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When there’s trauma at work — in the building or at the scene — how can journalists manage stress and fear?

For journalists, stress can be brought on by being in reaction mode. Instead, being proactive, with a plan in place before ...
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A coach offers some comfort – and practical ideas – for journalists in the wake of a layoff

At Poynter, we aim to be a valuable resource for journalists, both in high times and in the lowest moments. Part of my role is to coach journalists, some of whom are going through a layoff, like those ...
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The Washington Post lays off a third of its staff

The cuts affected nearly all corners of the newsroom and include the closures of the sports and books desks and several foreign bureaus ...
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Kristi Noem said most immigrants in ICE detention are violent criminals. The data says otherwise.

ICE’s own data shows about half of detainees have criminal records. Independent analysis suggests roughly 5% were convicted ...
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Recording immigration agents in public is a constitutional right. Here’s what the law says.

Filming in public is legal, but there are limits. Lawyers explain distance rules, obstruction claims and what happens if agents intervene.
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What’s happening in Minneapolis? Hear it from the journalists who live there.

In a moment of national attention, local reporters are offering clarity, context and accountability from the ground ...
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Trump says the U.S. is winning the AI race with China. Here’s what experts say

Industry leaders say China’s AI models are only months behind the US, and China has advantages in talent and electricity generation ...
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What the video shows — and doesn’t — about the killing of Alex Pretti

Multiple videos verified by news organizations contradict key claims made by federal officials about how the shooting ...
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Trump says Minnesota won’t cooperate with ICE. State officials and courts disagree

As federal officials escalate rhetoric after deadly encounters, Minnesota’s actual immigration practices look very different ...
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Abandoned cars, long days and no clear end for Minneapolis reporters

Local journalists describe empty cars in the middle of the streets, federal agents roaming the streets and a community living in fear ...
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Adam Rose

Adam Rose is a fellow at the Starling Lab For Data Integrity, an academic research program based jointly at the Stanford ...
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What journalists should know when a layoff hits

Chances are, if you’re in journalism, you will know someone. In media, layoffs, firings and restructuring are the norm. A job loss doesn’t have to be a career-ender and can sometimes be a crucial ...