Daniel Wu

Daniel Wu is a reporter who covers national news with a focus on politics and policy. He previously worked for the Seattle Times and the San Jose Mercury News before joining The Washington Post. Wu studied history and communications at Stanford University, where he also wrote and edited for The Stanford Daily.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/daniel-wu/

56%

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

95%

Examples:

  • Daniel Wu works for The Washington Post, a reputable news organization.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest were found in Daniel Wu's articles.

Contradictions

71%

Examples:

  • In an article about the Eagles lyrics case, Daniel Wu reports contradictions in the trial: prosecutors dropped their criminal case mid-trial due to newly available emails that defense lawyers said raised questions about the trial's fairness; Don Henley saw the case dismissed on February 26th.
  • The article states that prosecutors accused Kosinski, Horowitz and Inciardi of buying about 100 pages of Eagles manuscripts after they were stolen in the 1970s. However, this statement is also misleading as there was no evidence presented at trial to prove any wrongdoing by these men regarding the possession or sale of the manuscripts.
  • The article states that prosecutors accused Kosinski, Horowitz and Inciardi of conspiring to auction off stolen Eagles manuscripts in 2016. However, this statement is also misleading as there was no evidence presented at trial to prove any wrongdoing by these men regarding the sale or possession of the manuscripts.
  • The article states that prosecutors accused Kosinski, Horowitz and Inciardi of conspiring to sell stolen Eagles manuscripts after they were stolen in the 1970s. However, this statement is misleading as there was no evidence presented at trial to prove any wrongdoing by these men regarding the theft or sale of the manuscripts.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • In an article about the Eagles lyrics case, Daniel Wu includes deceptive practices: the article states that prosecutors accused Kosinski, Horowitz and Inciardi of buying about 100 pages of Eagles manuscripts after they were stolen in the 1970s. However, this statement is also misleading as there was no evidence presented at trial to prove any wrongdoing by these men regarding the possession or sale of the manuscripts.
  • The article states that prosecutors accused Kosinski, Horowitz and Inciardi of conspiring to auction off stolen Eagles manuscripts in 2016. However, this statement is also misleading as there was no evidence presented at trial to prove any wrongdoing by these men regarding the sale or possession of the manuscripts.
  • The article states that prosecutors accused Kosinski, Horowitz and Inciardi of conspiring to sell stolen Eagles manuscripts after they were stolen in the 1970s. However, this statement is misleading as there was no evidence presented at trial to prove any wrongdoing by these men regarding the theft or sale of the manuscripts.

Recent Articles

Doctors Trapped in Gaza: Performing Surgeries Without Anesthetics Amidst Shortages and Alleged Attacks

Doctors Trapped in Gaza: Performing Surgeries Without Anesthetics Amidst Shortages and Alleged Attacks

Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 Israeli border closure traps 20 American doctors in Gaza, causing severe shortages of fuel, food, and medical supplies. Doctors perform surgeries without anesthetics or painkillers as the situation worsens for over 1 million Palestinians trapped in Rafah under siege. International organizations work on evacuation plans while Israeli troops allegedly attack hospitals.
Over 280 Protesters Arrested at Columbia and City College, Over a Quarter Had No Institutional Affiliation; NYPD Officer Accidentally Discharges Firearm During Protests, No Injuries Reported

Over 280 Protesters Arrested at Columbia and City College, Over a Quarter Had No Institutional Affiliation; NYPD Officer Accidentally Discharges Firearm During Protests, No Injuries Reported

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 During protests at Columbia University and City College of New York on May 3, 2024, over 280 people were arrested by the NYPD. Over a quarter of those arrested at Columbia and over sixty percent at City College had no institutional affiliation. An NYPD officer accidentally discharged his gun inside Hamilton Hall at Columbia University while transitioning his firearm during the removal of pro-Palestinian protesters, resulting in no injuries.
Eagles Embroiled in Legal Battle Over Ownership of Handwritten Lyrics to Popular Songs, Charges Dropped by Manhattan District Attorney's Office

Eagles Embroiled in Legal Battle Over Ownership of Handwritten Lyrics to Popular Songs, Charges Dropped by Manhattan District Attorney's Office

Broke On: Thursday, 07 March 2024 The Eagles, a legendary American rock band known for their hit song Hotel California, have been embroiled in a legal battle over the ownership of handwritten lyrics to some of their most popular songs. The case began with three collectors and auctioneers who were accused by New York prosecutors of conspiring to sell stolen pages from Eagles manuscripts, including the words to Hotel California. However, on Wednesday, March 7th, 2024, the Manhattan district attorney's office dropped all charges against the defendants in an unexpected collapse.