Dakota Antelman

Dakota Antelman is a news reporter at WHDH-TV. They cover a variety of topics including local news, events, and investigative pieces. Their work focuses on providing accurate and informative content to the public. Antelman has reported on several significant stories in Massachusetts, such as the first confirmed measles case since 2020, the Karen Read case, and the Boston Celtics championship parade. They also cover issues related to public safety, like the statewide 911 outage incidents. Antelman's reporting encompasses a range of topics from public health to sports events.

Biography:  https://whdh.com/author/dantelman/

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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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  • The articles provided show no signs of bias.

Conflicts of Interest

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

Contradictions

92%

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  • In the article 'Norfolk District Attorney plans to re-try Karen Read case', there is a contradiction between the prosecutors' allegations and the defense's claims.
  • In the article 'State officials announce first confirmed measles case in Massachusetts since 2020', there is a contradiction regarding the increase of measles cases in the United States and worldwide.

Deceptions

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  • The articles provided show no signs of deceptiveness.

Recent Articles

First Massachusetts Case of Measles in 2024: International Traveler Visits New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Leads to Multiple Cases

First Massachusetts Case of Measles in 2024: International Traveler Visits New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Leads to Multiple Cases

Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 A Massachusetts resident diagnosed with measles after international travel led to multiple cases in New Hampshire and Vermont. The person visited Texas Roadhouse in Concord, NH, Baked and Brewed Café in Alton, MA, and Common Man in Merrimack, NH on July 5-6. Three cases reported in NH, five in VT, one in MA. Measles is contagious and can cause fever, coughing, runny nose; contact healthcare provider if exposed.
Mistrial Declared in High-Profile Murder Trial of Karen Read: Jury Deadlocked After Five Days of Deliberation

Mistrial Declared in High-Profile Murder Trial of Karen Read: Jury Deadlocked After Five Days of Deliberation

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 A mistrial was declared in the Karen Read murder trial after jurors couldn't reach a unanimous decision. Read, charged with second-degree murder and other offenses in connection to Boston police officer John O'Keefe's death, saw her supporters gather outside the courthouse vowing to be back for a retrial. The case, which captivated the nation for months and featured over 74 witnesses and 650 exhibits, is expected to be retried in about three weeks.
Boston Public Schools End Academic Year Early Amidst Celtics Championship Parade Safety Concerns

Boston Public Schools End Academic Year Early Amidst Celtics Championship Parade Safety Concerns

Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 Boston Public Schools (BPS) have announced an early end to the 2023-24 academic year on Thursday, June 20th due to safety concerns and the upcoming Celtics NBA championship parade. With approximately 23,000 students relying on buses for transportation and increased traffic from the event, reliable and safe transportation could be a challenge. The Celtics will celebrate their win with a parade on Friday, June 21st along Causeway Street to Boylston Street. BPS students will not attend school that day due to safety concerns and operational challenges.
Massachusetts 911 Outage: Firewall Disruption Affects Emergency Services for Over an Hour

Massachusetts 911 Outage: Firewall Disruption Affects Emergency Services for Over an Hour

Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 A Massachusetts 911 outage caused by a firewall system lasted over an hour on June 18, 2024. Dispatch centers identified callers during the interruption, and no emergencies were impacted. The exact cause remains under investigation, with officials reaching out to vendor Comtech for a solution and contacting local law enforcement. Residents were advised to use local public safety lines during the outage, which affected some residents in neighboring states as well due to a T-Mobile network issue. The system was restored later in the day.
Massachusetts 911 Emergency Services Suffer Over an Hour-Long Outage: What Happened and Previous Disruptions

Massachusetts 911 Emergency Services Suffer Over an Hour-Long Outage: What Happened and Previous Disruptions

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 On June 18, 2024, Massachusetts experienced an unexpected over-hour-long outage of its statewide 911 emergency services. Residents were advised to contact local police departments or use emergency call boxes during the disruption. The cause is under investigation and restoration was announced around 3:45 p.m., but this isn't the first time Massachusetts has faced such issues with its managed and redundant Next Generation 911 system.