Katie Hawkinson

Katie Hawkinson is a news reporter based in Washington DC. She covers a wide range of topics with an emphasis on climate and social justice. Prior to her current position at The Independent, she reported for Insider and the Daily Beast.

Biography:  https://www.independent.co.uk/author/katie-hawkinson

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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

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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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Contradictions

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  • California is also battling the Thompson Fire which has burned through nearly 4,000 acres and is 46 percent contained.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for fire-fighting costs.
  • Highway 140, a well-trafficked road into Yosemite, was closed due to the fire but reopened on Friday.
  • Power outages affected around 3,100 people in the county according to PowerOutage.us.
  • The cause of the French Fire is still under investigation.
  • The excessive heat warning in most California counties exacerbates fires in the state.
  • The French Fire was not contained as of Friday evening and Cal Fire is mobilizing resources to quell it.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Two California Wildfires Force Evacuations Near Yosemite National Park: French Fire and Thompson Fire Update

Two California Wildfires Force Evacuations Near Yosemite National Park: French Fire and Thompson Fire Update

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 Two wildfires, the French Fire and Thompson Fire, have caused evacuations and threatened communities near Yosemite National Park in California. Both fires are partially contained, but continue to pose risks as California experiences extreme heat conditions earlier than usual. Governor Gavin Newsom has secured funding to help cover fire-fighting costs.
Urgent: Hepatitis A Outbreak at Beverly Hills Whole Foods - Get Vaccinated if You Visited Seafood Counter Between April 20 and May 13

Urgent: Hepatitis A Outbreak at Beverly Hills Whole Foods - Get Vaccinated if You Visited Seafood Counter Between April 20 and May 13

Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024 LA County investigates hepatitis A outbreak at Whole Foods in Beverly Hills. Anyone who purchased seafood between April 20 and May 13 is urged to get vaccinated if not already immune. Hepatitis A, a contagious liver infection, spreads through infected individuals or contaminated food. Five cases reported in LA since March; no additional cases related to Whole Foods as of yet.
At Least Five Dead, Over 100 Injured as Devastating Tornado Outbreak Sweeps Across Midwest and Great Plains

At Least Five Dead, Over 100 Injured as Devastating Tornado Outbreak Sweeps Across Midwest and Great Plains

Broke On: Monday, 29 April 2024 At least five people were killed and over 100 injured as a result of a devastating tornado outbreak in Oklahoma, Iowa, and Nebraska over the weekend. The National Weather Service confirmed at least 47 tornadoes ranging from EF-0 to EF-3 during the outbreak. In Oklahoma, four deaths were reported and Governor Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency in 12 counties due to damage caused by the tornadoes. In Iowa and Nebraska, one death was reported each. Despite destruction and uncertainty, residents came together to help each other in affected communities.