Aaron Gregg

Aaron Gregg is a business reporter for The Washington Post. He has been with the paper since 2014 and covers corporate accountability investigations, the defense industry, cybersecurity and local business. Gregg has a bachelor's degree from Emory University and a master's in public policy from Georgetown University. Originally from the Atlanta area, he now calls Washington D.C. home.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/aaron-gregg/

82%

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

90%

Examples:

  • Aaron Gregg's bias score is affected by a single instance of biased language in an article about Ford. The language used implies that only almost 1.9 million Explorers are being recalled when in reality, only about 5% of those vehicles are actually affected by the trim issue.

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • Aaron Gregg's conflict of interest score is affected by an instance of improper assembly or repair in an article about Ford. However, the language used in the article does not directly imply a conflict of interest.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • In an article about the stock market, Aaron Gregg reports conflicting information from multiple sources. He also reports on a recall by Kia that does not have any contradictions but has no unique information compared to other sources.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Aaron Gregg's deceptiveness score is affected by a single instance of deception in an article about Ford. The language used implies that only almost 1.9 million Explorers are being recalled when in reality, only about 5% of those vehicles are actually affected by the trim issue.

Recent Articles

Wall Street Rebounds: Dow Surges 1.6%, S&P and Nasdaq Gain as Economy Improves and Earnings Exceed Expectations

Wall Street Rebounds: Dow Surges 1.6%, S&P and Nasdaq Gain as Economy Improves and Earnings Exceed Expectations

Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024 Wall Street rallied on July 26, 2024, with all major indexes surging due to optimistic earnings reports and encouraging economic signals. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 650 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite index registered gains of around 1%. Analysts attributed this bounce-back to low unemployment, rising wages, decelerating inflation rates, and potential Fed rate cuts in September. Leading the positive results were manufacturers like 3M and telecommunications companies such as Charter Communications. The broader market rally now cuts across industries as investors seek opportunities beyond tech stocks.
BMW Recalls Over 390,000 Vehicles in the US: Defective Takata Airbag Inflators Pose Danger

BMW Recalls Over 390,000 Vehicles in the US: Defective Takata Airbag Inflators Pose Danger

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 BMW recalls over 390,000 vehicles in the US due to potentially dangerous Takata airbag inflators that may explode upon deployment. Unapproved after-market replacements are the cause, linked to at least 27 deaths and hundreds of injuries. BMW urges owners to take their vehicles to dealers for a free repair.
Kia and Stellantis Issue Recalls for Over 1.1 Million Vehicles: Potential Fire Hazard in Kia Telluride Seats and ABS System Failure in Dodge SUVs and Trucks

Kia and Stellantis Issue Recalls for Over 1.1 Million Vehicles: Potential Fire Hazard in Kia Telluride Seats and ABS System Failure in Dodge SUVs and Trucks

Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 Kia recalls over 463,00 Telluride SUVs due to potential fire hazard from misaligned seat control switches. Stellantis recalls around 212,00 Dodge SUVs and trucks for deactivated anti-lock braking systems.
Ford Explorer SUVs Recalled Due to Potential Safety Hazard with Windshield Trim Detachment

Ford Explorer SUVs Recalled Due to Potential Safety Hazard with Windshield Trim Detachment

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 The NHTSA issued multiple recalls for various vehicles on January 29, 2024. The most notable recall was for Ford Explorer SUVs from model years 2011 through 2019 due to a potential safety hazard with a part connected to the windshield. This recall affects approximately 1,889,110 vehicles and is being recalled because of an issue with the trim on Kelly Tyko Ford Explorer sports utility vehicles that could detach and cause a road hazard for other drivers.