Greg Ng
Greg Ng is a seasoned broadcast journalist and digital media professional with extensive experience in managing digital content teams and reporting on breaking news stories. As the Digital Executive Producer of wbaltv.com and its associated digital properties, Greg plays a pivotal role in overseeing the website's content across various platforms, including social media, mobile applications, and online articles. His career began at WRC-TV in Washington, D.C., before moving to WBAL where he started in 2002. He then held several digital management positions at other media companies such as WFSB-TV in the Hartford-New Haven, Connecticut market and WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, managing off-hours digital content teams for Hearst's 29 stations. In 2010, Greg returned to Baltimore and WBAL as a digital media professional. Throughout his career, he has covered numerous significant events including the Baltimore bridge collapse and provided comprehensive coverage of the Preakness Stakes. His reporting focuses on delivering accurate, timely information to audiences in an engaging manner.
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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:
- President Joe Biden approved $60 million in funding for recovery efforts
- Record speed
- The best minds in the world
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
82%
Examples:
- A cargo vessel crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing a collapse that killed six construction workers and destroyed a vital thoroughfare.
- Numerous trees and power lines were down in the Arbutus area due to a tornado.
- <strong>Contradiction:</strong> The Washington Post article states that huge cranes and thousands of relief workers are being sent to clear debris from the riverbed, but no mention is made of a 1,000-ton crane arriving at the collapse site on Friday.
- The cleanup poses a monumental challenge due to frigid waters, hazardous materials onboard one vessel (Dali), and 56 damaged shipping containers containing corrosive and flammable liquids.
Deceptions
72%
Examples:
- All four missing workers are presumed dead.
- President Joe Biden approved $60 million in funding for recovery efforts
- The best minds in the world.
- The collapse has gained worldwide attention.
Recent Articles
Record-Breaking Heat Wave: DC and Baltimore Brace for Triple-Digit Temperatures and Possible Thunderstorms
Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024A relentless heat wave hits the D.C. area and beyond with record-breaking temperatures over 100 degrees, triggering health concerns and excessive heat warnings through the week. Highs in the low 100s expected, with possible thunderstorms and a Code Orange air quality alert for sensitive groups. 
Former Ravens Star Jacoby Jones: A Life Remembered in Football and Beyond
Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and kick returner Jacoby Jones, known for his game-tying touchdown catch in the 2013 AFC Divisional playoffs and record-breaking 108-yard Super Bowl XLVII kickoff return touchdown, passed away at age 40. Born in New Orleans, Jones attended Lane College and set several Ravens records during his career from 2011 to 2014. Beloved figure on and off the field, cause of death unknown. 
Severe Storms Hit Maryland: At Least One Person Injured, Multiple Structures Damaged in Gaithersburg and Sykesville
Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024On June 5, 2024, Maryland faced severe storms with tornadoes and heavy rain, causing damage to structures and flooding in various counties. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for several areas and advised residents to take necessary precautions. The exact cause of the storms is being investigated. 
Preakness Stakes 2024: Irish Heartbeat Wins Race 1, Desvio Takes Race 2, and Nasty Habit Triumphs in Race 3 Highlights
Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024The 149th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course featured exciting races, including Irish Heartbeat's win in Race 1 and Desvio's victory in Race 2. Mystik Dan, the Kentucky Derby winner and favorite for the Preakness, did not secure a win. Discussions on racecourse future and safety were also part of the event. 
Clearing the Wreckage: A Massive Floating Crane Arrives in Baltimore to Clear Steel and Concrete from Shipping Channel
Broke On: Saturday, 30 March 2024A massive floating crane arrived in Baltimore on March 29, 2024 to clear the wreckage from a collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge that destroyed a container ship named Dali. Thousands of tons of steel and concrete are blocking the main shipping channel in Baltimore's Patapsco River, causing economic ripple effects. 
Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Causes Major Disruption on East Coast, Two Dead and Four Missing
Broke On: Friday, 29 March 2024The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland collapsed while carrying cargo from overseas. The incident resulted in two fatalities and four missing persons. Recovery efforts are underway with federal funding approved for $60 million. 
Ship Collision on Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Leaves One Critical, Seven Missing
Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024A container ship collided with a bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse into the water and leaving several people missing. Two were rescued from the river but one is critical and seven are unaccounted for. The incident triggered a massive emergency response involving firefighters, police, and the Coast Guard.