Kate Selig,
Kate Selig is a national reporter for The New York Times and a member of the 2024-25 Times Fellowship class, a program for journalists early in their career. She covers breaking news for the National desk and is particularly drawn to finding hidden stories of how climate change affects everyday people. Before joining The Times, she reported on climate change through internships at The Washington Post, The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Her roots are in local news, having started her journalism career as a sportswriter for her hometown newspaper, The Harvard Press in Harvard, Mass. She has also taken time off from college to report for Mission Local, a hyperlocal newsroom covering the Mission District in San Francisco. Her freelance work has appeared in KQED and The Guardian. Kate graduated from Stanford with a degree in philosophy in 2024 and served as editor-in-chief of The Stanford Daily, where she helped oversee an investigation into research misconduct allegations against the university president, which led to his resignation and was recognized with the George Polk Award. As a Times journalist, she shares the values and adheres to the standards of integrity outlined in their Ethical Journalism Handbook. Kate covers breaking news for The New York Times and is particularly interested in stories related to climate change and how it affects individuals. She has reported on extreme heat, wildfires, and opposition to wind farms. She was recognized as a student journalist of the year by Covering Climate Now, a global journalism organization co-founded by the Columbia Journalism Review.
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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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- Kate Selig appears to present a balanced and fair representation of the events and issues she reports on.
Conflicts of Interest
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- There are no clear conflicts of interest identified in any of the articles provided.
Contradictions
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- As of Saturday night, nearly 2,500 firefighters were battling the blaze with the help of 16 helicopters and numerous air tankers.
- The fire was ignited on Wednesday when a man pushed a burning car into a gully in Chico and then fled.
- The Park Fire had destroyed 134 structures since igniting on Wednesday.
- The Park Fire in California has scorched an area larger than 547 square miles (1,416 square kilometers).
Deceptions
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- No deceptive practices were found in any of the articles provided.
Recent Articles
Massive Park Fire in Northern California: Seventh-Largest in State History, Destroys Structures and Forces Evacuations
Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024The Park Fire, ignited by arson in Northern California since July 24, has grown to become the seventh-largest wildfire in California's history, consuming over 350,000 acres. Unprecedented heat waves and strong winds have caused grasses, brush, and trees to dry out and fuel the fire's rapid spread. The extreme conditions have led to destructive fires across the western United States and Canada, forcing thousands of evacuations. Record-Breaking Heat Wave Affects Over 100 Million Americans: Extreme Temperatures Pose Health Risks
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024A punishing heat wave affects over 100 million Americans, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit in many areas. The heat index in New York City is expected to reach 103 degrees, posing a significant threat to public health, particularly the elderly and young children. Record-Breaking Heat Wave Affects Over 100 Million Americans: Extreme Temperatures Pose Health Risks
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024A punishing heat wave affects over 100 million Americans, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit in many areas. The heat index in New York City is expected to reach 103 degrees, posing a significant threat to public health, particularly the elderly and young children. 
Dangerous Heat Wave: Triple-Digit Temperatures, Power Outages, and Evacuations Sweep Across Mid-Atlantic and Midwest
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024A dangerous heat wave is sweeping across the US, bringing triple-digit temperatures and record-highs to the Mid-Atlantic states, including New York City and Washington D.C. Heat advisories have been issued as Central Park reached 94°F on Friday - the hottest temperature since August 2022. Elsewhere, excessive heat causes power outages and mandatory evacuations due to flooding in the Ohio Valley and Midwest. 
Heat Wave Breaks Records: Over 100 Million Americans Affected, Midwest and East Coast Brace for Scorching Temperatures
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024A heat wave is breaking temperature records across the eastern US, with over 100 million people under heat alerts. The Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions are experiencing extreme heat, reaching up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit in cities like Chicago and New York City. Wildfires continue to burn in New Mexico, destroying over 1,400 structures and claiming at least two lives. A cold front is expected to bring relief starting tomorrow.
