Bakersfield Now

Bakersfield Now is a news website that covers local events and issues in Bakersfield, California. The site focuses on topics such as politics, crime, education, health and safety. An incident involving a couple being exposed to farm chemicals due to a malfunctioning crop-dusting plane is covered in detail. The article discusses the potential risks of certain medications when exposed to high temperatures and provides information about precautions that can be taken during such situations.

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%

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • Diuretics lead people to become less hydrated at times when hydration is key, so caution is advised in hot temperatures.

Deceptions

100%

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No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Staying Safe in the Heat: How Certain Medications Increase the Risk of Illness During Heatwaves

    Staying Safe in the Heat: How Certain Medications Increase the Risk of Illness During Heatwaves

    Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 During the upcoming summer heatwave, individuals taking certain medications for conditions like high blood pressure, allergies, and mental health face an increased risk of severe heat-related illness. Medications such as pain relievers, allergy medications, anti-depressants and diuretics can exacerbate the effects of hot temperatures. To stay safe during heatwaves, experts recommend staying hydrated, avoiding dehydrating activities, seeking air-conditioned environments and recognizing signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion. In addition to personal precautions, individuals should take steps to reduce pollution that contributes to global warming.