KERA News

KERA News is a news source that covers health, wellness, environment and nature. The site provides accurate and timely information about events in North Texas. It also offers analysis and context on important issues affecting the region. The site occasionally reports on national and international news as it relates to North Texas.

100%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • At least one person was killed in Magnolia, Texas after a house under construction collapsed during a storm.
  • Dallas and Houston experienced hurricane-force wind gusts and flooding from the storms.
  • It could take days to fully restore power in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after the storm damage.
  • More than 600,000 customers in Texas were without power on Tuesday night.
  • More than 600 flights flying in and out of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport have been canceled or delayed.
  • Parts of Texas faced a threat of severe weather including large hail, lightning, wind gusts up to 80 mph, and possible tornadoes.
  • Storms caused significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure in Texas and Louisiana.
  • The victim of the house collapse was described as a 'juvenile male' by the Magnolia Fire Department.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Texas Warns of Mosquito-Borne Diseases: 10 Dengue Fever Cases, West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquito Traps

    Texas Warns of Mosquito-Borne Diseases: 10 Dengue Fever Cases, West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquito Traps

    Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 Texas faces a surge in mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue fever and West Nile virus. The Texas Department of State Health Services reports 10 cases of dengue fever from international travel and positive West Nile tests in Denton and Georgetown. The CDC advises preventing mosquito bites as no vaccines or treatments exist for these diseases.
  • North Texas Storms Leave Hundreds of Thousands Without Power, Disrupt Primary Elections and Businesses

    North Texas Storms Leave Hundreds of Thousands Without Power, Disrupt Primary Elections and Businesses

    Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Severe storms hit North Texas on May 28, 2024, causing widespread power outages that affected hundreds of thousands of residents. The disruptions came just as many were heading to the polls for primary runoff elections. At least one person was killed and numerous homes and businesses sustained damage from hurricane-force winds and baseball-sized hail. Over 450,000 customers were still without electricity by evening, with Oncor prioritizing critical facilities for restoration.