👤 Ross O'Keefe

98 articles tracked

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Articles
98
2026-09-04 – 2026-10-30
Claims per article
20
1,951 extracted in total
Hedged claims
12%
corpus average 9%
Typical length
2,507
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Writes for New York Post.
Hedged claims are ones written with attribution or uncertainty (“reportedly”, “according to”). A higher rate is not a fault: it is often careful sourcing. How these are measured.

What they cover

Crime & Law
47%
Environment
13%
Politics
12%
Entertainment
9%
Education
7%
Other
4%
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Leaning

-0.19 average ± 0.19 · -0.45 median · 16 scored articles
Sits to the left of their own outlet, which averages +0.08 — the whole interval clears it. Leaning rates the writing, not the subject. How it is scored.

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2026-10-15 · New York Post · Crime & Law
Oregon elementary school on lockdown after active shooter report
24 outlets covered this event
2026-10-28 · New York Post · Politics
Civil rights legend Dolores Huerta, who aired horrific rape claims against Cesar Chavez, dies aged 96
16 outlets covered this event · leans left
2026-09-26 · New York Post · Environment
Hurricane Polo threat remains as LA beaches brace for coastal flooding, erosion, and high surf
14 outlets covered this event
2026-09-25 · New York Post · Environment
Colossal hurricane explodes back into Cat-5 monster as wind speeds ramp up and it heads toward US
14 outlets covered this event
2026-09-23 · New York Post · Environment
Colossal hurricane takes sharp turn toward stunning vacation hotspot as Americans told get ready to evacuate
14 outlets covered this event
2026-10-01 · New York Post · Crime & Law
Accused killer in-laws’ lawyer tears apart trans NYT exec days after his slaying: ‘Terrorized family for years’
13 outlets covered this event

What they said would happen

2026-09-04 · New York Post
In-N-Out hero who battled maniac with spatula unmasked as front-flipping daredevil
🔮 Opperman decided that he would try to disarm the woman as employees sat in a back room of the In-N-Out. assertive
2026-09-15 · New York Post
Knife-wielding lunatic storms into random California family’s garage and slashes mom and daughter
🔮 The incident served as a sobering reminder of everyday danger Sacramento residents could encounter. assertive
2026-09-16 · New York Post
Heartbreaking moment seasoned NBC anchor bursts into tears on scene of fatal LA helicopter crash
🔮 Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass consoled Kovacik on the scene with a hug along with other officials. assertive
2026-09-16 · New York Post
Haunting images show charred aftermath of NBC helicopter with station’s logo
🔮 “If you listen, you could hear the low rotor RPM annunciator horn going off. assertive
2026-09-16 · New York Post
NBC 4 crash helicopter model linked to fatal accidents, records show
🔮 Four other fatal incidents involving the Aérospatiale AS 350 Écureuil helicopter family include a Germany crash in August, an May crash in China, a May crash on a hunting trip in New Zealand that killed two, and a February Kenya crash that killed six people, according to the Aviation Safety Network. assertive
2026-09-17 · New York Post
Mangled car wreck kills driver on major California freeway sparking rush hour hell
🔮 CHP will be on the scene for a while, ABC 7 reported. assertive
2026-09-17 · New York Post
Doomed NBC helicopter caught in ‘dead man’s curve’ when it fell out of the sky over Los Angeles
🔮 The doomed NBC helicopter that crashed in LA may have been caught in a terrible predicament because of the flight conditions the aircraft encountered while covering a bus crash, experts have warned. assertive
2026-09-17 · New York Post
Aviation giant that built NBC helicopter breaks its silence after horrific LA fireball crash
🔮 The manufacturers may receive the crash components “for a more thorough examination to include tearing them all the way down to their base,” the NTSB said. mixed
2026-09-18 · New York Post
Inglewood Mayor accused of sickening act during photo op with teen pressured to resign
🔮 Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts is accused of grabbing a teen cheerleader’s butt during a community event photo op on Tuesday — and his sickened residents are demanding he step down. assertive
2026-09-18 · New York Post
Emotional vigil held for NBC reporter and others killed in helicopter and LA Metro bus crash
🔮 Public officials, including Mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles City Councilmember John Lee, spoke at the event. assertive
2026-09-18 · New York Post
UCLA chancellor pressured to retract rebuke over event with 9/11 ‘mastermind’ lawyer
🔮 “Speaking at UCLA should never be mistaken for the university’s approval, endorsement, or acceptance of an individual’s viewpoints, or our institution’s indifference to the pain their presence may cause members of our community,” he said. assertive
2026-09-18 · New York Post
Inglewood mayor who allegedly groped teen cheerleader’s history of risqué allegations
🔮 Embattled Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, accused of groping a teen Tuesday while taking a photo with a group of cheerleaders, has a long history of successfully fending off disturbing allegations against him. assertive
2026-09-19 · New York Post
Miffed moviegoer unleashes pepper spray attack on cellphone user at Burbank theater
🔮 He said Ware asked the victim if he would turn off his phone after he spotted him scrollingwith the brightness down. mixed
2026-09-19 · New York Post
California neighbors revolt over proposed slaughterhouse they fear will bring blood, noise and stench to their doorstep
🔮 Joseph Devlin, a member of the Sacramento Planning Commission, backed the proposal, saying the community could benefit from having a local slaughtering operation. assertive
2026-09-22 · New York Post
Mr. Olympia judge accidentally backs over and kills 6-year-old son with Cybertruck in SoCal home
🔮 His journey is impeccable and we will remember him just like we remember Arnold Schwarzenegger,” he said after Bumstead’s 2024 retirement. assertive
2026-09-23 · New York Post
Colossal hurricane takes sharp turn toward stunning vacation hotspot as Americans told get ready to evacuate
🔮 The storm is expected to weaken considerably as it travels toward Mexico’s Baja Peninsula and is projected to approach the peninsula by Saturday or Sunday. “Even if the storm does not make direct landfall, heavy rain may produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides,” the U.S. Embassy in Mexico said. mixed
2026-09-24 · New York Post
California father dies from grim brain-swelling disease after wife found him unconscious
🔮 The family believed he may have the flu or another ailment, but he developed a rash and continued experiencing symptoms. assertive
2026-09-24 · New York Post
Hurricane hunters air terrifying video from inside eye of colossal storm surging off the West Coast
🔮 “These flights gather vital data to help improve forecasts and support NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory’s rapid intensification research.” mixed
2026-09-25 · New York Post
Employees at iconic California steakhouse stunned by abrupt closure: ‘I felt betrayed’
🔮 Ervin said she found out of the closing when she walked through the steakhouse’s doors on Monday and was told she would have to look for another job. assertive
2026-09-25 · New York Post
Woman accused of biting chunk out of victim’s forehead in ‘zombie bite’ attack
🔮 Seattle police would later apprehend her, and she has been charged with felony second-degree assault. mixed
2026-09-25 · New York Post
Colossal hurricane explodes back into Cat-5 monster as wind speeds ramp up and it heads toward US
🔮 Hurricane Polo is intensifying as it stalks Baja California Sur’s coast ahead of its projected landfall next week. assertive
2026-09-25 · New York Post
Woman outs Disneyland groping suspect after caught on camera attack: ‘He will not get away with this’
🔮 The influencer asks why she would make up such an accusation as the man and his female partner, pushing a stroller, retreat towards the Disneyland castle gates. assertive
2026-09-26 · New York Post
Evil mother accused of abandoning baby inside dumpster revealed after year-long investigation
🔮 Officers found the baby crying in the rain next to a Riverside city dumpster with the umbilical cord still attached on May 4, 2025. mixed
2026-09-26 · New York Post
Sylvester Stallone reveals bulimia struggle and steroid use while filming his most iconic role
🔮 I got down to 2.6 percent body fat when I was doing ‘Rocky III,’ and I couldn’t hold anything down. assertive
2026-09-26 · New York Post
Hurricane Polo threat remains as LA beaches brace for coastal flooding, erosion, and high surf
🔮 Rip currents will be widespread and very strong, potentially pulling swimmers and surfers out to sea. mixed
2026-09-28 · New York Post
How all-American ex-cop turned into Russian spy before outrageous plot hoodwinked the US Secret Service
🔮 ”In my opinion, there is no way the Russian government would allow an important company like Oxygen Forensics to be controlled by an American without direct oversight. assertive
2026-09-29 · New York Post
NYT exec received haunting message from dad days before in-law murder in broad-daylight execution
🔮 William Finney II, the dad of slain New York Times tech exec Jonathan McKinsey, implored his son to come home and visit his family 18 days before Dublin, California, police found McKinsey dead in a parking lot. assertive
2026-09-30 · New York Post
New York Times exec’s horrified family reveal ‘really bad situation’ he was in when shot by his in-laws
🔮 Not sure what would make them do something that extreme.” mixed
2026-10-01 · New York Post
Grim new details in Catalina Island helicopter crash with five on board — as harrowing audio released
🔮 “Conditions right now are actually calm on scene, so I would call them ideal search conditions,” US Coast Guard Cmdr. Mark Leahey said. assertive
2026-10-01 · New York Post
Accused killer in-laws’ lawyer tears apart trans NYT exec days after his slaying: ‘Terrorized family for years’
🔮 “He was extremely rageful, could not control his temper, abused his wife so badly at one point he fractured her spine, abused the kids so badly that a court in Alameda County had to send him to parenting classes,” Briggs said. mixed
2026-10-01 · New York Post
New video shows vicious bullying before LA high schooler jumped to his death
🔮 School officials also said “mental health professionals and support staff will be available throughout the day” Thursday “to provide counseling, support, and a safe space for students who may wish to talk.” assertive
2026-10-02 · New York Post
Pomegranate thief caught red-handed helping himself to neighbor’s pricey patch
🔮 The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office is currently reviewing the case and will decide whether to file charges. mixed
2026-10-02 · New York Post
Famed pizza maker introduces new pie topped with controversial Halloween candy
🔮 And if you’re hungry for even more pizza-candy collaborations head to New York City to try Heidi Klum’s Halloween Butterfinger Pizza. The candy brand is partnering with the supermodel known for her famously over-the-top devotion to Halloween costumes, at Crazy Pizza, a New York restaurant where she is a partner. The limited-time dessert will be available at the SoHo location all month and the brand will hand out samples at the Village Halloween Parade on Oct. 31. assertive
2026-10-02 · New York Post
Famed pizza maker introduces new pie topped with controversial Halloween candy
🔮 The limited-time dessert will be available at the SoHo location all month and the brand will hand out samples at the Village Halloween Parade on Oct. 31. assertive
2026-10-02 · New York Post
Hamas-backing professor booked for UC Berkeley event with pro-Palestine student group day before October 7 anniversary
🔮 The university confirmed to the California Post that Abdou will appear via Zoom before a group of students in an on-campus event space. assertive
2026-10-02 · New York Post
Staggering scope of violence at LAUSD exposed with thousands of fights every year
🔮 Los Angeles Unified is working closely with Franklin High School, providing support and resources to students and staff who may be impacted by this loss,” the district said. assertive
2026-10-03 · New York Post
Former Marine One pilot ID’d as captain in deadly Catalina Island medical helicopter crash
🔮 Jessica’s unwavering spirit will live on in the countless lives she impacted,” the release added. assertive
2026-10-03 · New York Post
Horrific moment shots ring out inside packed LA nightclub near university campus with two dead
🔮 Dozens of people were detained outside the complex for reasons that remain unclear, though officers may have been trying to identify the shooter. assertive
2026-10-03 · New York Post
Suspect arrested in deadly 8-car California pileup that mangled vehicles, killed 2
🔮 Mora has since been transferred to the Ventura County Jail and will next appear in Ventura County Superior Court on Oct. 6, according to booking logs. assertive
2026-10-03 · New York Post
Mainlander blows off Hawaii coastline restrictions in defiant stunt: ‘I’mma go down anyway’
🔮 “She could have died before anybody could get to her,” he said. assertive
2026-10-04 · New York Post
Family says financial ruin and mental trouble triggered broad daylight slaying of ‘extremely wealthy’ fashion couple
🔮 He had not worked for some time, but the couple agreed he could “play” around with some of their wealth. assertive
2026-10-06 · New York Post
Music legend goes ballistic at SoCal festival after her show continued while woman’s body lay in park
🔮 And I’m so sorry that I played because I would not have gotten onstage knowing that she was still there. assertive
2026-10-06 · New York Post
Cops swoop on California castle where rich couple farmed 21 kids
🔮 Local law enforcement and the FBI could be seen combing their home after the early morning raid. mixed
2026-10-06 · New York Post
Horror as California college student, 18, found dead in dorm room — as coroner reveals cause of death
🔮 Extensive speculation in the UC Irvine community surrounded whether Eftekhar’s death could have been heat-related. assertive
2026-10-07 · New York Post
California couple whose proposal was hijacked by ‘racist’ neighbor reveals what happened after the camera switched off: ‘Hurts a lot’
🔮 Lugo couldn’t believe she was hearing the lady harass them. assertive
2026-10-09 · New York Post
Climber plunges to his death after summiting dangerous 13,000-foot California peak
🔮 His body was recovered early Wednesday morning after teams determined there would not be enough time left in the day to make a safe extraction. assertive
2026-10-09 · New York Post
‘Pretty Little Liars’ star pistol-whipped in terrifying West Hollywood robbery calls out Karen Bass, Gavin Newsom after attack
🔮 Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the armed robbery of “Pretty Little Liars” star Keegan Allen “egregious” after the bloodied actor publicly challenged her and Gov. Gavin Newsom to use California’s network of surveillance cameras to catch his attackers. assertive
2026-10-10 · New York Post
Sick SoCal business owner accused of creepy bathroom tactic to perv on customers
🔮 Anyone who may have been a victim or has information on the case is urged to call the Ontario Police Department at 909-986-6711 or Detective Robson at 909-408-1648. assertive
2026-10-10 · New York Post
Investigators probe election fraud after mail stolen in broad daylight from quiet California neighborhood
🔮 A brazen broad-daylight mail heist in Sacramento has sparked election fears after officials revealed that ballots may have been swept up in the theft just as voting day approaches. mixed
2026-10-10 · New York Post
Silver lining for California bride-to-be who had wedding proposal interrupted by ‘racist’ neighbor
🔮 “So I wanted to make sure that she understood that the world is not full of hate and there is still kindness, and if this is something I could do for her, I wanted to do it. assertive
2026-10-13 · New York Post
Olympian’s beachfront mansion crumbles into the ocean in California: ‘Breaks our hearts’
🔮 The peninsula will always hold a special place in our hearts,” they wrote. assertive
2026-10-14 · New York Post
Former Miss Israel dares NYC first lady Rama Duwaji for second sitdown after awkward run-in: ‘Coffee’s on me’
🔮 Melanie Shiraz challenged Duwaji, the wife of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, to meet again after the unlikely pair bumped into each other at a Brooklyn cafe. assertive
2026-10-14 · New York Post
Thieves pull off $300K heist of Hermes Birkin handbags from LA business owner’s fortified home
🔮 Vuagniaux said the burglars prowled around her Ring camera, through reinforced windows and cracked a lock on her bedroom closet to make off with about 20 of the expensive handbags. assertive
2026-10-15 · New York Post
California woman’s heartbreaking final three words to her husband moments before monster wave dragged her into ocean
🔮 “I tried giving her CPR, but I was so exhausted already at that point, I couldn’t do it,” he said. assertive
2026-10-16 · New York Post
Malibu fire ‘spreading rapidly’ overnight prompting more evacuations
🔮 Powerful overnight winds had been expected to fuel the fire. assertive
2026-10-16 · New York Post
Horrific moment man drops woman on SoCal street and speeds off in white truck chilling video shows
🔮 He believes any normal person would have taken the woman to a hospital. assertive
2026-10-17 · New York Post
Father’s execution of two sons leaves LA family shattered — as his disturbing social media posts come to light
🔮 “I would’ve wanted this to be a birthday party for my nephews with gifts and laughs, and although it’s the exact opposite, I’m still grateful for the community that came to support,” she said of the memorial. mixed
2026-10-17 · New York Post
Fast-moving SoCal wildfire grows overnight after burning several homes
🔮 “Our number one objective is safety of the community and our firefighters, and when it’s safe to do so, our second priority would be to get people back into their homes,” he said. assertive
2026-10-17 · New York Post
Chilling new details emerge in case of California ‘house of horrors’ where wealthy couple farmed 21 children
🔮 The children were expected to work nearly 24/7, learning “math, Mandarin and English,” prosecutors said. assertive
2026-10-17 · New York Post
California indie-rock star charged with heinous crimes ahead of LA concert
🔮 We take these allegations extremely seriously and will continue to assess the situation as more information becomes available. assertive
2026-10-17 · New York Post
El Niño grows ‘second arm’ as California braces for impacts of rapidly expanding super system
🔮 The developing phenomenon is already among the strongest on record by several measures, with forecasters warning it could intensify further as winter approaches, climate scientist Daniel Swain wrote in an Oct. 12 analysis for Weather West. assertive
2026-10-20 · New York Post
Sunset Restaurant in Malibu under threat as waves rip away coastline
🔮 “The City will continue assessing conditions throughout the night to determine when the road can safely reopen.” assertive
2026-10-20 · New York Post
Unhinged California mayor accused of stalking hairstylist in weird ‘role-playing’ scenario
🔮 The mayor of a town in the Fresno area tailed a hairstylist earlier this month, accusing him of secretly acting as an ICE agent in a bizarre “role-playing” scenario, according to a new complaint. assertive
2026-10-21 · New York Post
Riverside County teen girls busted in school shooting plot in California
🔮 If the teens were charged as adults, it would carry a heavy sentence of 25 years to life. assertive
2026-10-21 · New York Post
Mass layoffs rock California gaming giant as boss’ internal memo leaks
🔮 “Over the past several months, we’ve taken a hard look at our business, how we operate, and what it will take to lead in this next era of interactive entertainment,” Cam Weber, president and chief studios officer, and David Tinson, president and COO, said in a memo. “We’ve challenged assumptions, confronted hard realities, imagined new possibilities, and made deliberate choices in order to deliver exceptional experiences for our players and to drive sustained growth,” they added. mixed
2026-10-21 · New York Post
Twisted revenge plot revealed as possible motive after two teen girls planned to shoot up SoCal high school: cops
🔮 He added that investigators say the girls looked up how to obtain a firearm despite their young age and also discussed hunting license requirements and whether guns could be purchased online or obtained through other sources. assertive
2026-10-22 · New York Post
Ex-White House staffer goes incognito as she’s spotted in LA — but there’s a dead giveaway it’s her
🔮 “Anyone who targets me or my family, invades our privacy, or engages in harassment will be met with a full and firm response. assertive
2026-10-22 · New York Post
California son ‘married’ powerful attorney mom, poisoned her then threw her body in a hole before creating insane backstory: DA
🔮 A California man has been charged with murder after allegedly poisoning his foster mother, burying her in a hole and forging a marriage certificate so he could take control of her assets. mixed
2026-10-24 · New York Post
Chilling new details emerge in teen girl’s alleged murder by 20-year-old ex in LA suburb — as his secret exposed
🔮 Close relatives of the slain teen, Mina Kurdian, described to the California Post the terrifying lead-up to the alleged killing — while also revealing they believed suspect Paul Anthony Cruz Jr. was only 17 years old. “He was never presented to any of the family members,” a relative said, adding Mina’s loved ones would not have approved if they knew Cruz was an adult. assertive
2026-10-28 · New York Post
Civil rights legend Dolores Huerta, who aired horrific rape claims against Cesar Chavez, dies aged 96
🔮 We know that many of you around the world share in our mourning, and we will be following up on plans to recognize and celebrate her incredible life and legacy.” assertive
2026-10-28 · New York Post
UC San Diego student takes plea deal in newborn’s death, admits terrifying urge to murder babies
🔮 “This was a horrific case in which Virzi used her trusted relationship with the Roberts/Katz family to place herself in a situation where she could commit her horrendous acts. assertive
2026-10-29 · New York Post
CEO of California’s doomed $231B bullet train project suddenly quits
🔮 It’s unclear who will take his place. mixed
2026-10-29 · New York Post
Bullet train boss makes mad dash for cigars in his gym gear — hours after quitting his $231B flop
🔮 Currently, the project is set to run out of money in 2027 without ever having laid a single piece of track. assertive
2026-10-30 · New York Post
Escape artist performs death-defying stunt 9 stories up to honor 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s death
🔮 Organizers said before the stunt that Houdini II would throw $1,000 from the sky as a “gesture promoting social unity, peace, and global harmony.” assertive
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