LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate WWOR – My9 – New Jersey Least Biased based on balanced story selection and minimal editorial content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Launched in 1938, WWOR – My9 – New Jersey is a Fox-owned-and-operated television station licensed to Secaucus, New Jersey, United States. my9nj.com is the associated website covering news, sports, crime, and weather for the North Jersey/New York City area.
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Funded by / Ownership
WWOR – My9 – New Jersey is owned by Fox Television Stations, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation and, in turn, owned by Rupert Murdoch. Fox Corporation owns 30 Fox Television Stations. Revenue is derived through advertising and sponsored content.
Analysis / Bias
In review, WWOR – My9 – New Jersey reports the North Jersey and New York City area’s news, sports, crime, and weather. Local news is provided with minimal bias in wording, such as Armed robbers tie up NJ resident during home invasion. Most news reports also contain video footage from the TV station. The Associated Press and other Fox properties provide national and international news.
Editorially, they do not offer opinion content and cover politics with minimal bias, often citing the Associated Press for national politics. In general, the news is reported factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate WWOR – My9 – New Jersey Least Biased based on balanced story selection and minimal editorial content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 11/26/2022)
Source: https://www.my9nj.com/
Last Updated on July 1, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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