Sopan Deb

Sopan Deb is a New York Times reporter covering breaking news and culture. He has a background in covering the N.B.A., conducting interviews with celebrities, and working for CBS News, NBC News, The Boston Globe, and Al Jazeera America. Deb has authored the memoir “Missed Translations: Meeting the Immigrant Parents Who Raised Me” and the novel “Keya Das’s Second Act.” As a Times journalist, he adheres to The Times’s Ethical Journalism Handbook and identifies himself as a reporter for The Times. He can be contacted at sopan.deb@nytimes.com.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/sopan-deb

63%

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

86%

Examples:

  • J.K. Rowling, the CHarry Potter author who has been criticized as transphobic for her comments on gender identity, said the law was wide open to abuse by activists.
  • The drop was driven by people under 30.

Conflicts of Interest

52%

Examples:

  • J.K Rowling said the law was wide open to abuse by activists.
  • The photographer who took the portrait of Miles Davis, which inspired the tattoo, had filed a lawsuit based on copyright infringement.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Gibson achieved this feat using a technique called rolling that involves gliding fingers along an NES controller and hitting D-pad up to 20 times per second.
  • Kat Von D tattooed a version of the iconic portrait of jazz legend Miles Davis on her friend without proper credit or compensation

Deceptions

46%

Examples:

  • The article states that 'Americans have long been an unhappy bunch.' This statement is not accurate and does not reflect the reality of American happiness levels.
  • The author claims that Kat Von D's actions raised copyright questions for tattoo artists when in fact it was only her specific reproduction of a photo that was being questioned.
  • The author claims that Kat Von D won a legal battle when she did not win it. The jury ruled unanimously that her reproduction of a photo of Miles Davis did not violate copyright law but this does not mean she won the trial as there were other issues at play and no damages were awarded to either party.

Recent Articles

Boston Celtics Make History: Claiming Their 18th NBA Championship Title Against the Dallas Mavericks

Boston Celtics Make History: Claiming Their 18th NBA Championship Title Against the Dallas Mavericks

Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 The Boston Celtics secured their record-breaking 18th NBA championship title on June 17, 2024, defeating the Dallas Mavericks with a score of 106-88. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown showcased outstanding performances during the finals. This achievement broke the tie with their rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, who have 17 championship titles.
Scotland's New Hate Crime Law: A Step Towards Equality or a Slippery Slope?

Scotland's New Hate Crime Law: A Step Towards Equality or a Slippery Slope?

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024 Scotland's new hate crime law expands protections for marginalized groups and creates a new charge of stirring up hatred. JK Rowling criticizes the law for being open to abuse, excluding women as protected groups, and placing higher value on men performing their idea of femaleness than actual women's rights.
International Day of Happiness: Emphasizing the Importance of Well-Being and Human Rights for a Happy World

International Day of Happiness: Emphasizing the Importance of Well-Being and Human Rights for a Happy World

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Today is International Day of Happiness, which emphasizes happiness as a fundamental human goal and encourages governments and international organizations to invest in conditions that support it. The UN uses the day to promote well-being and environmental dimensions in policy frameworks.
Tattoo Industry Celebrates Ruling in Kat Von D Copyright Case, Allowing Artists to Create Unique Tattoos without Legal Reprisal

Tattoo Industry Celebrates Ruling in Kat Von D Copyright Case, Allowing Artists to Create Unique Tattoos without Legal Reprisal

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 A ruling in the Kat Von D copyright case has allowed tattoo artists to continue using copyrighted images for their artwork, including an image of Miles Davis. This decision allows artists to create unique and interesting tattoos without fear of legal repercussions.
The First Human To Beat Tetris: A Story Of Determination And Skill

The First Human To Beat Tetris: A Story Of Determination And Skill

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024
    Tetris is a classic video game that has been around for over three decades. It was created by a Soviet engineer in 1984 and popularized on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The NES version of Tetris, also known as the original endless mode, was considered unbeatable by humans until recently when a 13-year-old named Willis Gibson from Oklahoma became the first person to beat it. He achieved this feat using a technique called rolling that involves gliding fingers along an NES controller and hitting D-pad up to 20 times per second.