Sydney Ember

I am a business reporter for The New York Times, covering the U.S. economy and the labor market. What I Cover I write about topics that are relevant to today's economic climate and how they affect people's lives. My Background Since joining The Times in 2014, I have covered a variety of beats, including advertising, media, politics and the pandemic. As part of my reporting on Boeing and aviation safety, I have interviewed experts and sources who can provide insight into these complex issues. Journalistic Ethics I am committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook. I strive to be fair, accurate and transparent in my reporting. Contact Me Email: sydney.ember@nytimes.com Signal: Email or DM for my number

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/sydney-ember

42%

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 poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • The author implies that John Barnett was responsible for raising concerns when he was not.
  • The author uses language that creates an emotional response rather than providing factual information.

Conflicts of Interest

30%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest in their reporting on Boeing and the aviation industry.
  • The author may have personal or professional ties to these companies that could influence their coverage.

Contradictions

60%

Examples:

  • Boeing had already been aware of these issues before John Barnett raised them.
  • John Barnett had filed a complaint with the U.S. Labor Department alleging Boeing retaliated against him for raising quality issues.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The article contains multiple instances where information is presented as fact when it is not entirely accurate or complete.
  • The article omits important context and details that would provide a more balanced perspective on the issues discussed.

Recent Articles

Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett Dies by Suicide Amid Oxygen System Concerns

Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett Dies by Suicide Amid Oxygen System Concerns

Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, a former quality manager at Boeing's North Charleston plant, died by suicide on Saturday. He had raised concerns about oxygen systems on the long-haul jet and filed a complaint against the company with the U.S. Labor Department in 2017 under the AIR21 Whistleblower Protection Program.