Zachary Folk

Zachary Folk is an American journalist who writes for Forbes, covering topics such as politics, business and technology. He has been with the publication since 2019 and has written over a thousand articles on various subjects. He graduated from Columbia University with a degree in political science and journalism. IsValidBiography: true

Biography:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/

64%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The author uses language that depicts the Houthis as extremists who are targeting cargo ships in an effort to support Hamas in Gaza.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author may have a bias towards the US government or its allies in the region.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article states that Tata Communications confirmed to the Associated Press that their cable was damaged near Yemen, however this information is not supported by any direct quotes or links to an official statement from Tata Communications.
  • The author claims that SEACOM reported their damage but does not provide any direct quotes from the company confirming it. This is a lie by omission as no quote was provided and therefore cannot be verified.

Recent Articles

Kai Trump's Political Debut at RNC: A Granddaughter's Tribute to a 'Normal Grandpa' and Her Golfing Passion

Kai Trump's Political Debut at RNC: A Granddaughter's Tribute to a 'Normal Grandpa' and Her Golfing Passion

Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 At the 2024 RNC, Kai Trump, granddaughter of former President Donald Trump, made her political debut. Describing her grandfather as a supportive 'normal grandpa', she shared her golfing journey and refuted negative media portrayals. Amidst an attempted assassination during a rally, Kai expressed unwavering support for Trump's continued efforts to make America great.
Red Sea Cables Damaged, Disrupting Telecommunications Networks in Asia, Europe and Middle East

Red Sea Cables Damaged, Disrupting Telecommunications Networks in Asia, Europe and Middle East

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 March 2024 Red Sea cables damaged, disrupting telecommunications networks and forcing providers to reroute up to a quarter of traffic between Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Acquiring permits from Yemeni maritime authority could take eight weeks.

Michigan Teenager Ethan Crumbley Sentenced to Life for School Shooting

Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023 Ethan Crumbley, the teenager responsible for the deadliest high school shooting in Michigan's history, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Crumbley pleaded guilty to 24 charges, including murder and terrorism. The shooting resulted in the death of four students and left seven others injured. Crumbley's parents, charged with involuntary manslaughter, are scheduled to stand trial in January.