German Lopez

German Lopez is a writer for The Morning, the daily newsletter of The New York Times. He covers a wide range of topics including politics, economics, crime, and public health. His work with The Morning began in 2021 and since then he has written about various subjects such as America's opioid crisis and the war in Ukraine. Before joining The Times, Lopez worked at Vox and CityBeat, a local newspaper in Cincinnati. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, his family moved to the United States when he was six years old. As a Times journalist, Lopez adheres to the values and standards of the Ethical Journalism Handbook and does not accept any gifts or political donations from sources involved in his reporting. His goal is to uncover the truth by considering multiple sides of an issue or event and correcting any mistakes he may make. He can be contacted at german.lopez@nytimes.com.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/german-lopez

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

50%

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  • The biography provided heavily emphasizes the author's commitment to fair and accurate reporting, but it does not mention any specific instances of bias.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

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  • The author states that they do not accept any gifts, money, or favors from sources involved in their reporting. However, this statement is part of a general discussion on journalistic ethics and does not specifically mention conflicts of interest related to the author.

Contradictions

25%

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  • In the article 'Getting Aid Into Gaza', the contradiction lies in Egypt blocking aid from reaching Gaza due to protests against Israel's military operations. This is a single example and not a major focus of the article.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • No instances of deception were found in the provided article or biography.

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Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 The Israel-Hamas conflict has resulted in extensive environmental damage in Gaza, with 39 million tons of debris generated and essential services like water desalination and wastewater treatment facilities left defunct. Thousands of tons of humanitarian aid remain stranded, while contaminants leak into the soil from broken solar panels. Families like Asmahan al-Masri's face challenges accessing basic necessities amidst piles of solid waste and anarchy in the region.