Daily Herald

Daily Herald is a local news source covering events in the Chicago suburbs and beyond. The site features articles on various topics including politics, education, lifestyle, entertainment, and technology. The site appears to have a slight bias towards sensationalism and deceptive practices in some of its reporting. It also has issues with conflicts of interest as it provides unbalanced information without considering the specific capabilities of different EV models. The site's articles contain contradictions and the authors sometimes make misleading statements.

74%

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 articles contain biases in the form of unreachable Tesla representatives and a misleading statement about the impact of cold weather on EV batteries.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The article has a conflict of interest as it provides tips for maintaining EV battery life without considering the specific capabilities of different models.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by stating that most measles cases are connected to a shelter for newly arriving migrants in Chicago while also mentioning that the cases do not appear to be linked to new arrival shelters in Chicago.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The article deceptively implies that all EV owners need to plan ahead and keep their battery charged at least 50% in cold weather, which is not applicable to all EVs and their capabilities.

Recent Articles

  • Chicago Measles Outbreak: 65 Cases Reported as Health Officials Urge Vaccinations and School Monitoring

    Chicago Measles Outbreak: 65 Cases Reported as Health Officials Urge Vaccinations and School Monitoring

    Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 A measles outbreak in Chicago and its surrounding areas has infected 65 people as of April 18, 2024. The most recent case was identified at a Sam's Club store in Evergreen Park, and anyone who visited between 10 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. on April 9 may have been exposed. Measles is highly contagious and can result in fever, coughing, rash, and conjunctivitis. Illinois health departments are urging schools to monitor vaccination statuses and encourage MMR shots to reduce the risk of infections.
  • Tesla Drivers in Chicago Stranded by Cold Weather and Malfunctioning Charging Stations

    Tesla Drivers in Chicago Stranded by Cold Weather and Malfunctioning Charging Stations

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 January 2024 Tesla drivers in Chicago are facing challenges due to cold weather. The batteries of electric vehicles can be less efficient and have shorter range, leading to depleted batteries, confrontational drivers, and lines at charging stations. Tesla owners were stranded since yesterday afternoon as the charging stations weren't working properly.