Elizabeth Wolfe,

Elizabeth Wolfe covers breaking news and feature stories for CNN's National Digital team based out of the Los Angeles bureau. Since joining the desk in 2022, her coverage has included some of the nation's most pressing stories related to extreme weather, policing, gun violence and high-profile criminal trials. Her feature pieces have explored topics ranging from extreme drought in the American West to the community impact of a 2023 mass shooting in a Southern California dance studio. Elizabeth joined CNN as an intern in 2019 and soon became a researcher for the network's editorial oversight team, The Row. There, she helped vet some of CNN's most sensitive stories, including sifting through thousands of leaked whistleblower documents as part of the team behind the 2021 “Facebook Papers” reporting. She also supported CNN's live fact-checking team during the 2020 presidential election. Prior to CNN, Elizabeth was a freelance arts and style writer. She is a graduate of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/elizabeth-wolfe

78%

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

90%

Examples:

  • The author consistently uses sensationalist language to describe the weather events, such as

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • However, it is worth mentioning that Elizabeth Wolfe previously worked as a researcher for CNN's editorial oversight team, The Row, which may have given her insight into how to avoid potential conflicts of interest.
  • There are no examples of conflicts of interest within the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Another instance of contradiction is in an article where it states that at least three people were killed in the storms, including one person from an EF3 tornado in Logan County, Ohio. However, no one was actually found dead after the storm passed.
  • In one article, it is stated that no tickets matched the winning numbers during a drawing, yet it is also mentioned that a lump-sum payment option would take home $527.3 million after taxes if there was a winner.
  • There are several instances where the author contradicts themselves within the articles.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author mentions that a first round of damaging storms rolled through the Ohio Valley and knocked out power to more than 200,000 homes and businesses. However, this information is not supported by any evidence provided in the article.
  • There are some instances where the author provides misleading information.

Recent Articles

Houston's Power Crisis: 2.2 Million Without Electricity After Hurricane Beryl, Residents Turn to Alternatives

Houston's Power Crisis: 2.2 Million Without Electricity After Hurricane Beryl, Residents Turn to Alternatives

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Hurricane Beryl leaves 2.2 million Houston residents without power, raising concerns about the city's preparedness and highlighting potential dangers of prolonged outages during extreme weather conditions. CenterPoint Energy works to restore power as residents turn to alternative methods, but anger towards utility company and local authorities grows.
Hurricane Beryl Leaves 3.5 Million Texans Without Power Amid Dangerous Heat Wave: Restoration Efforts Underway

Hurricane Beryl Leaves 3.5 Million Texans Without Power Amid Dangerous Heat Wave: Restoration Efforts Underway

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 Hurricane Beryl leaves over 3.5 million Texans without power amid dangerous heat wave and widespread damage, including fallen trees and power lines. President Biden declares emergency, CenterPoint Energy works to restore power.
Hurricane Beryl Leaves Millions Without Power and Faces in Texas Amid Dangerous Heat Wave: At Least 18 Dead, Extensive Damage

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 2024 Hurricane 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's Destruction: At Least Eight Dead, Thousands Without Power and Traffic Lights in Texas

Hurricane Beryl's Destruction: At Least Eight Dead, Thousands Without Power and Traffic Lights in Texas

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Hurricane Beryl, making landfall as a Category 1 storm in Texas on July 9, 2024, caused extensive damage and power outages. At least eight deaths have been reported due to the hurricane's destruction. Thousands of traffic lights were knocked out in Houston alone, leaving drivers to navigate intersections as four-way stops. President Biden granted a federal emergency disaster declaration for affected areas, and restoring power is expected to take weeks amid triple-digit heat index temperatures. Beryl brought flooding rains and winds that transformed roads into rushing rivers, damaged power lines, and uprooted trees.
Business Owner in Naples, Florida Shares Experience Amidst Historic Flooding: 'I've Never Seen Rain Like This'

Business Owner in Naples, Florida Shares Experience Amidst Historic Flooding: 'I've Never Seen Rain Like This'

Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 Heavy rain in Naples, Florida caused significant flooding, forcing business closures and displacing residents. Frederick Blaze of Blaze Interiors shared his experience of losing a week's worth of business due to the floodwaters reaching his showroom and warehouse. The region is known for its vulnerability to flooding, with areas such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Aventura, and Doral also under flash flood warnings. Florida declared a state of emergency due to the ongoing flooding and the National Weather Service warned that even smaller amounts of precipitation could trigger more flash floods.
Louisiana Man Accused of Killing Mother, Abducting Daughters: Multi-State Investigation Underway

Louisiana Man Accused of Killing Mother, Abducting Daughters: Multi-State Investigation Underway

Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 Louisiana man Daniel Callihan is believed to have killed a woman, Callie Brunett, and abducted her two daughters in Tangipahoa Parish. One daughter was found dead, while the other was injured and taken to a hospital. Callihan is accused of brutal acts of violence and is linked to potential human trafficking; an ongoing multi-state investigation involves the FBI. Accomplice Victoria Cox faces charges in both Mississippi and Louisiana. Authorities urge public vigilance for child safety following the tragic incident.
North Texas Storms Leave Hundreds of Thousands Without Power, Disrupt Primary Elections and Businesses

North Texas Storms Leave Hundreds of Thousands Without Power, Disrupt Primary Elections and Businesses

Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Severe storms hit North Texas on May 28, 2024, causing widespread power outages that affected hundreds of thousands of residents. The disruptions came just as many were heading to the polls for primary runoff elections. At least one person was killed and numerous homes and businesses sustained damage from hurricane-force winds and baseball-sized hail. Over 450,000 customers were still without electricity by evening, with Oncor prioritizing critical facilities for restoration.
EF3 Tornado Strikes Greenfield, Iowa: Five Dead, Dozens Injured and Unusual Wind Turbine Damage

EF3 Tornado Strikes Greenfield, Iowa: Five Dead, Dozens Injured and Unusual Wind Turbine Damage

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 A powerful EF3 tornado struck Greenfield, Iowa on May 23, 2024, leaving five people dead and dozens injured. The tornado destroyed wind turbines due to its peak winds of 135 mph and caused significant damage in the town. Residents faced additional challenges with flood advisories and heavy rainfall. First responders treated injured residents at a makeshift hospital while assessing the damage.
Devastating Tornado Hits Greenfield, Iowa: At Least 18 People Killed, Dozens Injured

Devastating Tornado Hits Greenfield, Iowa: At Least 18 People Killed, Dozens Injured

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 At least 18 tornadoes ravaged Iowa on May 21, 2024, leaving Greenfield in ruins with over a dozen fatalities and numerous injuries. The town's hospital was also affected, forcing some injured individuals to be transported to other hospitals for treatment. ISP reports that everyone in Greenfield is accounted for as the community begins its recovery process, which is expected to take several days. A curfew has been imposed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., and the National Guard has been called in to assist with recovery efforts following this devastating tornado outbreak.
Severe Weather Outbreak: Tornadoes, Damaging Winds, and Heavy Rain Impact Midwest and Plains

Severe Weather Outbreak: Tornadoes, Damaging Winds, and Heavy Rain Impact Midwest and Plains

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 A multi-day severe weather outbreak is impacting the Midwest and Plains, producing numerous severe storms with tornadoes, damaging winds, and heavy rain. The greatest threat of tornadoes is expected on Tuesday in northern Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Rainfall amounts will be around an inch for most areas with locally higher amounts possible.