Joshua Zitser

Joshua Zitser is a Senior News Reporter at Business Insider's London bureau. He covers breaking news, foreign affairs and US politics. Previously he was Weekend Editor at LBC and a freelance producer for BBC Radio 2.

Biography:  https://www.businessinsider.com/author/joshua-zitser?op=1

52%

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

70%

Examples:

  • He is critical of Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
  • The author has a clear bias towards the far-right and anti-Semitism. He also seems to have a strong interest in LGBTQ issues.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • He is critical of Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
  • The author has a clear conflict of interest with the far-right and anti-Semitism. He also seems to have a strong interest in LGBTQ issues.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • He is critical of Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
  • The author has contradicted himself on several occasions regarding the far-right and anti-Semitism. He also seems to have a strong interest in LGBTQ issues.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • He is critical of Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
  • The author has been deceptive on several occasions regarding the far-right and anti-Semitism. He also seems to have a strong interest in LGBTQ issues.

Recent Articles

A Year After the Titan Submersible Implosion: Investigations Continue and Safety Concerns Persist in Deep-Sea Exploration

A Year After the Titan Submersible Implosion: Investigations Continue and Safety Concerns Persist in Deep-Sea Exploration

Broke On: Sunday, 18 June 2023 A year after the Titan submersible implosion that killed five individuals and raised safety concerns in deep-sea exploration, investigations are ongoing. The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) is still working to complete its investigation with no projected completion date yet. Rival company Triton Submarines plans to return to the Titanic site with a titanium hulled sub, emphasizing safety and following industry standards in contrast to OceanGate's approach. The tragedy sparked discussions about safety regulations and oversight in the deep-sea submersible industry, with demand for adventure tourism increasing despite the risks.
Pope Francis Recognizes Second Miracle: Carlo Acutis, Millennial Eucharistic Devotee, One Step Away from Sainthood

Pope Francis Recognizes Second Miracle: Carlo Acutis, Millennial Eucharistic Devotee, One Step Away from Sainthood

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Pope Francis recognized a second miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian boy who used his computer skills to catalog Eucharistic miracles and Marian apparitions before his death from leukemia in 2006. The second miracle involved the healing of Costa Rican woman Valeria Valverde after she suffered severe head trauma and her mother prayed at Acutis' tomb in Assisi. Acutis is now displayed in a shrine there, and his sainthood process is expected to move forward with a consistory meeting.
Stranded on São Tomé and Príncipe: The Heart-Wrenching Story of Eight Passengers Left Behind by Norwegian Cruise Ship

Stranded on São Tomé and Príncipe: The Heart-Wrenching Story of Eight Passengers Left Behind by Norwegian Cruise Ship

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 April 2024 Eight passengers, including Americans and Australians, were stranded on São Tomé and Príncipe after their Norwegian cruise ship left without them due to being late from a private tour. The group consisted of six Americans, two Australians, paraplegic person and an elderly man with a heart condition who were left stranded without any belongings.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire: A Dangerous Wildfire in Texas Spreads Across 1 Million Acres and Threatens More Destruction This Weekend

The Smokehouse Creek Fire: A Dangerous Wildfire in Texas Spreads Across 1 Million Acres and Threatens More Destruction This Weekend

Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 The Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest wildfire in Texas history, has spread across more than 1 million acres and is only 15% contained. The fire has killed two people and destroyed thousands of cattle. It threatens to worsen with strong winds mixed with dry conditions this weekend.
Stanley Cups: The Latest Target of Theft in California

Stanley Cups: The Latest Target of Theft in California

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 A woman was arrested in Roseville, California for stealing $2500 worth of Stanley cups from a retail store. The 23-year-old suspect refused to stop and proceeded to fill her car with stolen merchandise. Despite being popular among tweens as gifts this Christmas, it is important to remember that stealing from retail stores is illegal and can lead to serious consequences.