WBSM

WBSM is a news website that primarily covers events and stories in Massachusetts. The site focuses on local news related to politics, crime, entertainment, lifestyle, and education. Recent articles have highlighted issues of sexism and racism in the entertainment industry as well as local business developments and community events. The site does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

88%

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

88%

Examples:

  • Multiple people referred to Dreyfuss's comments as 'racist, homophobic, misogynist', and 'bigoted'.
  • The Cabot issued an apology for Dreyfuss's comments.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The site does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Approximately 300 people walked out of the event following Dreyfuss's comments.
  • Dreyfuss has a history of making controversial statements.
  • Dreyfuss made disparaging comments towards women in the entertainment industry.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Multiple people on The Cabot's Facebook page referred to Dreyfuss's comments as 'racist, homophobic, misogynist', and 'bigoted.'
  • Reportedly, about 300 people walked out from the event following the comments.

Recent Articles

  • Richard Dreyfuss's Controversial Comments at Jaws Screening: Bigotry and Intolerance On Display

    Richard Dreyfuss's Controversial Comments at Jaws Screening: Bigotry and Intolerance On Display

    Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024 During a Jaws screening event, actor Richard Dreyfuss made disparaging comments towards women, the Me Too movement, and the transgender community. Approximately 300 attendees walked out in protest. The Cabot theater issued an apology for Dreyfuss's offensive remarks and sparked a wider discussion about his past anti-inclusivity statements.

  • iOS 17's 'NameDrop' Feature: A Convenience or a Concern?

    Broke On: Sunday, 26 November 2023 The 'NameDrop' feature in iOS 17 allows users to share contact information by bringing their phones close together. The feature is enabled by default and requires both phones to be unlocked and each user to allow for the information to be shared. Law enforcement agencies have issued warnings about the potential misuse of this feature, advising parents to disable it if necessary.