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WSFA is a news site that covers the latest news and events in Alabama. The site reports on topics such as weather, crime and justice, politics and elections, health and wellness, sports and entertainment.

79%

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%

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  • The article presents nitrogen gas as a new and innovative method of execution when it is actually highly controversial one that has been criticized for its potential to cause unnecessary suffering.
  • The author portrays Smith's religious objection in a negative light
  • The author refers to Smith as an 'inmate' instead of acknowledging his humanity

Conflicts of Interest

50%

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  • Not reading this story on the WSFA News App? Get news alerts FASTER and FREE in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store!
  • The article uses selective reporting by only mentioning three failed execution attempts instead of all six that were attempted.
  • The author implies that Kenneth Eugene Smith was convicted of a murder for hire killing when he was actually sentenced to death for a robbery and kidnapping.
  • The author states that this will be the nation's first nitrogen hypoxia execution when it has already been done before.

Contradictions

85%

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  • Parts of North Georgia will be under flood watch starting at 7 p.m. on Sunday through 7 p.m. on Monday.
  • Severe storms, including a tornado threat, could develop in the South.

Deceptions

100%

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  • MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - More wet weather is expected today and Monday as a low pressure system moves across Alabama.
  • The execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith has been an ongoing battle for years, consisting of three failed execution attempts, lawsuits, a religious objection,

Recent Articles

  • Severe Weather Threat: Heavy Rain, Storms and Snow in the US this Weekend

    Severe Weather Threat: Heavy Rain, Storms and Snow in the US this Weekend

    Broke On: Sunday, 11 February 2024 A low pressure system is set to hit the southern U.S., bringing heavy rain and storms, while the Rockies and Western Plains are expected to see heavy snow. Meanwhile, record warm temperatures will be seen in the Northeast.
  • Alabama Weather: Drying Through Thursday; Unsettled Weather For The Weekend

    Alabama Weather: Drying Through Thursday; Unsettled Weather For The Weekend

    Broke On: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 The Alabama Weather Blog provides a detailed forecast for the next few days. The sky has cleared over most of Alabama, and dry weather is expected through Thursday with mostly pleasant nights. However, clouds will return on Friday ahead of a cold front, bringing some rain to northern Alabama. The weekend will feature unsettled weather with periods of rain both Saturday and Sunday across North/Central Alabama where amounts up to 2 inches are possible.
  • First US Execution By Nitrogen Gas Would Cause Painful And Humiliating Death, Experts Warn

    First US Execution By Nitrogen Gas Would Cause Painful And Humiliating Death, Experts Warn

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024
      The use of nitrogen hypoxia as a method of execution in the United States is being condemned by international human rights experts for its potential to cause severe and unnecessary suffering. Kenneth Eugene Smith is scheduled to be put to death using this method later this month in Alabama.

    • Potential HIV and Hepatitis Exposure at Massachusetts Hospital

      Broke On: Thursday, 16 November 2023 Nearly 450 patients at Salem Hospital in Massachusetts may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis over a period of roughly two years. The exposure risk was associated with endoscopic procedures like colonoscopies, which were not conducted in line with best practices. No evidence of infection has been found so far. The hospital has provided free screenings and set up a clinician-staffed hotline to answer questions. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is aware of the potential exposure and also concluded the risk of possible infection to be very low.