Chico Harlan,

Chico Harlan is a seasoned journalist who currently serves as The Washington Post's global climate correspondent. He joined the publication in 2008 and has held various positions, including East Asia bureau chief and Rome bureau chief. Harlan has covered significant events such as the Catholic Church's abuse crisis, migration, and the pandemic. He previously worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Dai.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/chico-harlan/

97%

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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.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • Emphasis on the number of unregistered pilgrims who lack permits and are barred from accessing services, potentially contributing to the high death toll.
  • Focus on the heat and its impact on Hajj pilgrims, with quotes from Ahmad Bahaa describing shocking scenes in Mecca.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author is The Washington Post's global climate correspondent and has no known conflicts of interest related to this article.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article states that over 1.8 million people took part in the Hajj pilgrimage, while also reporting hundreds of deaths. This contradicts itself by suggesting that such a large number of participants would have fewer fatalities.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

550 Lives Lost: The Challenging 2023 Hajj Amid Record-Breaking Heat

550 Lives Lost: The Challenging 2023 Hajj Amid Record-Breaking Heat

Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 At least 550 people, including 68 Indians and a large number of Egyptians, have lost their lives during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Hajj, due to heat-related illnesses and pre-existing health conditions. The Saudi Hajj authorities reported that over 1.83 million Muslims performed the Hajj this year amid extreme temperatures reaching up to 51.8 degrees Celsius in the shade at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The deaths mark a challenging environment for pilgrims, with thousands from low-income nations among those who perished due to lack of access to proper healthcare before their journey.