Matt Egan,
Matt Egan is an award-winning reporter at CNN, covering business, the economy and financial markets across CNN's television and digital platforms. He is based in the network's New York bureau. Since joining CNN, Egan has conducted exclusive interviews with business leaders, government officials, investors and lawmakers. His reporting has focused on major economic events such as the Covid recession, the US-China trade war and the Trump tax cuts. Egan has won several awards for his business reporting including SABEW and EPPY awards. Before joining CNN, he was a senior reporter at Fox Business and a staff writer at the Trenton Times.
Biography:
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/matt-egan
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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
90%
Examples:
- The author has a slight bias towards reporting on financial markets and the economy.
Conflicts of Interest
95%
Examples:
- There are no clear conflicts of interest reported for the author.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- Some details in the article about Trump's tax cuts differ slightly between articles.
- There are minor contradictions in some of the articles regarding details about the AT&T data breach.
Deceptions
60%
Examples:
- Some articles contain deceptive practices such as omitting relevant information or using misleading language, but these instances are rare and not a consistent pattern in the author's work.
Recent Articles
Google's $23 Billion Bet on Wiz: Bolstering Cloud-Computing with Advanced Cybersecurity Tools
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024Google, in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion, aims to bolster its cloud-computing business and gain a competitive edge against industry leaders. Founded during the pandemic, Wiz counts 40% of Fortune 100 companies among its clients and has seen rapid growth. The deal would bring significant financial gains for founders Assaf Rappaport, Ami Luttwak, Yinon Costica, and Roy Reznik. 
AT&T Data Breach: 110 Million Wireless Subscribers Affected, Hacking Group UNC5537 Responsible
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024AT&T suffers a massive data breach affecting nearly 110 million wireless subscribers, including call and text records from other networks. The stolen data, including phone numbers and durations, was illegally downloaded from a third-party cloud platform, Snowflake. AT&T is cooperating with law enforcement to identify the perpetrators behind UNC5537 hacking group. 
Telecom Giant AT&T Suffers Major Data Breach: Hackers Accessed Call and Text Records of Millions
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024AT&T suffers a major data breach affecting nearly all wireless customers and some from other carriers, as hackers stole records of calls and texts made between May 1 and October 31, 2022. The financially motivated group UNC5537 conducted the attack, potentially exploiting the stolen data to impersonate individuals or access financial information. 
Eleven Million AT&T Customers Affected by Data Breach: Call and Text Records Compromised
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024Hackers illegally accessed call and text records of nearly 11 million AT&T customers between May 2022 and October 2022, potentially exposing sensitive details. The breach, discovered in April 2024, marks the third major setback for AT&T in a year following data exposures and service issues. 
Trump Proposes Lowering Corporate Tax Rate to 20% in Meeting with CEOs
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024Former President Trump pitched lowering corporate taxes from 21% to 20% during a meeting with CEOs from the Business Roundtable, drawing mixed reactions. The proposal could significantly impact federal revenues, contributing approximately $420 billion in 2023. Trump discussed other policy issues like deregulation and inflation while President Biden's team promoted global alliances. 
Columbia University Protests: Antisemitism Surges, Leading to Arrests and Campus Unrest Across the US
Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024In April 2024, antisemitic protests at Columbia University and other US colleges escalated into tense environments, leading to remote classes and arrests. The situation was triggered by a surge in harassment against Jewish students, linked to the conflict in Gaza and Israel. Protests affected universities such as NYU, Yale, and Harvard. President Biden met with lawmakers to condemn anti-Jewish hatred amidst clashes between protesters and university police forces. 
Columbia University: Tensions Escalate, President Announces Remote Learning Amid Protests and Safety Concerns
Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024Columbia University in New York City cancels in-person classes due to escalating tensions and safety concerns amid protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Mayor Eric Adams instructs NYPD to investigate hate speech and increase presence on campus. Protests stem from Middle East violence, with calls for divestment and support for Palestinian causes leading to heated debates and confrontations.