Hedged claims are ones written with attribution or uncertainty
(“reportedly”, “according to”). A higher rate is
not a fault: it is often careful sourcing.
How these are measured.
5 scored articles;
a leaning average needs at least 8 before it says more
about the writer than about which stories they happened to be assigned.
Their outlet averages -0.28
(leans left).
More from this journalist
Ordered by how many newsrooms covered the same event.
🔮 George Osborne has said he thought no one would find out about a private viewing of the Bayeux tapestry he organised for the tech billionaire Peter Thiel at the British Museum. assertive
🔮 At a windswept station on the west coast of Scotland, commuters may be surprised to find trees heaving with fruit and a thriving vegetable patch. assertive
🔮 Rebecca Aston‑Jones, a senior associate at Clarke Willmott, a top law firm that specialises in divorce, said the rising cost of living was keeping unhappy couples together. assertive
🔮 Scientists have called the development “gamechanging” and said it could secure early treatment for those who “do not have time on their side”. assertive
🔮 Their protests garnered crowds of tens of thousands, arguing the new taxes would lead to the closure of farms as the tax bill would significantly outstrip revenue. assertive
🔮 Mansfield added: “As soon as we became aware of concerns that Noah’s medical records may have been viewed inappropriately, we launched an urgent internal investigation. assertive
🔮 The BBC presenter, who announced earlier this month that he was leaving the show, said he may have to sack the gardeners who have kept the space beautiful and broadcast-ready. assertive
🔮 The pictures of the men with their shirts off could point to a precautionary measure against the risk of suicide vests or concealed weapons. assertive
🔮 A play based on the trial of the men who drugged and raped Gisèle Pelicot will come to London for one night only this November – and promises to feature a star-studded cast. assertive
🔮 The owners have attempted to turn its fortunes around by opening a more “exclusive” location in Mayfair and launching mini two-sip cocktails, as well as IV drips, to attract younger members. assertive
🔮 “I understand why this development will have come as a surprise to many, but I’d like to reiterate that it was an investigative decision, and one which is grounded in experience and careful consideration of policing powers.” assertive
🔮 He told the Guardian that the Conservatives did not ask permission before using his image: “I am taking legal advice, I may take legal action. assertive
🔮 When South African billionaire Koos Bekker bought an old country estate in a sleepy corner of Somerset to turn it into a luxury hotel, residents thought it was a sign their area was on the up. assertive
🔮 The parents of a woman who killed herself after facing disciplinary proceedings at the Treasury will call for anyone found to have contributed to their daughter’s death to be held to account. assertive
🔮 Mini pumpkins will have to be used, and some have suggested that those celebrating the spooky festival draw faces on vegetables instead of carving them. assertive
🔮 The Downton Abbey actor Hugh Bonneville split from his wife, Lulu Williams, in 2023 after 25 years, and in 2019, Colin Firth announced his separation from wife, Livia Giuggioli, after 22. assertive
🔮 Reform UK has launched what it is calling a newspaper, featuring large pictures of Nigel Farage, which the party hopes will replace mainstream media for its supporters. assertive
🔮 Rani Ghosh, an independent toxicologist, said: “Some reactions to unsafe cosmetics may be visible, such as irritation, swelling or changes to the skin. assertive
Forward-looking sentences extracted from their articles, oldest first.
Nothing here checks whether any of it turned out to be right.
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