Chantelle Lee

Chantelle Lee is a reporter at TIME who covers a range of topics including health, science and politics. She previously worked as a breaking news reporter at Newsweek where she covered the 2024 presidential election and various other news stories. Chantelle has also contributed to NBC News, The Daily Beast, and other publications. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association.

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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

91%

Examples:

  • “of Elon Musk and his rich buddies trying to buy this election. And if you agree, pitch in here.”

Conflicts of Interest

93%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

83%

Examples:

  • Scientists have discovered a new planet that may be able to support human life, according to a new study.
  • Scientists say that it’s one of the few rocky planets discovered that has the potential for humans to survive on, but that the planet is 40 light years away.
  • The study, published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society on Thursday, named the new planet Gliese 12 b. Scientists said in the study that the planet is “the nearest, transiting temperate, Earth-sized planet found to date.”

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • By Chantelle Lee July 17, 2024
  • Scientists have discovered a new planet that may be able to support human life, according to a new study.
  • Scientists say that it’s one of the few rocky planets discovered that has the potential for humans to survive on, but that the planet is 40 light years away.
  • The study, published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society on Thursday, named the new planet Gliese 12 b. Scientists said in the study that the planet is “the nearest, transiting temperate, Earth-sized planet found to date.”

Recent Articles

President Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19: Impact on Campaign and Political Statements Against Trump and Musk

President Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19: Impact on Campaign and Political Statements Against Trump and Musk

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on July 17, 2024, forcing him to cancel a campaign event and potentially sideline him during the conclusion of Donald Trump's nominating convention. The diagnosis came amidst growing calls from allies for Biden to drop out due to concerns about his ability to defeat Trump. Biden used his diagnosis as an opportunity to make a political statement against Elon Musk and Trump, posting a dig on social media. Despite health and campaigning challenges, Biden remains committed to continuing his duties fully while self-isolating in Delaware.
3,000 Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Southern Nevada: Health District Urges Residents to Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

3,000 Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Southern Nevada: Health District Urges Residents to Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 Over 3,000 mosquitoes in Southern Nevada test positive for West Nile Virus and St. Louis encephalitis, marking the first announcement of the year by health officials. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, known to prefer feeding on people and test positive for both viruses for the first time in Clark County, contribute to increased mosquito activity. Residents are urged to eliminate standing water and use insect repellent as part of the Health District's 'Fight the Bite' campaign.
First Reported Case of Rare, Highly Contagious Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infection in the US: TMVII

First Reported Case of Rare, Highly Contagious Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infection in the US: TMVII

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 A man from New York City became the first known case in the US of a rare, contagious fungal infection, Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII. This infection, which can present as a red, itchy rash and is difficult to diagnose without proper testing, spreads through sexual contact and requires specific antifungal treatment. Health officials urge healthcare providers to consider TMVII in their differential diagnosis for suspicious rashes and advise individuals who have traveled internationally or engaged in multiple sexual partners to take precautions.
Newly Discovered Earth-sized Planet Gliese 12 b: A Potential Habitable World Orbiting a Cool Red Dwarf Star

Newly Discovered Earth-sized Planet Gliese 12 b: A Potential Habitable World Orbiting a Cool Red Dwarf Star

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 A new Earth-sized planet, Gliese 12 b, discovered in a system 40 light-years away could be potentially habitable with a surface temperature around 107 degrees Fahrenheit. Orbiting its cool red dwarf star every 12.8 days, this Venus-sized planet falls within the habitable zone and receives about 1.6 times more energy than Earth, making it an intriguing candidate for further atmospheric study.