Erika Solomon,

Erika Solomon is a reporter for The New York Times, covering international news with a focus on the Middle East and Iran. She has reported extensively on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the geopolitical developments in the region. Prior to joining The New York Times, she worked as a journalist for various publications including The Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times. Her reporting has taken her to various parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/erika-solomon

79%

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

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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

86%

Examples:

  • Some of the articles contain information that may be considered as biased due to the nature of news reporting.
  • The author has a slight bias towards reporting the facts without any personal opinion.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • However, it does not seem that the author has a personal conflict of interest.
  • There is a potential conflict of interest in one of the articles due to mentioning President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to European countries and their geopolitical interests.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • However, these contradictions do not significantly impact the overall accuracy of the reporting.
  • There are minor contradictions in some of the articles, such as details about NATO membership and border lengths.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • There are minor instances of deceptive practices in some of the articles, such as misleading statements about border lengths and NATO membership.
  • These instances do not indicate a pattern of deception or intent to mislead.

Recent Articles

Israeli Forces Launch Ground and Air Assault in Central Gaza, at Least 15 Killed

Israeli Forces Launch Ground and Air Assault in Central Gaza, at Least 15 Killed

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 Israeli forces launched a ground and air assault on Hamas infrastructure in central Gaza, resulting in at least 15 deaths and dozens of injuries. Thousands of Israeli ultranationalists marched through Jerusalem chanting 'Death to Arabs', exacerbating the eight-month conflict that has left over 37,000 Palestinians dead or injured. The IDF's operation follows intense bombardment and reports of overwhelmed hospitals. International criticism mounts as both sides continue accusing each other of violence and human rights abuses.
Zelenskyy Secures Long-Term Support from Germany and France in Fight Against Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

Zelenskyy Secures Long-Term Support from Germany and France in Fight Against Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024 Ukraine signed bilateral security agreements with Germany and France, securing long-term support from both countries. The agreements will help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion by providing military aid, financial, and economic assistance.
Finland's Presidential Election: Alexander Stubb vs Pekka Haavisto

Finland's Presidential Election: Alexander Stubb vs Pekka Haavisto

Broke On: Sunday, 11 February 2024 Finland is holding a presidential election on Sunday, February 11th to determine its next president. The two main candidates are Alexander Stubb and Pekka Haavisto, both experienced in foreign policy and security issues. Both agree Finland should maintain a hard line towards Russia while strengthening ties with Washington and helping Ukraine militarily and at a civilian level. The winner will shape Finland's future relationship with NATO.