Holly Yan

Holly Yan is a senior writer for CNN Digital, reporting national breaking news, explanatory articles, and in-depth features. She has covered a wide range of topics including the Baltimore bridge collapse, the Maui wildfires, and figure skating championships. Prior to joining CNN, Yan worked as a reporter for various newspapers and online publications. She is based in Washington D.C.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/holly-yan

88%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to present information in a balanced and fair manner.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • The author has a conflict of interest when reporting on figure skating, as she fails to disclose that Deanna Stellato-Dudek's partner Deschamps is eight years younger than her and had been skating together with Stellato-Dudek for a year after her retirement.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article claims that the Maui wildfires resulted in the death of 101 people, destroyed hundreds of homes, and caused $6 billion in damages. However, it does not mention that this was one of the deadliest US wildfires in more than a century.
  • The article states that the Dali crew had to endure prolonged detention and failure of authorities to return their personal communication devices, despite not having any involvement in the ongoing investigation.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The article misleads readers by not disclosing the age of Deanna Stellato-Dudek's partner Deschamps and his duration of skating together with Stellato-Dudek.
  • The author claims that Stellato-Dudek retired from figure skating at age 17 due to injuries, but fails to mention that she was only 15 years old when she suffered her last injury and had already competed for a year after retiring.

Recent Articles

Mystery of Baltimore's Harbor: Power Outages on Container Ship Dali and Collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge Under Investigation

Mystery of Baltimore's Harbor: Power Outages on Container Ship Dali and Collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge Under Investigation

Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Two major incidents occurred in Baltimore's harbor on March 26, 2024: the container ship Dali experienced power outages, and the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed. The causes of both events remain under investigation by various authorities. Preliminary reports suggest no involvement of alcohol or drugs. The NTSB and FBI are investigating potential cybersecurity risks related to the Dali's power outages, while 21 crew members remain trapped on board due to ongoing investigations and visa restrictions.
Maui Wildfires of 2023: Two Reports Reveal Causes, Communication Breakdowns, and Prevention Measures

Maui Wildfires of 2023: Two Reports Reveal Causes, Communication Breakdowns, and Prevention Measures

Broke On: Tuesday, 08 August 2023 In August 2023, Maui, Hawaii experienced devastating wildfires that claimed 101 lives and caused $5.5 billion in damage. Two reports shed light on the causes: one from Hawai'i AG Anne Lopez and UL's FSRI identified strong winds and preparedness issues; the other from Western Fire Chiefs Association highlighted communication breakdowns and insufficient resources.
Ilia Malinin Wins Men's Singles at World Figure Skating Championships with Performance Set to Music from Succession

Ilia Malinin Wins Men's Singles at World Figure Skating Championships with Performance Set to Music from Succession

Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 19-year-old American figure skater Ilia Malinin, who grew up in Fairfax, Virginia and is currently studying at George Mason University there, won the men's singles competition at the World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal on Saturday with his performance set to music from HBO series Succession.