Maya Yang

Maya Yang is a journalist for The Guardian. She covers news related to the Middle East and has reported extensively on the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Her reporting often highlights human rights issues and criticizes Israeli actions.

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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

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article states that 'Israel has destroyed every university in Gaza' and 'Israel launched an offensive in Gaza that has killed over 34,500 Palestinians'. However, these statements contradict each other as the first implies all universities have been destroyed while the second implies there are still Palestinians alive.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • The article uses emotional language and false statements to deceive readers into believing there is a moral imperative for infrastructure spending and that approximately 20 additional vehicles were involved in secondary crashes on Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

Recent Articles

Uncovering the Past: Identification of WWI Veteran C.L. Daniel as a Victim of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Uncovering the Past: Identification of WWI Veteran C.L. Daniel as a Victim of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 In 2024, Mayor G.T. Bynum identified C.L. Daniel as the first victim of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre through DNA analysis and genealogical research, marking a significant step forward in recognizing the victims of this tragic event.
Southwest Plane Flies Unusually Low Over Oklahoma City Suburbs: FAA Investigates

Southwest Plane Flies Unusually Low Over Oklahoma City Suburbs: FAA Investigates

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 A Southwest Airlines plane flying from Dallas to Oklahoma City descended unusually low, prompting an FAA investigation and alarm among residents in the Oklahoma City suburbs of Yukon.
Former President Trump to Undergo Probation Interview Ahead of July Sentencing in New York Criminal Case

Former President Trump to Undergo Probation Interview Ahead of July Sentencing in New York Criminal Case

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 Former President Donald Trump faces a probation interview on June 17, 2024, ahead of his July 11 sentencing for falsifying business records related to hush money payments. The interview will occur via video conference from Mar-a-Lago and could impact the sentence by providing personal information and demonstrating attitude towards probation officer.
Lawsuit Filed: Fiona Harvey vs. Netflix - Allegations of Defamation over 'Baby Reindeer' Character Portrayal

Lawsuit Filed: Fiona Harvey vs. Netflix - Allegations of Defamation over 'Baby Reindeer' Character Portrayal

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 Fiona Harvey, believed to be the inspiration for Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer' character Martha, has filed a $170 million defamation lawsuit against Netflix. She denies being a convicted stalker or assaulting anyone and alleges inaccurate portrayal led to harassment. The controversy comes after interviews where Harvey denied being a stalker and spoke about death threats.
Idaho Doomsday Author Chad Daybell Sentenced to Death for Triple Murder: Justice Served for Tammy Daybell, JJ Vallow, and Tylee Ryan

Idaho Doomsday Author Chad Daybell Sentenced to Death for Triple Murder: Justice Served for Tammy Daybell, JJ Vallow, and Tylee Ryan

Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 Idaho doomsday author Chad Daybell was sentenced to death for the murders of his first wife Tammy Daybell and second wife Lori Vallow's children, Joshua 'JJ' Vallow (7) and Tylee Ryan (16), in a unanimous jury decision on June 1, 2024. Daybell also received two concurrent 15-year sentences for insurance fraud. The triple-murder case involved the discovery of the children's remains on Daybell's property and his extremist religious beliefs about doomsday.
Three Black Men File Lawsuit Against American Airlines for Racial Discrimination: Body Odor Complaint Deemed Pretext

Three Black Men File Lawsuit Against American Airlines for Racial Discrimination: Body Odor Complaint Deemed Pretext

Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Three Black men filed a lawsuit against American Airlines for racial discrimination after being removed from a flight without reason, along with every other Black male passenger. The incident occurred in January 2024 and the plaintiffs allege that they were targeted based on their race, despite no valid complaint. The men experienced feelings of embarrassment, humiliation, and distress during the incident which lasted over an hour. American Airlines is investigating the matter.
Nine Family Members Infected with Rare Parasitic Disease from Undercooked Bear Meat

Nine Family Members Infected with Rare Parasitic Disease from Undercooked Bear Meat

Broke On: Friday, 01 July 2022 Nine people from three states contracted trichinellosis after consuming undercooked bear meat at a family gathering. The frozen meat, which was initially served rare, contained the freeze-resistant Trichinella nativa parasite. Five individuals were hospitalized with symptoms including fever and muscle pain.
Suburban Hostage Standoff: Baby Shot, Mother Escapes, Suspect Dead in Arizona Tragedy

Suburban Hostage Standoff: Baby Shot, Mother Escapes, Suspect Dead in Arizona Tragedy

Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024 In Surprise, Arizona on May 18, 2024, a domestic violence situation escalated into a tragic hostage standoff involving a six-month-old baby and his mother. The incident resulted in the baby being shot multiple times and the house engulfed in flames during an officer-involved shooting. Todd Marchetti, the suspect, refused to surrender peacefully and was found dead inside the rubble of his home with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Jaxson, the baby, remains in critical but stable condition at the hospital.
University of Michigan Students Protest Israeli Conflict, Call for Divestment During Commencement

University of Michigan Students Protest Israeli Conflict, Call for Divestment During Commencement

Broke On: Saturday, 04 May 2024 During the University of Michigan's commencement ceremony, over 150 students and graduates protested in solidarity with Palestinians affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict, calling for university divestment from companies tied to Israel. The protests responded to Israeli attacks on Gaza that destroyed higher education campuses. Despite some arrests at campus protests across the U.S., no one was arrested during this event and it didn't significantly disrupt the ceremony.
Idaho Department of Correction Captures Escaped White Supremacist Prisoner and Accomplice After Violent Prison Break

Idaho Department of Correction Captures Escaped White Supremacist Prisoner and Accomplice After Violent Prison Break

Broke On: Friday, 22 March 2024 Idaho Department of Correction captures escaped white supremacist prisoner Skylar Meade and his accomplice after a violent prison break. Meade, serving a 20-year sentence for shooting at sheriff's sergeant during chase, was arrested with alleged gunman Nicholas Umpehnour who shot two corrections officers at Boise Hospital where Meade escaped.