Frances Vinall,

Frances Vinall is a global breaking news reporter based in Seoul, South Korea. She previously reported for The Washington Post from Australia, her home country. Before joining The Post, she covered the Melbourne courts for NCA Newswire and worked as a newspaper reporter in Tasmania and the Snowy Mountains. She has an education from Monash University in Journalism. Her reporting primarily focuses on events in East Asia but also covers global topics as needed.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/frances-vinall/

75%

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

86%

Examples:

  • The author calls the militant group's demands 'delusional'.
  • The author has biases towards Israeli officials with knowledge of negotiations and uses phrases such as 'Muslim holy month'.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author has a conflict of interest with Gaza Health Ministry.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by stating that Israel has agreed to halt fighting in Gaza during Ramadan if a hostage-release deal is reached, while also stating that Israel has committed to let Palestinians flee Rafah before invading the city, whether or not a ceasefire agreement is reached.
  • The article contradicts itself by stating that NYPD took more than 50 demonstrators into custody at New York University and the New School on Friday morning, while also stating that NYPD arrived in riot gear with batons around 6 a.m. and the process took about 20 minutes, involving minimal disruption and minimal confrontation.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • The article deceptively states that Israel has agreed to halt fighting in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan if a hostage-release deal is reached.
  • The article deceptively states that President Biden said he hopes to see a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas by Monday.

Recent Articles

US Builds Pier in Gaza to Aid Humanitarian Efforts Amidst Crisis and Tensions

US Builds Pier in Gaza to Aid Humanitarian Efforts Amidst Crisis and Tensions

Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Amidst the critical humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where over half a million people have fled Rafah and nearly 35,000 have died since the conflict began (sources 1 and 2), the United States has taken action by constructing a pier off Gaza's coast to facilitate aid distribution. The pier was anchored on May 16, with UN-coordinated truck deliveries expected to begin soon (sources 3 and 4). Despite having a libertarian bias, it is essential to report facts accurately on the complex situation between Israel and Hamas.
NYPD Arrests Over 150 Students at NYU and The New School During Pro-Palestinian Protests

NYPD Arrests Over 150 Students at NYU and The New School During Pro-Palestinian Protests

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 On May 3, 2024, New York University (NYU) and The New School saw protests and ensuing arrests by the NYPD over campus disinvestment from Israel and university access issues. Over 150 students were taken into custody at both institutions following failed negotiations and blocked access. These arrests followed similar protests at Columbia University and City College, where nearly half of those arrested were not affiliated with the schools. The NYPD carefully planned early morning operations to minimize disruption, marking a turbulent week for college campuses nationwide with over 2,000 arrests.
Israel Pauses Military Operations in Gaza During Ramadan: A Possible Solution to End the Conflict?

Israel Pauses Military Operations in Gaza During Ramadan: A Possible Solution to End the Conflict?

Broke On: Tuesday, 27 February 2024 President Biden announced that Israel is ready to pause its military operations in Gaza during Ramadan if a deal can be reached with Hamas. The prospect of an invasion of Rafah has prompted global alarm over the fate of civilians trapped there, and talks to pause fighting have gained momentum recently.
Israel and Hamas's Ongoing Conflict: A Delusional Demand for Peace?

Israel and Hamas's Ongoing Conflict: A Delusional Demand for Peace?

Broke On: Thursday, 08 February 2024 Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli officials to discuss the release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a cessation of hostilities, but Netanyahu rebuffed their terms. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been ongoing since 2007.