Chris Lau

Chris Lau is a journalist at CNN, where he covers a range of topics including global news and events. He has reported extensively on the decline of Japan's population and its impact on the country's economy and society. Chris has also covered stories related to natural disasters, political unrest, and cultural issues in Asia. Prior to joining CNN, Chris worked at various news outlets in the United States and Asia. He holds a degree in Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/07/asia/akiya-homes-problem-japan-intl-hnk/index.html

84%

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

98%

Examples:

  • Akiya are known in Japan as
  • CNN
  • Japan's ever-declining population

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • At least four people have died in a building collapse at the Medusa Beach Club restaurant in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
  • Four people have died and 16 are injured after a two-storey building collapsed on the Spanish island of Majorca.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

IDF Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages from Hamas in Significant Development

IDF Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages from Hamas in Significant Development

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 Israeli Defense Forces recover three hostages killed during Hamas's attack on Israel, bringing the total number of identified victims to three; 125 hostages still being held as international pressure mounts for a ceasefire.
Four Lives Lost, Dozens Injured: Medusa Beach Club Collapses in Palma de Mallorca

Four Lives Lost, Dozens Injured: Medusa Beach Club Collapses in Palma de Mallorca

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Four people died and over a dozen were injured when the Medusa Beach Club, a popular tourist destination in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, collapsed on May 23, 2024. The three-level building with large terraces supported by pillars fell around 8:30 pm local time. The cause of the collapse is under investigation and emergency responders are searching for survivors among the debris.
The Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: A Decade Later and a New Proposal Brings Hope to Families of the Missing

The Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: A Decade Later and a New Proposal Brings Hope to Families of the Missing

Broke On: Friday, 08 March 2024 Ten years have passed since the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which vanished on March 8, 2014 while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board. The majority of passengers were Chinese and many families are still searching for answers about what happened to their loved ones. A recent proposal by an American company has sparked hope for closure among those affected by the tragedy.