Caitlin O'Kane

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces 'The Uplift', CBS News streaming show that focuses on good news.

Biography:  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oprah-winfrey-national-portrait-gallery/

62%

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 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

80%

Examples:

  • The articles provided by Caitlin O'Kane are generally biased towards the positive aspects of their topics. The author tends to focus on solutions rather than problems and presents a one-sided perspective in some cases.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author has a potential conflict of interest with some of the topics they cover. For example, their coverage on Kellogg's CEO Gary Pilnick and his suggestion for Americans facing inflation to eat cereal for dinner may be seen as promoting the company rather than providing an objective analysis.

Contradictions

10%

Examples:

  • There were no significant contradictions found in any of the articles provided by Caitlin O'Kane.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The author has been found to present some information in a deceptive manner. For example, their coverage on Kellogg's CEO Gary Pilnick and his suggestion for Americans facing inflation to eat cereal for dinner is presented as a solution rather than an alternative.

Recent Articles

Discovering the Giant 50-Foot Snake: Vasuki indicus, a Prehistoric Serpent from India

Discovering the Giant 50-Foot Snake: Vasuki indicus, a Prehistoric Serpent from India

Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 Researchers discovered the fossilized remains of Vasuki indicus, a 50-foot-long extinct snake species in India, making it one of the largest snakes ever found. Belonging to the Madtsoiidae family and distantly related to pythons and anacondas, this giant ambush predator lived around 47 million years ago in a warm climate. Its broad cylindrical vertebrae indicate a large body size, and its diet may have included ray fish, bony fish, turtles, crocodilians, and even primitive whales. The discovery sheds new light on ancient snake diversity and evolutionary history.
World Central Kitchen Delivers Food to Gaza via New Maritime Corridor

World Central Kitchen Delivers Food to Gaza via New Maritime Corridor

Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024 A humanitarian aid ship delivered food to Gaza via a new maritime corridor on March 16. The cargo included canned goods, bulk products such as beans and rice flour oil, and fresh dates for Ramadan. The ship was operated by World Central Kitchen in collaboration with Open Arms.
Is Cereal for Dinner a Viable Option? Kellogg's CEO Suggests It Could Be.

Is Cereal for Dinner a Viable Option? Kellogg's CEO Suggests It Could Be.

Broke On: Tuesday, 27 February 2024 Groceries have become more expensive in the US due to inflation and supply chain disruptions. Kellogg's CEO Gary Pilnick suggests cereal for dinner as a way to save money, but it has been criticized for being unhealthy.
California Prepares for Two Pineapple Expresses in Quick Succession: Up to 6 Inches of Rain and 3 Feet of Snow Expected

California Prepares for Two Pineapple Expresses in Quick Succession: Up to 6 Inches of Rain and 3 Feet of Snow Expected

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 California is preparing for two powerful Pineapple Express storms, with the first already hitting the San Francisco Bay Area and an even stronger one expected on Sunday. Northern California can expect three to five inches of rain, while higher elevations may receive more than six inches. The Sierra Nevada mountain range will get two feet of snow but up to three feet in higher areas.

U.S. Authorities Respond to Rising Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Harassment

Broke On: Friday, 17 November 2023 The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has opened investigations into several universities for antisemitic and anti-Muslim harassment. The US Justice Department is taking steps to protect Jewish, Arab, and Muslim communities in the US from a spike in threats and hate crimes. A large crowd gathered in Washington, D.C., for the March for Israel, protesting against rising antisemitism in the U.S.

End of an Era: Smithsonian National Zoo's Giant Pandas Return to China

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 November 2023 The Smithsonian National Zoo's three pandas, Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and their cub Xiao Qi Ji, have begun their journey back to China. The pandas' departure coincides with worsening U.S.-China relations. Mei Xiang and Tian Tian arrived at the zoo in 2000 as part of an agreement with the China Wildlife and Conservation Association. The pandas were transported in specially designed crates via FedEx trucks to Dulles International Airport, from where they were flown to Chengdu, China.