Yaron Steinbuch

Yaron Steinbuch is a staff writer at The Post, where he has worked for the past eight years after 27 years as an editor at The Journal News/lohud.com, a Gannett news outlet in Westchester County, NY. A native of Israel, Yaron has lived in the US since 1981 after serving as an artilleryman, combat medic and noncommissioned officer in the IDF. He is a graduate of New York University and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. A former auxiliary police officer, Yaron also holds a pilot license, is a commercial drone operator and a black belt in taekwondo.

Biography:  https://nypost.com/author/yaron-steinbuch/

76%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

80%

Examples:

  • The author uses sensationalism by stating that Carissa Davis was assaulted as a child and could have been killed like Audri Cunningham. This statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article.
  • The title of the article implies that NASA's primary motivation for the mission is to find gemstones, which is not accurate and could be seen as a bias towards sensationalism.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • McDougal’s sisters were friends of her family and brought him along
  • The suspect is a reported neo-Nazi with links to the Aryan Brotherhood and is seen in photos with a swastika tattoo on his right arm.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Don Steven McDougal has been charged with capital murder connection to Audrii's death.
  • The New York Post article suggests that NASA hopes to find gemstones on the asteroid, while the Washington Post and Reuters contradict this by stating that the mission is primarily scientific and not aimed at mining or extracting resources.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The author uses sensationalism by stating that Carissa Davis was assaulted as a child and could have been killed like Audri Cunningham. This statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article.
  • The title of the article implies that NASA's primary motivation for the mission is to find gemstones, which is not accurate and could be seen as a bias towards sensationalism.

Recent Articles

COVID-19 Vaccines Linked to Rare Disorders: Study Finds Increased Risk of Heart, Brain and Blood Conditions

COVID-19 Vaccines Linked to Rare Disorders: Study Finds Increased Risk of Heart, Brain and Blood Conditions

Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 A study found that COVID vaccines increased the risk of rare neurological, blood and heart disorders. The research also showed that children died more from infections caused by COVID than any other disease in 2021.

Alec Baldwin Seen Practicing Firearm Safety in New 'Rust' Set Footage

Broke On: Thursday, 16 November 2023 Alec Baldwin was seen practicing firearm safety and firing a prop gun on the set of 'Rust' days before the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins. A forensic report stated that the trigger of the gun had to be pulled or depressed sufficiently to release the fully cocked or retracted hammer. A grand jury in New Mexico is set to meet to consider recharging Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter.

Israeli Military Targets Hamas' Tunnel Network in Gaza

Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023 The Israeli military has launched a ground operation targeting the tunnel network in Gaza, which is reportedly used by Hamas for various activities. The tunnel network is extensive and complex, with some tunnels reportedly reaching into Israeli territory. The IDF has claimed that their operation has resulted in the destruction of a significant portion of the tunnel network. The operation has raised concerns about the potential for civilian casualties, given the dense population of Gaza and the proximity of the tunnels to civilian structures.

Israel Considers Sponge Bombs to Block Hamas Tunnels in Gaza

Broke On: Saturday, 28 October 2023 Israel is considering the use of sponge bombs to block off tunnels used by Hamas in Gaza. The tunnels are seen as a significant security threat by Israel, leading to numerous ground operations aimed at destroying them. The potential use of sponge bombs has raised concerns among some observers, who argue it could lead to further escalation of the conflict.

NASA Launches Mission to Metal-Rich Asteroid Psyche

Broke On: Friday, 13 October 2023 NASA has launched a mission to the asteroid Psyche, a unique metal-rich asteroid in the asteroid belt. The mission aims to study the asteroid's composition and potentially shed light on the early solar system. The spacecraft is expected to arrive at Psyche in 2026 and will spend 21 months in orbit, mapping and studying the asteroid's properties. The launch was carried out by SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.