Aleks Phillips
Aleks Phillips is a journalist who has written articles for Newsweek on topics such as solar eclipse warnings for pet owners, the impact of minimum wage hikes on fast food workers and winter storms. He also covers other news stories from around the world.
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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
75%
Examples:
- The articles provided by Aleks Phillips contain biases such as sensationalism and exaggeration. The author also quotes sources that may have their own biases which can affect the accuracy of the information presented.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- The articles provided do not contain any clear evidence of conflicts of interest on the part of Aleks Phillips or the sources quoted in them.
Contradictions
80%
Examples:
- In one article, Chris Barry at Kindred Spirits Veterinary in Orrington, Maine stated that dogs and cats generally have an aversion to bright light emitted by the sun as they peer more directly toward it. However this is false as dogs and cats tend to avoid looking at bright lights.
Deceptions
30%
Examples:
- In one article, Chris Barry at Kindred Spirits Veterinary in Orrington, Maine stated that dogs and cats generally have an aversion to bright light emitted by the sun as they peer more directly toward it. However this is false as dogs and cats tend to avoid looking at bright lights.
Recent Articles
At Least 12 Lives Lost in Intensified Russian Attacks on Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia Region, Vilniansk, and Dnipro Targeted
Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024At least 12 people, including four children, were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region and cities of Vilniansk and Dnipro on June 29. The latest wave of Russian offensives targeted vital installations and infrastructure, causing numerous casualties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for Western allies to speed up weapons deliveries as the death toll continued to rise. 
Serbian Police Officer Shot with Crossbow Outside Israeli Embassy: Assailant Killed, Officer Critically Wounded
Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024A Serbian police officer was critically injured in a crossbow attack outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade on June 29, 2024. The assailant, whose identity remains unknown, asked for museum information before shooting the officer and was subsequently killed by the wounded man. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between Israel and groups linked to the Wahhabi movement. While no embassy employees were injured, recent years have seen similar attacks against Israeli embassies using various weapons. 
Ian McKellen Hospitalized After Falling Off Stage During 'Henry IV, Parts One and Two' Performance
Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024Renowned British actor Ian McKellen, 85, fell off the stage during a performance of 'Henry IV, Parts One and Two' at London's Noel Coward Theatre on June 17, 2024. The incident occurred during a fight scene involving the Prince of Wales and Henry Percy. McKellen was playing Sir John Falstaff and is expected to make a full recovery. 
California's Fast Food Chains Face Major Challenge with Minimum Wage Hike
Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024California's fast food chains are facing a major challenge with the upcoming minimum wage hike. The new law, which will take effect in April and increase wages from $16 to $20 per hour for all employees, is expected to have a significant impact on these businesses. As a result of this change, many companies are laying off workers or automating certain tasks in order to keep up with the increased costs. This has led some critics to question whether the minimum wage hike will ultimately benefit low-wage workers or simply lead to job losses and higher prices for consumers. 
Winter Storm Pummels Central Plains with Blizzard Conditions and Causes Outages in Maine
Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024A winter storm is hitting the Central Plains with blizzard conditions and set to drop snow from Colorado to Minnesota through Tuesday. In Maine, grounded power lines caused most outages after the storm passed. Restoration efforts in severely impacted coastal areas may take until Wednesday. 
Winter Storm Alert: Heavy Snowfall and Blizzard Conditions on West Coast Mountain Regions
Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024A major winter storm is set to hit the West Coast of the US, bringing heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions to mountain regions in eight states including California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Oregon. Get ready for a white-out! 
JN.1: The Latest COVID-19 Variant to Gain Attention in the US
Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024JN.1, a new variant of COVID-19 that makes up an estimated 40% to 50% of circulating variants in the US as of December 23rd, is gaining attention due to its ability to infect vaccinated or previously infected individuals more easily than some other strains. Despite this, there is currently no evidence that JN.1 causes different symptoms from other variants and existing vaccines still work well against it. It's important for individuals and healthcare systems to stay vigilant and continue following public health guidelines.