Annabelle Timsit

Annabelle Timsit is a London-based breaking news reporter focusing on U.S. and global events for The Washington Post. She previously covered geopolitics for Quartz in London, with a focus on Britain's relationship with China, and has interned at Politico Magazine. Prior to joining The Post in 2021, she was an editorial fellow at The Atlantic.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/annabelle-timsit/

65%

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

86%

Examples:

  • In an article about antisemitic cartoons on college campuses, the author claims two student groups shared a cartoon but does not provide evidence to support this claim.
  • The author occasionally uses sensational language to grab readers' attention, such as describing a volcanic eruption as turning the sky orange and forcing evacuations.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • There is no clear evidence of conflicts of interest in Annabelle Timsit's reporting.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In an article about an Icelandic volcano eruption, the author states that lava was still flowing early Sunday but does not provide any information about when exactly it started or how long it lasted.
  • The author claims that a plane skidded off a runway in Senegal, but no details are provided about the severity of the incident or if there were any casualties.

Deceptions

53%

Examples:

  • In an article about antisemitic cartoons on college campuses, the author claims two student groups shared a cartoon but does not provide evidence to support this claim.
  • The author states that lava was still flowing early Sunday in an article about an Icelandic volcano eruption, but no details are provided about when exactly it started or how long it lasted.

Recent Articles

Georgians Protest Against Controversial 'Foreign Agent' Bill: Thousands Rally in Tbilisi, Fear Restriction of Freedom of Speech

Georgians Protest Against Controversial 'Foreign Agent' Bill: Thousands Rally in Tbilisi, Fear Restriction of Freedom of Speech

Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024 Tens of thousands of Georgians protested against their government's proposed 'foreign agent' bill on May 11 and 12, fearing it would restrict freedom of speech and association. The legislation, inspired by Russia's similar law, requires media outlets and NGOs with over 20% foreign funding to register as foreign agents. Critics argue it threatens democracy in Georgia. Protests continued into May 12 with international condemnation from the US, EU, and others.
Eleven Injured as Air Senegal Boeing 737-300 Crashes During Takeoff at Blaise Diagne International Airport

Eleven Injured as Air Senegal Boeing 737-300 Crashes During Takeoff at Blaise Diagne International Airport

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 A Boeing 737-300 operated by Transair crashed during takeoff at Blaise Diagne International Airport in Senegal on November 4, leaving eleven people injured with four in critical condition. The plane, with serial number 6V-AJE and bound for Bamako, Mali, skidded off the runway and came to rest on a grassy bank. Aqueous Film Forming Foam was used to extinguish any potential fires, causing airport closure for several hours.
Iceland's Fourth Volcano Eruption in Recent Months: A Shocking Revelation

Iceland's Fourth Volcano Eruption in Recent Months: A Shocking Revelation

Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024 Iceland faces volcanic crisis as fourth eruption in months threatens Reykjavik and Blue Lagoon spa. The Civil Protection Agency declares emergency after lava fountains appear on Reykjanes peninsula, where seismic activity has been rising for weeks.
Harvard University Faces Backlash Over Antisemitic Cartoon Shared by Student Activist Groups

Harvard University Faces Backlash Over Antisemitic Cartoon Shared by Student Activist Groups

Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 Harvard University is facing backlash after two student activist groups shared an antisemitic cartoon on social media. The image depicted a hand labeled with a Star of David holding nooses around the necks of an Arab man and Black man identified as Muhammad Ali and Gamal Abdel Nasser respectively. Harvard interim president Alan M. Garber condemned the cartoon, calling it 'flagrantly antisemitic'. Another student group also posted the image online.