Catherine Nicholls

Catherine Nicholls is a journalist at CNN, covering news from around the world. She has reported on various topics including politics, crime, and international affairs. Prior to joining CNN, she worked for several other news outlets where she covered stories related to corruption scandals and political controversies.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/29/americas/operation-car-wash-panama-papers-acquittals-intl/index.html

79%

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 loaded language and quote sources without providing context for their credibility or reliability.

Conflicts of Interest

86%

Examples:

  • There are multiple instances where the author quotes several sources including SNTV, AFP, US Embassy in Mogadishu and Josep Borrell without disclosing or quoting any of them directly.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The author contradicts themselves by stating that three people were killed and 27 people injured in a terrorist attack at a hotel near Somalia's presidential palace, when SNTV reports that five armed gunmen attacked the SYL Hotel and all five were shot and killed by Somali security forces.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • The article refers to Just Stop Oil as a 'climate activism group', implying legitimacy without disclosing that they are a disruptive group with a history of stunts.

Recent Articles

Record-Breaking $44.6 Million Sale of Complete Stegosaurus Fossil 'Apex'

Record-Breaking $44.6 Million Sale of Complete Stegosaurus Fossil 'Apex'

Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 A complete Stegosaurus fossil, named 'Apex', measuring 11 feet tall and nearly 27 feet long, was sold for a record-breaking $44.6 million at Sotheby's auction in July 2024. Discovered in Colorado with about 75% of its bones present, Apex is one of the most complete Stegosaurus skeletons ever found and shows no signs of combat injuries or scavenging. Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin purchased it for display in the US.
Man Charged with Murder after Human Remains Found in Suitcases on Clifton Suspension Bridge and at His Address

Man Charged with Murder after Human Remains Found in Suitcases on Clifton Suspension Bridge and at His Address

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 A 34-year-old man, Yostin Andres Mosquera, is charged with the murder of two men, Albert Alfonso (62) and Paul Longworth (71), whose remains were found in suitcases on Clifton Suspension Bridge and at his address in Shepherd's Bush. The victims had previously lived together in London. Police discovered the gruesome finds on July 10, 2024, after receiving reports of a suspicious man near the bridge. Mosquera was arrested on July 13 and charged with two counts of murder.
Iran's Presidential Election: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Vahid Haghanian Among Contenders Amidst Political Tensions and Sanctions

Iran's Presidential Election: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Vahid Haghanian Among Contenders Amidst Political Tensions and Sanctions

Broke On: Friday, 19 May 2023 Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, known for his polarizing views and past clashes with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is among several candidates running in Iran's presidential election on June 28. The Guardian Council, a body of jurists dominated by conservatives, will vet all candidates. Tensions with the West remain high over nuclear programs and foreign interventions.
Elderly Climate Activists Break Law, Not Magna Carta: Sue Parfitt and Judy Bruce Glue Themselves to British Library's Treasured Document

Elderly Climate Activists Break Law, Not Magna Carta: Sue Parfitt and Judy Bruce Glue Themselves to British Library's Treasured Document

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 In a bold protest, two elderly climate activists from Just Stop Oil broke the glass enclosure around the Magna Carta at the British Library, highlighting government inaction on climate change and urging protection of life over historical artifacts. Their action came after the High Court ruled that the UK government's climate plan was unlawful.
Dominic West Opens Up About Media Attention Surrounding Alleged Affair with Lily James: 'An Absurd Situation'

Dominic West Opens Up About Media Attention Surrounding Alleged Affair with Lily James: 'An Absurd Situation'

Broke On: Sunday, 21 April 2024 British actor Dominic West, known for 'The Wire' and 'The Crown,' discussed the media attention surrounding rumors of an affair with co-star Lily James in 2020. He revealed that the experience helped him understand the stress of having personal information exposed and caused tension for his family. Despite finding some humor in the situation, West has not addressed James directly about the rumors and is currently starring in 'A View from the Bridge' at London's Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Al-Shabab Storms SYL Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia: 13-Hour Siege Ends with Fighter Deaths

Al-Shabab Storms SYL Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia: 13-Hour Siege Ends with Fighter Deaths

Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024 Al-Shabab storms SYL Hotel in Mogadishu, killing fighters and ending 13-hour siege.