Emily DeLetter
Emily DeLetter is a reporter at USA Today, covering news and events across various topics. She has previously reported on incidents involving polar bears in zoos, protests at San Francisco Pride Parade, outages affecting Google News, individuals driving with suspended licenses joining Zoom court hearings, cream cheese recall impacting Aldi and Hy-Vee stores in 30 states, Powerball jackpot winners in Florida, armed individuals fatally shooting outside Mount Horeb school in Wisconsin and cicada sightings across the South. She has also provided coverage on NASA's PACE mission launch.
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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
95%
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- The author has a high bias score due to the inclusion of biased language in one article.
Conflicts of Interest
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No current examples available.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- In a report about a shooting at a school in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, the author provided information on students being reunited with their families but did not mention any casualties or injuries.
- In one article, it was reported that an outage affected Google News and Discover, while another mentioned that the outage primarily impacted Google News and Google Trends.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- In one article, the author included misleading information about the temperature of a heater that caused the death of an elderly couple in South Carolina.
Recent Articles
Calgary Zoo Polar Bear Dies in Tragic Interaction with Companion
Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024On July 19, 2024, at the Calgary Zoo, polar bear Baffin died suddenly due to a crushing injury to his trachea inflicted by companion bear Siku during rough play. The incident occurred despite both bears being in good health and living harmoniously for over a year. Siku is now under close monitoring as the zoo expresses condolences for the loss of Baffin, who was beloved by staff and visitors. 
Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt NYC Pride March and SF Pride Parade: Arrests and Delays
Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted the NYC Pride March and SF Pride Parade on June 30, 2024, causing arrests and delays. In New York City, a dozen protesters blocked the route, sprayed red paint, and were arrested. In San Francisco, over 1,000 people held an alternative march accusing organizers of accepting sponsorship from companies involved in Palestinian genocide. Both events delayed participants and spectators. 
Google News Experiences Global Outage: Confirmed by TechRadar, NY Post, Laptop Mag, USA Today, and Tom's Guide
Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024Google News, a globally used news aggregator service, unexpectedly faced an outage on May 31, 2024. The issue affected users worldwide and impacted both desktop and mobile versions. According to reports from TechRadar, NY Post, Laptop Mag, USA Today, and Tom's Guide, Google acknowledged the problem and was working on a solution. 
Michigan Man Drives to Virtual Court Hearing with Suspended License: Judge Revokes Bond
Broke On: Monday, 15 May 2023A Michigan man, Corey Harris, appeared in a virtual court hearing while driving with a suspended license on May 15, 2023. During the hearing for earlier charges in Pittsfield Township, Harris initially denied driving but later admitted to it. The judge revoked his bond and ordered him to turn himself in to jail by 6 p.m., failing which resulted in a bench warrant with no bond. 
Aldi and Other Supermarkets Issue Recall for Schreiber Foods Cream Cheese Spreads Due to Potential Salmonella Risk: Affected Products, Sell-by Dates, and Symptoms
Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024Aldi and other supermarkets recall various cream cheese spreads due to potential salmonella risk, involving multiple sell-by dates and states. Schreiber Foods, the third-party supplier linked to previous recalls, is implicated again. Consumers should return or discard affected products and be aware of salmonella symptoms. 
Florida Resident Wins $215 Million Powerball Jackpot: Winning Numbers and Next Drawing Details
Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024A Florida resident has won the $215 million Powerball jackpot, purchasing the winning ticket at a Publix in Miami Shores. The lucky numbers were 7, 23, 24, 56 and 60 with a Powerball number of 25. The winner can choose between an annuity or $100.1 million cash payment before taxes. This is the third major lottery jackpot won in under a month, following Oregon's $1.3 billion Powerball win and Michigan's $856 million Mega Millions win. 
Millions of Cicadas to Emerge in Rare 221-Year Event: A Natural Phenomenon Unfolding Across the US
Broke On: Monday, 01 April 2024Millions of cicadas, including Brood XIII and XIX, will emerge from the soil in the US for the first time in over 200 years. These insects spend most of their lives underground feeding on tree sap before emerging to mate and produce offspring. The synchronized emergence lasts several weeks and is expected to occur in states like Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas. Despite concerns about noise and potential dangers, cicadas do not bite humans or harm the environment. 
Armed Boy Shot and Killed Outside Mount Horeb Middle School: Community Responds with Support and Mental Health Resources
Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024An armed juvenile was shot and killed outside Mount Horeb Middle School in Wisconsin on May 1, 2024. The incident resulted in a lockdown of local schools and no injuries to students or staff. Authorities are investigating the shooting, which occurred during midday hours. Schools were canceled on Thursday for mental health resources and a community gathering was scheduled. 
NASA and SpaceX to Launch PACE Satellite for Climate Research on Thursday Morning
Broke On: Thursday, 08 February 2024NASA and SpaceX are set to launch a central Earth and climate satellite on a Falcon 9 rocket early Thursday morning. The PACE mission will help NASA understand the exchange of carbon dioxide between the ocean and atmosphere, measure atmospheric variables related to air quality, climate, and ocean health. 
Elderly Couple Dies in Spartanburg Home Due to Overheated Heater
Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024An elderly couple in Spartanburg died of overheating after their heater malfunctioned and reached a temperature higher than 1000 degrees Fahrenheit. Their bodies were found cold when the family who stayed with them returned home.