Isabella Kwai

Isabella Kwai is a New York Times reporter based in London, covering breaking news and trends. She started at The Times in 2017 as a reporter in Sydney, Australia, where she grew up. Before The Times, she wrote for The Atlantic in Washington, D.C., and contributed to the publication's coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic which received the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. Kwai has also worked in New York and Hong Kong and moved to London in 2020 to cover Britain and Europe. She focuses on finding unconventional stories and personalities that are shaping the communities around them, covering news, events, cultural trends, public policy, business, geopolitics as well as subcultures and obsessions that help us understand changing dynamics in the world. Kwai is committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook and strives to be empathetic, fair without shying away from asking hard questions. She makes every effort to verify facts, set preconceptions aside and approach stories with curiosity while always identifying herself as a reporter when working. Kwai can be contacted via email at isabella.kwai@nytimes.com or through her social media accounts on Instagram, Threads and LinkedIn.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/isabella-kwai

78%

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

88%

Examples:

  • The author presents Andrew Tate as an antagonistic online influencer who has gained a large following by marketing a brand of misogyny tied to lavish displays of wealth. However, this portrayal is not entirely accurate as it fails to acknowledge that Tate’s views are not representative of all men and that his messaging can be harmful to young boys wrestling with their own ideas of masculinity.
  • The author states that online educators in Britain have warned about the dangers of Andrew Tate’s messaging reaching young boys. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that there are specific warnings from educational institutions when in fact, no such warning has been issued.

Conflicts of Interest

88%

Examples:

  • The author sells access to an online

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink.
  • A pod of orcas sank a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on May 14, 2024.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The author states that online educators in Britain have warned about the dangers of Andrew Tate’s messaging reaching young boys. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that there are specific warnings from educational institutions when in fact, no such warning has been issued.

Recent Articles

Five Poultry Workers Diagnosed with Bird Flu in Colorado and Texas

Five Poultry Workers Diagnosed with Bird Flu in Colorado and Texas

Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 Five poultry workers in Colorado and Texas have been diagnosed with bird flu, raising the US total to nine cases since 2022. Health officials suspect the cases resulted from direct contact with infected birds during culling operations. Bird flu has spread among mammals and was recently detected in U.S. livestock, circulating in cattle across several states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises avoiding close exposure to sick or dead animals, their poop or bedding, and assures that properly handled poultry products remain safe to eat.
Three Workers at Colorado Egg Operation Diagnosed with Bird Flu, CDC Investigates

Three Workers at Colorado Egg Operation Diagnosed with Bird Flu, CDC Investigates

Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 Three workers at a Colorado egg operation have tested positive for bird flu, known as H5N1, with mild symptoms including pink eye and respiratory problems. The CDC and Colorado Department of Public Health are investigating the cases, which mark the fifth instance in the US since 2020. Avian influenza (H5N1) primarily affects birds but can infect people through close contact. The CDC advises avoiding direct contact with infected birds and wearing protective equipment when handling poultry.
Four Members of the Hindujas Family, UK's Wealthiest with 37 Billion Pounds Net Worth, Sentenced for Exploiting Indian Staff in Switzerland

Four Members of the Hindujas Family, UK's Wealthiest with 37 Billion Pounds Net Worth, Sentenced for Exploiting Indian Staff in Switzerland

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Four members of the Hindujas family, one of the UK's wealthiest with an estimated net worth of 37 billion pounds, were sentenced to jail terms for exploiting Indian staff at their Swiss villa. The family paid low wages, confiscated passports, and forced long hours without overtime. Prosecutors argued they took advantage of vulnerable immigrants for financial gain.
Japanese Shiba Inu Kabosu, Inspiration Behind Dogecoin, Passes Away at 18

Japanese Shiba Inu Kabosu, Inspiration Behind Dogecoin, Passes Away at 18

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 Japanese Shiba Inu Kabosu, internet sensation and inspiration behind Dogecoin, passes away at age 18. Her viral photo sparked the creation of doge memes and the cryptocurrency in 2010. Elon Musk's promotion of Dogecoin in 2020 led to a market surge. Kabosu was suffering from leukemia and liver disease before her passing, leaving fans around the world to pay tribute.
Mysterious Orca Attacks: The Alboran Cognac Sinking and the Aggressive 'Gladis' Subpopulation in Moroccan Waters

Mysterious Orca Attacks: The Alboran Cognac Sinking and the Aggressive 'Gladis' Subpopulation in Moroccan Waters

Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024 A subpopulation of killer whales, known as 'Gladis', have been targeting boats off the Atlantic coasts of Portugal and Spain since May 2020. One such incident occurred on May 14, 2024, when orcas attacked and sank the sailing yacht Alboran Cognac in Moroccan waters near the Strait of Gibraltar. The exact number of orcas involved is unknown, but theories suggest a female orca named White Gladis may be experiencing a 'critical moment of agony' contributing to her aggressive behavior. Sailors are urged to take necessary precautions when navigating in the region.
Andrew Tate Extradited to UK on Rape and Human Trafficking Charges

Andrew Tate Extradited to UK on Rape and Human Trafficking Charges

Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 Andrew Tate, an American-British online influencer known for his displays of wealth and misogynistic views, has been extradited from Romania to the UK on charges of rape and human trafficking. The allegations against him were first made in 2012-2015 but he was only indicted by Romanian prosecutors in June last year for forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, as well as rape and human trafficking. Tate has denied the charges and his brother Tristan is also facing similar allegations.