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OVERALL RATING:22 +, 4 -
Houston Chronicle scores a total of 22 Plus Points and 4 Minus Points in our evaluation of journalistic quality.
This corresponds to a score of 75* resp. the grade B+ (good).
*: (22 + 5 BP) * 100 / (22 + 5 BP + 4 + 5 BP)
This corresponds to a score of 75* resp. the grade B+ (good).
| Grade | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Ad Fontes Media16 +, 4 -
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- "For vividly-written, groundbreaking columns about grand jury abuses that led to a wrongful conviction and uncovered other egregious problems in the legal and immigration systems."
- "For a campaign that, with original reporting, revealed voter suppression tactics, rejected the myth of widespread voter fraud and argued for sensible voting reforms."
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- Trump declares that the US-Saudi relationship is stronger than ever and praises regional progress.
- He discusses the release of an Israeli-American hostage and calls for a better future for Gaza.
- Trump announces the lifting of sanctions on Syria to offer the country a chance at greatness.
- He expresses a desire to make a deal with Iran while emphasizing the military strength of the US.
"The people of Gaza deserve a much better future."— Donald Trump speaks about the conditions in Gaza during his address.
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Great views and bad baseball: After brutal start, Colorado Rockies finally face a reckoning
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Key FactsRockies part ways with Bud Black after disastrous start
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- The Colorado Rockies have fired long-time manager Bud Black and replaced him with third-base coach Warren Schaeffer, who will manage the team for the remainder of the season.
- This decision follows a disastrous 6-33 start, marking one of the worst beginnings in MLB history.
- Additionally, Mike Redmond has been dismissed as bench coach, with former manager Clint Hurdle taking over the position.
- Owner Dick Monfort stated that these changes are necessary to improve performance and realign the organization for the future.
"Our play so far this season, especially coming off the last two seasons, has been unacceptable. Our fans deserve better, and we are capable of better."— Rockies owner and CEO Dick Monfort said in a statement released by the team.
NBA draft lottery: Chicago Bulls stay put, will pick at No. 12: Luck was not in the Chicago Bulls’ favor Monday night in the NBA draft lottery.
chicagotribune.com/2025/05/12/chicago-bulls-nba-draft-lottery/
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Chicago Bears will play Green Bay Packers on the Saturday before Christmas — and Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday
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Harvard says it has ‘common ground’ with Trump administration, but is ‘undermined’ by government overreach
cnn.com/2025/05/12/us/harvard-university-trump-administration-common-ground
Swath of Lincoln Yards site, still mostly empty 6 years after winning City Council approval, could be sold
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Michael Jordan to join NBC team for NBA broadcasts: The G.O.A.T. is headed to the broadcast studio. NBC Universal announced that Michael Jordan will join the ...
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Black Friday Football returns with Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles on NFL on Prime!
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Hailey Van Lith made the Chicago Sky’s 12-player roster. But why are there so few spots on WNBA teams?
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Donald Trump defends possible aircraft gift from Qatar: Qatar wants to give Donald Trump a Boeing, which he intends to turn into the new Air Force One ...
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"It feels crazy, surreal."
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“With the number one pick, wait don’t walk the stage yet!” - Dylan Harper drafting his Rutgers teammate Ace Bailey 😂 Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey ... Show more
Former White Sox player Tim Anderson sells Flossmoor home: Tim Anderson had been one of the few Chicago White Sox players in recent years to own a Chicago-area ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/05/12/white-sox-tim-anderson-flossmoor/
Cattle futures surge over US halt to Mexican cattle imports: U.S. cattle futures soared to record highs on Monday after Washington suspended cattle imports from ...
reuters.com/world/americas/mexico-disagrees-with-us-suspension-mexican-cattle-imports-over-screwworm-2025-05-12/
The last time the Bears and Packers played the ending was a wild one‼️ Who will win in Week 16 on FOX? 🐻🧀
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