Edith Olmsted
Edith Olmsted is an award-winning early-career editor with a Masters in journalism from the Columbia Journalism School. She was previously the social media intern at The New Republic where she also wrote political essays and breaking news.
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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
80%
Examples:
- The articles provided by Edith Olmsted are biased towards sensationalizing situations and making them seem worse than they actually were. The author also uses selective reporting to make it seem like Rossdale is referencing Stefani's relationship with Blake Shelton when in fact he is not.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- The articles provided by Edith Olmsted contain conflicts of interest such as Gavin Rossdale's reference to Stefani marrying Blake Shelton without disclosing that he had also been married before which would have provided context for his own experiences with marriage. The author also uses quotes from previous interviews and articles about Stefani's relationship with Blake Shelton to make it seem like Rossdale is referencing their relationship when in fact he is not.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- The articles provided by Edith Olmsted contain contradictions such as the closure of all Outdoor Voices stores nationwide and the move to an online-only model. The author also uses misleading titles that do not accurately reflect the content of the article.
Deceptions
30%
Examples:
- The articles provided by Edith Olmsted contain deceptive practices such as the title of an article that implies Outdoor Voices has gone completely online when it hasn't. The author also uses quotes from previous interviews and articles about Stefani's relationship with Blake Shelton to make it seem like Rossdale is referencing their relationship when in fact he is not.
Recent Articles
Former President Trump Confirmed to Have Been Hit by a Bullet During Pennsylvania Rally
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024Former President Trump confirmed by FBI to have been hit by a bullet during July 13, 2021 rally in Pennsylvania. Secret Service intervened and killed gunman. Trump asserted feeling of being hit hard on ear. 
Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Federal Public Corruption Law: Bribes Given Before Official Acts Can No Longer Be Criminalized
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court narrowed the scope of federal public corruption law, ruling that bribes given before an official act cannot be criminalized under the law. The decision overturns the conviction of former Indiana mayor James Snyder and continues a pattern in recent years of the Supreme Court restricting the government's ability to use broad federal laws to prosecute public corruption cases. 
President Biden to Announce Executive Action Protecting Undocumented Spouses from Deportation, Allowing Them to Work Legally
Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024President Biden to announce executive action shielding undocumented spouses of US citizens from deportation and allowing them to work legally, affecting hundreds of thousands, primarily Latinos. Known as 'parole in place', the policy utilizes existing legal authority and comes after limiting asylum processing at the southern border. Expected announcement on Tuesday alongside a pathway to work visas for DACA recipients. 
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and Wife Martha-Ann's Controversial Remarks on Pride Flag and Media Organizations Surface in Separate Recordings
Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024Two recordings have emerged, one featuring Martha-Ann Alito expressing displeasure over a Pride flag in her neighborhood and suggesting flying a Sacred Heart of Jesus flag as a response. The other recording captures Justice Samuel Alito criticizing media organizations like ProPublica for their reporting on Supreme Court ethics. Both recordings were obtained without consent, raising ethical concerns. 
Alex Jones Agrees to Liquidate Assets, Including Infowars Stake, to Pay $1.5 Billion in Sandy Hook Damages
Broke On: Wednesday, 07 June 2023Alex Jones, right-wing conspiracy theorist, has agreed to liquidate his personal assets worth over $1.5 billion, including his stake in Infowars, to pay damages to Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims' families. This follows years of defamation lawsuits against him for spreading false claims about the 2012 massacre being a hoax. 
Graphic Footage of Five Israeli Female Soldiers' Captivity by Hamas Released by Their Families
Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024Families of five Israeli female soldiers released graphic footage of their captivity by Hamas, showing them surrounded by gunmen and with bound hands. The soldiers were taken hostage during the October 7 attacks and are still being held in Gaza. The video aims to bring attention to their plight and pressure Israeli leaders for their release. Meanwhile, criticism over government spending on rehabilitation plans has emerged amidst ongoing military conflict. 
Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani's Divorce: A Contentious, Emotional Flare-Up
Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani's 13-year marriage ended in a contentious, emotional divorce. Rossdale expressed shame over the split and wished for more connection with his ex-wife. Outdoor Voices to Close All Retail Stores and Move Online Amidst Layoffs for Employees
Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024Outdoor Voices, an athleisure brand valued at $110 million in 2018 and dropped to $40 million by 2020, is closing all of its retail stores nationwide on Sunday. The company plans to move completely online. Retail employees were alerted of their imminent layoffs through Slack on Wednesday. 
Navy Sailor Charged with Espionage for Passing Classified Information to Foreign Government Employee
Broke On: Thursday, 22 February 2024A US Navy sailor has been charged with espionage for allegedly passing on classified information to a foreign government employee. Chief Petty Officer Fire Controlman Bryce Pedicini is accused of failing to report solicitations and delivering documents relating to national defense multiple times between November 2021 and February 2023 in Hampton Roads, Virginia. In May 2023 while in Yokosuka Japan, Pedicini allegedly brought a personal electronic device into a restricted area and processed classified information on an unapproved system.
