Beacon Journal

The Beacon Journal is a news source that covers various topics including space weather, astronomical events, sports and local animal rescues. The site provides accurate and balanced reporting without any significant signs of bias. However, there are some instances of deceptive practices and contradictions in their articles.

83%

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

100%

Examples:

  • The Beacon Journal appears to provide balanced and accurate reporting without any significant signs of bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest were identified.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In the article about Comet Pons-Brooks, there are some contradictions regarding its appearance and closest approach to the sun. The article also presents reports suggesting that Bronny will have to make a decision about his basketball future but does not provide any concrete evidence of this fact.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The article about Bronny James uses deceptive practices by implying a connection to Ohio State due to his father and friend being associated with the school, but not providing any concrete evidence of this connection. It also presents reports suggesting that Bronny will have to make a decision about his basketball future but does not provide any concrete evidence of this fact.

Recent Articles

  • Geomagnetic Storm of June 29, 2024: Potential for Northern Lights in Unusual Regions

    Geomagnetic Storm of June 29, 2024: Potential for Northern Lights in Unusual Regions

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 A minor geommagnetic storm reached Earth on June 29, 2024, potentially causing northern lights to be visible in regions beyond the polar areas such as New Hampshire, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The Space Weather Prediction Center reported a coronal mass ejection from the sun caused this event. While auroras are not guaranteed due to magnetic field orientations, they could also lead to power outages and communication disruptions.
  • Witness the Planet Parade: Six Planets Align in the Pre-Dawn Sky from June 3 to 10

    Witness the Planet Parade: Six Planets Align in the Pre-Dawn Sky from June 3 to 10

    Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Witness the 'planet parade' as six planets - Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune - align in the predawn hours of June 3. With Mars shining bright orange and visible without equipment around 4:00 a.m. ET, keen observers can spot Jupiter, Mercury, and Saturn with the naked eye or use binoculars for Uranus and Neptune until Mercury moves too close to the sun. This short-lived alignment occurs due to each planet's unique orbit around the sun. The same alignment will recur on Aug. 28.
  • Observing the Rare 'Devil Comet': A Guide to Viewing and Safety Precautions

    Observing the Rare 'Devil Comet': A Guide to Viewing and Safety Precautions

    Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024 Discover the 'devil comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks, a rare celestial body with an asymmetrical appearance passing Earth. First discovered in 1812, this Halley-type comet is best observed after sunset using binoculars or a telescope. Safety precautions are essential to protect your eyes during observation. Learn about its history, observing tips, and scientific perspective.
  • Bronny James Announces NBA Draft Entry While Maintaining College Eligibility Despite Health Issues

    Bronny James Announces NBA Draft Entry While Maintaining College Eligibility Despite Health Issues

    Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024 Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James and a freshman at USC, announced he will enter the 2024 NBA Draft while maintaining college eligibility. Despite playing in only 19 games due to a cardiac arrest episode and congenital heart defect that sidelined him for five months, Bronny's productivity was severely impacted as a freshman at USC.