The Cincinnati Enquirer

The Cincinnati Enquirer is a news source that covers a variety of topics including entertainment, politics, and local news. The site provides timely and relevant information on current events with a focus on the Cincinnati area. Articles often include details about local businesses, personalities, and community happenings. The site also features opinion pieces and investigative reports which may highlight conflicts of interest or biases within the community or local organizations.

83%

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

90%

Examples:

  • The author uses language that dehumanizes the opposing side by referring to them as a 'monopoly'
  • There is an example of political bias where the Washington Attorney General is portrayed in a positive light for taking legal action against the merger while other regulators are not mentioned at all.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen testifies about the proposed massive grocery store merger with Albertsons at a Senate Judiciary Committee Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 29, 2022.
  • The author states that Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit to stop the merger permanently when in fact he only seeks to delay it temporarily while ongoing discussions with federal and state antitrust regulators continue.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • According to EpicGames, Fortnite's Chapter 5 Season 2: Myths & Mortals is expected to start as soon as the servers are back online.
  • The latest news from Fortnite Status on X (formerly Twitter) states that the team is working through this as quickly as possible and they will provide an update when they have more information. The status of the update can be checked on their website: status.epicgames.com
  • The mega-deal is now expected to close in the first half of Kroger's fiscal year 2024 instead of early this year due to ongoing discussions with federal regulators.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The article presents one-sided reporting from consumer and union groups who oppose the deal without providing any countering opinions or evidence to refute their claims. This is deceptive because it creates a false sense of impartiality and implies that these groups represent all consumers and workers.
  • The article quotes an internal chat communication by Albertsons executives admitting they were creating a monopoly which contradicts their public statements about lower grocery prices. This is deceptive because it presents the reader with conflicting information and implies that Albertsons executives are not being truthful in their communications.
  • The author states that Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit to stop the merger permanently when in fact he only seeks to delay it temporarily while ongoing discussions with federal and state antitrust regulators continue. This is deceptive because it implies that Ferguson is against the merger entirely, when in reality he is merely seeking a temporary halt.

Recent Articles

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    Six Finalists Compete to Host the Sundance Film Festival from 2027: Atlanta, Boulder, Cincinnati, Louisville, Park City/Salt Lake City, and Santa Fe

    Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 Six finalist cities - Atlanta, Boulder, Cincinnati, Louisville, Park City/Salt Lake City, and Santa Fe - compete to host the Sundance Film Festival from 2027. Each city was evaluated based on infrastructure capabilities and commitment to arts community. The organization assessed their ethos and equity values in the RFPs.
  • Annie Potts and Iain Armitage Disappointed by Sudden Cancellation of 'Young Sheldon' - Final Season Airs May 16 on CBS

    Annie Potts and Iain Armitage Disappointed by Sudden Cancellation of 'Young Sheldon' - Final Season Airs May 16 on CBS

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 Beloved 'Young Sheldon' actress Annie Potts expresses disappointment over the cancellation of the hit CBS show, describing it as a 'stupid business move'. The seventh and final season, which follows young Sheldon Cooper (Iain Armitage) growing up in Texas with his loving family, will air its proper send-off on May 16 at 8 p.m. ET.
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    Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024 A visitor from Chicago contracted measles after visiting Cincinnati and potentially exposing others at the Hyatt Regency and Morton's Steakhouse on April 10th. The health department advises people who were at those locations during that time to check their immunity status and isolate if they develop symptoms. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection with no specific treatment, but can be prevented by the MMR vaccine.
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  • Kroger-Albertsons Merger Lawsuit Filed by Washington AG, Promises to Shake Up Competition in Food Aisles

    Kroger-Albertsons Merger Lawsuit Filed by Washington AG, Promises to Shake Up Competition in Food Aisles

    Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 Washington's attorney general filed a lawsuit to stop Kroger from merging with Albertsons, worth $24.6 billion and expected to shake up competition in the food aisles. The deal is now expected to close in the first half of Kroger's fiscal year 2024 instead of early this year due to ongoing discussions with federal regulators.

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