Kristina Rex

Kristina Rex is a reporter known for her investigative and general assignment work. She has covered a variety of topics including the opioid epidemic, corrupt business dealings, and hurricanes. Originating from Andover and educated at Phillips Academy and Boston College, she brings a unique perspective to her reporting as she covers news in the area she grew up in.

Biography:  https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/personality/kristina-rex/

76%

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

87%

Examples:

  • The author has a history of reporting on corruption and scandals, indicating a potential for bias against organizations or individuals involved in such activities.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author's employer, CBS News Boston, may have a conflict of interest due to financial ties with Steward Health Care. The author reports on Steward Health Care owing landlords and vendors millions of dollars.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author reports contradictory information regarding the involvement of Karen Read and John O'Keefe in an incident at a residence. The Alberts testified that both individuals did not enter their house on Fairview Road after gathering at the Waterfall Bar & Grille.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The author's statement about Steward Health Care owing landlords and vendors millions of dollars without providing any evidence or specifics can be considered deceptive as it implies a financial crisis at Steward Health Care without providing context or details.

Recent Articles

Contradictory Testimonies in Karen Read's Murder Trial: Were John O'Keefe and Karen Read at the Canton Home?

Contradictory Testimonies in Karen Read's Murder Trial: Were John O'Keefe and Karen Read at the Canton Home?

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 In the Karen Read murder trial, conflicting testimonies emerge regarding the presence of Read and John O'Keefe at a Canton home on Fairview Road. The Albert family and state's lead investigator are accused of involvement in a coverup, but blogger 'Turtleboy' is barred from testifying or contacting other witnesses.
Steward Health Care Faces Financial Difficulties in Massachusetts, Owes Millions to Landlord and Vendors

Steward Health Care Faces Financial Difficulties in Massachusetts, Owes Millions to Landlord and Vendors

Broke On: Friday, 26 January 2024 Steward Health Care, a for-profit chain with nine hospitals in Massachusetts and over 16,000 employees, is facing financial difficulties due to unpaid debts totaling $7.5 million to landlord Medical Properties Trust and vendors.