Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith is a journalist who writes for Newsweek. He covers topics such as politics, entertainment, and culture. He has been working for the publication since 2019.

Biography:  https://www.newsweek.com/authors/ryan-smith

69%

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

75%

Examples:

  • The author often uses sensational headlines and clickbait phrases that mislead the reader into reading his articles.
  • The author tends to present biased opinions on political and social issues without providing balanced or factual information. He also seems to have a preference for certain celebrities and personalities over others.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • The author does not always disclose potential conflicts of interest that may affect the credibility of his articles.
  • The author has a clear bias towards certain individuals or groups and may be influenced by their interests or agendas. He also sometimes uses personal anecdotes or experiences to support his claims.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author contradicts himself by reporting different versions of events or facts in his articles. He also sometimes cites sources that are not credible or reliable.
  • The author often uses logical fallacies and flawed reasoning to support his arguments.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The author may use loaded language and rhetorical questions to influence the reader's perception of an issue.
  • The author often uses deceptive practices such as omitting important information or presenting false or misleading claims to manipulate the reader's emotions or opinions. He also sometimes plagiarizes from other sources without giving proper credit.

Recent Articles

Decoding the New York Times Connections Puzzle: A Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple Challenge

Decoding the New York Times Connections Puzzle: A Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple Challenge

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The New York Times' Connections puzzle, an instant hit word association game launched in June 2023, challenges players to group words into categories based on associations. Categories include pursuit (yellow), romantic letter sign-offs (green), finding a group within a group (blue), and words related to gold (purple).
Ariana Grande's Controversial Fascination with Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer

Ariana Grande's Controversial Fascination with Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer

Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 Ariana Grande expresses fascination with Jeffrey Dahmer, the notorious serial killer who murdered 17 people between 1978 and 1991. Despite his heinous crimes, including dismemberment and cannibalism of mostly gay men and boys of color, Grande shares that she would have wanted to meet him if there was a third party present.
Qualcomm's New Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus Processors: Challenging Intel and AMD in the PC Market

Qualcomm's New Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus Processors: Challenging Intel and AMD in the PC Market

Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus processors are set to disrupt the PC market with improved performance, battery life, and AI capabilities compared to Intel chips. The flagship X Elite features a 12-core CPU, Adreno GPU, and Hexagon NPU for local generative AI applications. Microsoft is rumored to be the first adopter with its Surface tablet this year. Qualcomm claims outperformance over Apple's M3 chip, Intel's Core Ultra 7155H, and AMD's Ryzen 9 7940HS.
Malia Ann Obama's Film Debut at Sundance: A Mixed Bag of Reviews and Criticism

Malia Ann Obama's Film Debut at Sundance: A Mixed Bag of Reviews and Criticism

Broke On: Wednesday, 21 February 2024 Malia Ann Obama, the eldest daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama, has made her filmmaking debut at the Sundance Film Festival with a short film called 'The Heart'. She wrote and directed it. Malia Ann chose to ditch her last name in favor of her middle name to shake off any nepotism baby stigma. The movie received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike, but Malia Ann is determined to make a name for herself in the industry.

Brawl Disrupts Gal Gadot's Film Screening on Hamas Attack

Broke On: Thursday, 09 November 2023 The film 'Bearing Witness' documents the October 7 surprise attack on southern Israel by Hamas militants. The screening was disrupted by a mass brawl outside the venue. The location of the screening was shared online ahead of time, leading to a heavy police presence. Multiple fights broke out between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters. The Los Angeles Police Department had to use pepper spray to control the crowd.