Tucker Reals

Tucker Reals is a seasoned journalist who has been based in the CBS News London bureau since 2006. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2000 with a degree in broadcast journalism and began his career at The Associated Press Television News' broadcast hub for the Americas in Washington D.C. Before moving to its global headquarters in London, he worked at various positions throughout his career that have been shaped by and focused on geopolitics and conflict, particularly following the September 11, 2001 terror attacks on the United States. Reals has reported on a wide range of topics including international relations, military actions, and political events. His work has appeared in various media outlets including CBS News.

Biography:  https://www.cbsnews.com/team/tucker-reals/

87%

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

90%

Examples:

  • The biases found in the articles provided by Tucker Reals include a focus on geopolitics and conflict, particularly in relation to the Middle East. In one article, there is an example of a logical fallacy where the author suggests that the boat piloted by the man who was convicted of manslaughter was never designed to undertake a crossing in the world's busiest shipping lane and would have been all but invisible to other ships.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • There is an example of a conflict of interest in one article where the author reports on a case involving The Associated Press Television News, an organization he previously worked for. This could potentially raise questions about the impartiality of his reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, Tucker Reals reports on North Korea testing a hypersonic missile while in another he reports on the country signing a comprehensive strategic cooperation treaty with Russia. This contradicts itself as it is unlikely that North Korea would test major weaponry days after signing such an agreement.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, Tucker Reals reports on a man who allegedly told migrants in a packed boat he would get them to the U.K. or kill them all. This statement could be seen as deceptive as it implies that the man had control over whether or not the migrants would make it to the U.K., which is not entirely accurate.

Recent Articles

North Korea Tests Multiple-Warhead Missile Technology: Failed Launch Amid Ongoing Tensions with South Korea and Potential Russian Support

North Korea Tests Multiple-Warhead Missile Technology: Failed Launch Amid Ongoing Tensions with South Korea and Potential Russian Support

Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 North Korea announced a failed test of multiple-warhead missile technology on June 26, 2024, generating international concern and defying UN restrictions. The suspected hypersonic missile launch from Pyongyang produced more smoke than usual due to an engine fault. This event followed trash-filled balloons sent southward and caused a three-hour airport halt in South Korea. North Korea's state media reported the test aimed to secure MIRV capability, allowing multiple nuclear warheads per missile. Russia's President Putin visited Pyongyang days prior, raising concerns about deepening military cooperation.
At Least 49 People Dead, 140 Missing After Refugee Boat Sinks Off Yemen Coast

At Least 49 People Dead, 140 Missing After Refugee Boat Sinks Off Yemen Coast

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 At least 49 people, including six children and 31 women, died and 140 more are missing after a boat carrying refugees from Ethiopia and Somalia sank off the coast of Yemen. The vessel was believed to be carrying about 260 individuals who had set sail from Somalia for work opportunities in Gulf countries. Despite ongoing conflicts and tensions in the region, migrant numbers have tripled, with at least 1,865 deaths or disappearances reported this year.
Sudden and Extreme Turbulence on Singapore Airlines Flight Results in One Fatality and Multiple Injuries

Sudden and Extreme Turbulence on Singapore Airlines Flight Results in One Fatality and Multiple Injuries

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 On May 21, 2024, a Boeing 777-300ER Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, resulting in one fatality and numerous injuries. Seven people were critically injured with head injuries reported. A 73-year-old British man was the victim.
Ibrahima Bah found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter after four migrants drown in English Channel inflatable boat crash

Ibrahima Bah found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter after four migrants drown in English Channel inflatable boat crash

Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 On February 19, 2024, Ibrahima Bah was found guilty of manslaughter after four migrants drowned when the inflatable boat he piloted ran into difficulty in the English Channel. Despite claiming to have been forced by violent smugglers to make the journey with at least 43 other migrants, jurors dismissed this claim and found him guilty of gross negligence manslaughter.