Hank Sanders

Hank Sanders is a breaking news and general assignment reporter for The New York Times and a member of the 2024-25 Times Fellowship class, a program for early-career journalists. He covers trending topics with a penchant for reporting that introduces readers to fascinating people, delves into groundbreaking research, and takes trips to the weirdest corners of the internet. Before coming to The Times, he covered politics for the Daily Southtown in Chicago and interned for a variety of local and national media outlets. As a Times journalist, Sanders shares the values and adheres to the standards of integrity outlined in The Times's Ethical Journalism Handbook. He wants all of his work to be accurate and fair. He protects his sources, does not accept gifts, money, or favors from anyone who might figure into his reporting, does not participate in political causes or make political donations, and makes every effort to understand issues from multiple angles. When working, he always identifies himself as a reporter for The Times. Sanders can be contacted via email at hank.sanders@nytimes.com.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/hank-sanders

98%

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

100%

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Conflicts of Interest

100%

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Contradictions

86%

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  • As of Saturday afternoon, the northbound lanes remain closed.
  • A truck carrying lithium batteries caught fire on Interstate 15 near Baker, California around [time]
  • Both sides of the northbound lanes were closed for most of [day]
  • Crews are still working to move a container from the side of the road that weighs over 75,000 pounds.

Deceptions

100%

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Hazardous Materials Truck Fire Closes Major Highway Between California and Las Vegas for Over 30 Hours: A Reminder of the Dangers and Necessary Precautions

Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024 A tractor trailer carrying hazardous lithium-ion batteries overturned and caught fire on the major highway between California and Las Vegas, closing it for over 30 hours. The incident caused a daylong disruption for travelers, with some experiencing heat-related emergencies and vehicle mechanical problems. Authorities call for increased safety measures when transporting hazardous materials, urging carriers to invest in safer technology and equipment. First responders emphasize the need for specialized training and equipment to handle such incidents effectively.
Former Marine with White Supremacist Ties Sentenced to 57 Months for Role in Capitol Riot

Former Marine with White Supremacist Ties Sentenced to 57 Months for Role in Capitol Riot

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 Tyler Dykes, a former marine with ties to white supremacist groups, received a nearly five-year prison sentence for his violent role in the Capitol riot. His case is among those highlighting extremists who participated in the attack with various ideologies. Two officers testified against Dykes, recalling chants from the crowd to 'hang Mike Pence' and 'kill Nancy Pelosi'. Despite Dykes' claims of abandoning extremist ideas, Judge Beryl Howell emphasized his deliberate steps to prepare for violence and leadership qualities.
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