Katie Mather

Katie Mather is a news reporter who covers various topics including legal issues, natural disasters, and aviation incidents. She has written for Yahoo News and her work often focuses on providing information about controversies and incidents involving major companies. Her articles are well-researched and present a unique perspective on the subjects she reports on.

Biography:  https://www.yahoo.com/author/katie-mather

71%

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

78%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to present one-sided information in some articles, often focusing on negative aspects or controversies surrounding the subjects they report on.
  • There are instances of the author using language that dehumanizes companies and their employees.

Conflicts of Interest

53%

Examples:

  • There are no clear examples of conflicts of interest in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Another article mentions a door blowing out of an airplane at 16,000 feet but provides no context or perspective on why this incident occurred.
  • In one article, the author contradicts themselves by stating that Friday's earthquake was probably not indicative of longer-term earthquake activity in the region while also mentioning that New Jersey has had several small earthquakes since 2020.

Deceptions

76%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author deceptively presents information about earthquake activity in the Northeast region of the United States.
  • The author uses language that suggests a conspiracy theory by implying that there are 'known issues' with cockpit seat switches and suggesting that a flight attendant may have intentionally caused a nosedive in the Sydney to Auckland flight.

Recent Articles

Mistrial Declared in Karen Read Murder Case: Allegations of Police Misconduct and Cover-up Amid Ongoing Investigation

Mistrial Declared in Karen Read Murder Case: Allegations of Police Misconduct and Cover-up Amid Ongoing Investigation

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 A mistrial in the Karen Read murder case leaves unanswered questions after jurors couldn't reach a consensus. Prosecutors accused Read of intentionally running over her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, but her lawyers claim a cover-up by Boston police and investigator Trooper Michael Proctor. Amid allegations of biased texts during the investigation, Proctor was relieved of duty and under internal affairs investigation. A federal probe also looks into case handling by the State Police. With supporters calling for Read's release, prosecutors can retry within a year.
Supreme Court Overturns Ban on Bump Stocks: What Does This Mean for Gun Control in the US?

Supreme Court Overturns Ban on Bump Stocks: What Does This Mean for Gun Control in the US?

Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 The Supreme Court overturned a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, ruling they don't transform semiautomatic rifles into machine guns. The 6-3 decision allows civilians to legally possess these devices, sparking mixed reactions.
Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Resign: Mental Health Concerns and Allegations of Toxic Workplace Conditions

Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Resign: Mental Health Concerns and Allegations of Toxic Workplace Conditions

Broke On: Thursday, 09 May 2024 Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava and Miss USA Noelia Voigt have resigned from their titles due to mental health concerns and personal values conflicts, respectively. Their departures follow allegations of a toxic environment within the Miss USA Organization, including reports of micromanaging, harassment, and bullying. The resignations mark the first time in 72 years that there isn't a Miss USA or a Miss Teen USA titleholder.
Powerful 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeast United States Near Gladstone, New Jersey

Powerful 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeast United States Near Gladstone, New Jersey

Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024 A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Northeast region of the US on April 5th, near Gladstone, New Jersey. This was one of the strongest quakes in decades for some areas and caused aftershocks that were felt by many residents.
Boeing 737 Max: FAA Finds Numerous Issues in Production Process After Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Incident

Boeing 737 Max: FAA Finds Numerous Issues in Production Process After Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Incident

Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024 In January 2024, a door plug on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 blew out at an altitude of nearly 16,000 feet leaving a door-sized hole in the aircraft. This incident prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to audit Boeing's production line for its 737 Max jet and found numerous issues with the production process.