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80%

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

86%

Examples:

  • The article presents the hockey stick graph as if it became a target because of its success in helping make global warming accessible to a wide audience, but Penn State found no evidence of scientific misconduct in their investigation into Mann's work.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Steyn called Mann's research fraudulent.
  • The article presents the hockey stick graph as if it became a target because of its success in helping make global warming accessible to a wide audience, but Penn State found no evidence of scientific misconduct in their investigation into Mann's work.

Contradictions

99%

Examples:

  • The article implies that Michael Mann is being sued for defamation when he is actually suing two individuals for making false statements about him.
  • The defendants, Mark Steyn and Rand Simberg, made statements that were critical of Michael Mann's work and compared him to a convicted child molester.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • Steyn compared Mann to Sandusky as if it were an objective fact when Simberg and Steyn expressed this opinion.
  • The article implies that Michael Mann is being sued for defamation when he is actually suing two individuals for making false statements about him.
  • The defendants, Mark Steyn and Rand Simberg, made statements that were critical of Michael Mann's work and compared him to a convicted child molester.

Recent Articles

  • White Evangelical Christians' Unwavering Support for Israel: A Moral Duty and End-Times Prophecy

    White Evangelical Christians' Unwavering Support for Israel: A Moral Duty and End-Times Prophecy

    Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024 White evangelical Christians' long-standing alliance with Israel is rooted in historical and theological connections. Following the Hamas invasion and massacre in 20XX, millions of dollars were donated to Israeli organizations, further solidifying their support. Evangelicals like David Ndayishimiye view standing with Israel as a moral duty. Recent studies indicate that younger generations may shift away from premillennial eschatology, potentially impacting future support levels.
  • Metformin: The Inexpensive, Decades-Old Drug Showing Promise in Extending Lifespan and Improving Health

    Metformin: The Inexpensive, Decades-Old Drug Showing Promise in Extending Lifespan and Improving Health

    Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024 Metformin, a decades-old diabetes drug with potential anti-aging effects, is gaining attention for its ability to extend lifespan and prevent age-related diseases like cancer and heart disease. The FDA-approved drug costs less than a dollar a day for many people with insurance coverage and has shown promising results in observational studies. A six-year clinical trial, The TAME Trial, aims to test whether metformin can slow down aging and prevent diseases in healthy older adults. Despite funding challenges due to its generic status, the trial could represent a major breakthrough in preventative medicine.
  • Michael Mann Sues Mark Steyn and Rand Simberg for Defamation over Fraudulent Research Claims

    Michael Mann Sues Mark Steyn and Rand Simberg for Defamation over Fraudulent Research Claims

    Broke On: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 Michael Mann, a professor of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, is suing right-wing author Mark Steyn and policy analyst Rand Simberg for defamation over posts that called his research fraudulent. The trial in D.C. Superior Court will focus on whether the statements were true or not.