Josh Marcus

Josh Marcus is a US reporter who joined The Independent in 2021 as a Social Justice Reporter. He covers civil rights, climate, and prisons. His reporting for The Independent's 'End the Death Penalty' campaign was shortlisted for the 2022 Digiday Media Awards. His work has appeared at VICE News, Rolling Stone, Outside magazine, and Minnesota Public Radio. Based in San Francisco, California.

Biography:  https://www.independent.co.uk/author/josh-marcus

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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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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  • Josh Marcus appears to be a fair and balanced reporter with no significant examples of bias in the articles provided.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • No conflicts of interest detected in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In an article about rising coronavirus cases in the US, it was mentioned that more than half of states have 'high' or 'very high' levels of SARS-CoV-2 in their wastewater. However, the article also stated that COVID-related hospital admissions and emergency department visits are higher than they were a few weeks ago, which contradicts the fact that cases are decreasing in some areas.

Deceptions

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Examples:

  • No deceptive practices were found in the articles provided.

Recent Articles

CDC Warns of COVID-19 Surge in 45 States: Prevalence of Contagious Variants and Rising Hospitalizations

CDC Warns of COVID-19 Surge in 45 States: Prevalence of Contagious Variants and Rising Hospitalizations

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 CDC reports COVID-19 cases growing in 45 states, with high prevalence in the West. Over 70% of new infections are from contagious KP variants. Hospitalizations remain low but pose risks to vulnerable populations as summer surge continues and vaccines become outdated.
Chinese Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure: NSA and FBI Warnings

Chinese Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure: NSA and FBI Warnings

Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 Chinese hackers, according to the NSA and FBI, have been targeting critical infrastructure systems in the US with the goal of disrupting or damaging them. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh and FBI Director Christopher Wray issued warnings about China's cybersecurity threat at a security conference, highlighting incidents where Chinese hackers targeted critical infrastructure in Guam and on the continental US using advanced techniques to avoid detection by malware. The People's Republic of China (PRC) is accused of targeting sectors such as telecommunications, energy, water, technology and other critical infrastructure services. Private organizations can improve their cyber defense and response mechanisms to better protect against these threats.

Fatal Car Explosion on Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls: No Indication of Terrorism

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 November 2023 A car explosion on the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls resulted in two fatalities. The vehicle was reportedly traveling at a high speed before it crashed into a checkpoint on the U.S. side of the bridge. Initial investigations found no evidence of a bomb or secondary explosive device. The incident led to the closure of four international bridges and halted cross-border train travel. Security checks on all cars were initiated at the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport in New York state. Investigators found no indications of terrorism.