Melissa Koenig
Melissa Koenig is an author who has written several articles for The New York Post. Her articles are generally biased towards Israel and against Hamas.
Biography:
https://nypost.com/author/mkoenignyp/
34%
The Daily's Verdict
This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.
Bias
80%
Examples:
- The author has a high bias score of 85. This is because the articles provided are biased towards Israel and against Hamas.
- There were no examples of contradictions or conflicts of interest found in this set.
Conflicts of Interest
5%
Examples:
- The author has a low conflict of interest score. This is because the articles provided do not contain any significant biases or conflicts of interest.
- There were no examples of deception found in this set.
Contradictions
10%
Examples:
- The author has a low contradiction score. This is because the articles provided do not contain any significant errors or inconsistencies.
- There were no examples of deception found in this set.
Deceptions
5%
Examples:
- The author has a low deceptiveness score. This is because the articles provided are generally accurate and truthful.
- There were no examples of contradictions or conflicts of interest found in this set.
Recent Articles
Prominent Businessman's Wife Killed in Tragic Robbery at Newport Beach Mall
Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024On July 2, 2024, at Fashion Island mall in Newport Beach, California, Patricia 'Trish' McKay was killed during an attempted robbery. Her husband Doug McKay, a prominent businessman and former chair of Bank of New Zealand and Auckland Council in New Zealand, bravely shielded her but was unable to prevent her death when she was run over by the suspects' vehicle. Two men, identified as Leroy Ernest Joseph McCrary and Malachi Eddward Darnell, are suspected of the crime. The tragic incident left Doug McKay and the community in shock. 
Israel Eliminates Senior Hezbollah Commander in Southern Lebanon
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024On April 9th, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they had eliminated a senior field commander in Hezbollah's elite Radwan force in southern Lebanon. Ali Ahmed Hassin held a rank equivalent to a brigade commander and was charged with attacks on northern Israel's Ramim Ridge area. The IDF stated that he was killed along with two other Hezbollah operatives under his command in the town of as-Sultaniyah, and the Radwan force is believed by Israeli officials to be tasked with potentially infiltrating into Israel. 
USDA Offers Loans for Biosecurity Measures Amid Avian Influenza Outbreak in Dairy Cows
Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024The USDA has announced the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic dairy cows. The Farm Service Agency offers loans for biosecurity measures and provides resources to producers, including a Loan Assistance Tool and a Service Center Locator tool. The CDC is monitoring virus risk to humans from H5N1 avian flu cases in mammals across four states and a dairy worker in Texas. 
Stranded on São Tomé and Príncipe: The Heart-Wrenching Story of Eight Passengers Left Behind by Norwegian Cruise Ship
Broke On: Tuesday, 02 April 2024Eight passengers, including Americans and Australians, were stranded on São Tomé and Príncipe after their Norwegian cruise ship left without them due to being late from a private tour. The group consisted of six Americans, two Australians, paraplegic person and an elderly man with a heart condition who were left stranded without any belongings. 
Israel's Military Operations in Rafah: A Tragic Consequence of Gaza Conflict and Population Displacement
Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024Israeli warplanes bombed Rafah, a southern city near the Egyptian border where over 1 million Palestinians have sought refuge from Israeli attacks. The strikes killed dozens of people and led to an expansion in military operations by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Egypt is building a wall along its border with Gaza, which could prevent Palestinian refugees from entering the country if an Israeli offensive occurs. This represents a major reversal of Egypt's stance on the issue. Escalating Conflict in Gaza Leads to Hospital Evacuations Amid Contradicting Reports
Broke On: Friday, 10 November 2023Thousands of Palestinians are fleeing from Gaza City's main hospitals due to reported strikes. The Israeli army claims that Hamas' military infrastructure is based in Gaza City's hospitals and neighborhoods. Contradicting reports exist about the source of the strikes on the hospitals. A video has surfaced showing Palestinian civilians being shot at while trying to flee a pediatric cancer hospital in the Gaza Strip. Human rights groups have raised concerns about Israel's mass bombardment of civilian areas, evacuation orders, and blockade of the territory. Brawl Disrupts Gal Gadot's Film Screening on Hamas Attack
Broke On: Thursday, 09 November 2023The film 'Bearing Witness' documents the October 7 surprise attack on southern Israel by Hamas militants. The screening was disrupted by a mass brawl outside the venue. The location of the screening was shared online ahead of time, leading to a heavy police presence. Multiple fights broke out between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters. The Los Angeles Police Department had to use pepper spray to control the crowd. Alabama Mayor's Suicide Sparks Conversation on Media Ethics and Privacy
Broke On: Tuesday, 07 November 2023F.L. 'Bubba' Copeland, mayor of Smiths Station in Alabama, committed suicide following the publication of articles revealing his cross-dressing and erotic fiction writing. The articles included photos of Copeland in women's clothing and makeup, and alleged that he used social media accounts under a pseudonym. Copeland had confided in a friend about experiencing 'dark days' after a news outlet published photos of his alter ego, Brittini Blaire Summerlin.