Is Berner Zeitung a reliable source?
This is how independent third parties assess the credibility and media bias of this source.
OVERALL RATING:14 +, 11 -
Berner Zeitung scores a total of 14 Plus Points and 11 Minus Points in our evaluation of journalistic quality.
This corresponds to a score of 54* resp. the grade C (satisfactory).
*: (14 + 5 BP) * 100 / (14 + 5 BP + 11 + 5 BP)
This corresponds to a score of 54* resp. the grade C (satisfactory).
Grade | Score | |
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very good | A+ | > 89 |
A | 89 - 84 | |
A- | 83 - 79 | |
good | B+ | 78 - 74 |
B | 73 - 67 | |
B- | 66 - 62 | |
satisfactory | C+ | 61 - 56 |
C | 55 - 49 | |
C- | 48 - 44 | |
sufficient | D+ | 43 - 39 |
D | 38 - 32 | |
poor | D- | 31 - 26 |
insufficient | F | < 26 |
Grade composition
The overall rating is made up of the following individual ratings from independent third parties:
Studies11 +, 9 -
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- "bernerzeitung.ch 67/100 Punkte"
Media Quality Rating Switzerland
- "Berner Zeitung 6.04/10 Points (Average from Accuracy: 7/10 Points + 7 more quality-related ratings)"
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Former Pres. Bill Clinton urged voters in Georgia to rally behind Vice Pres. Kamala Harris' campaign for the office he once held ... Show more
Former President Bill Clinton travels to Georgia to rally rural Black voters to the polls - ABC News
Former President Bill Clinton travels to Georgia to rally rural Black voters to the polls - ABC News
Pulp Fiction at 30: Quentin Tarantino’s masterwork remains electric: The 1994 follow-up to Reservoir Dogs is a remarkable act of alchemy, winning over both ...
theguardian.com/film/2024/oct/14/pulp-fiction-30th-anniversary-quentin-tarantino
Quick Glance: 30 Years of Pulp Fiction: Tarantino's Timeless Masterpiece
- Pulp Fiction opens with a definition of 'pulp' that hints at the film's brutal elements while alluding to the trash genre.
- Tarantino blends high and low influences, crafting a narrative structure that integrates the stories into a meaningful whole.
- The innovative, lively dialogue sets it apart from classic genre films, grounding characters in reality while exploring deeper themes like honor and fate.
- The elegant convergence of timelines and Jules' spiritual decision at the end amplify the film's emotional impact, showcasing Tarantino's ability to infuse depth into genre conventions.
Russia Could Be Able To Attack NATO by 2030 – German Intelligence: Russia could be in a position to attack NATO by 2030 and is ramping up efforts to disrupt ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/14/russia-could-be-able-to-attack-nato-by-2030-german-intelligence-a86685
Trump campaign worked with Musk’s X to keep leaked JD Vance file off platform: Journalist who published vetting document on Republican running mate was kicked ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/12/x-twitter-jd-vance-leaked-file
Quick Glance: Trump Campaign Collaborates with X to Suppress Vance Info
- Donald Trump's campaign collaborated with X to suppress information about JD Vance on the platform.
- X blocked links to a 271-page document containing personal information and banned journalist Ken Klippenstein from the site.
- This action underscores Elon Musk's increasing support for Trump's bid to return to the White House, despite his prior advocacy for free speech.
- Klippenstein criticized Musk for wielding political influence to censor information crucial to voters.
Why young people continue to flee big cities even as pandemic has faded: Young people drove population growth in large cities for decades but have bolted for ...
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/10/14/young-adults-leaving-cities-for-rural/75616277007/
Dolphins: QB Tua Tagovailoa expected to return this season Dolphins: QB Tua Tagovailoa expected to return this season | Reuters
Quick Glance: Tua Tagovailoa Expected to Return for Dolphins in 2024
- Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is anticipated to resume play for the Miami Dolphins this season, according to Coach Mike McDaniel.
- He is recovering from his third diagnosed concussion and is undergoing the NFL's return-to-play protocols.
- Tagovailoa must miss at least one more game but will be eligible to play on October 27 against the Arizona Cardinals.
- The final decision regarding his return will depend on clearance from an independent neurologist.
Rainbow flags may no longer be hoisted in front of the train station in Neubrandenburg in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania."Sign against humanity": City representatives in Neubrandenburg decide to ban the rainbow flag
Quick Glance: Protests Erupt Over Rainbow Flag Ban in Neubrandenburg
- Protests against the ban on rainbow flags at Neubrandenburg's train station continue, with a demonstration planned by QueerNB on October 17.
- The march will start at 5:30 PM and proceed through the Katharinenviertel to the train station, featuring speeches along the route.
- QueerNB is also launching a campaign to encourage the display of rainbow flags in the city to promote diversity and acceptance.
- The city council's decision to ban the flag was supported by far-right factions and has led to the resignation of Mayor Silvio Witt.
Whitmer apologizes after Catholics say Doritos video mocked Communion: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer apologized for putting a chip on the extended tongue of an ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/10/14/whitmer-apologizes-chip-communion/
The SPD sells old ideas as an election campaign hit (Opinion): The SPD presents its strategy for the election campaign - which is characterized by a sound that ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/die-spd-verkauft-alte-ideen-als-wahlkampfhit--meinung--35140026.html
Quick Glance: SPD: Old Ideas, New Challenges
- The SPD presents a campaign strategy based on familiar themes, leading to a loss of credibility.
- Despite calls for higher minimum wages and taxes on top earners, economic recovery remains elusive, highlighting the party's lack of new ideas.
- The party struggles to differentiate itself from the Union and risks being relegated to a junior partnership in the next election.
- A new approach could involve being honest about challenges and focusing on pragmatic action, as suggested by Anke Rehlinger.
The Israeli army took reporters to what it said was a Hezbollah tunnel shaft some 220 yards from a UN post in southern Lebanon UN says Israeli tanks burst into peacekeeper base | Reuters
Quick Glance: Hospital Tent Attack in Gaza Leaves Many Dead
- An Israeli airstrike on tents housing displaced Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital resulted in at least four deaths and 70 injuries as violence continues in the region.
- Rescue teams struggled to control a major fire that erupted after the attack, with survivors describing horrific conditions.
- This incident marked the seventh assault on the hospital this year, which Israel falsely claimed was a Hamas command center.
- The humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening, with UN reports indicating the destruction of the healthcare system and over 42,200 fatalities due to the ongoing offensive.
The most appreciated gifts aren’t the trendiest ones — they’re the ones that last forever. These are Wirecutter picks for buy-it-for-life gifts. The 36 Best Gifts That’ll Last Forever (or Extremely Close) of 2024 | Reviews by Wirecutter
Populism instead of problem solving: Olaf Scholz's dangerous course: The German Chancellor's party is relying on more government, debt and redistribution ...
nzz.ch/der-andere-blick/populismus-statt-problemloesung-der-gefaehrliche-kurs-von-olaf-scholz-ld.1852779
Quick Glance: Scholz's SPD: A Return to Old Strategies
- Olaf Scholz's campaign strategy focuses on increased state intervention, debt, and redistribution, which is viewed as a denial of reality.
- The SPD plans tax relief for 95% of taxpayers while proposing higher taxes on the affluent, which is seen as problematic given the shortage of skilled workers.
- The proposal to raise the minimum wage to 15 euros undermines collective bargaining and could lead to higher consumer prices.
- The SPD remains stuck in outdated thinking while its voter base, particularly the working class, increasingly turns away.
Suspect in deadly Michigan home invasion arrested in Louisiana, authorities say: The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is still looking for a second suspect in the ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/10/14/michigan-murder-suspects-impersonated-utility-workers/75663258007/
Musk is backing Trump after being rejected by Biden, says Barry Diller: Elon Musk has a "weird bitterness" about the Biden administration, Barry Diller told the ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-backing-donald-trump-rejected-joe-biden-barry-diller-2024-10
Google strikes a deal with a nuclear startup to power its AI data centers: Google is turning to nuclear energy to help power its AI. On Monday ...
engadget.com/big-tech/google-strikes-a-deal-with-a-nuclear-startup-to-power-its-ai-data-centers-201403750.html
Israeli mining magnate held in Greece on Romanian arrest warrant Israeli mining magnate held in Greece on Romanian arrest warrant | Reuters
Study finds Christopher Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe: Researchers analyze DNA fragmented remains believed to be world-shaping explorer's; ...
timesofisrael.com/study-finds-christopher-columbus-was-a-sephardic-jew-from-western-europe/
Quick Glance: Columbus: A Sephardic Jew from Western Europe
- Spanish scientists revealed that Christopher Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe through DNA analysis.
- Extensive research confirmed that the remains in Seville Cathedral indeed belonged to Columbus.
- Genetic tests indicated Jewish ancestry in DNA samples from Columbus' son Hernando.
- The findings validate earlier theories about Columbus' origins and his ties to the Sephardic Jews who lived in Spain during the 15th century.
Leweling's golden debut goal lifts the German national team into the Nations League quarter-finals ahead of schedule. Nagelsmann's team dominated for long ... Show more
Match report | Debutant Leweling shoots DFB team to victory against the Netherlands | Germany - | Netherlands 1:0 | 4th matchday | UEFA Nations League 2024/25 - | kicker
Match report | Debutant Leweling shoots DFB team to victory against the Netherlands | Germany - | Netherlands 1:0 | 4th matchday | UEFA Nations League 2024/25 - | kicker
Quick Glance: Leweling Leads DFB Team to Nations League Quarterfinals
- Debutant Jamie Leweling scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory against the Netherlands.
- This win secured the German national team a spot in the Nations League quarterfinals.
- The DFB squad demonstrated a strong performance, led by Leweling, maintaining dominance throughout the match.
- The game took place in front of 68,367 fans at the Allianz Arena, where football legends Neuer and Müller were honored.
Harvard president says fundraising down in wake of anti-Israel turmoil: 'Disappointing'
nypost.com/2024/10/13/us-news/harvard-prez-says-fundraising-down-in-wake-of-anti-israel-turmoil-disappointing/
Google orders small modular nuclear reactors for its data centres: Tech group signs deal with Kairos Power to build up to seven small facilities to meet its ...
ft.com/content/29eaf03f-4970-40da-ae7c-c8b3283069da
“Where is that woman? Stand up! Look at her. Wow! I would say — that’s beautiful." Full story: Donald Trump pauses rally speech to address ‘beautiful woman’ in crowd | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site
US Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su was in Seattle to make an in-person intervention to resolve a labor strike involving 33,000 Boeing workers ... Show more
Boeing strike: Acting US labor secretary to meet with both sides | Reuters
Boeing strike: Acting US labor secretary to meet with both sides | Reuters
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