WVTM 13 News Station

WVTM 13 News Station is a local news provider that offers exclusive original content and a streaming service. The source covers various topics including crime, health, weather, and culture. The articles provided showcase a mix of breaking news stories and in-depth investigations. The reporting focuses on events happening in the community with an emphasis on mass shootings, viral diseases, environmental concerns, and cultural celebrations.

75%

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 source has a tendency to present information with a slight slant towards sensationalism and emotional appeals.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • The source does not seem to have any clear conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • There are instances where the provided articles contain contradictory information, such as differing dates or opposing statements.

Deceptions

48%

Examples:

  • The source occasionally uses deceptive practices such as misleading headlines or selective reporting.

Recent Articles

  • Seven Dead, Twelve Injured: Two Separate Shooting Incidents Rock Birmingham on July 13, 2024

    Seven Dead, Twelve Injured: Two Separate Shooting Incidents Rock Birmingham on July 13, 2024

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 In a devastating night for Birmingham, Alabama on July 13, 2024, seven people were killed and twelve others injured in two separate shootings. The first incident claimed the lives of an adult male, an adult female, and a young child in Echo Highlands neighborhood. Three hours later, outside a North Birmingham nightclub on 27th Street North, four more lives were lost and nine others were injured. Police are investigating both incidents and asking for public help as Birmingham grapples with a surge in violence, reporting 89 homicides this year compared to last year's 74.
  • New Study: Children's Secondhand Exposure to Nicotine from E-Cigarettes vs Tobacco Smoke - Comparative Findings

    New Study: Children's Secondhand Exposure to Nicotine from E-Cigarettes vs Tobacco Smoke - Comparative Findings

    Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open reveals that children living with e-cigarette users absorb 84% less nicotine through secondhand aerosols than those exposed to tobacco smoke. However, vaping still poses risks for children, particularly regarding lung development.
  • Alabama Suspect Arrested for Two Oklahoma Homicides and Murder in Alabama

    Alabama Suspect Arrested for Two Oklahoma Homicides and Murder in Alabama

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 An Alabama man, Stacy Lee Drake, 50, wanted for two homicides in Oklahoma and a murder in Alabama, was arrested on June 20, 2024. Drake is believed to have committed the crimes near Gans, Oklahoma and is also a suspect in the May 14 murder of Russell Thomas Andrews in Tuscaloosa County. He was taken into custody without incident and held for an extradition hearing.
  • MLB History Made: First Game at Iconic Rickwood Field in Birmingham Celebrates Baseball Legends and Negro League Players

    MLB History Made: First Game at Iconic Rickwood Field in Birmingham Celebrates Baseball Legends and Negro League Players

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 On June 20, 2024, the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals played the first MLB game at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, the oldest professional baseball field in the US. The event honored Negro League legends and took place days after Willie Mays' passing; it also featured a Juneteenth celebrity softball game.
  • Dengue Fever Spreads Beyond Tropical Regions: First Localized Cases Reported in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia

    Dengue Fever Spreads Beyond Tropical Regions: First Localized Cases Reported in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia

    Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Dengue fever, transmitted by mosquitoes and once limited to tropical regions, is spreading in the US due to climate change and expanding mosquito habitats. With reported cases in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, California, Arizona, Texas and Puerto Rico experiencing a public health emergency with over 400 hospitalized people. Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, joint pain and rash. Prevention includes eliminating standing water for mosquito breeding and using mosquito repellents.
  • UAW Alleges Intimidation and Coercion at Mercedes-Benz Alabama Plants During Union Election

    UAW Alleges Intimidation and Coercion at Mercedes-Benz Alabama Plants During Union Election

    Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 The UAW union has filed objections with the NLRB over alleged interference by Mercedes-Benz during a May 2024 union election at their Alabama factories. The company is accused of intimidating workers, firing pro-union employees, and exacerbating racial tensions. If found guilty, a new election may be ordered.
  • Two Cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Raise Concerns About Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer and Human Health

    Two Cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Raise Concerns About Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer and Human Health

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 Two hunters and a 72-year-old man, all from the same CWD-infected deer population, were diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) and died. These cases raise concerns about the potential link between Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer and human health. While further investigation is needed to determine causation, the CDC advises against consuming meat from animals that have tested positive for CWD.
  • Nursing Student Pleads Guilty to Falsely Reporting Incident and Hoaxes, Sparking Nationwide Panic

    Nursing Student Pleads Guilty to Falsely Reporting Incident and Hoaxes, Sparking Nationwide Panic

    Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Carlee Russell, a 26-year-old nursing student from Alabama, has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors for falsely reporting an incident and false reporting to law enforcement authorities. The charges stemmed from her disappearance in July of 2019 that sparked a nationwide panic. In court on Thursday, Russell apologized for the actions she took and said she regrets them deeply.
  • Four Men Killed in Shooting at Neighborhood Car Wash in Birmingham, Alabama

    Four Men Killed in Shooting at Neighborhood Car Wash in Birmingham, Alabama

    Broke On: Saturday, 17 February 2024 On February 17th, four men were killed in a shooting at a car wash in Birmingham, Alabama. The victims had apparent gunshot wounds and one or more of them were targeted by the unknown suspect who opened fire on them while they were at the car wash. Terrell Edwards, Kevin McGhee, Cortez Ray and Talton Tate are identified as the four men killed.
  • Celebrating the Year of the Dragon: Lunar New Year and Chinese Zodiac Signs

    Celebrating the Year of the Dragon: Lunar New Year and Chinese Zodiac Signs

    Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024 The Year of the Dragon in Chinese astrology falls on Feb. 10, 2024. This year marks a time for family and feasting during Lunar New Year celebrations worldwide. The festival is based on phases of the Moon rather than solar calendars like Western astrology uses.