Karla Adam,

Karla Adam is a London-based journalist who covers the United Kingdom for The Washington Post. She has degrees from Queen's University in Canada, the London School of Economics, and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Prior to joining The Post in 2006, she worked as a freelancer for various U.S. publications including the New York Times, Newsweek, and People magazine. She is a former president of the Association of American Correspondents in London.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/karla-adam/

68%

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

86%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to use sensationalist language in some of their articles.
  • There are instances where the author has misrepresented or omitted key information in order to fit a certain narrative.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • In some instances, the author has not disclosed potential conflicts of interest.
  • There are no clear financial ties between the author and any subjects they have written about.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • An article about Princess Kate Middleton contained a manipulated photo that was released as an official royal photograph despite being doctored.
  • In an article about Julian Assange, the author contradicted themselves by stating that Assange will not be extradited immediately to the United States, when in fact he was already on his way.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • In an article about Princess Kate Middleton, the author misrepresented the date of a photo, leading to confusion.
  • The author has used misleading headlines to draw readers in.

Recent Articles

Newly-Elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer Appoints Rachel Reeves as UK's First Female Chancellor

Newly-Elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer Appoints Rachel Reeves as UK's First Female Chancellor

Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 Newly elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints Rachel Reeves, a former Bank of England economist and Labour Party member, as the first female chancellor. Born in London and educated at Oxford University, Reeves has been an MP since 2010. Known for her prudence and determination, she pledges to fight for jobs, growth, and prosperity while criticizing the Conservative Party's economic management. The appointment marks a milestone for gender equality.
Julian Assange Granted Temporary Reprieve from Extradition to the United States

Julian Assange Granted Temporary Reprieve from Extradition to the United States

Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, has been granted a temporary reprieve from extradition to the US. The UK High Court ruled against immediate extradition and gave Washington three weeks to provide assurances regarding his trial. This decision means that Assange will not be sentenced in the US for at least 30 days, giving him time to appeal.
Kate Middleton Apologizes for Editing Family Portrait Released on Mother's Day in the UK

Kate Middleton Apologizes for Editing Family Portrait Released on Mother's Day in the UK

Broke On: Monday, 11 March 2024 Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has apologized for editing a family portrait that was released on Mother's Day in the UK. The photo showed Kate with her children Prince George and Princess Charlotte sitting next to each other while holding hands.