In 2025, there was a drop in the number of journalists locked up around the world. However, the situation is still far from good. As of December 1, 330 journalists were in jail. This is a decrease from the record high of 384 in 2024. But why does this matter? China leads the way in jailing journali
Newspapers used to be a big deal. They were everywhere, and people loved them. But now, the internet and some political figures have made life tough for local news. This is a problem because when local news disappears, no one is left to keep an eye on those in charge. People who used to work in new
Zuri Hall, a well-known entertainment journalist, has switched gears and launched a new YouTube talk show called "Zuri Hall's Not About Sports. " This show is all about sports figures, but not in the way you might think. Instead of talking about games and scores, Hall is diving into the personal liv
A heated debate is unfolding after a protest inside a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Justice Department is considering charges against the protesters. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon mentioned this in an interview. She also criticized Don Lemon, a former CNN journalist, for his covera
Science news isn't all doom and gloom. Sure, there are serious issues like climate change and pandemics. But there's also a lot of wonder out there. The Science desk at The New York Times covers both. They report on big threats. But they also share small, surprising stories. One person leading this
The African Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal was not just a game. It was a mess. Senegal won 1-0, but the real drama happened after the match. Journalists from both countries got into a big fight. It started when Moroccan reporters walked out as Senegal's coach, Pape Bouna Thiaw, ent
Taiwan has detained a journalist and several military personnel for allegedly sharing sensitive information with individuals from mainland China. The journalist, identified only by the surname Lin, is accused of paying army officers for secrets. The amounts involved were small, ranging from a few th
Local newspapers are shutting down at an alarming rate. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a well-known newspaper, recently stopped printing due to a legal battle with its employees. This is not an isolated incident. Over the past two decades, thousands of newspapers have closed, leaving many communities
In a world where information is often hidden behind paywalls or cluttered with ads, there's a newsroom that's doing things differently. Inside Climate News (ICN) is a nonprofit organization that provides free access to its climate and environmental news. They don't charge subscription fees or bombar
Dustin Levy found his calling in journalism early on, driven by a love for writing. He didn't just fall into it; he chased it, learning and growing through school and early career experiences. What keeps him going? The impact of his stories. There's something special about writing a piece that reson
