Arden Dier

Arden Dier is a Canadian journalist who joined Newser in 2013 after working in newsrooms in both the US and Canada. She holds a master's degree in journalism and bachelor's degrees in history, political science, and anthropology. Arden covers topics such as research, analysis, politics, human society and culture, archaeology, among others.

Biography:  https://www.newser.com/bio/83590798/arden-dier.html

67%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The article uses the term 'Super El Niño' to describe a climate pattern, implying there is some sort of divine or supernatural power behind this event.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • El Niño global climate pattern
  • The statement 'It would’ve taken hundreds of writers, tens of thousands of cans,' is unsupported by any evidence presented in the article.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The statement 'It would’ve taken hundreds of writers, tens of thousands of cans,' is unsupported by any evidence presented in the article.

Recent Articles

Discovering Early Human Capabilities: Oldest Wooden Structures in Africa and Hunting Weapons in Europe

Discovering Early Human Capabilities: Oldest Wooden Structures in Africa and Hunting Weapons in Europe

Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024 Discoveries at Kalambo Falls in Zambia and Schöningen, Germany, reveal early humans' advanced technological skills and cognitive abilities. Researchers found the oldest man-made wooden structures in Africa dating back to 476,000 years ago. In Europe, archaeologist Thomas Terberger unearthed the oldest preserved hunting weapons from around 300,000 years ago. These findings challenge previous perceptions of early human capabilities and contribute to our evolving understanding of history.
Unfinished Skyscrapers in Los Angeles: A Growing Problem with Vandalism, Crime and BASE Jumping

Unfinished Skyscrapers in Los Angeles: A Growing Problem with Vandalism, Crime and BASE Jumping

Broke On: Wednesday, 14 February 2024 Abandoned skyscrapers in LA pose a threat to public safety and attract vandals, criminals, and BASE jumpers. The city wants to clear debris from Oceanwide Plaza Towers and install a fence around Graffiti Towers.
Understanding El Niño and La Niña: Climate Patterns Explained

Understanding El Niño and La Niña: Climate Patterns Explained

Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024 El Niño causes warmer winter temperatures in the northern US and wetter-than-average winters in the South. La Niña follows strong El Nino events about 60% of the time.