Bill Chappell
Bill Chappell is an accomplished journalist and editor with over two decades of experience in the industry. He currently serves as a writer and editor on NPR's News Desk in Washington, D.C., where he frequently contributes to NPR's audio and social media platforms, including hosting live shows online. Chappell has also covered several Olympics for NPR, focusing on finding the human aspect of sports and sharing that fascination through text, video and images on NPR's Instagram and other branded accounts. He was previously the lead editor for several other Olympic Games. Before joining NPR, Chappell worked as an editor at CNN International, handling coverage in areas from the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. He also edited and produced stories for CNN.com's features division and edited video for the CNN Sports Illustrated venture. Chappell has been recognized for his contributions to journalism with several awards including a Peabody Award for NPR's Ebola coverage, as well as establishing the Peabody Award-winning StoryCorps presence on NPR.org which separately won a Webby Award.
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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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Conflicts of Interest
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Contradictions
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- The jury on Monday awarded the families of eight men killed in Colombia a total of some $38.3 million in damages, deciding that Chiquita was liable for killings perpetrated by the AUC, but Chiquita says it believes it will succeed in having the jury's decision overturned.
- University of Tokyo researchers successfully bound engineered skin tissue onto a humanoid robot's face but robots need the ability to heal and self-repair because even small scratches could develop into serious impairments.
Deceptions
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- Auroras that light up the night sky come from geomagnetic storms which can result from solar activity such as a coronal mass ejection (or CME) erupting from the sun and sending plasma racing toward Earth.
- conditions don’t look favorable for the unstable and active solar region to repeat events from early May.
- The sun has gone through a rotation, and the active region that triggered a huge amount of aurora activity is once again pointing toward Earth.
Recent Articles
Researchers Attach Living Skin Tissue to Robots, Bringing Us Closer to Human-Like Expressions
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024Researchers at the University of Tokyo have attached living skin tissue to a robotic surface, merging soft and traditional robotics. This innovation enhances robots' sensory functions and brings us closer to human-like expressions in human-robot interactions. Professor Shoji Takeuchi's team used collagen gel and V-shaped holes on the robot's surface for seamless attachment. Future research focuses on adding more sensory functions, potentially leading to self-healing robots with increased mobility and lifelike appearance. 
Chiquita Brands International: The Banana Company That Funded Colombian Paramilitaries and the Human Toll
Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024In the early 2000s, Chiquita Brands International financed Colombia's paramilitary group, AUC, resulting in numerous human rights abuses and $38.3 million damages paid to victims' families. Despite claims of duress, Chiquita was held accountable for funding terrorism and contributing to the suffering of innocent civilians. 
Historic Prison Sentences for Spanish Men Convicted of Racist Chants Towards Vinicius Júnior
Broke On: Sunday, 21 May 2023Three men receive historic eight-month prison sentences and two-year game bans for racially targeting Brazilian soccer star Vinicius Júnior with monkey chants during a Real Madrid game, marking the first criminal conviction for racist heckling in Spanish history. 
Upcoming Solar Storm Could Bring Northern Lights to New England and Upper Midwest
Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024An upcoming solar storm on May 31 could cause the northern lights to be visible in northern and upper Midwest states, including New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, Michigan, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a possible geomagnetic storm alert. 
Idaho Man Chad Daybell Found Guilty of Murder and Conspiracy in Deaths of Wife Tammy and Stepchildren Tylee and Joshua
Broke On: Saturday, 19 October 2019Idaho man Chad Daybell convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy in deaths of his wife Tammy Daybell and stepchildren Tylee Ryan, 16, and Joshua, 7. 
Shenandoah County School Board Reverses Decision, Restores Names of Confederate Leaders to Local Schools
Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024In a divisive move, Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia reverses decision to change names of Mountain View High School (after Stonewall Jackson) and Ashby Lee Elementary School (after Turner Ashby), sparking controversy over historical significance versus racial inclusivity. The schools were originally named after Confederate figures during the Jim Crow era. 
Boeing Faces Renewed Questions Over Quality and Safety Standards Amid Commercial Air Travel Scrutiny
Broke On: Monday, 18 March 2024Recent incidents involving Boeing 737 Max 9 and United Airlines planes have raised concerns about the quality and safety standards of commercial air travel. The FAA is now weighing curbing new routes for United following a series of safety incidents, including a wheel coming off a Boeing 777 and an aging Boeing losing its panel. These incidents have caused commercial air travel to be scrutinized and questioned. 
Temu: The Chinese Online Discount Marketplace That's Gaining Popularity in the US, But at What Cost?
Broke On: Wednesday, 14 February 2024Temu, a Chinese-owned online discount marketplace launched in 2022 and gained popularity for its low prices on hot deals such as hooded button-up fleece jackets and car-mounted vacuum cleaners. The company collects various data from users including contact information, purchase history, location data, social media profiles and third party sources. Temu faced criticism for violating customers' privacy rights by collecting private data with unscrupulous methods. Cybersecurity experts warned that using the app comes with risks. In 2024 Temu aired five ads during Super Bowl Sunday which helped expand its e-commerce dominance in the US market. 
Japan's SLIM Spacecraft Successfully Lands on the Moon, but Solar Panels and Battery Power May Limit Its Stay
Broke On: Friday, 19 January 2024Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) spacecraft successfully landed on the moon, becoming the fifth country to do so. The mission demonstrated precision landing within a football field of a targeted destination rather than an uncertainty of miles that most landers are capable of. However, issues with its solar panels and battery power may limit its lifespan on the moon.