Elaine Cobbe

Elaine Cobbe is a CBS News correspondent based in Paris. With over 20 years of experience reporting on international events, Cobbe contributes to CBS News' television, radio, and digital platforms. Her extensive coverage includes the October 7th Hamas attack on Kibbutz Be'eri where she initially reported that Emily Hand was killed but later learned that she was being held hostage.

Biography:  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/emily-hand-girl-kidnapped-by-hamas-irish-israeli-family-learns/

54%

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

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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

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

15%

Examples:

  • The article initially reported that Emily Hand was killed in the Hamas attack on October 7th, but later reports indicated that she was actually being held hostage.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article did not clearly state that Emily Hand's DNA was not found in the ruins of Kibbutz Be'eri and may have given the impression that she had been killed.

Recent Articles

Notre-Dame's Glory Returns: Restoring The Mays and Recreating History

Notre-Dame's Glory Returns: Restoring The Mays and Recreating History

Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024 Five years after the Notre-Dame Cathedral fire, restoration efforts are underway. The iconic Mays paintings have been returned to their original location for a new exhibition. American carpenter Hank Silver and Carpenters Without Borders are restoring the nave using wood from French forests. Notre-Dame is set to reopen in December, with key challenges met, including the restoration of the nave and organ cleaning.
Parisians Vote to Triple Parking Fees for SUVs, Aimed at Reducing Climate Impact

Parisians Vote to Triple Parking Fees for SUVs, Aimed at Reducing Climate Impact

Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024 Parisians 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.