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πΊπΈ BuzzFeed News
Trust Score
68
Mixed Credibility
Quick Summary
Political Lean
Left-Center
AllSides: Lean Left
Factual Reporting
Mostly Factual
NewsGuard: 75/100
Ownership
Verizon Media
Parent: BuzzFeed Inc.
Funding Model
Native advertising, Membership
Rating Breakdown
Factual Accuracy
64/100
How often does the source report verifiable facts correctly?
Source Attribution
71/100
Are claims backed by identifiable, verifiable sources?
Editorial Standards
68/100
Does the source have and follow clear editorial guidelines?
Correction Policy
66/100
How transparently and promptly are errors corrected?
Bias & Balance
55/100
Are multiple perspectives fairly represented?
Ownership Transparency
69/100
Is ownership and funding clearly disclosed?
Headline Accuracy
70/100
Do headlines accurately reflect article content?
News vs Opinion
64/100
Is there clear separation between news and opinion?
Track Record
72/100
What is the source's historical credibility?
Deceptive Practices
67/100
Does the source avoid manipulative tactics?
Notable Controversies & Events
- Steele Dossier publication
- Cohen-Trump Moscow story retraction
- Pulitzer Prize nominations