Matthew Cullen

Matthew Cullen is the lead writer of The Evening, a New York Times newsletter covering the day's top stories every weekday. He is based in Washington for The Times and has previously worked on other Times newsletters such as the Asia Pacific Morning Briefing and The Morning. Before joining The Times, he worked on the politics desk, reporting on Virginia's governor's race. Cullen is committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook and always strives for accuracy and fairness in his reporting. He can be contacted at matthew.cullen@nytimes.com.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/matthew-cullen

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

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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

90%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to include emotionally charged language in their writing, such as describing the situation in Gaza as innocent people

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The author has a conflict of interest in reporting on New York City's tolling program as they have previously worked on other Times newsletters that cover the city's politics and transportation.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author states that Israeli officials warn that senior officials may not receive prior notice of ICC arrest warrants while in another they mention lawsuits seeking to block new fees for the tolling program.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The author has been known to present information in a way that may be misleading, such as claiming New York City will be the first American city to adopt a comprehensive congestion pricing system when other cities like London and Stockholm have already implemented similar systems.

Recent Articles

NATO Summit: Biden's Speech and Ukraine's Uncertain Future Amid Trump's Return

NATO Summit: Biden's Speech and Ukraine's Uncertain Future Amid Trump's Return

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 At the NATO summit in July 2024, President Joe Biden emphasized unity among allies amid uncertainty over Ukraine's future in NATO due to potential Trump return. Biden faced scrutiny about his leadership abilities and age, while Trump supporters rallied for policies. Ukraine requested more defense aid and membership timeline, as Russia posed a threat. Former Trump advisors proposed major concessions for peace.
Israel Scales Back Cease-fire Demands, Offering Generous Proposal to Hamas for Gaza Truce

Israel Scales Back Cease-fire Demands, Offering Generous Proposal to Hamas for Gaza Truce

Broke On: Monday, 29 April 2024 Israel reduces hostage demands for Gaza cease-fire, offering 40-day truce and thousands of prisoner releases. Hamas must decide if this proposal allows its survival as a military force or enables Israel to resume fighting against it.
New York City Approves Congestion Pricing Toll for Central Business District

New York City Approves Congestion Pricing Toll for Central Business District

Broke On: Wednesday, 27 March 2024 New York City has implemented a congestion pricing tolling plan for its central business district, charging $15 for passenger vehicles driving into Manhattan south of 60th Street from 5 a.m to 9 p.M weekdays and between 9 a.M and 9 P.M on weekends.
Gaza Crisis: Biden Announces Aid Drops as More Than 100 Killed in Recent Days

Gaza Crisis: Biden Announces Aid Drops as More Than 100 Killed in Recent Days

Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has led to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with more than 100 people killed and hundreds injured. The US announced it will soon begin airdropping relief supplies into the region on the brink of famine. President Biden plans deliveries with Jordan, which helped organize previous drops, and suggested aid could be delivered through a maritime corridor as well.

Escalation of Israel-Hamas Conflict: Ground Offensive Intensifies in Gaza

Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023 The IDF is engaged in combat for key urban areas in northern Gaza, including the Jabalia refugee camp and Shuja'iya. Israeli troops have advanced into territories previously under full Hamas control in southern Gaza. The escalating conflict has led to a worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, with the UN and US appealing for the protection of civilians.