Victor Mather
Victor Mather is a journalist at The New York Times, where he covers breaking news with a focus on sports and historical articles. He has worked for the publication for 25 years in various roles including editor and reporter in the National, Metro, and Sports departments. Additionally, he has experience working at a crossword puzzle magazine, a news service for libraries, and two different horse-racing newspapers. Mather is committed to upholding the journalistic standards outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook.
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/victor-mather
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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- Victor Mather appears to maintain a neutral tone in his reporting without any clear signs of personal or political bias.
Conflicts of Interest
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- Victor Mather has worked for The New York Times for 25 years as an editor and reporter in the National, Metro, and Sports departments. He has also worked at a crossword puzzle magazine, a news service for libraries, and two different horse-racing newspapers.
Contradictions
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- Eruptions have typically lasted six to eight hours.
- Kilauea, Hawaii's most active volcano, began erupting early on Monday morning.
- Magma was rising from beneath the surface and fountaining up through cracks.
- The lava was rising only tens of feet on Monday, rather than hundreds of feet typically seen in major volcanic eruptions.
- There did not appear to be any immediate danger to residents due to the eruption's location near the summit.
- The South Fork fire had destroyed 1,400 structures and covered approximately 15,000 acres by Tuesday evening.
- ]Two wildfires were burning out of control in southern New Mexico on Tuesday.[
- Unlike the 2018 eruption, the current eruption is occurring in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and not in people's backyards.
Deceptions
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- Victor Mather does not employ deceptive practices in his reporting.
Recent Articles
Devastating Wildfires in Ruidoso, New Mexico: Over 20,000 Acres Burned, Thousands Evacuated
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024Two wildfires, the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire, ravage Ruidoso, New Mexico, resulting in at least one death and over 1,400 structures destroyed. Mandatory evacuations are in place as fires consume over 20,000 acres and remain uncontained. Governor declares state of emergency for affected areas. 
Devastating Wildfires in New Mexico: Over 20,000 Acres Burning, One Death Reported, Thousands Evacuated
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024Two wildfires, South Fork Fire and Salt Fire, have ravaged New Mexico since June 18, 2024. Over 20,000 acres burned with no containment. One death reported. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a State of Emergency and mobilized resources from over 17 agencies to combat the fires. Thousands evacuated; shelters set up in Roswell and animal shelters in Alamogordo and Capitan. Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again: Red Alert Issued as Lava Emerges from Summit
Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii's Big Island resumed erupting around 12:30 a.m. local time on June 3, 2024, with visible lava emergence from the summit and a raised alert level due to potential hazards from lava flows, volcanic gas emissions, and earthquakes. 
Elderly Man Accused of 9-Year Serial Vandalism Spree in Azusa: Arrested and Dead Five Days Later
Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024An 81-year-old man, Prince King, was accused of being a 'serial slingshot shooter' in Azusa, CA for 9 to 10 years. He allegedly caused vandalism by shattering windows and windshields with ball bearings using a slingshot. King was arrested after committing a crime with the weapon and ball bearings were found at his home. He died five days later of natural causes, leaving unanswered questions about the motive behind the alleged incidents. 
French Bakers Shatter World Record with 140.53-Meter Long Baguette
Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024French bakers in Suresnes set a new world record for the longest baguette, measuring 140.53 meters (461 feet) long, surpassing Italy's previous record of 132.62 meters (435 feet). The dough was kneaded, shaped, and baked in front of a crowd using only traditional ingredients. After baking, part of the baguette was shared with the public and given to homeless people. With this achievement, France reclaimed its title as the home of the world's longest baguette. 
Tragic Weekend in Arizona: 2-Year-Old Boy Dies, Another Injured as Bounce House Lifted by Wind
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024A tragic weekend in Arizona saw two children, including a 2-year-old named Bodhi, suffer from bounce house accidents due to strong winds in Casa Grande. One child died and another was injured. The parents of the deceased child are Karl and Cristy, who are expecting their second child soon. Bounce houses have caused at least 479 injuries and 28 deaths related to wind between 2000 and 2021, according to a study. Authorities expressed condolences to the family as the investigation continues.
