Rachel Looker

Rachel Looker is a journalist for BBC News based in Washington D.C. She has covered the Biden administration extensively, reporting on the president's debate performance and his family's influence on his political decisions. Her articles often provide insight into the inner workings of the White House and offer unique perspectives on current events.

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp4w21kznw1o

86%

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

85%

Examples:

  • Chinese, Indian, Russian, and military blogs criticized Biden's debate performance.
  • Several Democratic politicians and media outlets expressed concerns about President Biden's performance in the debate and called for him to step aside.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

35%

Examples:

  • Biden dismissed his debate performance as a 'bad episode' but also planned to hold a formal press conference at the end of the NATO summit.
  • Some reports stated that Biden will hold a solo press conference on Thursday while others mentioned that it will be held after the NATO summit.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Military blog Rybar branded Biden's performance a 'total failure'
  • Prominent Indian media outlets highlighted a 'shaky' performance by Biden and 'aggression' by Trump.
  • Some reports stated that Chinese, Indian, and Russian media were painting a picture of general apathy and frustration among US voters at both candidates but were most scathing of President Biden's performance.

Recent Articles

Concerns Over Biden's Age and Fitness for Office: Axelrod Urges Him to Consider Stepping Aside

Concerns Over Biden's Age and Fitness for Office: Axelrod Urges Him to Consider Stepping Aside

Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024 David Axelrod's call for President Joe Biden to consider stepping down from the 2024 presidential race due to concerns over his age and debate performance has intensified doubts among Democrats about his fitness for office.
International Media Reacts to the Presidential Debate: Concerns Over Biden's Performance and Trump's Aggression

International Media Reacts to the Presidential Debate: Concerns Over Biden's Performance and Trump's Aggression

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump drew international criticism for both candidates' performances, with Russian media portraying Biden as a failure, Chinese media describing it as a reality show, Indian media reporting a shaky Biden showing, Israeli media agreeing but raising concerns about potential implications for conflicts in Gaza, and Latin American media focusing on tense exchanges over immigration and global politics. Despite some calls for Biden to leave the race following the debate, he received support from Democratic leaders. The debate also highlighted ongoing tensions between the US and other countries like China and Russia.
ISS Debris Crashes into Florida Home: Family Seeks Compensation from NASA as Space Traffic Increases

ISS Debris Crashes into Florida Home: Family Seeks Compensation from NASA as Space Traffic Increases

Broke On: Friday, 08 March 2024 A piece of space debris from the International Space Station crashed through a family's home in Florida, raising concerns about the risks of space debris. The incident involved a cargo pallet used to transport batteries, which survived Earth's atmosphere and caused significant damage. NASA is now facing a claim for damages, highlighting the potential dangers of increasing space traffic.
Former President Trump Found Guilty on All 34 Counts: Historical First and Controversial Reactions

Former President Trump Found Guilty on All 34 Counts: Historical First and Controversial Reactions

Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 Former President Donald Trump became the first ex-president to be a convicted felon on May 30, 2024, following his guilty verdict in the hush money trial. The political landscape reacted with calls for discourse and instances of incitement.