Rochester First News

Rochester First News is a local news source that covers health, politics, crime, and community events in the Rochester area. The site occasionally reports on conflicts of interest and deceptive practices but does not seem to have a strong focus on these topics. The articles are generally well-written and easy to read.

86%

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

95%

Examples:

  • The source occasionally uses passive voice and neutral language.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The source occasionally mentions potential conflicts of interest but does not delve deeply into them.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Dr. Dilendra Weerasinghe believes obesity is not a choice and people don't seek other treatment options due to the stigma associated with it.
  • Health experts recommend women have mammograms every other year starting at age 40 to reduce breast cancer deaths.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

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  • Expanding Tick Populations: Why Experts Warn of Increased Lyme Disease Risks This Season

    Expanding Tick Populations: Why Experts Warn of Increased Lyme Disease Risks This Season

    Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 As tick season reaches its peak in the US, experts warn of potentially record-breaking populations and increased risk of Lyme disease transmission. The common blacklegged tick, which can carry the bacterial infection, is expanding its range and numbers due to warmer weather and favorable conditions. To prevent bites, avoid wooded areas and grassy properties near woodlands, wear permethrin-treated clothing, use insect repellents, and check for ticks on common body parts after coming indoors. If bitten and experiencing symptoms like fever or a bull's-eye rash, seek medical attention for antibiotic treatment.
  • New USPSTF Guidelines: Women Age 40 and Older Should Get Mammograms Every Other Year for Breast Cancer Detection

    New USPSTF Guidelines: Women Age 40 and Older Should Get Mammograms Every Other Year for Breast Cancer Detection

    Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 New USPSTF guidelines recommend women aged 40-74 get mammograms every other year to reduce breast cancer deaths, responding to rising rates among younger women and evidence of life-saving benefits. Previously, screenings were suggested for those in their 50s or later. The new recommendations apply to all women except those with dense breasts or high risk factors, who should consult their doctors for more frequent evaluations. Early detection is crucial, as evidenced by the story of Jaye Duncan, a mother and public defender diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer at age 41 after completing the Boston Marathon.
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    Broke On: Friday, 08 March 2024 The 2024 total solar eclipse on April 8th will be a significant event for North America, with the path of totality stretching over 108 to 122 miles wide. Nearly 150 million people will live within its reach and witness this natural phenomenon. The longest period of totality is four minutes and 28 seconds, found about 25 minutes northwest of Torreón, Mexico. However, it's important to remember that looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse can cause serious eye damage or blindness. Viewers should use special glasses designed specifically for such events.
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    Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 On April 8, the Great North American Eclipse will occur. Skygazers along its path will witness a rare glimpse of the sun while Earth becomes shrouded in darkness for brief moments as the moon blocks sunlight.
  • DOJ Settles Sexual Harassment Claims Against Cuomo, New York Executive Chamber

    DOJ Settles Sexual Harassment Claims Against Cuomo, New York Executive Chamber

    Broke On: Friday, 26 January 2024 The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement with the New York Executive Chamber in the wake of former Governor Andrew Cuomo's sexual harassment scandal. The DOJ had concluded that Cuomo engaged in a pattern or practice of sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.