Oran Spitzer

Oran Spitzer is a reporter with News 8 who covers the Rochester area. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she spent nearly a decade living in Israel where she first became interested in journalism while working for a digital news source discussing web3 technology like blockchain and cryptocurrency. To further her knowledge, Oran earned an MS in journalism from Columbia University. She is excited to join the local community and can be reached at ospitzer@wroctv.com.

Biography:  https://www.rochesterfirst.com/author/oran-spitzer/

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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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.

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Dr. Dilendra Weerasinghe believes obesity is not a choice and people don't seek other treatment options due to the stigma associated with it.

Deceptions

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Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 As tick season reaches its peak in the US, experts warn of potentially record-breaking populations and increased risk of Lyme disease transmission. The common blacklegged tick, which can carry the bacterial infection, is expanding its range and numbers due to warmer weather and favorable conditions. To prevent bites, avoid wooded areas and grassy properties near woodlands, wear permethrin-treated clothing, use insect repellents, and check for ticks on common body parts after coming indoors. If bitten and experiencing symptoms like fever or a bull's-eye rash, seek medical attention for antibiotic treatment.