By Sam
By Sam is a political reporter at BBC News. He covers various topics related to politics and international affairs. His articles often provide insightful analysis on current events and the impact they have on society. In his writing, he draws upon his expertise in political reporting to offer unique perspectives on the stories that matter most.
70%
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
85%
Examples:
- By Sam Francis, Political reporter, BBC News: A UK ban on selling arms to Israel would only strengthen Hamas, the foreign secretary has told the BBC.
- Former minister and Brexit negotiator Lord David Frost expressed support for the bill, arguing that the government was "right to do what is necessary to re-establish control' over illegal immigration.
- Mr Trump had claimed presidential immunity
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- Ethan Dysart, a friend and neighbor of Kevin Howell said that he was the best fit for this role. He always dropped everything he had going to take care of things for the town.
- Ingenuity performed 72 flights and flew more than 14 times farther than originally planned before coming to an end.
- The former president had claimed in a landmark legal case that he was immune from criminal charges for acts he said fell within his duties as president.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- The article presents the Rwanda bill as a way to stop legal challenges against sending asylum seekers to Rwanda when in fact it aims to halt all legal challenges against illegal immigration. This is deceptive because readers may not understand that the bill's main purpose is not what it appears.
- The author presents quotes from peers who are critical of the bill without providing any context as to why they hold those views or what evidence they used to form them. This is deceptive because readers may not understand why these individuals have such strong objections to the bill and therefore their opinions should be taken with a grain of salt.
- The author uses quotes from peers who are critical of the bill without disclosing their political affiliations or motivations for opposing it. This is deceptive because readers may not be aware that these individuals have a vested interest in opposing the bill and therefore their opinions should be taken with a grain of salt.
Recent Articles
Former President Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution for alleged crimes he committed during his presidency, federal appeals court rules.
Broke On: Wednesday, 07 February 2024Former President Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution for alleged crimes he committed during his presidency, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. The U.S. Court of Appeals - D.C. Circuit considered Trump's claim of presidential immunity and ultimately said it was unpersuaded by his argument and ruled a case against him can proceed. 
Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Plan Faces More Hurdles as Tory Peers Condemn Policy, Historians and Bishops Criticize Principles During First Debate in House of Lords
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024Rishi Sunak's Rwanda plan faces opposition from Tory peers, historians and bishops during its first debate in the House of Lords. While Labour opposes the bill, it is not their job to block it. 
Tragic Drowning Incident in Maine: Town Manager and Wife Rescued, Son Left Alone
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 January 2024Kevin Howell, the town manager of Carmel in Maine, and his wife Katie drowned on Friday after falling through a frozen pond. Kevin was able to get his son out of the water but also fell into the ice himself. Detective Jordan Norton from Penobscot County Sheriff's Office rescued Katie and pulled her out safely while a team of divers found Kevin's body in the pond. 
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Completes Historic Flights Over Three Years, Suffers Damage During Final Flight
Broke On: Thursday, 25 January 2024NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter mission has ended after completing 72 historic flights over three years. The chopper became the first aircraft to operate and fly on another world, lifting off on April 19, 2021. One or more of the rotor blades was damaged while landing during its final flight this month. 
Amazon Fined $35 Million for Excessive Surveillance of Warehouse Workers in France
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024Amazon fined $35 million by France's data protection watchdog, CNIL, for using an intrusive surveillance system to track warehouse workers. The company was found to be collecting and processing personal data about its employees without their consent or knowledge.