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69%

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

75%

Examples:

  • The article mentions that residents, visitors and businesses can take steps to protect themselves from getting bitten by mosquitoes but does not provide any specific information on how they should do so
  • The article uses sensationalist language such as 'urging the public to take additional precautions' and 'highly dense populations of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes were identified around the residence where the case was found'

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The article does not provide any information on potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Highly dense populations of the Aedes albopictus mosquito were found around the resident's home and surrounding area in Haleiwa.
  • Most people recover from dengue infection in about a week
  • . The abundance of tourists, recent rainy weather and large population of mosquitoes may increase the risk of transmission in Haleiwa:
  • The latest case of travel-related dengue was reported in Haleiwa, Oahu on Thursday.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • Article fails to mention alternative methods of mosquito control which could also help reduce spread
  • No information provided about measures taken beyond eliminating potential breeding sites creates a false sense of security
  • The lack of specificity in reporting location makes it difficult for readers to understand severity and location

Recent Articles

  • New Dengue Case Reported in Hawaii: Highly Dense Mosquito Populations Found Around Resident's Home

    New Dengue Case Reported in Hawaii: Highly Dense Mosquito Populations Found Around Resident's Home

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 A new case of dengue virus has been reported in Haleiwa on Oahu. Highly dense populations of the Aedes albopictus mosquito were found around the resident's home and surrounding area.