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Mexico City Newscaster Delivers News in Drag on New Show
Acts of Kindness1h ago

Mexico City Newscaster Delivers News in Drag on New Show

Journalist Guillermo Barraza transforms into Amanda Drag to host "La Verdrag," Mexico's groundbreaking LGBTQ+ news program. The show gives voice to communities facing daily harassment while combining investigative reporting with uplifting interviews.

Good Good Good2 min read
Writer Shares How Schizophrenia Vanished After 20 Years
Community Heroes1d ago

Writer Shares How Schizophrenia Vanished After 20 Years

A Pulitzer-nominated story reveals how a woman's schizophrenia mysteriously disappeared after cancer treatment, offering new hope for mental illness research. The deeply reported piece shows what happens when journalists build trust to tell nuanced recovery stories.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Irish Journalist's New Book Finds Love in War Zones
Acts of Kindness2d ago

Irish Journalist's New Book Finds Love in War Zones

Award-winning reporter Sally Hayden spent years covering conflicts and migration crises, but her new book reveals what headlines miss: love thrives even in catastrophe. "This is Also a Love Story" shows the human connections journalists rarely capture.

France 24 English2 min read
Soweto Founder Brings Photo Gallery to the Streets
Acts of Kindness3d ago

Soweto Founder Brings Photo Gallery to the Streets

A self-funded photo gallery in Soweto is bringing South Africa's visual history directly to commuters through a sidewalk exhibition, while teaching local kids the art of photojournalism on weekends.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Nevada Students Win $3M+ in Scholarships and Awards
Acts of KindnessMay 23

Nevada Students Win $3M+ in Scholarships and Awards

Churchill County High School seniors received more than $3 million in scholarships from local donors, while younger students across the district engaged in hands-on learning from butterfly releases to journalism projects. The awards ceremony and creative classroom activities showcase a community deeply invested in student success. #

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
South Africa Recovers $1.4M From Pandemic Contract Fraud
SolutionsMay 23

South Africa Recovers $1.4M From Pandemic Contract Fraud

After investigative journalism exposed corruption, South Africa's Special Investigating Unit has recovered $1.4 million from contractors who received irregular COVID-19 school sanitization payments. The clawback shows how accountability can work when journalists and investigators team up.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Scientists and Journalists Team Up to Fight Fraud
Acts of KindnessMay 20

Scientists and Journalists Team Up to Fight Fraud

A major conference in South Africa revealed how scientists and journalists can work together to expose research misconduct and improve science coverage. The collaboration could transform how we catch and report academic fraud.

Nature News3 min read
Columbus Dispatch Launches Dedicated Kindness Beat
Acts of KindnessMay 19

Columbus Dispatch Launches Dedicated Kindness Beat

The Columbus Dispatch just created an entire reporting beat focused solely on kindness, celebrating everyday heroes making central Ohio better. Readers can now submit stories of local good deeds to be featured in regular coverage.

Google: kindness story2 min read
Nigeria Was Better Before Oil, Top Environmentalist Says
SolutionsMay 19

Nigeria Was Better Before Oil, Top Environmentalist Says

A leading environmental activist says Nigeria thrived more before oil wealth, calling for cleanup and a return to sustainable agriculture. His message at a major journalism conference spotlights hope for the Niger Delta's future.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Stanford Student Wins Top Award Exposing Research Scandal
Community HeroesMay 19

Stanford Student Wins Top Award Exposing Research Scandal

Before turning 20, Theo Baker investigated his own university president and won one of journalism's highest honors. His story shows how one student's courage sparked real accountability at one of America's most powerful institutions.

TechCrunch2 min read
Australia's Greek Herald Celebrates 100 Years Strong
VideosMay 19

Australia's Greek Herald Celebrates 100 Years Strong

For a century, the Greek Herald has connected generations of Greek Australians to their heritage, evolving from a post-war lifeline into a thriving digital community hub. The family-run newspaper proves that cultural connection never goes out of style.

SBS Australia3 min read
France and Algeria Mend Ties, Hope Rises for Jailed Reporter
Global NewsMay 18

France and Algeria Mend Ties, Hope Rises for Jailed Reporter

After a two-year diplomatic freeze, France and Algeria are rebuilding their relationship, bringing renewed hope for a French journalist imprisoned since 2024. France's justice minister heads to Algeria Monday to discuss cooperation and advocate for the reporter's release.

France 24 English2 min read
100-Year-Old Journalist Sprints 100m, Chases World Record
Community HeroesMay 17

100-Year-Old Journalist Sprints 100m, Chases World Record

Allan Martin celebrated his 100th birthday by training for the World Masters Games after winning gold in the 100-meter sprint last year. The former ABC executive who launched legendary journalism careers didn't start serious athletics until his 60s.

ABC Australia2 min read
Maria McCloy Shaped South African Pop Culture for 30 Years
Acts of KindnessMay 13

Maria McCloy Shaped South African Pop Culture for 30 Years

Johannesburg lost one of its most vibrant cultural forces when Maria McCloy, a pioneer who helped define South African pop culture, died at 50. Her three-decade legacy connected thousands of artists and shaped how the world experienced music from a young democracy.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Indian YouTuber KK Create Shows Reality Millions Never See
VideosMay 13

Indian YouTuber KK Create Shows Reality Millions Never See

Kavya Karnatac's YouTube channel is bringing forgotten communities into focus by documenting raw stories from India's most remote and overlooked regions. Her immersive videos are changing how young viewers understand their country.

Times of India - Good News2 min read
Google Adds More Website Links to AI Search Results
SolutionsMay 9

Google Adds More Website Links to AI Search Results

Google is rolling out changes to show more website links in its AI-powered search results, a move that could help publishers regain traffic lost to chatbot answers. The updates include new "Further Exploration" sections and subscription integrations that connect readers to their favorite news sources.

Ars Technica2 min read
College Student's Podcast Wins NPR Prize, Honors Grammy
Acts of KindnessMay 7

College Student's Podcast Wins NPR Prize, Honors Grammy

A Fordham University senior turned his fears about his grandmother's dementia into an award-winning podcast that helped his whole family start talking about the hardest topics. His audio letter just won NPR's College Podcast Challenge grand prize.

NPR Science3 min read
Ghana University Leads World Press Freedom Day Dialogue
SolutionsMay 5

Ghana University Leads World Press Freedom Day Dialogue

Ghana's University of Media, Arts and Communication brought together journalists, academics, and UNESCO officials to celebrate press freedom and tackle challenges facing the media. The event sparked renewed commitment to protecting free expression across the nation.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Washington Post, AP Win 2025 Pulitzers for Journalism
InnovationMay 5

Washington Post, AP Win 2025 Pulitzers for Journalism

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.

Japan Today2 min read
ABC Staff Win 10.5% Pay Rise After Historic Strike
SolutionsMay 4

ABC Staff Win 10.5% Pay Rise After Historic Strike

Over 90% of ABC employees voted yes to a new pay deal that ends a months-long dispute and marks a major victory for public broadcasting workers. The agreement comes after staff took their first strike action in 20 years.

ABC Australia3 min read

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