Linh Ta

Linh Ta is a journalist at Axios covering health and science. Prior to joining Axios, they were a reporter for The Des Moines Register where they focused on public health and environmental issues. Their work has been recognized by the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists.

Biography:  https://www.axios.com/authors/linhta

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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

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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.

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Recent Articles

Des Moines Battles Mosquitoes Testing Positive for West Nile Virus: Clarke Sprays Highland Park and Union Park

Des Moines Battles Mosquitoes Testing Positive for West Nile Virus: Clarke Sprays Highland Park and Union Park

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Mosquitoes in Des Moines' Highland Park and Union Park areas have tested positive for West Nile Virus, leading to increased spraying and treatment. Wet conditions have created ideal breeding grounds, increasing mosquito populations compared to recent years. No human or pet cases have been reported yet. Residents can report high mosquito levels, learn about spraying schedules, or opt out of treatments on the Clarke Mosquito Control website.