Jack Nicas,

Jack Nicas is a Brazil-based reporter for The New York Times, covering Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. He has a background in reporting on technology, aviation and the American Midwest. Prior to joining The Times, he worked for the Boston Globe, the St. Petersburg Times and The Wall Street Journal. Nicas is committed to upholding journalistic ethics and treating all subjects with honesty and respect.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/jack-nicas

79%

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

86%

Examples:

  • The author has a slight bias towards reporting the negative consequences of certain events.
  • The author tends to include details that may make the subject look less favorable.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There is a potential conflict of interest due to the author's past work experience in reporting on technology companies.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author has also been known to mislead readers with their choice of words.
  • There was an instance where the author contradicted themselves in regards to Chile's economic inequality.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author has been known to use misleading statements and sentences that can deceive readers.
  • The author sometimes uses sensational language to make the story more appealing.

Recent Articles

Dozens Injured in Emergency Landing of Air Europa Flight Due to Severe Turbulence

Dozens Injured in Emergency Landing of Air Europa Flight Due to Severe Turbulence

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 An Air Europa flight from Madrid to Montevideo was forced to make an emergency landing at Natal Airport in Brazil due to severe turbulence on July 1, 2024. At least 40 passengers were injured, with some suffering from fractures and head injuries. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner encountered turbulence over the Atlantic Ocean, leaving a chaotic scene inside the cabin with people thrown from their seats and hitting hard surfaces. The exact cause of the turbulence is not yet clear but is believed to be related to a weather system. Air Europa expressed concern for those affected and was providing assistance in Natal.
Sebastian Piñera, Chile's Controversial Ex-President Dies in Helicopter Crash

Sebastian Piñera, Chile's Controversial Ex-President Dies in Helicopter Crash

Broke On: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 Former Chilean President Sebastian Piñera, who led the country through a mining rescue and economic growth but also faced massive protests over inequality and human rights abuses, died in a helicopter crash on Tuesday.

Taylor Swift Concert in Rio Postponed Following Fan's Death Amid Extreme Heat

Broke On: Saturday, 18 November 2023 Taylor Swift postponed her concert in Rio de Janeiro due to extreme heat conditions. A 23-year-old fan, Ana Clara Benevides Machado, died during the concert. The heat index in Rio hit a record high of 59.3 degrees Celsius (138.7 degrees Fahrenheit) on Friday and 59.7 degrees Celsius (139.5) on Saturday. Federal authorities have announced that free water would now be made available at concerts and other large events.