Dalia Faheid,
Dalia Faheid is a Los Angeles-based Associate Writer for CNN's National Digital team. She joined CNN from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, where she was a service journalism reporter whose mission was to help local readers navigate life in North Texas. Dalia received a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University, where she focused on immigration and demographics. She also holds a bachelor's degree in emerging media and communication from the University of Texas at Dallas. Her reporting primarily covers events and issues related to weather, crime, politics, and social justice.
Biography:
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/dalia-faheid
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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Conflicts of Interest
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Recent Articles
Delta Air Lines: 6,000 Flights Canceled Due to Faulty CrowdStrike Update
Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024Delta Air Lines, the world's second-largest airline, canceled over 6,000 flights due to a technology issue caused by a faulty Windows update from CrowdStrike. The problem affected up to half of Delta's IT systems worldwide and left many passengers stranded or forced to change travel plans. CEO Ed Bastian apologized and offered compensation while the airline works around the clock to resolve the issue. Other airlines also experienced disruptions due to the global tech outage. 
Houston's Power Outage Crisis: Over 1 Million Residents Without Electricity After Hurricane Beryl
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024Hurricane Beryl leaves over 1 million Houston residents without power, raising concerns over CenterPoint Energy's infrastructure preparedness. The slow restoration process forces residents to endure scorching heat and face dire consequences, including a senior woman's death due to a lack of electricity for her oxygen machine. 
Historic Hurricane Beryl Intensifies into Category 4 Storm, Threatens Windward Islands and Caribbean
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024Historic Category 4 Hurricane Beryl, the earliest major Atlantic storm in 58 years with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph, threatens Windward Islands and eastern Caribbean. Residents urged to prepare for destructive winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and severe thunderstorms. The Atlantic Ocean's record warmth fuels anticipated season with 17-25 named storms including 8-13 hurricanes and 4-7 major hurricanes. 
Record-Breaking Floods in Sioux City and Midwest: Evacuations, Damage, and Climate Change
Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024Historic flooding in Sioux City, Iowa, and the Midwest forces evacuations and causes significant damage. The Big Sioux River reaches record-breaking levels of 44.25 feet, with the Missouri River predicted to crest at 31.1 feet on Monday. Nine people rescued in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and at least 13 rivers flooded in northwest Iowa. Governors declare emergencies as flood warnings and watches issued for several states. 
Dangerous Heat Wave: Triple-Digit Temperatures, Power Outages, and Evacuations Sweep Across Mid-Atlantic and Midwest
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024A dangerous heat wave is sweeping across the US, bringing triple-digit temperatures and record-highs to the Mid-Atlantic states, including New York City and Washington D.C. Heat advisories have been issued as Central Park reached 94°F on Friday - the hottest temperature since August 2022. Elsewhere, excessive heat causes power outages and mandatory evacuations due to flooding in the Ohio Valley and Midwest. 
Heat Wave Breaks Records: Over 100 Million Americans Affected, Midwest and East Coast Brace for Scorching Temperatures
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024A heat wave is breaking temperature records across the eastern US, with over 100 million people under heat alerts. The Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions are experiencing extreme heat, reaching up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit in cities like Chicago and New York City. Wildfires continue to burn in New Mexico, destroying over 1,400 structures and claiming at least two lives. A cold front is expected to bring relief starting tomorrow. 
MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson Shares Experiences of Racism and Discrimination in the South During Baseball Career
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson shares harrowing experiences of racism and discrimination while playing baseball in the South during the 1960s, including being denied service at hotels and restaurants due to his race. 
Nine People Injured, Two Children Among Victims, in Random Shooting at Rochester Hills Splash Pad by 42-Year-Old Suspect
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024A gunman wielding an AR-style rifle and a registered 9mm pistol injured nine people, including two children, at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The suspect, identified as Michael William Nash, died by suicide several hours later. Authorities are investigating the motive of the random shooting where the suspect had no connection to the victims. 
Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell Killed While Providing Aid in Shooting Incident: Three Dead, Motive Unknown
Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell was killed while providing aid to shooting victims, leaving three people dead and four injured. The suspect, who is also deceased, may have had some acquaintance with the victims. Officer Mitchell had only been with the department for less than two years and was engaged to be married with children. 
Five People Killed, Several Missing After Tornadoes Strike Texas and Arkansas
Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024At least five people, including children, have been confirmed dead and several others are missing after tornadoes struck Cooke County, Texas, and Benton County, Arkansas over Memorial Day weekend. The storms caused extensive damage to homes and vehicles in both counties. According to local authorities and news reports, at least three tornadoes touched down in Cooke County alone, leaving dozens injured and resulting in multiple fatalities. In Benton County, one person was killed and several others were injured. Residents of affected areas were advised to shelter in place due to power outages and road closures.