Tory Shepherd

Tory Shepherd is a journalist who covers science and technology for The Guardian. She has been working in the field since 2021 and has written several articles on topics such as solar storms, auroras, climate change, cybersecurity, and data breaches. She is currently suing her former employer for allegedly sacking her without a proper basis and without due process. She also has another claim at the Fair Work Commission. Prior to joining The Guardian, she worked as a freelance writer for various publications.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/profile/tory-shepherd

60%

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

50%

Examples:

  • The article exaggerates the impact of solar storms on auroras and implies a causal link that is not supported by scientific evidence.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • The journalist who wrote the article is suing her former employer for wrongful dismissal. This could indicate a bias against the broadcaster and a desire to portray them in a negative light.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • The title and body of the article contradict each other regarding which hemisphere will see northern lights on Monday night. The article also ignores the fact that auroras are only visible in dark areas with clear skies.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The article uses sensational language such as 'shimmering spectacle' and 'penumbral lunar eclipse' to attract readers. However, these terms are not accurate or relevant to the main topic of solar storms and auroras.

Recent Articles

Severe Solar Storm Causes Aurora Borealis Sightings in Unusual Locations

Severe Solar Storm Causes Aurora Borealis Sightings in Unusual Locations

Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 A severe solar storm caused the aurora borealis to be visible as far south as northern Illinois and central Iowa on Sunday.