Ahjané Forbes

Ahjane Forbes is a reporter at USA Today, focusing primarily on health and retail topics. She has provided in-depth coverage of COVID-19 variants, healthcare incidents involving medical professionals breaking protocols, and the use of body cameras to prevent shoplifting. Her articles are well-researched and present clear information to readers.

Biography:  https://www.usatoday.com/staff/72162574007/ahjane-forbes/

90%

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 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

95%

Examples:

  • Ahjane Forbes has not shown any clear biases in her reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest have been identified.

Contradictions

79%

Examples:

  • In an article about a physician breaking infection control protocols, there were discrepancies regarding the specific protocols that were not followed.
  • In an article about the COVID-19 LB.1 variant, there was a contradiction regarding the percentage of infections accounted for by this variant.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • An article about a T.J. Maxx's parent company using body cameras to curb shoplifting may mislead readers into thinking that the footage from the body cameras will be actively monitored for shoplifting.

Recent Articles

CDC Reports: KP.3 and KP.3.1.1 Variants Account for Over Half of US COVID-19 Cases in Summer Wave

CDC Reports: KP.3 and KP.3.1.1 Variants Account for Over Half of US COVID-19 Cases in Summer Wave

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 Two COVID-19 variants, KP.3 and KP.3.1.1, account for over half of current cases in the US according to the CDC, leading to an increase in hospitalizations across the country. Experts recommend updated vaccines for protection against these and other variants.
Potential Infection Exposure for Over 2,400 Patients at Oregon and Washington Hospitals: Unnamed Physician Allegedly Failed to Follow Standard Protocols

Potential Infection Exposure for Over 2,400 Patients at Oregon and Washington Hospitals: Unnamed Physician Allegedly Failed to Follow Standard Protocols

Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 A physician in Oregon and Southwest Washington potentially exposed over 2,400 patients to infectious diseases like Hepatitis B, C, and HIV due to lapses in infection control practices between 2017 and 2023. The affected patients are being notified and offered free blood tests. New protocols have been implemented to prevent future incidents.
CDC Warns of Rising Covid-19 Levels in US: New KP.2 and KP.3 Variants Account for Over Half of Infections

CDC Warns of Rising Covid-19 Levels in US: New KP.2 and KP.3 Variants Account for Over Half of Infections

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 New Covid-19 variants KP.2 and KP.3, now responsible for over half of new infections in the US, are driving a surge in cases. The CDC advises manufacturers to produce updated vaccines targeting these strains, anticipated by mid-August to late September. With infection rates rising in at least 38 states and hospitalizations and deaths ticking up, health officials urge preventative measures like wearing masks indoors and staying home when sick.
TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods Implement Body Cameras to Combat Retail Theft: A New Approach to Safety and Training

TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods Implement Body Cameras to Combat Retail Theft: A New Approach to Safety and Training

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods are deploying body cameras for employees to combat retail theft and reduce shrink. The parent company, TJX Companies, reports that the cameras de-escalate situations and decrease theft when people are being recorded. This follows an estimated $100 billion lost to retail theft in 2022. UK grocers like Lidl and Tesco have already adopted this technology.