Cybele Mayes-Osterman

Cybele Mayes-Osterman is a reporter at USA Today, covering national and international news. She has previously worked for The Associated Press and The Washington Post. Her primary topics of focus include natural disasters, political events, and human interest stories.

Biography:  https://www.usatoday.com/staff/8391111001/cybele-mayes-osterman/

55%

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 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

95%

Examples:

  • Cybele Mayes-Osterman's reporting appears to be factual and unbiased.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest found in Cybele Mayes-Osterman's reporting.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In an article about Aaron Bushnell, who set himself on fire near the Israeli Embassy, Cybele states that he did so 'in front of' the embassy. However, this statement is misleading as it implies he was directly facing the embassy when he lit himself on fire. In reality, there are no photographs or videos to support this claim and eyewitness accounts suggest otherwise.
  • In an article about a magnitude 6.4 earthquake in Canada, Cybele reports that the earthquake occurred near Vancouver, Canada, and its epicenter was around 130 miles from Tofino on Vancouver Island. However, there seems to be no contradiction as these pieces of information are consistent with each other.
  • In an article about severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes in the Midwest, Cybele reports that at least two tornadoes were observed in eastern Kansas and far southern Nebraska on Monday night. This is inconsistent with the fact that no tornadoes were reported on that night by the National Weather Service.

Deceptions

58%

Examples:

  • In an article about Aaron Bushnell, who set himself on fire near the Israeli Embassy, Cybele states that he did so 'in front of' the embassy. However, this statement is misleading as it implies he was directly facing the embassy when he lit himself on fire. In reality, there are no photographs or videos to support this claim and eyewitness accounts suggest otherwise.

Recent Articles

Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Vancouver Island: No Tsunamis Expected

Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Vancouver Island: No Tsunamis Expected

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vancouver Island, Canada on July 11, 2024. The quake occurred near the Juan de Fuca Ridge, Sovanco Fracture Zone, and Nootka Fault Zone and was followed by a swarm of smaller quakes. No damage or tsunamis were expected due to its depth and location. Thirteen earthquakes with magnitudes greater than 4.0 have been detected in B.C. waters since the start of July.
Severe Weather Event Unfolds Across Midwest: Thunderstorms, Flooding, and Tornadoes Threaten Millions

Severe Weather Event Unfolds Across Midwest: Thunderstorms, Flooding, and Tornadoes Threaten Millions

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 The severe weather event on April 16, 2024, brought flooding, high winds, and tornadoes to the Midwest with enhanced risks in Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and northern Illinois. The storm system also caused flash flooding in parts of the northern Plains and Mississippi Valley. A Level 2 of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms was issued for a larger portion of the Midwest while high winds posed a risk for wildfires in the Southwest and Plains.
U.S. Air Force Member Aaron Bushnell Sets Himself on Fire in Protest Against Israel's Involvement in Conflict with Hamas and Treatment of Palestinians

U.S. Air Force Member Aaron Bushnell Sets Himself on Fire in Protest Against Israel's Involvement in Conflict with Hamas and Treatment of Palestinians

Broke On: Monday, 26 February 2024 On February 26th, an active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force named Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C., protesting against Israel's involvement in the ongoing conflict with Hamas and its treatment of Palestinians.