Kim Severson

Kim Severson is a journalist who covers all aspects of food culture for The New York Times. She has been writing about food full time since 1999 and has won several awards, including the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for public service in 2018. Kim is known for her investigative work and commitment to journalistic ethics, paying for her own travels and refusing to accept free trips or meals. She is a Midwesterner by birth, with Italian-Catholic roots, and has written four books. Kim currently lives with her partner, their teenager, and their dogs in Atlanta.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/kim-severson

95%

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

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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

95%

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  • Kim Severson has a background in reporting on food and agriculture, with a focus on cultural and political aspects.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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  • There are no clear conflicts of interest identified in the articles provided.

Contradictions

86%

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  • In one article, it is stated that Naomi Pomeroy died while tubing on the Willamette River. In another article, it is mentioned that she died on Saturday near Corvallis at the age of 49. The exact cause of death and location are slightly different.

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

Renowned Chef Naomi Pomeroy, 49, Tragically Drowned in Willamette River Tubing Accident

Renowned Chef Naomi Pomeroy, 49, Tragically Drowned in Willamette River Tubing Accident

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Renowned chef Naomi Pomeroy, known for her appearances on cooking shows and award-winning Portland restaurant Beast, tragically passed away at 49 in a tubing accident on the Willamette River. Born in Corvallis, she gained national recognition after competing on Top Chef Masters and received the James Beard Foundation Award for best chef in the northwest region. Her tragic death has left her husband and daughter devastated, and the culinary community mourns the loss of a pioneer.
James Beard Awards 2024: Michael Rafidi and Serigne Mbaye Triumph, Dedicating Their Wins to Cultural Roots

James Beard Awards 2024: Michael Rafidi and Serigne Mbaye Triumph, Dedicating Their Wins to Cultural Roots

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 The 2024 James Beard Awards, celebrated in Chicago, honored exceptional talent in the culinary industry. Michael Rafidi of Albi won Outstanding Chef for his Arabic-inspired cuisine and Serigne Mbaye of Dakar NOLA received Best New Restaurant for his modern Senegalese tasting menu blending West African roots with New Orleans ingredients. Langbaan in Portland, Oregon, won Outstanding Restaurant for its innovative take on Thai food using Pacific Northwest ingredients.