Praveena Somasundaram

Praveena Somasundaram is a reporter known for her work at The Washington Post and other notable publications. She has a background in journalism and biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her reporting focuses on general assignment stories, with previous experience at the Dallas Morning News and the Charlotte Observer. She can be reached via email or Twitter for news tips.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/praveena-somasundaram/

70%

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 author has a slight leaning towards presenting both sides of an issue, as seen in the article about the county dropping charges against trooper who killed a Black man in traffic stop. The author also uses quotes from both sides to present their case.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • In the article about Nikki Haley's presidential bid, there is an absence of disclosure regarding the extent of Americans for Prosperity's involvement in her campaign. This could potentially mislead readers and raise questions about a conflict of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In the article about Nikki Haley's presidential bid, the author mentions that Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will stop spending in support of her campaign after her loss in the South Carolina GOP primary. However, it is later revealed that AFP never actually spent money on Haley's campaign and had a weak endorsement. This shows inconsistencies in the reporting.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • In the article about Nikki Haley's presidential bid, the author claims that AFP has been supporting Haley since November and has a strong endorsement for her candidacy. However, it fails to disclose any evidence of this support or the extent of their involvement in her campaign. This can be seen as deceptive.

Recent Articles

New Prosecutor Drops Murder Charges Against Minnesota Trooper in Controversial Shooting Case

New Prosecutor Drops Murder Charges Against Minnesota Trooper in Controversial Shooting Case

Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Newly-elected Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty dropped murder charges against Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan for the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II last year. The decision was based on new analysis of video evidence and statements from Londregan's defense team, which raised doubts about Cobb's intent to grab a gun. Moriarty faced criticism from politicians and activists for her initial decision to charge Londregan but promised to hold officers accountable for misconduct.
Nikki Haley's Presidential Campaign Takes a Hit as Koch Network Halts Spending

Nikki Haley's Presidential Campaign Takes a Hit as Koch Network Halts Spending

Broke On: Monday, 26 February 2024 Nikki Haley, a former UN ambassador and South Carolina governor, is running for president in 2024. However, the Koch network has stopped spending money on her campaign after she lost the primary election in South Carolina.