Emily Anthes,

Emily Anthes is a science reporter at The New York Times who primarily covers animal health and science. She has been a full-time science journalist since 2006 and has written for various publications including The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Wired, Nature, Slate, and Businessweek. Emily is the author of several books such as

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/emily-anthes

80%

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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

92%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally uses neutral language to describe biased statements made by sources.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • The author has a master's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which could potentially create a conflict of interest when reporting on MIT-related stories.
  • The author's employer, The New York Times, may have financial interests in reporting on topics related to animal health and science.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author mentions conflicting signs of illness during routine inspections of carcasses at meat processing plants.
  • The author reports contradictory information about the origin of the bird flu virus and its detection in beef tissue.

Deceptions

63%

Examples:

  • The author mentions that the meat containing the bird flu virus did not enter the commercial food supply, potentially implying that it is safe when more investigation is needed.
  • The author's title for one article implies a human infection when only one person tested positive for the virus and worked directly with sick dairy cows.

Recent Articles

Bird Flu Detected in Beef Tissue: USDA Assures Public Safety

Bird Flu Detected in Beef Tissue: USDA Assures Public Safety

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 For the first time, bird flu, a highly contagious virus affecting birds, has been detected in beef tissue from a sickened dairy cow. The USDA found the H5N1 virus during routine inspections at meat processing plants and assured that no contaminated beef entered the food supply. Beef remains safe to eat when cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (73.9°C), which kills the virus along with E. coli and other viruses.
Tens of Millions of Farm Animals Transported Annually: The Hidden Costs and Consequences, Including the Spread of Bird Flu and Exploitation of Migrant Workers

Tens of Millions of Farm Animals Transported Annually: The Hidden Costs and Consequences, Including the Spread of Bird Flu and Exploitation of Migrant Workers

Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 Tens of millions of farm animals transported annually in the US have facilitated the spread of diseases like bird flu, originating from a single spillover event in Texas. Livestock transport and factory farming contribute to this issue, putting migrant workers at higher risk due to poor working conditions and fear of job loss. The Biden administration faces criticism for not addressing these concerns effectively.
H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in US Dairy Cattle Exposure: Low Risk Assessment for General Public

H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in US Dairy Cattle Exposure: Low Risk Assessment for General Public

Broke On: Monday, 01 April 2024 On April 1, 2024, a person in the US was confirmed to have HPAI A(H5N1) virus after exposure to dairy cattle in Texas. The patient's only symptom was eye redness and this does not change the CDC's low risk assessment for general public.