Antoinette Radford,Elise

Antoinette Radford is a breaking news writer who covers the latest headlines in real time. She is responsible for providing updates and meaningful analysis on a range of stories for CNN's Digital audience. Her primary topics include the war in Ukraine, Israel-Hamas war, and US politics. She previously worked for BBC News and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, covering international and domestic breaking news as well as environmental issues and conservation. Radford is passionate about covering her home country, geopolitics with a particular interest in the European and Pacific regions.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/antoinette-radford

99%

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 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.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • Antoinette Radford is the breaking news writer for CNN Digital's Live News Team in London, covering the latest headlines in real time.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Radford joins CNN from BBC News, where she covered both international and domestic breaking news, including reporting on the Ukraine war, wildfires in Hawaii, elections across Europe and riots in France.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • A dangerous heat wave is scorching parts of the Midwest and Northeast with temperatures hitting triple digits in some cities.
  • Temperatures are expected to climb well into the 80s and could approach 100 degrees in some areas.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • While at the ABC, Radford covered one of Australia's highest profile court cases, of the alleged rape of a staffer inside Parliament House.

Recent Articles

Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Triple Digit Temperatures and Humid Conditions Sweep Across Midwest and Northeast, Bringing Dangerous Conditions and Potential Record Highs

Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Triple Digit Temperatures and Humid Conditions Sweep Across Midwest and Northeast, Bringing Dangerous Conditions and Potential Record Highs

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 A dangerous heat wave sets record-breaking temperatures across the Midwest and Northeast, with New Mexico reporting a fatal wildfire and Maine expecting an all-time high of 96 degrees on Wednesday. Over 12 million people in Ohio, Indiana face heat advisories as the longest day of the year brings triple digit temperatures and humid conditions.
Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Scorching Temperatures Sweep Across Midwest and Northeast, Bringing Public Health and Safety Concerns

Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Scorching Temperatures Sweep Across Midwest and Northeast, Bringing Public Health and Safety Concerns

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 A scorching heat wave breaks records in the Midwest and Northeast, bringing potentially deadly temperatures and increasing concerns for public health and safety. With temperatures expected to reach up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, cooling sites are advised for those without air conditioning. The extreme heat also fuels wildfires in New Mexico and tropical storms in Texas, raising fears of a hyperactive hurricane season due to record ocean warmth.
Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Dangerous Temperatures Affect Millions in US and Beyond, With Potential Health Consequences

Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Dangerous Temperatures Affect Millions in US and Beyond, With Potential Health Consequences

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 A dangerous and prolonged heat wave is affecting tens of millions in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast US, with temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat wave has already caused at least one death due to wildfires in New Mexico and evacuations in California. Extreme heat waves have also hit India and Greece this year. Vulnerable populations are at risk of severe health consequences, especially during the ongoing 24-day hot spell in New York City, where Black communities are disproportionately affected. Staying hydrated, avoiding prolonged sun exposure, and seeking cool environments can help mitigate the risks.