When The Baltimore Banner launched in 2022 under the stewardship of the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, it entered a competitive media landscape with a clear mandate: deliver reliable, trusted journalism to the people of Baltimore. Within two years, the results spoke volumes. By 2024, the nonprofit newsroom had built a subscriber base of 55,000,…
The US military is in the midst of its largest build-up of forces in the Middle East in decades, in preparation for some sort of military action in Iran. Military officials say strikes could come as early as this weekend and some US personnel are being evacuated from the region. Diplomacy isn’t officially over yet….
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American democracy is not in a good place. Institutional breakdown and mistrust define our political moment. Polarization has broken our politics, and President Donald Trump has elevated fealty to him — as opposed to the Constitution — as the core principle of governance. And the American story is part of a global story. If the…
Japan faces a big turning point after conservatives secure a two-thirds parliamentary supermajority. A decisive election outcome for Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party in early February has sparked renewed confidence among policymakers after years of leadership churn and macroeconomic pressures. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide victory could bring stability to what may prove a major crossroads…
This article brings together experiences that show how different media organisations across the region are making practical decisions to integrate artificial intelligence responsibly and with tangible impact on their daily operations. When discussing artificial intelligence in journalism, the real challenge is not the technology itself, but how to integrate it into newsrooms: which problems to…
What makes streaks so powerful and addictive? To design them well, you need to understand how they align with human psychology. Victor Ayomipo breaks down the UX and design principles behind effective streak systems. I’m sure you’ve heard of streaks or used an app with one. But ever wondered why streaks are so popular and…
If you talk to Americans abroad these days, those who’ve been out of the U.S. for a decade or more, you might hear a quiet confession slip out sooner or later: “I’ve thought about renouncing.” Not always said proudly, not always said lightly, but said with a strange mix of exhaustion and relief. Renunciation used…
In 2018, Brazil elected a president named Jair Bolsonaro who attempted the sort of authoritarian power grabs that President Donald Trump is currently doing in the United States. Except the key word is attempted: Unlike in America, Brazil’s Congress and Supreme Court worked to constrain the president and severely limit his ability to act like…