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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

80%

Examples:

  • Decent amount of snow
  • six inches or more

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • 'According to the latest from the National Weather Service (NWS), this is what we can expect: How much? All the forecasters seem to agree, at this point, on the depth of the snow we will be facing on Sunday as the storm winds down.' However, there are no other sources cited or quoted in the article.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • 'According to the latest from the National Weather Service (NWS), this is what we can expect: How much? All the forecasters seem to agree, at this point, on the depth of the snow we will be facing on Sunday as the storm winds down.' However, there are no other sources cited or quoted in the article.
  • 'How much? All the forecasters seem to agree, at this point, on the depth of the snow we will be facing on Sunday as the storm winds down.' However, later in the article it says 'With winter weather still a few days away from ending and no measurable snowfall yet this year to date'
  • 'Over the past 30 years the average total snowfall in the Torrington area has been around 59 inches while in the Woodbury area it's 47 inches.' However, there is no information provided on how these averages were calculated or what they mean in relation to current weather conditions.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • 'The article implies that the snowstorm will be over on Sunday when there's no indication of this in the forecast. For example, it states 'How much? All the forecasters seem to agree, at this point, on the depth of the snow we will be facing on Sunday as the storm winds down.' However, later in the article it says 'With winter weather still a few days away from ending and no measurable snowfall yet this year to date'
  • 'The article presents an average total snowfall for two different areas without providing context on how these averages were calculated or what they mean in relation to the current weather conditions. For example, it states 'Over the past 30 years the average total snowfall in the Torrington area has been around 59 inches while in the Woodbury area it's 47 inches.' However, there is no information provided on how these averages were calculated or what they mean in relation to current weather conditions.
  • 'The article uses a single source (the National Weather Service) to provide all of its information and doesn't disclose any other sources or perspectives. For example, it states 'According to the latest from the National Weather Service (NWS), this is what we can expect: How much? All the forecasters seem to agree, at this point, on the depth of the snow we will be facing on Sunday as the storm winds down.' However, there are no other sources cited or quoted in the article.

Recent Articles

  • Winter Storm to Hit Northeast this Weekend: Up to a Foot of Snow in Eastern New York and Massachusetts

    Winter Storm to Hit Northeast this Weekend: Up to a Foot of Snow in Eastern New York and Massachusetts

    Broke On: Saturday, 06 January 2024
      A winter storm is set to hit the Northeast this weekend, with heavy snowfall in eastern New York and Massachusetts. This marks the first significant snowfall in two years for some major eastern cities. Meanwhile, an even colder storm is expected in California, bringing widespread rain and mountain snow.