April Roach

April Roach is a London-based digital news editor for CNBC International, tracking breaking news across Europe, Middle East and Asia. She has been in this role since joining CNBC in 2023. Prior to that, she worked as a reporter for various UK newspapers including The Guardian and The Independent. Her primary topics of focus include technology, politics and business news.

Biography:  https://www.cnbc.com/april-roach/

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

88%

Examples:

  • In our view, X does not comply with the DSA in key transparency areas, by using dark patterns and thus misleading users.
  • The commission accused X of deceiving users and infringing digital content rules, putting the social media giant at risk of a hefty fine.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

38%

Examples:

  • The European Commission accused Elon Musk's X of deceiving users and infringing digital content rules, putting the social media giant at risk of a hefty fine.
  • Two Conservative election candidates, Laura Saunders and Craig Williams, are under investigation by the gambling watchdog.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • There was evidence of motivated malicious actors abusing the verified status to deceive users.
  • X did not.

Recent Articles

European Commission Investigates Elon Musk's X Social Media Platform for Deceptive Verification Practices and Data Access Issues

European Commission Investigates Elon Musk's X Social Media Platform for Deceptive Verification Practices and Data Access Issues

Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 European regulators are investigating Elon Musk's social media platform X for allegedly deceiving users by selling blue checks, previously used to verify influential accounts, to anyone for $8 per month. The EU accuses Musk of infringing on the Digital Services Act and affecting users' ability to make informed decisions about account authenticity. Regulators are also investigating X's data access policies for researchers.
New Study Links Semaglutide Use to Increased Risk of Optic Neuropathy: 17 Diabetes and 20 Obesity Patients Developed NAION While Taking the Drug

New Study Links Semaglutide Use to Increased Risk of Optic Neuropathy: 17 Diabetes and 20 Obesity Patients Developed NAION While Taking the Drug

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 Semaglutide use linked to increased risk of vision loss, study finds, prompting caution for Ozempic and Wegovy patients.
Conservative Party Members, Including Data Officer and Two Candidates, Under Investigation for Betting on UK Election Date

Conservative Party Members, Including Data Officer and Two Candidates, Under Investigation for Betting on UK Election Date

Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 A betting scandal engulfs the UK's Conservative Party ahead of the July 4 general election, with several members under investigation by the Gambling Commission for allegedly placing bets on the election date before its announcement. Notable individuals include chief data officer Nick Mason, who has taken leave, and candidates Craig Williams and Laura Saunders. A police protection officer was also arrested for suspected misconduct in public office related to betting. The Conservative Party remains silent while opposition parties call for expulsion of those found guilty.
UK Economy Exits Recession with 0.6% GDP Growth in Q1 2024: Services Sector Drives Rebound

UK Economy Exits Recession with 0.6% GDP Growth in Q1 2024: Services Sector Drives Rebound

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 The UK economy exited recession in Q1 2024, growing by 0.6% driven by the services sector's robust expansion (0.7%). Consumer spending and business investment recovered, while production expanded modestly (0.8%). The transport services industry recorded its highest growth since 2020 due to wage growth and consumer confidence improvement. However, inflation remains elevated, interest rates are high, and economic uncertainty may curtail consumer spending ahead of general elections.