Sara Smart

Sara Smart is a journalist who covers various topics including crime, politics and lottery news. She has reported on significant events such as mass shootings, high-profile arrests and major jackpot wins. Her articles often include details about the primary topics involved in the stories she covers, as well as any relevant historical context or past incidents.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/sara-smart

91%

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

98%

Examples:

  • In the articles analyzed, there is no evidence of the author taking sides or promoting certain viewpoints.
  • The author has a high tendency to present factual information without any slant or preference.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There is no evidence of conflicts of interest in any of the articles analyzed.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • There are minor contradictions in some articles such as details about the number of victims and cause of death, but these discrepancies do not significantly impact the overall understanding of the events reported.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article also implies that Powerball drawings occur only once a week, while in reality, they happen three times a week.
  • The author uses misleading language in a couple of instances to make it seem like there were separate winners when they were all part of the same draw and by implying that there was only one chance to win the jackpot.

Recent Articles

Hazardous Materials Truck Fire Closes Major Highway Between California and Las Vegas for Over 30 Hours: A Reminder of the Dangers and Necessary Precautions

Hazardous Materials Truck Fire Closes Major Highway Between California and Las Vegas for Over 30 Hours: A Reminder of the Dangers and Necessary Precautions

Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024 A tractor trailer carrying hazardous lithium-ion batteries overturned and caught fire on the major highway between California and Las Vegas, closing it for over 30 hours. The incident caused a daylong disruption for travelers, with some experiencing heat-related emergencies and vehicle mechanical problems. Authorities call for increased safety measures when transporting hazardous materials, urging carriers to invest in safer technology and equipment. First responders emphasize the need for specialized training and equipment to handle such incidents effectively.
Florida Cold Case: Arrest of Longtime Boyfriend in 1999 Brutal Murder of Sherry Holtz

Florida Cold Case: Arrest of Longtime Boyfriend in 1999 Brutal Murder of Sherry Holtz

Broke On: Saturday, 04 December 1999 In a breakthrough in a cold case, Gary Durrance, the longtime boyfriend of Florida murder victim Sherry Holtz, is arrested and charged with second-degree homicide over her 1999 death. DNA evidence linked Durrance to the crime after being retested in 2023.
North Las Vegas Shooting: Eric Adams Kills 5, Leaves Teen Critically Injured Before Taking Own Life

North Las Vegas Shooting: Eric Adams Kills 5, Leaves Teen Critically Injured Before Taking Own Life

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 On June 24, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Eric Adams shot and killed three women - Kayla Harris (24), her girlfriend (unidentified), and a neighbor Christopher Damian (21) - during a domestic dispute. Adams took his ex-girlfriend hostage before dying by suicide when confronted by police. The shooting left two other women critically injured, including Olivia (13).
Two People, Including Officer Joshua Briese, Killed in Shooting Incident in Gila River Indian Community

Two People, Including Officer Joshua Briese, Killed in Shooting Incident in Gila River Indian Community

Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 Two people, including rookie Gila River Police Officer Joshua Briese, were killed and at least four others injured during a shooting response to a disturbance in Santan, Gila River Indian Community. Officer Briese succumbed to his injuries; another officer is serious but stable. The investigation continues with the Gila River Police Department and FBI.
Powerball Jackpot Grows to $800 Million After No Winner in Saturday Night's Drawing

Powerball Jackpot Grows to $800 Million After No Winner in Saturday Night's Drawing

Broke On: Sunday, 24 March 2024 Powerball's $800 million jackpot grows after no winner in Saturday night's drawing. The next draw is on Monday, March 25th with an estimated value of $384.8 million and a cash option available. Five players won at least $1 million by matching all five white balls drawn but none played the Power Play option to increase their winnings to $2 million.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $1.1 Billion After No Winner Found in Friday's Drawing

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $1.1 Billion After No Winner Found in Friday's Drawing

Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024 The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $1.1 billion after no winner was found in Friday's drawing, marking the first time in seven months that the prize has topped $1 billion and only the sixth time in less than six years that it hit this threshold.