Brian K

Brian K is a journalist at Bloomberg News, covering weather and environmental stories. He has a background in meteorology and has previously worked for local news outlets. Brian's articles often focus on extreme weather events, their impacts on communities, and efforts to mitigate climate change. In addition to his reporting, he occasionally shares personal experiences related to the topics he covers.

Biography:  https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/5831039

97%

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:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • The author consistently presents information without any personal opinions or slants.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest detected.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • In one instance, the author reported that New York City is expected to experience temperatures as high as the mid-90s while also stating that some areas around New York City could expect heat index of up to 105F.
  • The author reports on temperature records and weather forecasts accurately but occasionally provides conflicting data within the same article.

Deceptions

95%

Examples:

  • The author does not use deceptive practices in their reporting.

Recent Articles

Record-Breaking Heat Waves: Las Vegas Hits 120 Degrees Fahrenheit, Midwest and Southeast Also Affected

Record-Breaking Heat Waves: Las Vegas Hits 120 Degrees Fahrenheit, Midwest and Southeast Also Affected

Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024 A historic heatwave sets new temperature records across the United States, with Las Vegas reaching an all-time high of 120 degrees Fahrenheit and other cities such as Denver, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix also experiencing record-breaking temperatures. The extreme heat has forced officials to take measures to protect public health and safety, while raising concerns about its causes and implications for vulnerable populations.
Dangerous Heat Wave: Triple-Digit Temperatures, Power Outages, and Evacuations Sweep Across Mid-Atlantic and Midwest

Dangerous Heat Wave: Triple-Digit Temperatures, Power Outages, and Evacuations Sweep Across Mid-Atlantic and Midwest

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 A dangerous heat wave is sweeping across the US, bringing triple-digit temperatures and record-highs to the Mid-Atlantic states, including New York City and Washington D.C. Heat advisories have been issued as Central Park reached 94°F on Friday - the hottest temperature since August 2022. Elsewhere, excessive heat causes power outages and mandatory evacuations due to flooding in the Ohio Valley and Midwest.
Record-Breaking Heat Waves: Phoenix and Las Vegas Reach 113 and 111 Degrees Fahrenheit Respectively, Impacting Millions

Record-Breaking Heat Waves: Phoenix and Las Vegas Reach 113 and 111 Degrees Fahrenheit Respectively, Impacting Millions

Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 Record-breaking temperatures of 113 degrees in Phoenix and 111 degrees in Las Vegas on June 7 shattered records as extreme heat gripped the US Southwest. At least 86 million people faced temperatures of 90 degrees or more, with over 14 million experiencing over 100 degrees. The heat caused issues for communities and pets; Phoenix resident Camille Rabbani kept her thermostat high to avoid electricity bills for her dog Riggs. Death Valley reached a scorching 122 degrees on the same day, challenging the hottest temperature record of 134 degrees in 1913.

Hurricane Otis and the Role of Climate Change in Rapid Storm Intensification

Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 Hurricane Otis underwent rapid intensification, escalating from a Category 1 to a Category 4 storm in less than a day. Climate scientists attribute the increasing trend of rapid hurricane intensification to warmer ocean temperatures caused by climate change. While climate change contributes to the frequency and intensity of hurricanes, it is not the sole cause of such weather events.