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81%

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

88%

Examples:

  • Erika Graf Carl of South Hadley Travel suggests taking precautions such as not bringing expensive jewelry and keeping passports and credit cards in a safe place.
  • The US State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory warning travelers to exercise increased caution due to crime especially on the capitol island of Nassau. There have been at least 18 murders in the capitol city since the beginning of the year, according to the U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Erika Graf Carl of South Hadley Travel suggests taking precautions such as not bringing expensive jewelry and keeping passports and credit cards in a safe place.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • Most of the murders have occurred in broad daylight.
  • The alert warns violent crime, like burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assaults, in both tourist and non-tourist areas.
  • There have been at least 18 murders in the capitol city since the beginning of the year, according to the U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas
  • The US State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • Most of the murders have occurred in broad daylight.
  • The alert warns violent crime, like burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assaults, in both tourist and non-tourist areas.
  • There have been at least 18 murders in the capitol city since the beginning of the year, according to the U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas
  • The US State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory

Recent Articles

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  • Bahamas Travel Advisory: Exercise Caution in Nassau and Avoid Water Tours Due to Shark Incidents

    Bahamas Travel Advisory: Exercise Caution in Nassau and Avoid Water Tours Due to Shark Incidents

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 The Bahamas, a popular tourist destination, has seen an increase in crime and violence. The US State Department advises Americans to exercise caution when visiting Nassau by being aware of surroundings, avoiding commercial recreational watercrafts due to deadly shark incidents on the islands and not taking expensive jewelry with them. They also advise against resisting any robbery attempts and cautions against opening doors to strangers.