New York City ⁠58%

7/21/2026, 1:24:09 PM

Keywords: New York City, Nyc

BS Summary: This article contains 25 faulty reasoning types, including Availability Heuristic, Biased Writer Voice, and Unattributed Quote, with Negativity Bias as the most egregious example at 32% saturation with 216 hits. Analysis detected 1,377 faulty-reasoning hits from 676 analyzed words, generating a BS Score of 55% and a BS Rank of ⁠58% (8,809 of 20,876 articles). This article is worse (more manipulative) than 57.80% of the article peer group.

Veteran arrested in fiery attack outside lower Manhattan federal office building 
Investigators said the apparent motive for the attack was plastered on the cart used to transport the explosive material, as it read “ICE off our streets.” 
The suspect was also armed with two axes, three knives, a hammer, a machete and airsoft rifles, according to the FBI. 
NBC New York’s Jonathan Dienst reports. 
FBI investigating ‘incendiary device' outside NYC immigration court 
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed in a post on X that the suspect was taken into custody. 
Two minor injuries were reported. 
NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports. 
Army veteran allegedly lit fire outside federal building in lower Manhattan, FBI says 
A former servicemember in the U.S. 
Army and National Guard was taken into custody after allegedly setting off fireworks and lighting a fire in front of a federal office building in lower Manhattan that houses an immigration court and other government offices, an FBI official said. 
The suspect, identified as 43-year-old Andrew Arrabaca, was in custody and being interviewed... 
Smoking device goes off outside 26 Federal Plaza 
A smoke device went off outside the 41-story government building at 26 Federal Plaza at Foley Square Monday, causing a scare, according to footage from the scene. 
Recap: Fans arrive at NYNJ Stadium ahead of Spain-Argentina World Cup final 
The excitement is palpable, the teams are ready, and so are the thousands of fans in the tri-state region. 
Follow the latest news on the World Cup final — including any travel headaches, weather implications and more — here. 
Why is the World Cup only held every four years? 
From qualifying logistics to player health, here’s why FIFA never sped up its biggest tournament. 
Fugitive doctor found on sailboat off coast of New York, New Jersey 
Rhode Island doctor was caught off the coast of New York and New Jersey after he spent 20 years running from law enforcement. 
Erica Byfield reports. 
World Cup fever sparks soccer boom in NYC. 
Will it last? 
Soccer leagues and academies throughout the city have seen an increase in registrations and interest over the past few weeks, and coaches and executives note the World Cup fever has something to do with it. 
NYRR to host 3 free beginner-friendly races across the city: What to know 
New York Road Runners announced three free, beginner-friendly races across Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx scheduled to take place through the rest of summer. 
‘Most-wanted' fugitive in ‘Lion King' boat rape nabbed off NY, NJ after 20 years on run 
One of the most-wanted fugitives in Rhode Island who had spent more than 20 years running from law enforcement was caught off the coast of New York and New Jersey, according to two sources familiar with the matter. 
Helicopter likely hit flock of geese before plunging into Hudson River, killing family from Spain 
Investigators believe a bird strike may have played a role in last year’s deadly helicopter crash in the Hudson River. 
NBC New York’s Ida Siegal reports. 
NYC sightseeing chopper likely hit birds before plunging into Hudson River, NTSB finds 
Investigators say bird remains were on the rotor blades of a helicopter that crashed and killed 6 last year in NYC. 
▶ Live cams show Canadian wildfire smoke thickening over NYC 
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is fueling air quality concerns in the tri-state area. 
It’s also changing the view. 
See what the New York City skyline looks like now, and check out the view by the Statue of Liberty. 
▶ Live cams show hazy NYC as Canadian wildfire smoke hits Northeast 
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is fueling air quality concerns in the tri-state area. 
It’s also changing the view. 
See what it looks like now at Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, and other NYC landmarks. 
Canadian wildfire smoke blankets NYC area through mid-week amid dangerous heat 
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will blanket the skies of the Northeast through mid-week, and when paired with hot, humid conditions expected during that same time, it could make for difficult breathing conditions for some. 
Article reasoning-pattern comparisonThis article: 9.0%NBC New York: 0.9%Confirmation Bias9.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.8%Anchoring Bias0.0%This article: 20.6%NBC New York: 3.2%Availability Heuristic20.6%This article: 1.2%NBC New York: 0.6%Representativeness Heuristic1.2%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 1.1%Hindsight Bias0.0%This article: 4.7%NBC New York: 1.8%Overconfidence Bias4.7%This article: 2.4%NBC New York: 6.2%Framing Effect2.4%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.5%Loss Aversion0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.5%Status Quo Bias0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.0%Sunk Cost Effect0.0%This article: 2.8%NBC New York: 3.6%Optimism Bias2.8%This article: 5.5%NBC New York: 1.5%Pessimism Bias5.5%This article: 32.0%NBC New York: 13.4%Negativity Bias32.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.4%Self-Serving Bias0.0%This article: 9.0%NBC New York: 0.9%Fundamental Attribution Error9.0%This article: 1.9%NBC New York: 0.0%Actor-Observer Bias1.9%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.4%In-Group Bias0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.1%Out-Group Homogeneity Bias0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 2.0%Halo Effect0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.0%Horn Effect0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.0%Dunning-Kruger Effect0.0%This article: 1.9%NBC New York: 1.8%Recency Bias1.9%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.4%Primacy Effect0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.0%Blind-Spot Bias0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.2%Ad Hominem0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.0%Straw Man0.0%This article: 9.5%NBC New York: 6.8%Appeal to Authority9.5%This article: 0.4%NBC New York: 0.6%False Dilemma0.4%This article: 2.2%NBC New York: 0.4%Slippery Slope2.2%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.0%Circular Reasoning0.0%This article: 5.2%NBC New York: 2.8%Hasty Generalization5.2%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.0%Red Herring0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.4%Bandwagon0.0%This article: 5.2%NBC New York: 4.1%Appeal to Emotion5.2%This article: 2.2%NBC New York: 0.1%Begging the Question2.2%This article: 15.2%NBC New York: 4.2%Post Hoc (False Cause)15.2%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.1%Tu Quoque0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.3%Burden of Proof0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.1%Appeal to Nature0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.1%Composition/Division0.0%This article: 10.8%NBC New York: 1.4%Anecdotal10.8%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.0%No True Scotsman0.0%This article: 3.0%NBC New York: 2.3%Ambiguity (Equivocation)3.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.0%Gambler’s Fallacy0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.1%Middle Ground0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.0%Personal Incredulity0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.0%Special Pleading0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.2%Genetic Fallacy0.0%This article: 16.3%NBC New York: 3.7%Unattributed Quote16.3%This article: 3.8%NBC New York: 1.4%Quote-first Misdirection3.8%This article: 19.1%NBC New York: 5.7%Biased Writer Voice19.1%This article: 3.6%NBC New York: 0.9%Indoctrination3.6%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.1%Politically Left Leaning Bias0.0%This article: 0.0%NBC New York: 0.1%Politically Right Leaning Bias0.0%This article: 16.3%NBC New York: 2.5%Attempt to Sell a Product or S…16.3%

676 words analyzed.

Speakers

8speakers16%attributed speech567writer words
Voice mapSelect a segment to jump to its words
Writer's voice • 3 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 11 words • 100.0% coverageWriter's voice • 26 words • 100.0% coverageFBI • 21 words • 100.0% coverageJonathan Dienst • 6 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 8 words • 0.0% coverageKash Patel • 17 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 5 words • 0.0% coverageAndrew Siff • 6 words • 0.0% coverageFBI • 13 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 6 words • 100.0% coverageWriter's voice • 40 words • 100.0% coverageWriter's voice • 13 words • 100.0% coverageWriter's voice • 8 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 27 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 12 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 19 words • 100.0% coverageWriter's voice • 20 words • 100.0% coverageWriter's voice • 10 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 15 words • 100.0% coverageWriter's voice • 12 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 23 words • 0.0% coverageErica Byfield • 3 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 8 words • 100.0% coverageWriter's voice • 3 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 35 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 13 words • 100.0% coverageNew York Road Runners • 24 words • 100.0% coverageWriter's voice • 16 words • 100.0% coverageWriter's voice • 38 words • 100.0% coverageWriter's voice • 15 words • 100.0% coverageWriter's voice • 20 words • 0.0% coverageIda Siegal • 6 words • 0.0% coverageNTSB • 13 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 21 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 10 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 13 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 5 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 20 words • 100.0% coverageWriter's voice • 12 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 13 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 5 words • 0.0% coverageWriter's voice • 17 words • 100.0% coverageWriter's voice • 11 words • 100.0% coverageWriter's voice • 34 words • 0.0% coverage
Selected voice

FBI

100%flagged-word coverage
34 attributed words31% of attributed speech95% writer coverage
0%32.5%65.0%Biased Writer Voice+42.7 ptsWriter: 19.0%FBI: 61.8%61.8%Unattributed Quote-19.4 ptsWriter: 19.4%FBI: 0.0%0.0%Attempt to Sell a Product -19.4 ptsWriter: 19.4%FBI: 0.0%0.0%Quote-first Misdirection-4.6 ptsWriter: 4.6%FBI: 0.0%0.0%

Attribution is sentence-level. Pattern percentages are calculated only from words assigned to that voice.

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