For most of human history, governments have taxed goods crossing their borders. Tariffs — taxes levied on imports or exports — have financed empires, protected domestic industries, and punished foreign rivals. They’ve sparked wars, crashed economies, and redefined alliances. Yet today’s tariff war between the United States and the world
There have long been restrictions on LGBTQ+ representation in media. Dominant portrayals of people with diverse sexualities and gender orientations have included depictions of them as obscure, or at times even as villains. It's important for readers, including a rising LGBTQ+ population, to see a variety of stories
Humans have a natural tendency to protect themselves from danger: pulling a hand away from a hot stove, avoiding dangerous places or running from physical threats. But we don’t have these instincts fully developed when it comes to the digital world. "In the case of the internet, many
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has issued its first ever safety advisory for media workers entering the U.S. as scrutiny at the border appears to be on the rise. “CPJ has seen a spike in concern among journalists whose work entails travel to the United States,” said Catalina
Press freedom in Serbia has reached a critical juncture. Independent media outlets in the country, and the journalists that work at them, have been threatened, physically attacked and, increasingly, targeted with Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs) that seek to silence them. “We are getting threatened to be sued for
Stagnant freelance rates have pushed some established journalists toward better-paying communication roles. Meanwhile, a new generation of creators often blends both disciplines from the outset in a media landscape with fewer specialized jobs. This convergence raises questions about journalistic independence, ethical boundaries, and how audiences can distinguish between impartial reporting
Economic stories are often built on data. This information can shape how the public understands financial conditions, government policy and business performance. But in our data-saturated information ecosystem, the challenge for journalists isn’t so much finding numbers, it’s finding the right data from the right sources. Reliable, timely,
Images and videos of explosions, fires, protests and weapons went viral after the United States’ June 21 attacks on three Iranian nuclear sites — but many of them didn’t show what was actually happening. Instead, they were generated by artificial intelligence, taken out of context or recorded from video games
Spanish freelance journalist Marta Moreno Guerrero reports on international politics, migration, and social movements. Residing in Pristina, Kosovo today, she focuses much of her coverage on the Balkans. I spoke with Guerrero about a range of topics, including her upbringing, current reporting projects, Kosovo’s media environment, and the ways
Journalists are often celebrated for their ability to ask sharp questions and uncover stories. But after more than two decades as a BBC journalist, I realized that the heart of powerful reporting isn’t just about what you ask — it’s also about how you listen. Deep Listening, as I’
Geopolitical tension and war are dominating front pages globally. That ongoing coverage is vital — but other angles deserve attention too, said Lola García-Ajofrín, a Spanish multimedia journalist. “When everyone is covering a problem, you can add value by asking questions, and looking at what element is missing,” she said. For
Scientists and researchers working in global health have called for the restoration of the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) program, which tracks health-related data in over 90 low- and middle-income countries. In its 40-year history, the initiative has produced nearly 2,000 datasets upon which more than 300 reports and