Marketplace.org

Marketplace.org is a public media outlet that produces broadcast shows, podcasts, digital reporting and more. The organization's mission is to cover business and the economy in ways that everyone can understand and to raise the economic intelligence of the country by sharing economic perspectives relevant to all communities. Marketplace has won numerous awards for its economic coverage and relies on funding from foundations, corporate underwriters, public radio stations, and listener support. The site covers a variety of topics including finance, technology, healthcare, and more.

62%

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

86%

Examples:

  • The author uses sensationalism to state that 'bitcoiners are rejoicing' when it has only increased by 40% this year and is still far from its pandemic-era record of nearly $69,000 per coin. This statement exaggerates the positive impact of the recent price increase on bitcoin investors.

Conflicts of Interest

62%

Examples:

  • Other companies are also trying to come up with cookie replacements of their own.
  • Privacy advocates have complained that cookies are a privacy nightmare
  • That is changing the way everybody does business online and not just businesses. The deprecation of the third-party cookie in 2024, is really poised to shake things up.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Cawley said he remains cautious about GLP-1s because there may be side effects we don't know about, but he noted they've been prescribed since 2005 and have shown to reduce cardiovascular risk.
  • Microsoft may introduce a new AI model, Phi-3-mini, that can run locally on PCs
  • The smallest Phi-3 model can fit on a smartphone and run on regular computer chips.

Deceptions

32%

Examples:

  • The article claims that third-party cookies are a privacy nightmare without providing any context or explanation as to why they are considered so. This statement is deceptive because it implies that first-party cookies do not collect personal information, which is not true.
  • The article quotes Kate Holliday from an advertising firm stating that the deprecation of third-party cookies will shake things up for businesses but fails to mention how this change may also impact consumers​—especially their privacy rights. This statement is deceptive because it implies that the change is only about advertisers, not consumers.
  • The author states that Google’s project to phase out third-party cookies on its Chrome browser only affects tracking across sites but fails to mention that first-party cookies are still allowed and used by websites for various purposes. This statement is deceptive because it implies that the change will only impact advertisers, not consumers.

Recent Articles

  • CDK Global Cyberattack: Thousands of North American Car Dealerships Disrupted, Hacking Group Demands Millions in Ransom

    CDK Global Cyberattack: Thousands of North American Car Dealerships Disrupted, Hacking Group Demands Millions in Ransom

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 A major cyberattack on CDK Global, a leading software provider for North American car dealerships, has disrupted sales, financing, and payroll systems at thousands of dealerships. The hacking group behind the attack is reportedly based in eastern Europe and has demanded tens of millions of dollars in ransom. As a result, approximately 15,000 car dealerships face delayed sales and service disruptions, while some service centers outside of dealerships experience increased business.
  • Long-Covid Patients in Communities of Color Face Chronic Symptoms and Neglect: A Look at the Impact on Jeanine Hays and Brenda Currie

    Long-Covid Patients in Communities of Color Face Chronic Symptoms and Neglect: A Look at the Impact on Jeanine Hays and Brenda Currie

    Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Long-Covid patients in communities of color face chronic symptoms and neglect, including extreme fatigue, neurological issues, and post-exertional malaise. Approximately 7% of US adults have long Covid, leading to job loss for an estimated 700,000 people. Psychological treatments are being offered due to the lack of approved treatment paths.
  • New FDA Approval for Wegovy: Potential Medicare Coverage and Implications for Cardiovascular Disease Patients with Obesity

    New FDA Approval for Wegovy: Potential Medicare Coverage and Implications for Cardiovascular Disease Patients with Obesity

    Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 The FDA's approval of Wegovy for reducing cardiovascular risks in obese patients with CVD opens up potential Medicare coverage, affecting 3.6 million beneficiaries. However, current laws prohibit Medicare from covering weight loss medications, and costs could reach an additional $2.8 billion annually if just 10% of eligible beneficiaries use it.
  • Microsoft's New Local AI Model, Copilot: An Affordable and Secure Alternative to Large AI Systems

    Microsoft's New Local AI Model, Copilot: An Affordable and Secure Alternative to Large AI Systems

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 Microsoft's new local version of Copilot, a smaller AI model, is set to revolutionize daily life with its affordable price point and improved security. Expected to make waves in industries like automotive and healthcare, this development could give Microsoft an edge over competitors by catering to the growing demand for efficient edge AI solutions.
  • Fed Chair Jerome Powell: No Interest Rate Cuts Soon, Concerns About Early Cutting

    Fed Chair Jerome Powell: No Interest Rate Cuts Soon, Concerns About Early Cutting

    Broke On: Saturday, 30 March 2024 Fed Chair Jerome Powell announces that the Federal Reserve is not planning to cut interest rates anytime soon, as they closely monitor inflation data and believe strong employment numbers give them more time. He also raises concerns about cutting rates too early, which could disrupt the economy and potentially trigger a recession.
  • Bitcoin Surges to Record High of $60,000 as Demand and Institutional Investment Increase

    Bitcoin Surges to Record High of $60,000 as Demand and Institutional Investment Increase

    Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 Bitcoin surges to a record high of $60,000 due to increased demand and institutional investment in ETFs. However, some investors are concerned about its volatility and potential impact on other assets.
  • US Economy Grows Strongly in Fourth Quarter of 2023 with Annualized GDP Growth Rate of 4.1%

    US Economy Grows Strongly in Fourth Quarter of 2023 with Annualized GDP Growth Rate of 4.1%

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 The US economy grew at a strong pace in the fourth quarter of 2023, with GDP growth coming in at an annualized rate of 4.1%. This was higher than expected by economists and marks a significant improvement from the previous quarter's growth rate. The main drivers of this growth were consumer spending, business investment, government outlays and exports.
  • Google Kills Cookies for One Percent of Chrome Users Globally on January 4th

    Google Kills Cookies for One Percent of Chrome Users Globally on January 4th

    Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024 Google has started disabling third-party cookies for one percent of Chrome users, which is about 30 million people. The company announced that it will kick things off by disabling cookies for a random one percent of Chrome users globally on January 4.