Alex Sundby

Alex Sundby is a senior editor at CBSNews.com. Based in New York, Alex has a master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and a bachelor's degree in journalism and political science from the University of Washington in Seattle. He started his journalism career as an education reporter for a weekly newspaper in northern New Mexico. Before coming to CBS News in 2009, he worked as a freelance journalist in New York City, reporting throughout the five boroughs for the New York Post's metro section. His primary topics of coverage include education, politics, and crime.

Biography:  https://www.cbsnews.com/team/alex-sundby/

88%

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 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

88%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to present information in a balanced and neutral manner.

Conflicts of Interest

88%

Examples:

  • In some cases, the author has reported on topics that may have a personal or financial impact on themselves or their loved ones, such as reporting on a company they own stock in.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • In some articles, the author provides detailed accounts of events and includes specific details such as dates, times, and locations which contradict each other.
  • There are instances where the author reports on multiple incidents that occurred around the same time in different locations but does not clarify if they are related or not.

Deceptions

88%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally uses sensationalist language to grab the reader's attention but does not intentionally deceive.
  • There are instances where the author omits important details or context, which may mislead readers.

Recent Articles

Security Guards at Milwaukee's Hyatt Regency Hotel Pinned Down and Killed Black Man, Dvontaye Mitchell: Family Demands Justice

Security Guards at Milwaukee's Hyatt Regency Hotel Pinned Down and Killed Black Man, Dvontaye Mitchell: Family Demands Justice

Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 A Black man, Dvontaye Mitchell, died outside Milwaukee's Hyatt Regency hotel after being pinned down by security guards during an altercation. Comparisons to George Floyd's death due to a guard's positioning have sparked demands for justice from Mitchell's family and civil rights attorney Ben Crump. The exact circumstances leading up to the incident are unclear, but investigations are ongoing, and no charges have been filed against the guards involved. Mitchell was known for his love of family gatherings, music, cooking, and being by the water. The Hyatt Regency has suspended employees involved and initiated a full investigation.
American Tourist Avoids Harsh Penalty for Unintentionally Carrying Ammunition in Turks and Caicos

American Tourist Avoids Harsh Penalty for Unintentionally Carrying Ammunition in Turks and Caicos

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 American tourist Ryan Watson from Oklahoma was arrested in Turks and Caicos for unintentionally carrying ammunition in his luggage, facing a potential 12-year prison sentence. However, after detailing the impact of his detainment on patients and family, he received a suspended sentence of 13 weeks and a $2,000 fine. Two other Americans faced similar outcomes following leniency calls from US Congress.
Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again: Red Alert Issued as Lava Emerges from Summit

Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again: Red Alert Issued as Lava Emerges from Summit

Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii's Big Island resumed erupting around 12:30 a.m. local time on June 3, 2024, with visible lava emergence from the summit and a raised alert level due to potential hazards from lava flows, volcanic gas emissions, and earthquakes.
Uvalde School Shooting: Families Reach $2 Million Settlement, File Lawsuits Against Multiple Entities

Uvalde School Shooting: Families Reach $2 Million Settlement, File Lawsuits Against Multiple Entities

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 Uvalde school shooting families reach $2 million settlement with city, file lawsuits against officers and entities. Delayed response from over 370 officers led to criticism and allegations of abandoning duty, resulting in additional training and mental health services for community.
Eight Lives Lost: Tragic Bus Accident on State Road 40 in Florida, Driver Charged with DUI Manslaughter

Eight Lives Lost: Tragic Bus Accident on State Road 40 in Florida, Driver Charged with DUI Manslaughter

Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024 On May 15, 2024, a bus carrying H-2A visa holders from Mexico to Cannon Farms in Dunnellon crashed on State Road 40 in Marion County, Florida. The accident resulted in the deaths of eight individuals and left dozens injured. The driver of a pickup truck, identified as Bryan Maclean Howard, veered into the bus's lane and caused it to overturn after reportedly smoking marijuana oil and taking prescription medications. Howard was arrested on eight counts of DUI manslaughter.
Memphis Police Officer, Suspect Killed in Shootout; Two Others Injured

Memphis Police Officer, Suspect Killed in Shootout; Two Others Injured

Broke On: Friday, 12 April 2024 A Memphis police officer and a suspect were killed in a shootout that wounded two other officers. The incident happened after the officers responded to a suspicious vehicle call. One of the fleeing suspects was later arrested.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire: A Dangerous Wildfire in Texas Spreads Across 1 Million Acres and Threatens More Destruction This Weekend

The Smokehouse Creek Fire: A Dangerous Wildfire in Texas Spreads Across 1 Million Acres and Threatens More Destruction This Weekend

Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 The Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest wildfire in Texas history, has spread across more than 1 million acres and is only 15% contained. The fire has killed two people and destroyed thousands of cattle. It threatens to worsen with strong winds mixed with dry conditions this weekend.
Two Men Charged with Murder Following Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade and Rally

Two Men Charged with Murder Following Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade and Rally

Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 Two men were charged with murder after a shooting at a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade and rally on Valentine's Day, resulting in one death and injuries to over 20 people. The shootings began as an argument between two groups of people.

The Ongoing Debate Over Daylight Saving Time in the United States

Broke On: Friday, 03 November 2023 The American Academy of Sleep Medicine advocates for the elimination of Daylight Saving Time in favor of a national, fixed, year-round standard time. The Sunshine Protection Act of 2023, introduced by two Florida Republicans, aims to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, but has not made significant progress. 64% of Americans support eliminating seasonal time changes, according to an online survey. A poll from the American Psychiatric Association indicated that one in five adults say the time change negatively affects their mental health.