national news, sports, weather, traffic updates and more. The site features content from various companies such as Microsoft without disclosing potential conflicts of interest. Articles sometimes contain contradictory information and use sensationalist language to attract readers. The site covers a wide range of topics including crime, politics, education, health and entertainment.

74%

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 articles show a slight lean towards presenting information in a sensationalist manner.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The site features content from companies such as Microsoft without disclosing potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Articles contain contradictory information about the applications and capabilities of Microsoft Mesh.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • Articles use sensationalist language and misleading titles to attract readers.

Recent Articles

  • Three Lives Lost: Separate Shooting Incidents in Columbus, Ohio Leave Six People Wounded

    Three Lives Lost: Separate Shooting Incidents in Columbus, Ohio Leave Six People Wounded

    Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024 Three people were killed and three others were injured in two separate shooting incidents in Columbus, Ohio early Saturday morning. The first incident occurred near Weinland Park on East Fifth Avenue and Summit Street, claiming the lives of Malachi Pee, Da'ondre Bullock, and Garcia Dixon Jr. The second shooting took place in the Italian Village neighborhood north of downtown Columbus. Deputy Chief Gregory Bodker described the scene as 'very chaotic'. No suspects have been identified in either incident.
  • Spring Storms Bring Heavy Snow to New England and Upper Midwest, Causing Power Outages and Cleanup Work

    Spring Storms Bring Heavy Snow to New England and Upper Midwest, Causing Power Outages and Cleanup Work

    Broke On: Thursday, 04 April 2024 A major spring storm brought heavy snow, rain and tornadoes to parts of New England and Wisconsin on Wednesday night, causing deaths, power outages and flooding.
  • Microsoft Mesh: Achieving Hybrid Workspaces with Immersive Spaces in Teams Meetings on Meta Quest VR Headsets

    Microsoft Mesh: Achieving Hybrid Workspaces with Immersive Spaces in Teams Meetings on Meta Quest VR Headsets

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Microsoft Mesh, a virtual meeting platform designed for hybrid workspaces, is set to launch Immersive Spaces in general availability. The feature allows attendees to interact in an immersive 3D environment during Teams meetings on Meta Quest VR headsets.

  • Recreational Marijuana Legalized in Ohio: What's Next?

    Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023 Recreational marijuana is now legal in Ohio for adults aged 21 and older. Individuals can grow up to six plants individually or 12 in a household. The sale of recreational marijuana won't start until late next summer or fall. A bill has been introduced to expunge convictions for possessing 2.5 ounces or less. Ohio Senate Republicans have proposed changes to the marijuana legalization measure, including banning home growing and increasing the tax rate.

  • Cleveland Browns' QB Deshaun Watson to Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

    Broke On: Wednesday, 15 November 2023 Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns' quarterback, is set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery due to injuries sustained during a game against the Baltimore Ravens. Watson is expected to make a full recovery and return for the 2024 season. In the wake of Watson's injury, Browns rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start at quarterback. Last year, Watson was suspended for 11 games and fined $5 million following accusations of sexual misconduct.

  • Six Killed, Including Three Students, in Ohio Interstate Crash

    Broke On: Tuesday, 14 November 2023 Six people, including three students, died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 in Licking County, Ohio. The crash involved a charter bus carrying 54 students and chaperones, two commercial vehicles, and two passenger vehicles. The crash resulted in a fire in at least three of the vehicles.