Justin Porter

Justin Porter is an editor on the Briefings newsletter team at The New York Times. He is responsible for selecting and presenting news stories in the Monday, Thursday, and Friday briefings. His work often covers events in Ukraine, Iran, Japan, and other parts of the world affected by conflict or political tension. Porter's articles sometimes contain contradictions and deceptive practices due to the complex nature of international news. However, he strives to present a balanced view of each situation.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/justin-porter

78%

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 biases found in Justin Porter's articles include presenting conflicting information about the number of people killed and injured in Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Iran blasts without clarifying the discrepancies.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Justin Porter is an editor on the Briefings newsletter team at The New York Times, which may create a conflict of interest as he is responsible for selecting and presenting news stories that reflect well on the organization.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Eighteen people, including a 12-year-old girl, were killed in a Russian strike that hit a large store in Kharkiv.
  • Four people were killed and dozens injured in Russian strikes on a hardware store in Kharkiv.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The deception found in Justin Porter's articles includes the statement 'a pair of bombs exploded near a cemetery in Kerman, Iran', which omits details about the specific location and context of the blasts.

Recent Articles

Russian Forces Strike Kharkiv's Epicenter Hypermarket, Killing at Least 18 and Injuring Nearly 200

Russian Forces Strike Kharkiv's Epicenter Hypermarket, Killing at Least 18 and Injuring Nearly 200

Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 At least 18 people, including a 12-year-old girl, were killed and over 40 injured when Russian forces struck the Epicenter hypermarket shopping center in Kharkiv, Ukraine on May 27th. The attack marked one of the deadliest incidents in recent weeks and came as a warning of an expected new Russian offensive in northeastern Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to defend his country against aggression, with the US and allies expressing support. Kharkiv, a major commercial hub, has seen an increase in attacks forcing residents to flee.
Iranian Terrorist Attack Kills Over 100 People Near Soleimani's Grave

Iranian Terrorist Attack Kills Over 100 People Near Soleimani's Grave

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 On January 3rd, 2024, a terrorist attack occurred in Iran that killed over 100 people and injured hundreds more. The attacks took place during the fourth anniversary of Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani's assassination by US drone strike in Iraq in 2020 at his burial site near Saheb al-Zaman mosque in Kerman province, Iran.