Misinfo Radar
Signals worth a closer look: weak sources, fact-checks, state media, copy-paste campaigns.
The Surf’s Way, Way Up as Huge Waves Pound the California Coast
Left 33%33%Centre 33%33%Right 33%33%
Attention level: Low (3 sources)
- Headline mismatch 1 of 5 confidence: low
Articles whose headline says something its own description does not.
- The New York Times: The Surf’s Way, Way Up as Huge Waves Pound the California Coast
Officials warned onlookers to stay off the beaches as waves of more than 50 feet in spots posed hazards. The intense conditions were too dangerous for even seasoned surfers at some beaches.
- The New York Times: The Surf’s Way, Way Up as Huge Waves Pound the California Coast
Every outlet on this story
| Outlet | Lean | Reliability | Country | Articles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google News | Center | 75 High | US | 2 |
| The New York Times | Left | 88 Very high | US | 1 |
| Drudge Report Feed | Leans right | Not rated | US | 2 |
How this was worked out
The radar does not decide what is true. It lists signals that deserve a closer look, each with its evidence: who covers the story and how they are rated, matching fact-checks, state media, copy-paste campaigns, and headlines that are sensational or do not match their own description.
How INDB scores stories · Data: stories INDB grouped from the outlets on the sources page.