Melvin Backman

Melvin Backman is a journalist at Quartz, covering transportation and the future of work. He previously reported on energy and the environment for Bloomberg News. Melvin has a bachelor's degree in journalism from New York University.

Biography:  https://qz.com/author/mbackman

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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 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

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • , Boeing faces recent plane issues with a door plug coming off a 733 Max 9 Alaska Airlines jet at high altitude and whistleblowers alleging quality control cuts.
  • Boeing is attempting to break into the commercial human-spaceflight business with this crewed spacecraft, but lags behind SpaceX who has been sending astronauts to space since 2020.
  • The helium leaks were observed before the launch but were deemed insufficiently problematic to stop the mission.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft: Positive Feedback from Astronauts Amidst Delayed Return Due to Helium Leaks and Thruster Issues

Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft: Positive Feedback from Astronauts Amidst Delayed Return Due to Helium Leaks and Thruster Issues

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, carrying astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station (ISS), faces another delay due to helium leaks in its propulsion system. NASA and Boeing are reviewing data to ensure safe return, with no estimated date yet. The crew remains docked at the ISS, accommodating upcoming spacewalks.
Three Black Passengers Sue American Airlines for Racial Discrimination After Being Removed from Flight over Body Odor Complaint

Three Black Passengers Sue American Airlines for Racial Discrimination After Being Removed from Flight over Body Odor Complaint

Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024 Three Black passengers sued American Airlines for racial discrimination after being removed from a flight due to complaints about body odor. The incident occurred in January and resulted in employees being put on leave. The NAACP previously issued a travel advisory against American Airlines due to reports of discriminatory behavior.
Federal Court Dismisses ExxonMobil's Lawsuit Against Climate Activist Shareholders

Federal Court Dismisses ExxonMobil's Lawsuit Against Climate Activist Shareholders

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 A federal court in Texas dismissed ExxonMobil's lawsuits against Arjuna Capital and Follow This, allowing the shareholder groups to continue advocating for climate science at Exxon's annual meetings. The dispute centered on whether climate risk is a legitimate business concern and the use of shareholder proposals. After Arjuna agreed not to submit future climate-related proposals, Judge Mark Pittman dismissed the case, seen as a victory for investors' right to raise concerns with public companies.