👤 Paul Farrell

49 articles tracked

About this journalist

Articles
49
2026-08-20 – 2026-11-04
Claims per article
25
1,246 extracted in total
Hedged claims
10%
corpus average 9%
Typical length
3,690
characters
Writes for The Independent.
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.

What they cover

Politics
43%
Crime & Law
29%
Entertainment
8%
Environment
6%
Health
4%
Economy/Business
2%
Most-tagged topics
IndependentU.S.Los AngelesDemocratsRepublicanCaliforniaSenateDemocratic

Leaning

-0.40 average ± 0.03 · -0.40 median · 12 scored articles
Sits to the left of their own outlet, which averages -0.20 — the whole interval clears it. Leaning rates the writing, not the subject. How it is scored.

More from this journalist

Ordered by how many newsrooms covered the same event.
2026-11-04 · The Independent · Politics
Trump approval rating tracker: How unpopular is the president as Democrats triumph nationwide?
39 outlets covered this event · leans left
2026-10-07 · The Independent · Politics
Fort Hood mass killer learns when he will face firing squad
32 outlets covered this event
2026-11-02 · The Independent · Politics
Haley Stevens was the future of Michigan Democrats. Then she endorsed a Republican.
30 outlets covered this event
2026-10-29 · The Independent · Politics
Red state apocalypse: Stunning poll shows Democrats sweeping across Texas
22 outlets covered this event · leans left
2026-09-03 · The Independent · Entertainment
Gloria Steinem death: Pioneering voice of modern feminism, dies at 92
19 outlets covered this event
2026-10-29 · The Independent · Politics
Trump has another gaffe as he misgenders fired general and warns top strategist has 'big problems'
14 outlets covered this event · leans left

What they said would happen

2026-08-20 · The Independent
US sends hospital ship as potentially historic El Niño bears down on Latin America
🔮 The United States plans to send a Navy hospital ship to Peru next year as governments across Latin America brace for a potentially severe El Niño that could bring drought, floods, wildfires and other extreme weather. assertive
2026-08-24 · The Independent
Father of three slain children takes psychologist to court over withheld records
🔮 The father of three young children killed by their mother is asking a judge to force a psychologist who evaluated her to turn over records that he says could be central to his lawsuit against Los Angeles authorities. mixed
2026-08-24 · The Independent
Hollywood mega-merger on the brink as California demands Paramount sell off channels
🔮 California Attorney General Rob Bonta is expected to require Paramount to sell select cable channels and ensure its film studio remains distinct from Warner Bros. Discovery before approving the proposed merger, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Sunday that cites sources familiar with the matter. assertive
2026-08-25 · The Independent
Three generations of family killed alongside two friends in Oregon quintuple homicide
🔮 “I will say that in my 22 years here, I have not been a part of or witnessed a scene quite this complex involving this type of an investigation,” Massey said. assertive
2026-08-27 · The Independent
Penthouse model accused of stealing cash, gold and designer goods from wealthy men faces competency hearing
🔮 Cloobeck was arrested in West Hollywood in May and accused of attempting to dissuade people from testifying in the criminal case against Lavie, who was his fiancée at the time. mixed
2026-09-08 · The Independent
Iceland summons US ambassador after Trump posts absurd map claiming the island for America
🔮 Observer accounts noted the curious timing of the lobbying agreement, which came shortly after Trump's Davos speech and subsequent floor jokes by U.S. Ambassador Billy Long—who had previously quipped to former House colleagues that Iceland would become America’s 52nd state with himself as governor. assertive
2026-09-10 · The Independent
American Eagle shares plunge a year after controversial Sydney Sweeney campaign
🔮 American Eagle Outfitters shares tumbled more than 11% in premarket trading on Thursday after a stagnant quarterly gross-margin forecast overshadowed a second-quarter revenue beat, driven by persistent weakness in its main brand—a year on from launching its controversial "Great Jeans" campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney. assertive
2026-09-14 · The Independent
‘We are going down’: Congressman reveals terrifying escape from sinking plane
🔮 They then swam roughly 100 to 150 feet (30 to 45 meters) to reach shallow water where they could stand. assertive
2026-09-15 · The Independent
Rob Reiner’s son in court today as prosecutors weigh death penalty for parents’ murder
🔮 Nick Reiner, the 33-year-old son of famed filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Reiner, is set to appear in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom today for a high-stakes pretrial hearing following his grand jury indictment for the brutal murders of his parents inside their Brentwood home. assertive
2026-09-16 · The Independent
Second judge exits explosive Steven Tyler lawsuit without saying why
🔮 Tyler’s attorneys have challenged the lawsuit and maintain that most of the woman’s claims concern alleged conduct in Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington and would be barred by statutes of limitations in those states. mixed
2026-09-16 · The Independent
Mystery after Cal State Fullerton student, 18, dies following frat gathering
🔮 Detectives indicated that alcohol consumption appears to have played a role in his death, though an official cause of death remains pending and could take a period of several weeks to formally determine. assertive
2026-09-18 · The Independent
Driver in LA bus crash that preceded helicopter tragedy charged with murder
🔮 National Transportation Safety Board investigator Fabian Salazar described the recording as "probably the most important evidence that we have discovered so far." Aviation safety expert Jeff Guzzetti said the alarm could indicate a loss of engine power and a dangerous drop in the helicopter's main rotor speed. assertive
2026-09-18 · The Independent
America warned it is becoming dangerously reliant on China for new medicines
🔮 Rules being drafted by the Treasury Department would likely allow American drugmakers to invest in promising medicines being developed by Chinese companies, provided they are not linked to pathogens or biotechnology that could potentially be weaponized, three sources told Reuters. mixed
2026-09-23 · The Independent
Elon Musk hails Xi as ‘great leader’ in glowing Chinese state TV interview
🔮 Musk had previously brushed aside speculation that Tesla's operations in China might be spun off prior to a potential merger with SpaceX. Vehicles produced at the Shanghai plant, Tesla's largest export center globally, saw August sales of Model 3 and Model Y cars rise 3.6% year-on-year. assertive
2026-09-25 · The Independent
ICE accused of using ‘burrito’ restraint on immigrants as punishment
🔮 The ACLU also maintains that the current ICE Air Operations Handbook "provides little substantive guidance concerning when, how or under what safeguards the device may be deployed." The lawsuit, brought under the Freedom of Information Act, seeks agency records to clarify the scope and manner of ICE's use of the WRAP, the operational standards governing its deployment, and official oversight regarding safety and legal compliance. mixed
2026-09-29 · The Independent
Aviators eject into sea and four sailors are injured in dramatic USS Eisenhower crash
🔮 Naval officials did not specify the model of the two-seater plane involved in the incident, what happened to the aircraft, or what may have caused the accident. mixed
2026-10-07 · The Independent
Fort Hood mass killer learns when he will face firing squad
🔮 The man convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, will face execution by firing squad on Dec. 3, according to the acting secretary of the U.S. Army. mixed
2026-10-14 · The Independent
ICE agent accused of deliberately mowing down fleeing man with SUV in Texas
🔮 He is expected to require another operation to reconstruct his injured ankle. assertive
2026-10-15 · The Independent
Ex-CIA analyst accused of spying for South Korea escapes trial in stunning DOJ deal
🔮 Federal prosecutors have agreed to defer the prosecution of a former CIA analyst accused of operating as an undisclosed agent for South Korean intelligence, according to legal documents filed Tuesday. Sue Mi Terry was charged in 2024 following allegations that she supplied nonpublic government data to South Korea, arranged meetings between foreign representatives and U.S. officials, and accepted high-end gifts while promoting foreign government positions during media appearances. The Justice Department deal puts her prosecution on hold for one year, after which all charges will be formally dropped if Terry avoids legal trouble. assertive
2026-10-15 · The Independent
California braces for wildfire nightmare as 70mph winds threaten hundreds of thousands with blackouts
🔮 Log in Large regions across California face dangerous fire weather starting Thursday, with thousands of residents potentially losing electricity as utility providers attempt to avoid sparking wildfires during hot, gusty conditions expected to persist through Saturday. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has drawn criticism over the city's response to deadly 2025 blazes, said she instructed the fire department to deploy crews and equipment ahead of the windstorm. assertive
2026-10-16 · The Independent
Deadly new opioid stronger than fentanyl kills in Los Angeles — and standard drug tests can’t detect it
🔮 The drug, known as cychlorphine, can stop a person from breathing even in extremely small quantities and may be lurking undetected in illegal drugs, authorities warned Thursday. mixed
2026-10-19 · The Independent
Woman who drove truck onto kids’ soccer field, killing boy, 6, and man, 35, released without charges
🔮 "Our officers and investigators will continue working to understand exactly what happened," Sullivan said. assertive
2026-10-19 · The Independent
Republican candidate forced out of race after suspected drunk driving crash leaves car overturned
🔮 Shawn Oliver, a New Bedford city councilor and corrections officer, posted on X that he was stepping down because "the election is too important to be overshadowed by personal matters." His running mate, Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue, asked Oliver to suspend his campaign and said "when elected, I will formally ask for his resignation." "I am extremely disappointed," Minogue stated on X. assertive
2026-10-21 · The Independent
Two 15-year-old girls arrested over alleged plot to carry out California high school massacre
🔮 The investigation led officers to a second suspect, a 15-year-old girl attending nearby Norco High School, who was also taken into custody. "The evidence obtained showed the two suspects had spent several months researching school shootings and discussed how they could carry out a potential attack at Corona High School on an unspecified future date," Corona police said. assertive
2026-10-22 · The Independent
‘Looksmaxxing’ streamer Clavicular appears in court over Cape Cod rape allegations
🔮 Viral "looksmaxxing" streamer Braden Peters — the self-proclaimed online beauty guru who built a massive following as "Clavicular" — is set to be arraigned in a Massachusetts court on bombshell criminal charges alleging he intoxicated and raped a 17-year-old girl at his family's Cape Cod home. mixed
2026-10-22 · The Independent
Scientists stunned as new AI unlocks game-changing cancer treatment
🔮 MAESTRO could substantially accelerate this process. mixed
2026-10-24 · The Independent
Santa Monica’s iconic pier sign is coming down after 85 years — and it’s moving to this state
🔮 Listed on the California Register of Historical Resources, the sign will undergo repairs at a Nevada facility operated by YESCO, a company known for maintaining neon signs, including the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. assertive
2026-10-27 · The Independent
Convicted sex offender accused of sending Democrats mystery white powder with chilling 'enjoy the gift' note
🔮 Investigators could not find a phone number for Unglesbee, and a Facebook message sent to a Matthew Unglesbee in Quincy was not immediately returned. mixed
2026-10-28 · The Independent
Escaped Tennessee killer 'vanishes into thin air' after stolen truck is found dumped in Illinois
🔮 Someone could unknowingly cross paths with him without realizing the danger they may be in,” the unnamed woman said. assertive
2026-10-28 · The Independent
High school massacre foiled: Three arrested over chilling plot to shoot up Atlanta school
🔮 Terry is expected to be extradited from California. assertive
2026-10-28 · The Independent
Hollywood stars' favorite animal rescue accused of selling puppy mill dogs to families in elaborate scheme
🔮 Consumers who believe they are helping abandoned or mistreated animals may instead be financially supporting commercial breeding operations, including puppy mills. mixed
2026-10-29 · The Independent
Red state apocalypse: Stunning poll shows Democrats sweeping across Texas
🔮 Nathan Johnson leads Mayes Middleton 47% to 45% in the contest for attorney general. assertive
2026-10-29 · The Independent
Two young hikers found dead in remote Colorado basin after brutal mountain blizzard
🔮 The sheriff hoped that, despite the adverse weather conditions, the college students would be found “hunkered down” somewhere. assertive
2026-10-29 · The Independent
Trump has another gaffe as he misgenders fired general and warns top strategist has 'big problems'
🔮 Before joining the Joint Staff, Sylvia commanded the storied 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, until May 2025. assertive
2026-11-02 · The Independent
Haley Stevens was the future of Michigan Democrats. Then she endorsed a Republican.
🔮 Just 48 hours before an election that could decide control of the U.S. Senate, Stevens abandoned her party’s nominee, progressive Abdul El-Sayed, and endorsed the GOP. assertive
2026-11-02 · The Independent
Lori Vallow Daybell asks Idaho Supreme Court to overturn convictions for murdering children, rival
🔮 The lawyer also argues that the court would not let her keep the attorney of her choice, after the judge ruled there was a conflict of interest because the lawyer had represented both her and her husband. assertive
2026-11-02 · The Independent
Trump approval rating tracker: How the president's popularity has plunged ahead of the midterms
🔮 The dismal numbers arrive just weeks before midterm elections that will determine whether Republicans maintain control of Congress. assertive
2026-11-02 · The Independent
Midterms poll tracker: The 8 Senate races you need to know about as Trump faces losing prized majority
🔮 On top of that, they will need to pick up four more seats, and their best opportunities are in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas. assertive
2026-11-03 · The Independent
Trump approval rating tracker: How unpopular is the president as midterms arrive?
🔮 The dismal numbers arrive just weeks before midterm elections that will determine whether Republicans maintain control of Congress. assertive
2026-11-03 · The Independent
Midterms Senate poll tracker: Will the Democrats overturn Trump’s key majority?
🔮 On top of that, they will need to pick up four more seats, and their best opportunities are in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas. assertive
2026-11-03 · The Independent
Midterm election betting hits record $1.4B as prediction platforms go mainstream
🔮 The markets rose to prominence in 2024 when they bucked traditional opinion polls in signaling that Donald Trump would win the presidency. assertive
2026-11-04 · The Independent
Trump approval rating tracker: How unpopular is the president as Democrats triumph nationwide?
🔮 Despite that, Trump lamented that his party would have won if he had been on the ballot. assertive
2026-11-04 · The Independent
Elon Musk breaks silence on Texas defeat after $300m blitz fails to stop Democrat James Talarico
🔮 But tonight, we sent a crystal-clear message to the people at the top: We will not be conquered.” assertive
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