Bronx News 12

Bronx News 12 is a local news website covering events and issues in the Bronx borough of New York City. The site provides timely updates on community news, including crime, politics, health, and weather. The articles often feature interviews with local officials and residents. While the site appears to have a neutral reporting bias, it has been found to contain some deceptive practices and contradictions in its reporting.

70%

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 site appears to have a neutral reporting bias.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The site does not appear to have any significant conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article states that colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer death for people ages 55 and under. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as according to data from the American Cancer Society itself, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death among men aged 20-39 years old and women aged 40-49 years old.
  • The article states that it has seen an increase in overall cancer rates among younger people. However, this statement is not supported by any data provided in the article.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The article contains some deceptive practices such as misleading statements about colorectal cancer being the leading cause of death for people under 55 and an unsupported claim about increasing cancer rates among younger people.

Recent Articles

  • Dangerous Heat Wave: Triple-Digit Temperatures, Power Outages, and Evacuations Sweep Across Mid-Atlantic and Midwest

    Dangerous Heat Wave: Triple-Digit Temperatures, Power Outages, and Evacuations Sweep Across Mid-Atlantic and Midwest

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 A dangerous heat wave is sweeping across the US, bringing triple-digit temperatures and record-highs to the Mid-Atlantic states, including New York City and Washington D.C. Heat advisories have been issued as Central Park reached 94°F on Friday - the hottest temperature since August 2022. Elsewhere, excessive heat causes power outages and mandatory evacuations due to flooding in the Ohio Valley and Midwest.
  • Former President Trump to Hold Rally in South Bronx, Sparking Mixed Reactions

    Former President Trump to Hold Rally in South Bronx, Sparking Mixed Reactions

    Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Former President Donald Trump to hold rally in South Bronx, NY on Thursday, focusing on economy, crime and immigration. Area's predominantly Hispanic and Black population reacts with mixed feelings. Democrats plan counter-demonstration while Bodega Association and National Supermarket Association support event.
  • New First-Trimester Blood Test Offers Promise in Early Detection of Preeclampsia

    New First-Trimester Blood Test Offers Promise in Early Detection of Preeclampsia

    Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 A new first-trimester blood test, with up to 90% sensitivity and specificity, identifies the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women. This life-threatening condition, which can lead to complications like high blood pressure and preterm birth, usually develops after 20 weeks. The test allows for earlier intervention between weeks 11 and 14 for high-risk populations, including older women, first-time mothers, those with obesity or a family history of preeclampsia. Regular prenatal care remains essential for a healthy pregnancy.
  • One Man Dead, Three Injured in Shooting by Suspects on Scooters in the Bronx

    One Man Dead, Three Injured in Shooting by Suspects on Scooters in the Bronx

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 A shooting in the Bronx left one man dead and three others injured on Tuesday evening. Four suspects on scooters approached a group of men at a corner, and two rear passengers pulled out guns, firing 10 rounds. The deceased victim was identified as a 29-year-old man. One person is in custody, but the motive behind the shooting remains under investigation. This tragic event comes amidst ongoing concerns regarding illegal scooters contributing to crime in the area, with over 9,500 confiscated citywide since January and 1,300 arrests in the Bronx alone.
  • Colorectal Cancer: The Leading Cause of Death for Younger Adults, According to New Report from American Cancer Society

    Colorectal Cancer: The Leading Cause of Death for Younger Adults, According to New Report from American Cancer Society

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 A new report from the American Cancer Society reveals that cancer incidence is on the rise among adults under 50, with colorectal cancer now being the leading cause of cancer death for this age group. The study also found that up to one-third of people diagnosed with colorectal cancer before age 45 have a family history or genetic predisposition to the disease and should begin screening earlier. Regular screening is important for all types of cancer, not just colorectal cancer, and chest CT scans in patients with a previous history of smoking can help detect more lung cancers.