13WHAM News

13WHAM News is a local news source providing coverage of events and happenings in the Rochester area. The site covers various topics including crime, politics, COVID-19 updates, sports events such as the Buffalo Plus series and Red Wings teaming up with Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra for a special event. The site also features content on local personalities like Michael J. Miller, former judge and Brighton councilman who died at 85. In addition to news articles, the site includes sections for entertainment updates, sponsored content, pet of the week and furry fan page. The site occasionally provides special reports such as Nutritionist Shares Tips for Accepting your Body and Wedding barns gaining popularity during COVID-19 pandemic.

64%

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 mention of one of the vehicles exploding
  • The mention that the driver rented the vehicle from the Syracuse Airport
  • The mention that the police are working with federal partners, including the FBI
  • The use of the phrase 'New Year's Eve concert'

Conflicts of Interest

55%

Examples:

  • Investigators found at least a dozen gasoline canisters scattered across the pavement and inside the car that exploded.
  • The driver of the car was identified as Michael Avery from Syracuse.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • COVID-19 hospitalizations are currently higher than last year but lower than in 2022
  • COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased to about 750, up from 410 during the same time last year.
  • The seven-day average for newly reported COVID-19 hospital admissions statewide on July 3, 2024 was 0.72 per 100,00 residents.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The author uses sensationalism by stating that two people were killed and five others were injured in a crash outside the Kodak Center following a New Year's Eve concert.

Recent Articles

  • New York's COVID-19 Surge: Rising Cases and Hospitalizations Amidst Emergence of FLiRT and LB.1 Sub-Variants

    New York's COVID-19 Surge: Rising Cases and Hospitalizations Amidst Emergence of FLiRT and LB.1 Sub-Variants

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 New York state experiences a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, driven by new sub-variants LB.1 and FLiRT. These sub-variants, derived from JN.1, have been identified in wastewater samples across multiple counties and cities. Despite concerns, hospitalizations remain below previous peak levels. Experts advise New Yorkers to take precautions such as getting tested if experiencing symptoms, following CDC guidelines, staying updated on vaccines, and improving indoor ventilation.
  • Deadly Car Crash at Kodak Center in Rochester, NY: Possible Domestic Terrorism

    Deadly Car Crash at Kodak Center in Rochester, NY: Possible Domestic Terrorism

    Broke On: Tuesday, 02 January 2024
      On the second night in a row, a rock concert at the Kodak Center in Rochester, NY, was marred by tragedy. A car filled with explosives crashed into a crowd of people leaving the venue, killing two and injuring several others. The driver of the car was identified as Michael Avery from Syracuse, who had rented a hotel room in Rochester and left a suicide note and journal behind. The incident is being investigated as possible domestic terrorism.