Zoe Sottile,
Zoe Sottile is a journalist at CNN who covers technology and its impact on society. She has reported on topics such as the Lensa AI app, the Texas wildfire, and various other news stories. Her articles often focus on the implications of new technologies and their effects on people's lives.
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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:
- In the article about the Texas wildfire, there is a concern raised about how the fires are affecting the panhandle which is home to 85% of the state's cattle industry. The article does not provide specific numbers for losses caused by the fire and its impact on livestock, crops and equipment.
Conflicts of Interest
0%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
60%
Examples:
- In the article about Lensa app, it is mentioned that the app makes users' skin paler or their bodies thinner. However, in another part of the article, it states that Black users are 'whitewashed' and shown as paler than they actually are.
Deceptions
60%
Examples:
- In the article about Lensa app, it is mentioned that four more fires are burning in addition to those already mentioned. However, no specific numbers or details about these additional fires are provided.
Recent Articles
Historic Mining Communities Ravaged by California Wildfires: Havilah and Piute Meadows in Kern County, and Butte and Tehama Counties
Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024Devastating wildfires in California have destroyed historic mining communities, including Havilah and Piute Meadows Ranches, with the Borel Fire consuming over 50,000 acres and the Park Fire ravaging over 360,000 acres. The Park Fire's cause is under investigation as a suspect was arrested for allegedly starting it. 
Former President Trump Survives Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally: One Firefighter Killed, Gunman Identified
Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024Former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on July 13, 2024. One person, firefighter Corey Comperatore, was killed and two others critically injured. The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, carried an AR-15-type rifle and opened fire as Trump spoke. Explosives were found in Crooks' car and bomb-making materials at his home. The FBI is investigating this incident as an assassination attempt. 
Three Lives Cut Short: Tragedy at the Mad Butcher Grocery Store in Fordyce, Arkansas
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024A mass shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas left three people dead and ten injured on June 21, 2024. The suspected shooter, Travis Eugene Posey, exchanged gunfire with police and is expected to be charged with three counts of capital murder. The incident occurred amid a wave of mass shootings in the United States this year. 
Two Dead, Eight Injured in Shooting at Mad Butcher Grocery Store in Fordyce, Arkansas: Suspect in Custody
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Two people were killed and eight more were injured in a shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, around 11:30 a.m. One law enforcement officer was also injured but their condition is not life-threatening. The shooter is in custody after being critically injured by law enforcement. Nine civilians were shot in total and the suspect's identity and motive are yet to be determined. 
Eight Lives Lost: Devastating Tornadoes Sweep Through Arkansas, Leaving Widespread Damage and Gratitude in Their Wake
Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024A severe storm system with tornadoes struck Arkansas on May 26, 2024, causing significant damage and resulting in at least eight deaths. Among the affected were Toni and Landon Walker and Joseph Wilson, who experienced property damage but were grateful to be alive. Governor Sarah Sanders signed a state of emergency order and authorized funds for recovery efforts. 
Remains of Missing Milwaukee Woman, Sade Robinson, Found Along Lake Michigan Shoreline: Suspect Charged with Homicide and Mutilation
Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024Investigators believe they have found the remains of 19-year-old Sade Robinson, who went missing following a date with Maxwell Anderson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Several body parts were discovered around the city between April 6 and 18. Anderson, 33, has been charged with her murder and mutilation of a corpse. 
The Smokehouse Creek Fire: A Dangerous Wildfire in Texas Spreads Across 1 Million Acres and Threatens More Destruction This Weekend
Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024The Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest wildfire in Texas history, has spread across more than 1 million acres and is only 15% contained. The fire has killed two people and destroyed thousands of cattle. It threatens to worsen with strong winds mixed with dry conditions this weekend.