Paola Tristan

Paola Tristan Arruda is a tri-lingual journalist who has won an Emmy award for her work. She currently works for WESH as a news reporter and traffic anchor, where she covers various local stories including the 2023 Super Bowl and the Reading chocolate factory explosion. Prior to this, Paola worked at WCSC Live 5 News in Charleston, South Carolina as a general assignment reporter during which she covered multiple hurricane seasons. She also created a partnership with a radio station to do traffic hits in Spanish. In her free time, Paola enjoys watching movies, eating good food and exploring theme parks in Orlando.

Biography:  https://www.wesh.com/news-team/72ae1666-3be9-4168-b771-ebb14cec63db

81%

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

92%

Examples:

  • Paola Tristan has a history of reporting on local news stories with an emphasis on traffic and general assignments.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Paola has not disclosed any potential conflicts of interest in her reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, Paola contradicted herself by stating that syphilis cases are surging in Florida and reaching their highest levels in decades for 2022, while also mentioning that the US is dealing with an epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases including syphilis.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, Paola used a sensationalized statement about syphilis cases spiking and reaching their highest levels in decades for 2022. Additionally, she misrepresented the severity of the situation by stating that the US is dealing with an epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases.

Recent Articles

New Florida Laws Taking Effect on July 1, 2024: From Compensation Funds to Spaceport Territories and Police Investigations

New Florida Laws Taking Effect on July 1, 2024: From Compensation Funds to Spaceport Territories and Police Investigations

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 In 2024, Florida will implement new laws including a $20 million compensation fund for abuse victims at the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys, the creation of behavioral-health teaching hospitals, spaceport territory designation to attract space-related businesses, prohibition of 'identity politics' in teacher-preparation programs, tuition waivers for high-school dropouts pursuing diplomas and workforce credentials, restrictions on citizen review boards investigating police officers, and increased penalties for participants in street takeovers.
New GOES-19 Weather Satellite Launched, Set to Improve Space Weather Monitoring and Forecasting

New GOES-19 Weather Satellite Launched, Set to Improve Space Weather Monitoring and Forecasting

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 A new weather satellite, GOES-19, was launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and will monitor the Western Hemisphere from geostationary orbit. Replacing GOES-16, it features advanced instruments for space weather analysis and lightning mapping. The launch marks a significant milestone in NOAA's 50-year partnership with NASA, paving the way for improved weather forecasting and hazard detection.
Syphilis Rates on the Rise in Florida, Leading to Increase in Congenital Syphilis Cases Among Newborns

Syphilis Rates on the Rise in Florida, Leading to Increase in Congenital Syphilis Cases Among Newborns

Broke On: Thursday, 22 February 2024 The article discusses the rising syphilis rates in Florida and other states, especially among pregnant women who may not receive adequate prenatal care due to barriers like lack of insurance, limited healthcare access or systemic racism. It also highlights the consequences of untreated syphilis infection on newborns and maternity care deserts caused by hospital closures.