Natalie Neysa
Natalie Neysa is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. She covers news and events both domestically and internationally. Prior to joining USA TODAY, Natalie worked as a journalist for several publications including The New York Times and The Washington Post. Her reporting has taken her around the world, from war zones to political hotspots, providing in-depth analysis of breaking news stories. Natalie has a deep understanding of the issues facing our society today and is dedicated to providing accurate, timely information to her readers.
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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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Examples:
- After consideration of all the material, I declared was a terrorist incident.
- A mass stabbing at an Assyrian church in Sydney that left four people injured including its bishop was an act of terrorism, Australian police announced Tuesday morning.
- Police attended the incident in Wakeley last night to assist that community... and the crowd turned on police. That is unacceptable. Police were assaulted with bricks, concrete and missiles during the riot outside the church following the stabbing. Several officers were injured and taken to hospitals overnight.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- Although officials with USSTRATCOM confirmed Doug Ward works for the agency, they would neither confirm nor deny whether the arrested teacher is his wife. They would also not release his formal title with the agency.
- Erin Ward, who taught at Omaha Public Schools until she was taken into custody on Saturday, was arrested on one count of felony sexual abuse by a school employee after police said the 45-year-old married woman allegedly had sex with a 17-year-boy in a car that belongs to her and her spouse.
- William (Doug) Ward is a civilian employee for United States Strategic Command.
Contradictions
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Examples:
- Commissioner Karen Webb declared the church attack a terrorist incident.
- New South Wales state Police Commissioner Karen Webb said there are elements of religious motivated extremism in the attack.
- The incident was declared a terrorist act by Australian police.
Deceptions
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No current examples available.
Recent Articles
Florida Man Accused of Murder and Sex Crimes in Disappearance and Death of 13-Year-Old Maddie Soto
Broke On: Sunday, 26 February 2023A Florida man, Stephan Sterns, is accused of first-degree murder in the death of 13-year-old Madeline 'Maddie' Soto. Last seen wearing green sweatshirt, black shorts, and white Crocs on February 26, Maddie's body was found several days later. Stephan Sterns is also charged with over 100 sexual assault and child sex abuse-related crimes; evidence suggests he disposed of Maddie's backpack near her home hours after her disappearance. Two Terrorist Attacks Shake Sydney: Bishop and Six People Stabbed, Community on Edge
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024In Sydney, two violent incidents occurred within days of each other, leaving multiple people injured and the community on edge. A 16-year-old male suspect stabbed Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and at least three others at an Assyrian church, while six people were killed and 12 others injured in a mass stabbing at Westfield Shopping Centre. The police have declared both incidents as terrorist acts, with religious motivated extremism suspected. The motives behind the suspects' actions remain unclear, but previous convictions and potential factors like secret lives as male escorts are being investigated.
