Orlando Mayorquín,
Orlando Mayorquín is a breaking news reporter for The New York Times, based in New York. They are a member of the 2024 Times Fellowship class, a program for journalists early in their careers. Orlando covers breaking news at night and has an eye for diverse and timely stories. They were born and raised in Southern California's Inland Empire and have a degree in journalism and political science from California State University Northridge. Prior to joining The Times, they worked for CalMatters, The Los Angeles Times, and USA Today. Orlando is committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook and strives for accuracy and fairness in their reporting.
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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
87%
Examples:
- The author occasionally uses passive voice and neutral language in their reporting, which may give the impression of impartiality.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- In one article, the author discloses that they have previously written for The Los Angeles Times and USA Today.
Contradictions
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Examples:
No current examples available.
Deceptions
50%
Examples:
- One article's title implies an emergency landing occurred when in fact the plane landed safely without injuries. Additionally, the article does not provide all relevant details about the incident.
Recent Articles
Houston Storm: Kassimer Doynov's Tree Damages House, 216,000 Without Power Amidst Nested Outages and Potential Tornadoes
Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024A devastating storm hits Houston on May 19, 2024, causing hurricane-force winds, significant damage, and millions of people to lose power. At least five deaths have been reported and restoration efforts are underway; however, some customers may face delays due to 'nested outages' and varying levels of electrical circuit damage. 
Severe Storms in Houston: At Least Seven People Dead, Hundreds of Thousands Without Power
Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024Severe storms in Houston on May 17, 2024, claimed at least seven lives and left hundreds of thousands without electricity. An 85-year-old woman was killed by lightning, a man died trying to power his oxygen tank during a blackout, and another man collapsed while moving a downed power pole. A tornado touched down in Cypress. Power restoration efforts are underway but may take days or weeks. 
Four Dead, Over 1.5 Million Without Power: Severe Thunderstorms Wreak Havoc in Texas and Louisiana
Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024At least four people died and over 1.5 million power customers were left without electricity after severe thunderstorms hit southeastern Texas and Louisiana on Thursday. The storm brought destructive winds up to 100 mph, causing widespread damage to buildings, power lines, and trees in Houston. At least four fatalities were reported in Harris County due to falling trees and mobile home fires. Power outages affected over 800,000 customers in Harris County alone and could take several days to be fully restored. 
Midwest Tornadoes: Two EF2 Twisters Strike Michigan and Ohio, Displacing Over 100 Families and Injuring Workers
Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024Two tornadoes touched down in Michigan and Ohio on May 8-9, 2024, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and displacing over 100 families. The first tornado in Portage destroyed mobile homes and injured residents while the second one trapped workers at a FedEx facility. Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency as cleanup efforts began. Ohio was also hit hard with nine tornadoes confirmed in four counties, leaving extensive damage behind. Southwest Flight 3695 Engine Cover Falls Off During Takeoff, FAA Opens Investigation
Broke On: Monday, 08 April 2024A Boeing 737-800 plane on a Southwest Airlines flight from Denver to Houston experienced an engine cover falling off during takeoff, prompting the FAA to launch an investigation. No injuries were reported.
