ABC NEWS

Co-Anchor, 'GMA3: What You Need to Know' Eva Pilgrim ABC News Eva Pilgrim is co-anchor of 'GMA3' What You Need to Know' and an ABC News correspondent based in New York. Her reports can be seen across multiple ABC News programs and platforms, including 20/20, Good Morning America, nightline and World News Tonight with David Muir. Since joining ABC News, Pilgrim has reported on a wide range of breaking news stories, including the recent mass shooting in Nashville, the Alex Murdaugh trial, the Charlottesville rally, the 2020 presidential election, the murder of George Floyd, and Hurricanes Matthew, Harvey, Irma Maria and Michael. In the aftermath of the Atlanta mass shooting and the increase in anti-Asian American hate crimes around the country, Pilgrim co-anchored a live special edition of 20/20, Murder in Atlanta. She also co-anchored the ABC News Live special Stop the Hate: The Rise in Violence Against Asian Americans. This primetime special reported on the events that have led to anti-Asian violence, explored why America is paying attention now and profiled the new activism emerging in the AAPI community. Prior to ABC News, Pilgrim got her start in local news making stops in Bluefield, West Virginia; Columbia, South Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; Indianapolis Indiana and Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Popular Reads In 2021, Pilgrim published her children's book Walter Does His Best which teaches children about kindness and love. Pilgrim was born in Seoul South Korea into a military family and grew up moving around the world. She attended the University of Florida and the University of South Carolina.

Biography:  https://abcnews.go.com/US/eva-pilgrim-abc-news-official-biography/story?id=99364436

67%

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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

85%

Examples:

  • The author quotes US officials who are sympathetic towards Israel and its actions.
  • The author uses language such as 'terrorists' and 'militant group' to demonize Hamas.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The House of Representatives passed a GOP-led bill to provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, setting up a fight with the Biden administration and Democratic-controlled Senate.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Approximately 99% of the threats were intercepted using Israel's Iron Dome defense system.
  • The article mentions that President Joe Biden said the U.S would carry out airdrops of humanitarian aid into Gaza in coming days but fails to mention that these are not new and have been happening for months as part of a sustained effort by the US government.
  • The article mentions that the U.S military dropped 66 parachute-strapped bundles containing about 38,000 meals over Gaza around 8 a.m ET on March 2nd but fails to mention that this is not new and has been happening for months as part of a sustained effort by the US government.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • The statement 'over 85,000 could die if war escalates' is unsupported by scientific evidence and peer-reviewed studies.
  • The statement ‘pause’ allowed 2 American hostages out.

Recent Articles

800,000 Palestinians Flee Rafah Amidst Israel's Military Offensive: Mass Displacement and Humanitarian Crisis

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Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024 Over 800,000 Palestinians have fled Rafah in Gaza due to Israeli evacuation orders, leaving behind a sparse tent camp. The displacement comes amidst threats of a full-invasion and global alarm. It is unclear where the refugees will go as the designated area is already overcrowded. The conflict began two weeks ago with attacks from Hamas that killed over 1,200 Israelis and displaced three-fourths of Gaza's population, resulting in approximately 35,000 Palestinian deaths according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
Over 1,000 Arrests at US and Canadian Universities: Protests over Israel-Palestinian Conflict Lead to Campus Unrest and Cancellations

Over 1,000 Arrests at US and Canadian Universities: Protests over Israel-Palestinian Conflict Lead to Campus Unrest and Cancellations

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 Protests over the Israel-Palestinian conflict have led to over 1,000 arrests on college campuses in the US and Canada. At universities like University of Texas at Austin, Columbia University, and Northeastern University, students set up encampments despite school policies against them. Some universities have suspended students or called in law enforcement to clear out camps. Controversial decisions by universities like USC to cancel commencement speeches due to security concerns have sparked further protests and arrests.
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Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024 Israel and Iran engage in military actions: Explosions reported near military bases in Israel and Iran, with Israeli officials confirming a strike inside Iran on April 19. The scale of the attack is unclear, but tensions have been escalating following an attack on Israel's consulate in Syria.
Israel-Gaza Conflict: Biden Announces Airdrops of Humanitarian Aid as Violence Surges in West Bank and Gaza Strip

Israel-Gaza Conflict: Biden Announces Airdrops of Humanitarian Aid as Violence Surges in West Bank and Gaza Strip

Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 The Israel-Gaza conflict has been ongoing for over four months, resulting in at least 31,428 deaths. The latest outbreak of war between the two sides has led to a surge in violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank as well. President Joe Biden announced that the US will carry out airdrops of humanitarian aid into Gaza and is exploring other options for delivering large amounts of assistance.
Two Major Conflicts Escalate: Gaza and Iranian Weapons in the Arabian Sea

Two Major Conflicts Escalate: Gaza and Iranian Weapons in the Arabian Sea

Broke On: Friday, 23 February 2024 The world is in turmoil as two major conflicts continue to escalate. In the Middle East, Israel and Gaza are engaged in a deadly war that has already claimed over 85,000 lives if it continues to escalate. Meanwhile in the Arabian Sea, four foreign nationals have been charged after a US Navy intercepted their vessel that was transporting suspected Iranian-made weapons to Yemen. The United States is pushing for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza at the U.N Security Council, but Israel has not presented a plan to protect more than one million civilians in Rafah ahead of its threatened assault on the border city.

American Family Escapes Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

Broke On: Thursday, 02 November 2023 The conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip began on October 7. American citizens, including the Rauschenberger family, have been evacuating from Gaza. Palestinians with foreign passports are leaving Gaza through the Rafah crossing, resulting in families being divided by citizenship status. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel for meetings with Israeli officials. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a GOP-led bill to provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel.