Fiona Ng

Fiona Ng is a journalist who covers various topics for LAist. She has previously worked on K-pop Dreaming and AirTalk with Larry Mantle.

Biography:  https://laist.com/people/fiona-ng

60%

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

75%

Examples:

  • The article contains several pleas for donations and support from the readers.
  • These statements may be seen as biased or manipulative, as they imply that the news source is not reliable without financial backing.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article warns of severe flooding in some areas of California, but does not provide any evidence or sources for these claims.
  • This may be seen as contradicting the main message of the article.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article uses sensationalist language and exaggerated claims to attract readers' attention.
  • This may be seen as deceptive or misleading.

Recent Articles

California Faces Significant Risk of Flooding, Mudslides and Landslides During Multi-Day Winter Storm

California Faces Significant Risk of Flooding, Mudslides and Landslides During Multi-Day Winter Storm

Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 California is at risk of flooding, mudslides and landslides due to a multi-day winter storm starting today. Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in Los Angeles County from Sunday evening until Wednesday morning with higher intensity rates up north. San Francisco has provided free sandbags while Santa Barbara County officials have issued evacuation warnings.