WAVY.com / WVBT

WAVY.com / WVBT is a news website that covers local, national, and international news. The site is owned by Nexstar Media Group and operates under the brand names WAVY-TV 10 and WVBT FOX43. The site features articles on breaking news, politics, business, health, education, sports, and entertainment. While some articles are informative and objective, others show a right-leaning bias in their reporting.

86%

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 site also appears to have a pro-Trump bias, with several articles praising Trump and criticizing his opponents.
  • The site shows a right-leaning bias in its reporting, as evidenced by the biases identified in some articles such as attacking Joe Biden's age and character.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The site does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest and there is no 'About Us' page provided to provide context about the ownership or funding of the organization.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • Inconsistencies were also found in reporting on the same event from different articles.
  • There are contradictions in some articles regarding facts and figures, such as the number of felony counts against a former assistant principal.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Some articles contain deceptive practices such as misrepresenting facts or omitting important context.
  • The site also uses sensational headlines to grab attention and generate clicks.

Recent Articles

  • CDK Global Cyberattack Disrupts North American Car Dealerships: Over 15,000 Impacted, Potential Loss of 100,000 Vehicle Sales in June

    CDK Global Cyberattack Disrupts North American Car Dealerships: Over 15,000 Impacted, Potential Loss of 100,000 Vehicle Sales in June

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 A cyberattack on CDK Global, a software provider for North American car dealerships, has disrupted operations for approximately 15,000 dealerships and led to manual processing methods. The attack comes at a crucial time for the auto industry, potentially causing over 100,000 unit decrease in vehicle sales during June. Experts warn of supply chain targeting by hackers to disrupt entire sectors through software providers like CDK.
  • Trump Criticizes Biden's Policies at Chesapeake Rally: 'Ask Yourself if America Can Survive Four More Years'

    Trump Criticizes Biden's Policies at Chesapeake Rally: 'Ask Yourself if America Can Survive Four More Years'

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Former President Trump, 82, criticized President Biden's destructive policies during a rally in Chesapeake, Virginia on June 28, 2024. He urged voters to replace Biden with him and promised to protect America from missile attacks by building an 'iron dome.' Trump was endorsed by Governor Glenn Youngkin and Senate candidate Hung Cao at the event.
  • Summer Covid-19 Surge: 39 States Seeing Increase in Cases, California Particularly Affected with Emergence of New Variants

    Summer Covid-19 Surge: 39 States Seeing Increase in Cases, California Particularly Affected with Emergence of New Variants

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 A summer surge of Covid-19 infections is affecting 39 states in the US, with California experiencing a significant increase in cases. Wastewater and test data indicate rising Covid levels, and hospitalizations and emergency room visits have risen by 25% since late May. Two new variants, KP.3 and LB.1, are growing in proportion nationwide and could potentially displace the current dominant strain, KP.2. The CDC urges caution as the western US sees accelerating trends and nursing home cases rise.
  • Five Years After Virginia Beach Shooting: Families Feel Let Down as City Honors Victims

    Five Years After Virginia Beach Shooting: Families Feel Let Down as City Honors Victims

    Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2019 Five years after the Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting left 12 people dead, survivors and families continue to cope with grief and unanswered questions. While the city works on a memorial site and endowment fund, some feel overlooked. Sarah Leonard, daughter of victim Mary Louise Gayle, will not attend Friday's ceremony. The Virginia Mass Violence Care Fund aims to provide annual support for survivors and families through a $10 million endowment.
  • Cargill Meats Recalls Over 16,000 Pounds of Ground Beef for Potential E. coli Contamination: Lot Codes and Establishment Numbers

    Cargill Meats Recalls Over 16,000 Pounds of Ground Beef for Potential E. coli Contamination: Lot Codes and Establishment Numbers

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 Cargill Meat Solutions recalls over 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef due to potential E. coli contamination, affecting various types and lot codes of All Natural Ground Beef and Prime Rib Beef Steak Burgers sold at Walmart.
  • Ford Recalls Over 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick Vehicles Due to Battery Detection Issue: Potential Risk of Loss of Power or Electrical Accessories

    Ford Recalls Over 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick Vehicles Due to Battery Detection Issue: Potential Risk of Loss of Power or Electrical Accessories

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 Ford recalls over 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to battery detection issue. Potential loss of power or electrical accessories increases crash risk. Dealers will recalibrate modules at no cost.
  • Special Grand Jury Report Finds Security, Administrative Fails in Abby Zwerner Shooting at Richneck Elementary School

    Special Grand Jury Report Finds Security, Administrative Fails in Abby Zwerner Shooting at Richneck Elementary School

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 A special grand jury report revealed security and administrative failures that led to the shooting of a teacher by her student at Richneck Elementary School in Virginia. The report also exposed poor judgment by school officials, including an assistant principal who denied a counselor's request to search the student despite warnings about his firearm and violent behavior. The gun jammed after one shot, allowing the teacher to survive. The report recommended criminal charges for the assistant principal and raised questions about missing disciplinary records and lack of appropriate interventions for the troubled student.
  • Former Assistant Principal Charged with Child Abuse after Shooting at Richneck Elementary School

    Former Assistant Principal Charged with Child Abuse after Shooting at Richneck Elementary School

    Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024 Former Richneck Elementary School assistant principal indicted for child abuse after shooting of first-grade student Abigail Zwerner.
  • Colorectal Cancer: A Growing Threat Among Young People and Why You Should Get Screened Early

    Colorectal Cancer: A Growing Threat Among Young People and Why You Should Get Screened Early

    Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024 Colorectal cancer, affecting the colon and rectum, is a common type of cancer among men under 50. It has been increasing in frequency among young people. The American Cancer Society recommends screening starting at age 45 or sooner without family history or symptoms.
  • AT&T and Verizon Network Outage Affects Tens of Thousands of Customers on February 22nd

    AT&T and Verizon Network Outage Affects Tens of Thousands of Customers on February 22nd

    Broke On: Thursday, 22 February 2024 On February 22nd, AT&T and Verizon experienced a network outage that affected wireless service in various cities across the US. Tens of thousands of customers reported no service during this time, while nearly 30,111 customers nationwide experienced an issue.