Chris Liakos,
Chris Liakos Field Producer Chris Liakos is a field producer for CNN based in the network’s Paris bureau. Latest Liakos was part of the network's award-winning coverage of the war in Ukraine and has covered the aftermath of major terror attacks in London, Paris, Manchester and Berlin, the Greek financial crisis in 2015, the EU migrant crisis and wildfires. Liakos also extensively covered Brexit in both London and Brussels and has led CNN's coverage at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Originally from Athens, Greece Liakos has field produced in Europe and the Middle East. Previously, Liakos was based in London working as a Senior News Editor and Business Assignment Editor, covering breaking news and planning for the network. Liakos first joined CNN in 2013 in the guest booking department. Liakos graduated with a communication and media studies degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and earned a Master’s degree in International Journalism at City University, London.
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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:
- > Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz also posted on X saying, “No one will harm Israel’s right to defend itself. I have ordered the people of my office to summon the Brazilian ambassador for a reprimand call tomorrow.”
- > Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on X that Lula was “trivializing” the Holocaust and “trying to harm the Jewish people and Israel’s right to defend itself,”
- Lula's comparison of Israel's actions in Gaza to the Holocaust is a blatant attempt to score political points by exploiting one of history's greatest atrocities.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- > The average size and weight of vehicles in the city had expanded due to the exponential development of SUVs,
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- SUV sales globally are booming with nearly half the cars sold in 2022 being SUVs. Strong growth was seen in India, Europe and particularly the US.
- Under the proposal, predominantly aimed at those who drive their cars into the city from outside combustion or hybrid vehicles weighing 1.6 metric tons or more and electric cars weighing 2 tons or more will be charged $19 per hour in central Paris versus $6.40 for other cars.
Deceptions
80%
Examples:
- The article is deceptive because it does not mention any alternative solutions to reducing air pollution and traffic congestion, such as promoting public transportation, cycling, carpooling, or electric vehicles.
- The article is deceptive because it implies that all SUV owners are outside commuters who do not care about the city’s environment and public space, which is a lie by omission because it ignores the fact that many Parisians drive SUVs for practical reasons, such as having large families or living in areas with limited parking options.
- The article is deceptive because it uses emotional manipulation and sensationalism to persuade the reader that SUVs are a major problem for Paris and the world. The author does not provide any evidence or data to support their claims, such as how many tons of carbon pollution each type of vehicle emits, or how much fuel they consume.
Recent Articles
Brazilian President Lula da Silva Compares Israel's Gaza War to Holocaust, Sparking Controversy and Summoning of Ambassador
Broke On: Tuesday, 20 February 2024Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made a controversial statement comparing Israel's war in Gaza to the Holocaust, which was widely condemned as it trivializes one of history's most horrific events. The Israeli government has summoned Brazil's ambassador for consultations. 
Parisians Vote to Triple Parking Fees for SUVs, Aimed at Reducing Climate Impact
Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024Parisians have voted to triple parking costs for SUVs, with 54.55% of voters supporting the measure aimed at reducing traffic and promoting public health. The new fees will take effect in September.