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Mongabay launched a dedicated Solutions Desk to report on what's actually working to save the planet, not just the problems. Their evidence-based journalism has already influenced Microsoft's carbon investments and community conservation efforts.
A new 12-week journalism program is bringing African media professionals together to master digital skills and build networks across the continent. The MTN Media Innovation Programme combines online learning with hands-on experience in Johannesburg, with applications open until April 30.
Scarlett Biancuzzo, a Barrington High School graduate passionate about broadcast journalism, received a four-year scholarship worth up to $60,000 from Ocean State Media. The scholarship supports aspiring journalists in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, with applications for 2026 now open until April 13. ##
Major news organizations took home journalism's highest honor Monday, proving that investigative reporting thrives even as the industry faces historic challenges. The wins celebrate stories that held power accountable and revealed truth to millions of Americans.
Africa's top media leaders are gathering in Kenya next year to tackle the biggest challenges facing journalism on the continent. The two-day congress aims to rebuild trust, secure fair pay from tech giants, and create sustainable funding models for newsrooms.
Six emerging environmental journalists from three continents wrote letters to the future instead of their editors, revealing what the next generation believes journalism must become. Their words offer hope grounded in ethics, collaboration, and a promise to keep paying attention.
Hundreds gathered in Tokyo's bustling Shinjuku district Friday night to champion respect and dignity for all residents. The citizen-led rally spotlighted voices calling for fact-based campaigns and inclusive policies.
One of Europe's largest inclusive arts festivals will bring performers from around the world to Wales this summer. The Unity Festival champions neurodivergent artists through week-long celebrations in Cardiff, Llanelli, and Mold.
A world champion wheelchair basketball player couldn't take PE in school because the curriculum required four sports. Now she's helping change the system so other disabled kids won't face the same barriers.
Three students with intellectual disabilities will become the first to graduate from St. Joseph's University's PACE program this spring, marking a milestone for inclusive higher education. Their journey proves that college experiences can truly be for everyone.
When a Japanese theater held auditions for a new project, 850 people applied. The director responded by creating Company Grande, a 100-member troupe spanning ages 17 to 85, with professionals and amateurs performing together.
After journalists broke their silence on social media, Colombia's Prosecutor General launched criminal investigations into workplace harassment at major news outlets. The nationwide reckoning is bringing protection and accountability to an industry long plagued by abuse.
Following a massive public consultation, London's historic Hampstead Heath ponds will remain open to transgender swimmers. The decision reflects overwhelming community support and offers hope during challenging times for trans rights.
Hundreds of students across Pennsylvania's Downingtown Area School District wore blue and gold to celebrate their third annual Unity Day, strengthening bonds through simple acts of kindness. The district-wide event brought together elementary through high school students in a coordinated effort to build belonging.
Undergraduates at Virginia Wesleyan University just released a peer-reviewed academic journal entirely written, edited, and managed by students themselves. The publication showcases research on everything from climate action to global policy, proving young scholars are ready to contribute to real-world conversations.
China's largest research institution is redirecting funds from expensive Western science journals to build its own publishing system. The move could reshape global science publishing and make research more accessible worldwide.
At the 2025 Winter Olympics, skiers from Jamaica, Kenya, Eritrea, Madagascar, South Africa, and Benin gathered to support each other and advocate for more resources for athletes from smaller nations. Their message: winter sports belong to everyone, and representation matters.
A free online platform now flags questionable academic journals in seconds, protecting researchers from predatory publishers. The tool reveals publishing patterns that once took hours to uncover manually.
The first Native American newspaper launched 198 years ago today using an ingenious writing system invented just years earlier. The Cherokee Phoenix still publishes today, making it one of America's most enduring journalistic achievements.
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A century ago, most American newspapers twisted facts to match their politics. Then one reporter with a small dog changed everything by doing something radical: telling the unvarnished truth.
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