Ali Watkins

Ali Watkins is an international news reporter for The New York Times based in London. She covers a variety of breaking news subjects with a focus on crime, conflict, and identity. Watkins grew up in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania and studied journalism at Temple University before working for McClatchy Newspapers, BuzzFeed News and Politico. In 2017 she joined The Times where she covered national security from Washington before moving to New York to cover the New York Police Department. She also wrote about the rural American west. Watkins received her Masters in Creative Writing at the University of Galway in Ireland, where she finished an investigative nonfiction book about Irish American gunrunning to the Provisional IRA, which will be published in 2025. As a Times journalist, she is committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in their Ethical Journalism Handbook and strives to make all her work straightforward, accurate and fair.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/ali-watkins

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

98%

Examples:

  • Ali Watkins has a strong focus on crime, conflict, and identity in her reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • There is a potential conflict of interest as Ali Watkins received her Masters in Creative Writing at the University in Galway, Ireland, where she finished an investigative nonfiction book about Irish American gunrunning to the Provisional IRA which will be published in 2025.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Another contradiction is found in the article about Red Lobster bankruptcy where it states that dozens of Red Lobster restaurants were closed and their contents auctioned off, yet no mention of this action was made in previous articles.
  • In one article, it was stated that Paul Watson was arrested in Greenland but later it mentioned he could be extradited to Japan on an international arrest warrant.

Deceptions

98%

Examples:

  • Ali Watkins has a strong focus on crime, conflict, and identity in her reporting.

Recent Articles

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Paul Watson, Anti-Whaling Activist and Sea Shepherd Founder, Arrested in Greenland on Suspected Extradition to Japan

Broke On: Sunday, 21 July 2024 Anti-whaling activist and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society founder, Paul Watson, was arrested in Greenland on July 21, 2024. The arrest warrant was issued by Japan and relates to Watson's past anti-whaling interventions in the Antarctic region. This event highlights the ongoing tension between marine life protection and economic interests and raises questions about international cooperation and diplomacy.
Man Charged with Murder after Human Remains Found in Suitcases on Clifton Suspension Bridge and at His Address

Man Charged with Murder after Human Remains Found in Suitcases on Clifton Suspension Bridge and at His Address

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 A 34-year-old man, Yostin Andres Mosquera, is charged with the murder of two men, Albert Alfonso (62) and Paul Longworth (71), whose remains were found in suitcases on Clifton Suspension Bridge and at his address in Shepherd's Bush. The victims had previously lived together in London. Police discovered the gruesome finds on July 10, 2024, after receiving reports of a suspicious man near the bridge. Mosquera was arrested on July 13 and charged with two counts of murder.
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Corral Fire Grows to Over 14,000 Acres, Threatens Homes in Tracy: Evacuations, Injuries, and Community Support Amidst Uncontained Blaze

Broke On: Sunday, 02 June 2024 The Corral Fire, a rapidly growing wildfire in California's San Francisco Bay Area, has prompted mandatory evacuations and threatened homes in Tracy. With 14,000 acres burned and only 50% contained, the fire is challenging to contain due to dry grass, gusty winds and extreme heat. The cause remains under investigation as the community comes together for support amidst losses. As wildfire season intensifies in California, authorities urge preparedness and caution.
Red Lobster Files for Bankruptcy: Struggling Seafood Chain Seeks Relief Amidst Financial Challenges and Closures

Red Lobster Files for Bankruptcy: Struggling Seafood Chain Seeks Relief Amidst Financial Challenges and Closures

Broke On: Friday, 19 May 2023 Red Lobster, a historic seafood chain founded in 1968, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 19, 2023. The filing follows several years of financial struggles and closures of locations in Wisconsin and nationwide. Despite the bankruptcy, Red Lobster plans to continue operations with $100 million in financing from existing lenders. Poor business decisions like expanding the Endless Shrimp promotion led to increased prices and reduced earnings, contributing to the chain's challenges.