Staff Report
Sarah Vogelsong is an award-winning energy and environment reporter who has been named the next editor in chief of the Virginia Mercury. She joined the site as a reporter in 2019 and has covered climate change, energy policy, environmental justice and pollution. She has won numerous awards for her work, including a first-place award for explanatory reporting from the Society of Environmental Journalists.
41%
The Daily's Verdict
This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.
Bias
50%
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- The article does not provide any context or explanation for why a traveler with measles is a cause for concern or how it affects Virginia residents.
- The article is biased by using the term 'traveler with the contagious illness' instead of 'person with measles'.
Conflicts of Interest
25%
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- Robert Zullo is leaving his role as editor-in-chief to join States Newsroom, a nonprofit news organization that supports local journalism.
- There are no clear conflicts of interest in this article.
- The sources for the quotes about renewable energy and the electric grid are not disclosed.
Contradictions
35%
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- A woman died after falling more than 100 feet inside a Virginia cave.
- The longtime chairman of the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors is facing three felony charges over allegedly inaccurate statements on his financial disclosure form.
Deceptions
40%
Examples:
- The article does not provide any information about how States Newsroom supports local journalism or what Zullo's new role will entail.
- The article uses vague and misleading language such as 'we need to see the term sheet' instead of providing specific details or reasons for why this is important.
Recent Articles
Key Players and Facts in the 124th U.S. Open Championship at Pinehurst No. 2
Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024The 14th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina (June 13-16) features a star-studded field, including current world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and past champions Sergio Garcia and Martin Kaymer (ESPN, USOpen). Key qualifiers include Adam Scott, Robert MacIntyre, Otto Black, and Hiroshi Tai. Pinehurst No. 2 in the sandhills region of North Carolina has hosted several USGA championships since its opening in 1935 by Donald Ross. 
NASCAR Legends Carl Edwards, Ricky Rudd, and Ralph Moody Inducted into Hall of Fame
Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024Three racing legends, Ricky Rudd, Carl Edwards, and Ralph Moody, were inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2024. Rudd holds records for most consecutive and overall starts in the Cup Series. Edwards had 72 national series wins including 28 in the Cup Series. Moody co-founded Holman-Moody, a dominant team with two championships and numerous Daytona 500 wins, and started racing in 1956 with five Cup Series wins. Dr. Dean Sicking received the Landmark Award for his invention of the life-saving SAFER barrier. 
Ty Gibbs and Bubba Wallace Secure Spots in NASCAR All-Star Race with Dominant Performances at North Wilkesboro Speedway
Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024Ty Gibbs and Bubba Wallace secured spots in the 2024 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, with Gibbs dominating the All-Star Open by leading 199 out of 200 laps. Wallace finished second, just behind Gibbs despite a strong challenge. 
NASCAR's Groundbreaking In-Season Tournament: A $1 Million Battle of the Top 32 Drivers
Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024NASCAR unveils 2025 in-season tournament with $1 million prize for top 32 drivers based on seeding events, determined by final three Prime Video races. Innovative concept pitched by Denny Hamlin, inspired by NBA format. Fans can expect increased competition and engagement throughout TNT's NASCAR Cup Series season. 
Skier Dies Tragically Near Berthoud Pass While Attempting to Jump Over Highway 40 in Colorado
Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024On April 11, a skier named Dallas LeBeau died near Berthoud Pass while attempting to jump over U.S. Highway 40 in Colorado. 
William Byron Wins Daytona 500 Under Caution in a Wreck-Filled Finish, Marking Hendrick Motorsports' First Win Since 2014
Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024William Byron won the Daytona 500 under caution in a wreck-filled finish, marking Hendrick Motorsports' first win at the Great American Race since Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s triumph in 2014. The race was filled with crashes, including one involving Ross Chastain and Alex Bowman finished second. 
Remembering the Fallen: Annual Astronaut Memorial Ceremony in Titusville, Florida
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024The article reports on various events and ceremonies that will take place in January to commemorate the astronauts who died in America's space program. The main events are: - The annual Astronaut Memorial Ceremony hosted by Titusville Flag & Memorial Committee and American Space Museum, featuring a keynote address by Navy Captain Michael James McCulley. - NASA Day of Remembrance at its research centers across the nation to honor astronauts from Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia. - The Columbia Memorial Space Center's Astronaut Commemoration with special activities for families and tours of their Challenger Learning Center. 
Measles Exposure Warning at Dulles and Reagan National Airports in Virginia
Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024On January 14, the Virginia Department of Health issued a warning about possible measles exposure at Dulles International Airport and Reagan National Airport. A person with measles had passed through both airports between January 3 and 4 after returning from international travel. Measles is considered one of the most dangerous preventable diseases that spreads easily through shared airspace when an infected individual breathes, coughs or sneezes. The department advised anyone who may have been in either airport at those times to monitor themselves for symptoms until January 25.