Anna Skinner

Anna Skinner is a news reporter who covers a wide range of topics including politics, weather, and breaking news. She has written for Newsweek since 2021 and has also contributed to other publications such as The Guardian and The New York Times. Anna is known for her ability to provide accurate and timely information to her readers while maintaining a neutral point of view. Her reporting focuses on providing readers with the facts they need to make informed decisions.

Biography:  https://www.newsweek.com/authors/anna-skinner

24%

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 has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

15%

Examples:

  • In some instances, the author may provide details that are not directly related to the main topic of the article.
  • The author has a tendency to present information in a straightforward and factual manner without adding any personal opinions or interpretations.

Conflicts of Interest

15%

Examples:

  • In some instances, the author may not disclose potential conflicts of interest. For example, in an article about Texans being asked to conserve energy during a weather event, the author does not provide evidence of the request being made by ERCOT.

Contradictions

30%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author states that nearly the entire state was under some form of winter weather advisory, but fails to specify which specific areas were affected and what level of advisory they were under.
  • The author claims that Texas faced a massive grid failure in February 2021 due to winter weather, but no evidence is provided linking this event to the cold temperatures mentioned in the article.

Deceptions

25%

Examples:

  • The author claims that Melania Trump has been noticeably absent from her husband's court appearances and from many of his campaign stops, which may be an attempt to imply something negative about the former first lady without providing concrete evidence.
  • The author states that millions of Texans lost power during a massive grid failure in February 2021 when no evidence is provided linking this event to the cold temperatures mentioned in the article.

Recent Articles

New Jersey Beach Towns See Chaos and Crime Over Memorial Day Weekend: Stabbings, Shootings, and Panic on the Boardwalk

New Jersey Beach Towns See Chaos and Crime Over Memorial Day Weekend: Stabbings, Shootings, and Panic on the Boardwalk

Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024 Memorial Day weekend in New Jersey brought chaos and crime to several beach towns, resulting in stabbings, shootings, and panicked crowds. Ocean City and Atlantic City experienced violent incidents involving teenagers, leading to curfews and increased police presence. Wildwood declared a state of emergency due to rowdy behavior but lifted it without making arrests. Safety concerns escalate as lifeguard shortages force beach closures or reduced hours.
Texas Faces Another Winter Storm Test for Power Grid

Texas Faces Another Winter Storm Test for Power Grid

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 A winter storm in Texas on January 16th is expected to test the state's power grid. Despite a previous failure during a winter storm in 2021, the power grid held firm.
Former President Donald Trump shares Christmas message on Truth Social

Former President Donald Trump shares Christmas message on Truth Social

Broke On: Monday, 25 December 2023 Former President Donald Trump shared a new rendition of the classic Christmas greeting Trump included former President Joe Biden, Special Counsel Jack Smith, and other political figures in his Christmas message Trump made a brief cameo in the 1992 movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Trump took a dig at former President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act legislation Trump has 69% support in the Republican presidential nomination contest

Special Counsel Details Evidence Against Trump in Election Subversion Case

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 Special Counsel Jack Smith plans to introduce evidence of Trump's history of making allegations of voting fraud dating back to 2012. The evidence also includes instances of Trump pressuring state officials to overturn election results and retaliating against those who repudiated his claims. Prosecutors argue that Trump's refusal to honor the peaceful transition of power and his pattern of sidelining those who pushed back on his fraud assertions demonstrate his intent to cling to power. The filing refers to an incident involving a Trump campaign employee who allegedly tried to obstruct the 2020 vote count in Michigan.

Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rainfall and Flood Risks to Pacific Northwest

Broke On: Sunday, 03 December 2023
    Cities such as Portland, Eugene, and Seattle are at risk for up to 12 inches of rain due to an atmospheric river. A Flood Watch has been issued for areas west of the Cascades in western Oregon and Washington due to the heavy rainfall. The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes rates this atmospheric river as a Level 4, the second-highest level of intensity.

    Federal Agents Raid Home of Top Fundraiser for NYC Mayor Eric Adams

    Broke On: Thursday, 02 November 2023 Federal agents executed a search warrant at the Brooklyn home of Brianna Suggs, a top fundraiser and campaign consultant for New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The investigation is related to campaign donations made by KSK Construction Group, a construction company based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Suggs has earned $150,000 from Adams' campaigns and also started her own lobbying firm, Brianna Suggs & Associates Inc., in 2021.