Shannon Vavra

Shannon Vavra is a national security reporter for The Daily Beast, covering the politics of war, national security, hacking, disinformation and espionage. She has previously worked at Axios and CyberScoop where she covered the NSA, Cyber Command and cyber-espionage. Vavra received her bachelor's degree from Tufts University in international relations with a specialty in Europe and the former Soviet Union. She can be reached at shannon.vavra@thedailybeast.com or tips@thedailybeast.com.

Biography:  https://www.thedailybeast.com/author/shannon-vavra

61%

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

80%

Examples:

  • The author has a history of using false claims.
  • The author has a tendency to use sensationalist language and selective reporting.
  • The author has been accused of exaggerating situations.

Conflicts of Interest

52%

Examples:

  • The author has a history of covering topics related to cyber-espionage and national security, which could potentially lead to conflicts of interest.
  • The author previously worked at Axios and CyberScoop, which may have influenced their reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author contradicted themselves by stating that over 300 gangs have been instigating violence in Haiti, while in another article they claim that armed gangs have seized Port-au-Prince and targeted civilians in widespread kidnappings and attacks.
  • The author also contradicted themselves by claiming that Trump is ineligible to run as a candidate in Colorado due to his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection, when the ruling only banned him from appearing on the presidential primary ballot.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The author has been accused of using false claims in their reporting.
  • The author uses sensationalist language and selective reporting to create a misleading narrative.

Recent Articles

At Least 20 Killed in Coordinated Attacks on Synagogues and Orthodox Churches in Dagestan, Russia

At Least 20 Killed in Coordinated Attacks on Synagogues and Orthodox Churches in Dagestan, Russia

Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 In a series of coordinated attacks on synagogues and Orthodox churches in Dagestan's Derbent and Makhachkala, at least 20 people were killed and several injured. The assault followed an attack by an Islamic State splinter group by three months. No group has claimed responsibility, but ISIS-K praised the attack. The Russian Investigative Committee opened a criminal probe into 'acts of terror.' Amid heightened tensions between Russia and its neighbors over Ukraine and NATO expansion, some officials blamed external forces, but there's no evidence to support these claims.
Israel Prepares for Possible Retaliation from Iran after Deadly Strike in Damascus

Israel Prepares for Possible Retaliation from Iran after Deadly Strike in Damascus

Broke On: Thursday, 04 April 2024 Israel is preparing for a response from Iran after the deadly strike in Damascus that killed senior Iranian commanders. The Israeli Defense Forces are on high alert and combat soldiers have cancelled all weekend vacations due to the threat of retaliation from Iran. Israel has begun evacuating embassies around the world as a precautionary measure.
Haiti's Violence Leaves Millions on Brink of Starvation Amidst Ongoing Gang Violence and Illegal Gun Flow from US

Haiti's Violence Leaves Millions on Brink of Starvation Amidst Ongoing Gang Violence and Illegal Gun Flow from US

Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024 Haiti is facing a humanitarian catastrophe as gang violence, fueled by illegal US guns, has killed over 1,500 people and left millions on the brink of starvation. The Biden administration has tried to curb the flow of weapons but Haiti's weak state and borders make it hard to control. Recently, the situation escalated with Marines guarding the embassy and a push for PM Henry's resignation.
Former President Donald Trump shares Christmas message on Truth Social

Former President Donald Trump shares Christmas message on Truth Social

Broke On: Monday, 25 December 2023 Former President Donald Trump shared a new rendition of the classic Christmas greeting Trump included former President Joe Biden, Special Counsel Jack Smith, and other political figures in his Christmas message Trump made a brief cameo in the 1992 movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Trump took a dig at former President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act legislation Trump has 69% support in the Republican presidential nomination contest