Amanda Musa

Amanda Musa is a journalist who has covered a wide range of topics including health, science and politics. She has reported on various news events such as the wildfires in eastern Canada, the use of melatonin among children and the development of new antibiotics to combat drug-resistant bacteria. Her reporting often includes information about conflicts of interest, biases and deceptive practices when relevant. Amanda's writing is clear and concise, making her articles easy to read and understand.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/us/washington-elias-huizar/index.html

87%

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

88%

Examples:

  • Amanda Musa tends to present both sides of a story without favoring one over the other in her articles.
  • However, in some instances, Amanda Musa's articles contain biases. For example, she implies that melatonin is safe for all ages when in fact it can have side effects on children.

Conflicts of Interest

88%

Examples:

  • Amanda Musa's articles often discuss conflicts of interest but she does not seem to be personally involved in any.
  • In one article, Amanda Musa mentions that the public health threat of antimicrobial resistance remains a huge one globally due to a lack of effective treatments. However, it is not clear if she has any personal ties to this issue.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • In one article, Amanda Musa mentions that a wildfire in eastern Canada has scorched over 24,000 acres and advanced towards the town but in another article about wildfires she doesn't mention the size of the fire or how quickly it is spreading.
  • In one article, Amanda Musa states that more than half of accidental ingestions involved children between 3 and 5 years old, implying melatonin is safe for all ages when in fact it can have side effects on children.

Deceptions

88%

Examples:

  • Amanda Musa's articles sometimes contain deceptive practices such as implying that melatonin is safe for all ages when in fact it can have side effects on children.
  • In one article, Amanda Musa claims that the goal of the research was to identify and fine-tune a molecule that could cross the double membranes and kill the bacteria. However, this is not entirely accurate as the goal was to uncover the mechanism of how Zosurabalpin works, further new medications for superbugs could be developed.

Recent Articles

Wildfire in Newfoundland and Labrador Forces Evacuation of 9,600 Residents: Aggressive Inferno Grows from 600 to Over 10,000 Hectares in One Day

Wildfire in Newfoundland and Labrador Forces Evacuation of 9,600 Residents: Aggressive Inferno Grows from 600 to Over 10,000 Hectares in One Day

Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 A wildfire in eastern Canada near Labrador City has prompted the evacuation of over 9,600 residents due to its rapid growth and aggressive behavior. The fire has grown from 600 hectares to over 10,000 hectares in one day and is currently six kilometers northwest of Labrador City.
Melatonin Gummies Cause 11,000 Emergency Visits Among Infants and Young Children: Study by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Melatonin Gummies Cause 11,000 Emergency Visits Among Infants and Young Children: Study by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Broke On: Thursday, 07 March 2019 Melatonin, a sleep hormone, linked to thousands of emergency visits by children. CDC reports 11,000 cases between 2019 and 2022 involving flavored products like gummies.
CDC Updates COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines: No More 5-Day Quarantine for Positive Tests

CDC Updates COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines: No More 5-Day Quarantine for Positive Tests

Broke On: Thursday, 15 February 2024 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its COVID-19 isolation guidelines, suggesting that people who test positive no longer need to isolate if they are fever-free for 24 hours and their symptoms are mild or improving. This change aligns with recent updates made by California and Oregon state policies.
New Antibiotic Discovery Promises to Combat Drug-Resistant Superbugs

New Antibiotic Discovery Promises to Combat Drug-Resistant Superbugs

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024 Scientists have discovered a new class of antibiotic that can kill drug-resistant superbugs, including CRAB (carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii), which is at the top of WHO's list of priority pathogens. Zosurabalpin works by targeting the LPS transport system in Gram-negative bacteria like A. baumannii, inhibiting their growth and causing toxicity inside cells that leads to death.
New Antibiotic Offers Hope Against Hospital Superbugs

New Antibiotic Offers Hope Against Hospital Superbugs

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024 Zosurabalpin is a new class of antibiotics that has been discovered after screening about 45,000 small molecules with potential antibiotic properties. In laboratory experiments, zosurabalpin stopped a critical building block - a lipopolysaccharide - being transported to the outer part of the cell, preventing the protective membrane from forming properly and ultimately leading to cell death. The compound appears to destroy the organism's ability to successfully assemble its key protective membrane.