WBOC 16 media bias and reliability
AllSides, Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place WBOC 16 in the centre. We have seen it on 80 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is WBOC 16 biased?
AllSides, Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place WBOC 16 in the centre. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is WBOC 16 left or right?
AllSides, Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place WBOC 16 in the centre. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Centre.
Is WBOC 16 reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for WBOC 16 are Ad Fontes Media: Very high factuality; Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What WBOC 16 has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with WBOC 16’s own report linked underneath.
On Tuesday, Americans vote in the 2026 midterms that will decide whether Republicans keep their narrow House majority and Senate seats. Trump faces low approval ratings, a war with Iran and a costly cost‑of‑living squeeze, while polls show 54% of his base would back him even if he loses.
WBOC 16 reported it asElection Day 2026: What Delmarva voters need to know before heading to the polls (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
Kohen Wiley, a 1‑year‑old, was killed when Senatobia police Sgt. Hunter Foster fired into his mother’s car, saying it threatened to hit him. His parents protested at Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office, demanding a meeting after the AG’s office deemed the shooting appropriate. The ATF is investigating a fire at the police building.
WBOC 16 reported it asParents of 1-year-old fatally shot by police protest at Mississippi Attorney General's Office (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
A federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch. The case concerned a story about Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and a sexually suggestive birthday letter. The judge found Trump did not prove actual malice.
WBOC 16 reported it asJudge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if GOP incumbent loses (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
Israel's election results will be upheld despite an ongoing investigation into allegations of foreign funding for Arab parties. The head of the Central Elections Committee stated that even if suspicions are confirmed, they will not invalidate the overall outcome of the vote.
WBOC 16 reported it asMost suspects released after Israeli court says no evidence for accusation of bribery in election (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
The Trump administration's online accounts shared images of a pumpkin carved with a sombrero design and a fake Halloween background around a Black man accused of food assistance fraud. The posts have drawn criticism for being inflammatory, coinciding with a government campaign on immigration enforcement.
WBOC 16 reported it asTrump administration's social media posts ahead of elections criticized for being inflammatory (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
Brooke Rollins posted a Halloween‑themed image on X depicting a Black man as a “SNAP Fraudster” shortly before the 2026 midterm elections. Critics called the post racist, while federal prosecutors charged Mercedes Reshard New, known as “Shawty Dred,” with fraud totalling more than $4 million.
WBOC 16 reported it asTrump administration's social media posts ahead of elections criticized for being inflammatory (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth term as Brazil's president, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro challenged the election results, while international leaders congratulated Lula on his victory and commitment to democracy.
WBOC 16 reported it asLula’s win in Brazil bucks a regional shift to the right and denies Trump a powerful ally (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from former National Labor Relations Board member Gwynne Wilcox, who challenged her dismissal by President Donald Trump. The court's decision upholds a lower court's ruling that validated Trump's executive authority in the firing.
WBOC 16 reported it asThe Latest: Supreme Court rebuffs Trump restrictions on medical care for trans inmates (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
Far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir's party is seeing a surge in support among younger and first-time voters in Israel, according to recent polls. Ben-Gvir, known for his hardline stances, is appealing to a demographic that previously considered him too extreme.
WBOC 16 reported it asA look at the major candidates in Israel's election next week (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
Israel's election results show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc leading as vote counting continues. With 77.7% voter turnout, the highest since 1999, neither bloc has yet reached the 61 seats required for a majority.
WBOC 16 reported it asA look at the major candidates in Israel's election next week (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
Albertans have cast their votes in a referendum featuring 10 questions. The most closely watched question asks whether the province should remain in Canada or proceed to a second referendum on separation. Results for this question were expected early Tuesday.
WBOC 16 reported it asCanada awaits Alberta referendum results after Carney urges voters to reject separation (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
A shooting occurred on a northbound E train at a Manhattan subway station on Saturday, October 17, 2026. One man was critically injured, and subway services were disrupted.
WBOC 16 reported it asMan shot, killed on subway platform in midtown Manhattan (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
Around 300,000 public sector workers in Ireland participated in a one-day strike on 14 October 2026. The action, organised by the Public Services Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, was a response to a dispute over wages and the rising cost of living.
WBOC 16 reported it asIrish public sector workers strike, leading to school closures and canceled medical appointments (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, has outlined a strategy for countering any attack on alliance members. The "theory of victory" involves a three-step approach to "block, blunt and break" an aggressor, amid ongoing warnings about potential Russian escalation.
WBOC 16 reported it asNATO commander says the alliance does not want war but is 'ready to fight tonight' (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
Germany has announced a new aid package for Ukraine valued at over 1.3 billion euros. The package includes military support, with a portion designated for interceptor drones, and aid for Ukraine's energy sector. President Zelensky and Chancellor Merz met in Kyiv on October 4, 2026.
WBOC 16 reported it asRussian missile strike in Ukraine's capital kills at least 2 (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
Russia launched a wave of overnight attacks on Ukraine, with explosions heard in Kyiv and Dnipro. Buildings were damaged in the capital, and local authorities reported two fatalities.
WBOC 16 reported it asRussian missile strike in Ukraine's capital kills at least 2 (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
Ukraine claims to have intercepted a Russian document detailing a plan for widespread winter strikes on its energy and water infrastructure. The alleged plan involves up to 1,000 missiles, drones, and bombs targeting power plants, substations, and water systems, aiming to cut essential services to major cities.
WBOC 16 reported it asUkraine claims its attacks have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
The Supreme Court is weighing whether local governments can sue energy companies for climate change costs. The case, brought by Boulder, Colorado, could determine the future of climate litigation against fossil fuel producers nationwide.
WBOC 16 reported it asA new Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rights (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
Irish footballers again wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem before a Nations League match. Goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher refused to shake hands with Israel's captain, Dor Peretz.
WBOC 16 reported it asIreland soccer players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel team (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
The People's House museum has redesigned its Oval Office exhibit to match Donald Trump's second-term decor. The updated replica includes polished vases, gold-toned swirling appliqués, 24 portraits in gilded frames, and decorative objects, aiming to connect visitors to the space.
WBOC 16 reported it asA replica Oval Office near the White House just got a new Trump makeover. Gold flourishes abound (opens WBOC 16 in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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Very high factuality
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for WBOC 16.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- United States
- Official site
- wboc.com
- Seen publishing on
- wboc.com
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 80
- Reports listed
- 81
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
81 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. WBOC 16 is rated centre, so there is no side for it to be counted against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 80 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of WBOC 16: its report arrived a median of 24 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 5 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 5 November 2026. Ratings pulled 6 October 2026.
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