Yan Zhuang

Yan Zhuang is a reporter for The New York Times based in Seoul, covering breaking news around the world. She graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts and got her start in journalism at The Age newspaper in Melbourne. Yan joined The Times' Australia bureau in 2020 and moved to the Seoul bureau in 2024. She speaks English and Mandarin. Her work is governed by The Times' ethics policy, and by a commitment to writing with accuracy, fairness, empathy, and nuance. Yan identifies herself as a reporter for The Times when working.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/yan-zhuang

94%

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

90%

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  • The author has a high bias score due to the use of unbalanced language and omission of context in some articles.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

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  • There are no clear instances of conflicts of interest in the author's work.

Contradictions

86%

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  • There are instances where the author reports contradictory information in different articles, such as the number of flights canceled during Delta's tech outage and the details of tornadoes in Illinois.

Deceptions

98%

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  • The author occasionally uses misleading language or omits important context, such as in the article about the ship containing 4700 containers stuck under Baltimore's Key Bridge.

Recent Articles

Massive Global Tech Outage Disrupts Industries: Delta Airlines Hardest Hit with 3,500 Flights Canceled or Delayed

Massive Global Tech Outage Disrupts Industries: Delta Airlines Hardest Hit with 3,500 Flights Canceled or Delayed

Broke On: Sunday, 21 July 2024 A global tech outage caused by CrowdStrike's software update on July 22, 2024, disrupted industries including aviation, leaving Delta Air Lines with over 4,800 canceled or delayed flights and stranded thousands of passengers. The incident affected various sectors like healthcare, delivery companies, retailers, and financial institutions. Delta offered assistance to customers but faced criticism for continued disruptions and poor customer service. Companies should prepare for tech disruptions by implementing redundant systems.
Midwest Tornadoes and Severe Storms: Hundreds of Thousands Without Power in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa

Midwest Tornadoes and Severe Storms: Hundreds of Thousands Without Power in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Severe storms with tornadoes struck the Midwest on July 16, 2024, leaving over 500,000 customers without power in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. A tornado touched down near Chicago's O'Hare Airport and caused damage in Des Moines and Sugar Grove. The National Weather Service reported multiple tornadoes simultaneously with winds bringing between two to five inches of rain and flash flood warnings.
Midwest Tornadoes: Two Killed, Over 460,000 Left Without Power After Severe Storms Sweep Through Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana

Midwest Tornadoes: Two Killed, Over 460,000 Left Without Power After Severe Storms Sweep Through Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Severe storms hit the Midwest on July 15, 2024, leaving a trail of destruction in Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana. Two tornadoes touched down in Des Moines, causing significant damage and power outages for over 460,000 customers. A tornado also hit Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Heavy rain led to flash flood warnings and numerous road closures.
Two Tornadoes Strike Chicago: Widespread Damage and Resident Reactions in Belmont Cragin and Elburn

Two Tornadoes Strike Chicago: Widespread Damage and Resident Reactions in Belmont Cragin and Elburn

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Two tornadoes struck Chicago's Elburn area and South Side on July 15, 2024, leaving widespread damage including uprooted trees and crushed cars in Belmont Cragin neighborhood.
Midwest Crisis: Historic Flooding and Record-Breaking Heat Force Evacuations and Rescues in Iowa and South Dakota

Midwest Crisis: Historic Flooding and Record-Breaking Heat Force Evacuations and Rescues in Iowa and South Dakota

Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 Heavy rain and flooding in the Midwest have forced evacuations and rescues in Iowa and South Dakota, contaminating water sources and damaging infrastructure. Record-breaking floods hit Rock Valley, Iowa, where residents were evacuated due to contaminated wells. Neighboring South Dakota braced for record levels on the Big Sioux River as Governor Noem warned of imminent flooding. The region's extreme weather comes as millions in the US deal with a prolonged heatwave causing heat-related illnesses and deaths.
Luke Skyywalker of 2 Live Crew: Prominent Rapper and Hip-hop Pioneer Passes Away at 58

Luke Skyywalker of 2 Live Crew: Prominent Rapper and Hip-hop Pioneer Passes Away at 58

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 Prominent rapper Brother Marquis, known as Luke Skyywalker in 2 Live Crew, passed away at age 58. Born in Rochester, NY, he joined the group in Miami in 1986 and became a notable member alongside DJ Mr. Mixx and Fresh Kid Ice. No cause or location of death was provided.
University Protests: Tensions Escalate Between Pro-Palestinian and Counter-Protestors at DePaul and University of Virginia

University Protests: Tensions Escalate Between Pro-Palestinian and Counter-Protestors at DePaul and University of Virginia

Broke On: Sunday, 05 May 2024 Pro-Palestinian and counter-protestors clash at US university campuses, demanding institutional stances on Israel's treatment of Palestinians. Tensions escalate into arrests and encampment clearances, while university officials address the unrest and navigate free speech policies.
911 Outages in South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas, and Nevada: Service Restored but Cause Remains Unclear

911 Outages in South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas, and Nevada: Service Restored but Cause Remains Unclear

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 On April 17, 2024, widespread 911 outages affected South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas, and Nevada. In some areas like Las Vegas and parts of South Dakota, service was restored but the cause remained unclear. Dispatchers in Nevada and Nebraska reported receiving attempts to call on mobile phones during the outage. T-mobile customers in Del Rio, Texas were also affected. Officials advised residents to use alternate numbers during the emergency.
Crews Begin Removing Containers from Dali Vessel in Key Step Towards Reopening Port Baltimore

Crews Begin Removing Containers from Dali Vessel in Key Step Towards Reopening Port Baltimore

Broke On: Monday, 08 April 2024 Recovery efforts at the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse reached a critical step as crews began removing shipping containers from the vessel Dali. This will allow them to access a key portion of the roadway that was damaged in the collision and ultimately remove parts of the bridge that are blocking traffic on it, bringing Port Baltimore one step closer to reopening.
Namibia Loses Distinguished President Hage Geingob at 82

Namibia Loses Distinguished President Hage Geingob at 82

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Namibia has lost its President Hage Geingob, who was 82 and had been serving since 2015. He received treatment for cancerous cells following a routine medical check-up in January.