Elizabeth Wolfe
Elizabeth Wolfe is a journalist for CNN's National Digital team based in the Los Angeles bureau. She has covered various pressing stories since joining the desk in 2022, including extreme weather events, policing issues, gun violence incidents, and high-profile criminal trials. Her feature pieces have explored topics such as drought in the American West and community impact of mass shootings. Prior to CNN, Elizabeth was a freelance arts and style writer. She graduated from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia.
Biography:
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/elizabeth-wolfe
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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
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Conflicts of Interest
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Contradictions
86%
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- The number of people reported dead in New Mexico from the wildfires varies between one and two.
- The size of the Powerball jackpot has been overstated in one article.
Deceptions
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- The article about the Powerball jackpot contains inaccurate statements about previous jackpots and the number of consecutive drawings without a winner.
Recent Articles
Hurricane Beryl Leaves Millions Without Power and Faces in Texas Amid Dangerous Heat Wave: At Least 18 Dead, Extensive Damage
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024Hurricane Beryl leaves millions without power in Texas, at least 18 dead as extreme heat follows. Governor Abbott declares state of emergency, FEMA deploys for recovery efforts. Cooling centers open to help residents beat the heat and avoid carbon monoxide poisoning from generators. 
Hurricane Beryl: History-Making Category 4 Storm Wreaks Havoc in Caribbean, Sparks Controversy
Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, caused destruction in the Windward Islands on July 1, 2024. The hurricane left several islands including Carriacou in Grenada and Union Island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines devastated with heavy rainfall, life-threatening winds, and dangerous storm surge. Prime Ministers Gonsalves of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Holness of Jamaica urged citizens to take necessary precautions as Beryl continued its westward movement towards Jamaica. 
Two Deadly Wildfires Ravage Ruidoso, New Mexico: 1,400 Structures Destroyed, Thousands Evacuated
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024Two deadly wildfires, the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire, ravaged through Ruidoso, New Mexico, leaving at least two people dead and approximately 1,400 structures destroyed by Wednesday. The fires grew rapidly to 23,406 acres combined and remained uncontained with zero percent containment. Thousands evacuated their homes in the Village of Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs due to the advancing fires. One fatality was identified as Pat Pearson, a local resident, while another person was found dead in a burned vehicle. The causes of both fires are under investigation by the New Mexico Forestry Division. 
Devastating Wildfires in New Mexico: Over 20,000 Acres Burning, One Death Reported, Thousands Evacuated
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024Two wildfires, South Fork Fire and Salt Fire, have ravaged New Mexico since June 18, 2024. Over 20,000 acres burned with no containment. One death reported. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a State of Emergency and mobilized resources from over 17 agencies to combat the fires. Thousands evacuated; shelters set up in Roswell and animal shelters in Alamogordo and Capitan. 
Rapidly Growing South Fork and Salt Fires Force Mandatory Evacuations in Ruidoso, New Mexico: 15.5 sq Miles Uncontained
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024Two wildfires, the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire, rapidly grow on New Mexico's Mescalero Apache Reservation near Ruidoso. Thousands evacuated due to dry conditions and no containment. Residents ordered to leave without belongings as structures lost and communication centers affected. 
Mandatory Evacuation Ordered for Ruidoso Due to Growing South Fork and Salt Fires: 5,000 Residents Affected, Evacuation Centers Open
Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024Mandatory evacuations were issued for Ruidoso on June 17, 2024, due to the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire. Over 5,000 residents were ordered to evacuate as both fires grew rapidly. The cause of the South Fork Fire is under investigation and multiple structures have been destroyed. Evacuation centers were opened at the Mescalero Apache Tribe Community Center Gymnasium and Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell gym. Temperature, humidity, and winds are contributing to the fires' spread. For updates, visit the Village South Fork Fire Information Hub or tune into 1490 AM. 
Elderly Man Accused of 9-Year Serial Vandalism Spree in Azusa: Arrested and Dead Five Days Later
Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024An 81-year-old man, Prince King, was accused of being a 'serial slingshot shooter' in Azusa, CA for 9 to 10 years. He allegedly caused vandalism by shattering windows and windshields with ball bearings using a slingshot. King was arrested after committing a crime with the weapon and ball bearings were found at his home. He died five days later of natural causes, leaving unanswered questions about the motive behind the alleged incidents. 
Columbia University, UNC-Chapel Hill: Protests Against Israel's Actions Lead to Building Takeovers and Arrests
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024On April 30, 2024, protests against Israel's actions in Palestine escalated at universities across the US, resulting in building takeovers and over a hundred arrests. At Columbia University, protesters occupied Hamilton Hall and demanded divestment from Israeli companies. Similar protests occurred at California State Polytechnic University and Portland State University. UNC-Chapel Hill detained protesters for trespassing into classroom buildings overnight. The UN human rights chief expressed concern over law enforcement's handling of the demonstrations. 
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $865 Million After No Winner; Mega Millions Up for Grabs with $1.1 Billion Payout
Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024Powerball's $865 million jackpot continues to grow after no winner in Monday night's drawing, with the Mega Millions annuity payout of $1.1 billion up for grabs on Tuesday. 
The Tragic Disappearance of Audrii Cunningham: What We Know So Far
Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024On February 19th, Audrii Cunningham, an 11-year-old girl from Livingston, Texas went missing on her way to school. A small backpack that likely belonged to a child was found near the Lake Livingston Dam. The suspect in Audrii's death and disappearance is Don Steven McDougal, a family friend who was entrusted with dropping her at the school bus stop.