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Objectivity Score

60

Low

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Article Title:  

Kevin Costner's estranged wife says her kids deserve an increase in child support because living in luxury "is in their DNA at this point".  

[ 9/3/2023 11:09:33 PM ] Read on home.nzcity.co.nz
Report Overview: The article contains several manipulations such as sensationalism, misleading headlines, cherry-picking data, biased language, unbalanced reporting, and appeal to authority. These manipulations contribute to a lower objectivity score.
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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes
  • Sensationalism

    The article uses sensational language to create a dramatic effect and capture attention.

    The article uses phrases like 'living in luxury is in their DNA' and 'embedded in her kids' DNA' to sensationalize the situation.

    Suggested Changes

    Use neutral language to describe the situation without exaggeration.

  • Misleading headlines

    The headline of the article is misleading and does not accurately represent the content.

    The headline suggests that Kevin Costner's estranged wife is claiming that her kids deserve an increase in child support because living in luxury is in their DNA, while the content of the article reveals that it was her lawyer who made this statement.

    Use a headline that accurately reflects the content of the article.

  • Cherry-picking data

    The article selectively presents information about the children's involvement in sports and the houses the family owns to support Christine's request for increased child support.

    The article lists all the sports the children are involved in and the houses the family owns, but does not provide a balanced view of the overall financial situation.

    Provide a more comprehensive view of the financial situation, including both assets and expenses.

  • Biased language

    The article uses biased language to favor one side over the other.

    The article refers to Christine's request for increased child support as 'her reasons' and describes Kevin's proposal as 'significantly higher'.

    Use neutral language to present both sides of the argument without favoring one over the other.

  • Unbalanced reporting

    The article presents more information and quotes from Christine and her lawyer, while Kevin's perspective is given less attention.

    The article includes multiple quotes from Christine and her lawyer, but only mentions Kevin's argument briefly.

    Provide a more balanced representation of both sides' arguments by including more quotes and information from Kevin and his lawyer.

  • Appeal to authority

    The article mentions that Christine's lawyer made a statement about the easy life being embedded in her kids' DNA, implying that this statement holds weight and should be considered.

    The article mentions Christine's lawyer making the statement about the easy life being embedded in her kids' DNA during the court hearing.

    Avoid using statements from lawyers as authoritative evidence and focus on presenting factual information.

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