Matt Bonesteel

Matt Bonesteel is a reporter for The Washington Post, primarily covering breaking news. He has a background in history and journalism from George Washington University and has been with the newspaper for over 17 years. He currently focuses on online content and blogs for The Post's Early Lead and other Web-based products. His work often involves summarizing key events in sports, politics, and other topics relevant to the public.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/matt-bonesteel/

69%

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

92%

Examples:

  • In the provided articles, the author does not show any personal or political affiliations that could influence their reporting.
  • The author has a history of presenting balanced reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author discloses their affiliation with The Washington Post and its online products, but there is no evidence of any conflicts of interest that would influence their reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • However, there are no major contradictions that could significantly impact the overall credibility of their reporting.
  • The author points out contradictions in some of the events they report on, such as the fumbles in the Michigan-Alabama game and Brittney Griner's consideration of suicide.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • However, these instances are rare and do not significantly impact the overall quality of their reporting.
  • The author occasionally uses misleading language or implies contradictions that do not exist, such as claiming Michigan's overtime win over Alabama was not a close game when the box score suggests otherwise.

Recent Articles

NBA Star Patrick Beverley Suspended for Throwing Basketball into Stands, Hits Female Spectator

NBA Star Patrick Beverley Suspended for Throwing Basketball into Stands, Hits Female Spectator

Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 NBA star Patrick Beverley suspended 4 games, hit fan with basketball during heated playoff moment (May 2024).
Brittney Griner Reveals Suicidal Thoughts, Unsanitary Conditions During Russian Imprisonment

Brittney Griner Reveals Suicidal Thoughts, Unsanitary Conditions During Russian Imprisonment

Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 WNBA star Brittney Griner, after 10 months in Russian prison, spoke of contemplating suicide due to unsanitary conditions and fear. She endured frozen locs and hours outside in the cold. Despite this, Griner remained resilient and focused on returning home before the 2024 Olympics. Her release came days beforehand, with her team welcoming her back.
Three University of Wyoming Swimmers Killed in Car Crash on U.S 287 South of Laramie

Three University of Wyoming Swimmers Killed in Car Crash on U.S 287 South of Laramie

Broke On: Friday, 23 February 2024 Three members of the University of Wyoming's swimming and diving team were killed in a car crash on U.S 287 near Laramie, Wyoming.
Michigan vs. Washington: Who Will Win the College Football Playoff National Championship?

Michigan vs. Washington: Who Will Win the College Football Playoff National Championship?

Broke On: Monday, 08 January 2024 The College Football Playoff national championship game pits No. 1 Michigan against No. 2 Washington, with the Wolverines expected to win by dominating both lines of scrimmage and relying on veterans J.J. McCarthy and Blake Corum.