Emily Schmall

Emily Schmall is a correspondent for The New York Times covering breaking news and feature stories in the Midwest and beyond. Based in Chicago, she has a long and varied career as a journalist having covered 14 countries across five continents. She worked as a foreign correspondent for The Times in New Delhi, where she reported on India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldives. She also worked at The Associated Press writing about South Asia and Texas. Emily received her B.A from Bard College and an M.A from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/emily-schmall

92%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

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  • The author appears to have no significant biases in their reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest identified in the author's reporting.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • In one article, there is a mention of deaths and injuries while in others it states no serious injuries or deaths occurred. This could confuse readers.
  • There are minor contradictions in the number of people affected and the locations of incidents across some articles, but they are not major enough to significantly impact the overall accuracy of the reporting.

Deceptions

88%

Examples:

  • In one article, there is a mention of the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, N.J., which might be seen as an attempt to add credibility to the report.
  • The author uses accurate and factual information in their reporting.

Recent Articles

Two Dead, 28 Hospitalized in Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats: CDC Investigates

Two Dead, 28 Hospitalized in Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats: CDC Investigates

Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Two people have died and at least 28 were hospitalized due to a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats in 12 states. Many sick individuals may not have sought medical care or their illnesses may not yet be connected with the investigation. The CDC is investigating which specific products may have been contaminated, and advises pregnant people, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems to avoid deli meat unless it has been reheated until steaming hot.
Two Dead, Dozens Hospitalized in Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meat

Two Dead, Dozens Hospitalized in Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meat

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 At least two people have died and over two dozen were hospitalized in a listeria outbreak linked to deli-sliced meat across the US, with the largest number of cases reported in New York and Maryland. Many affected individuals reported eating deli-sliced turkey, liverwurst, and ham. The CDC advises reheating deli meats to kill any potential Listeria bacteria and is investigating ongoing outbreaks.
Researchers Attach Living Skin Tissue to Robots, Bringing Us Closer to Human-Like Expressions

Researchers Attach Living Skin Tissue to Robots, Bringing Us Closer to Human-Like Expressions

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Researchers at the University of Tokyo have attached living skin tissue to a robotic surface, merging soft and traditional robotics. This innovation enhances robots' sensory functions and brings us closer to human-like expressions in human-robot interactions. Professor Shoji Takeuchi's team used collagen gel and V-shaped holes on the robot's surface for seamless attachment. Future research focuses on adding more sensory functions, potentially leading to self-healing robots with increased mobility and lifelike appearance.
Texas Flooding: At Least 746 People, 153 Pets Rescued as Rivers Swell and Thousands Displaced

Texas Flooding: At Least 746 People, 153 Pets Rescued as Rivers Swell and Thousands Displaced

Broke On: Saturday, 04 May 2024 At least 746 people and 153 pets have been rescued from flooding in Southeast Texas, where several rivers are swelling due to excessive rainfall. Thousands have been displaced, with evacuation orders issued for about 5,000 people near the east fork of the San Jacinto River. One child has tragically died in floodwaters. Residents are urged to stay informed and follow evacuation orders as conditions worsen.
Winter Storm Hits Northeast, Bringing Heavy Snowfall and Freezing Rain to Many Areas in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts and other states. Some parts of these states received as much as two inches of snow per hour during the height of the storm.

Winter Storm Hits Northeast, Bringing Heavy Snowfall and Freezing Rain to Many Areas in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts and other states. Some parts of these states received as much as two inches of snow per hour during the height of the storm.

Broke On: Sunday, 07 January 2024
    A major winter storm hit the Northeast region of the US on January 7, 2024. The storm brought heavy snowfall and freezing rain to many areas in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts and other states. Some parts received as much as two inches per hour during peak hours. Roads were slick on Sunday morning and some churches closed due to weather conditions.