EDITOR'S PICKS
International business
From the newsroom to the classroom: Jeffrey Timmermans’ journey of storytelling, mentorship, and impact
Dr. Jeffrey Timmermans grew up in New York City as an avid reader of his hometown newspapers. In particular, he looked forward to feeling the
Digital threads: How business journalists can verify company supply chains
Can you imagine buying jeans that come with their own travel documents? Target has introduced a system to enhance product traceability for reuse and repair
Tariffs: Who pays?
President Donald Trump’s fondness for imposing tariffs on the United States’ trading partners raises many questions, in particular the question of who pays the price.
Energy & Sustainability
Decoding green claims: What business journalists need to know
Corporate sustainability is everywhere today – from product labels and glossy brochures to social media campaigns. Companies are eager to showcase their green credentials, whether
Consumer demands for sustainability are forcing businesses to adopt new strategies
In the lobby of the Media Lab, the innovative hub of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, an AI-powered assistant named Oscar is ready to “talk
Sustainability stories to watch in 2025
The term “sustainability” gets thrown around a lot nowadays, but there is much merit to the pursuit of sustainability across industries. At its core, sustainability
Barlett & Steele: How they did it
Uncovering 3M’s secrets: Behind Sharon Lerner’s investigation on forever chemicals
3M, one of the leading producers of “forever chemicals,” PFAS, PFOS, and PFOA, assured its employees and the public that the compounds were safe for
2024 Barlett & Steele Award winners share the guiding force behind their investigations: People.
Winners of the 18th annual Barlett and Steele Awards were celebrated at a Phoenix ceremony on Nov. 20, with James B. Steele – one of
Business Insider puts Corizon’s Texas two-step bankruptcy under microscope
When prison healthcare provider Corizon Health faced a wave of lawsuits in 2021, it used a controversial strategy known as the “Texas Two-Step” to avoid
Artificial intelligence
Journalists urged to embrace AI, carefully: SABEW panel highlights opportunities, risks and ethics in newsrooms
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence tools, the challenge for journalists — and the imperative — is to stay ahead of the curve, according
Is artificial intelligence the future of fashion?
For Gianluca Traina, using artificial intelligence was his first step back into working in fashion. In his early career, the full-time artist studied fashion design
Creativity, technology, and the future of artistic expression
In this episode, Ananya Bhargava interviews Lance Gharavi, an experimental artist and scholar, professor in the School of Music, Dance and Theatre, and Associate Director
Immigration
Immigrants build their own American Dream with a small business
Immigration is now part of your beat
How business reporters can localize Brexit
Insurance
As eyes turn to World Cup, look at local soccer spending
Tornado-related stories: Insurance, utilities and cleanup
Insurance, auto repairs, vacations: Winter’s impact
Artificial intelligence
AI’s evolving role in art, storytelling and marketing
The ethics of AI and data usage in marketing
How financial institutions are using AI tools
Gambling
The sports betting legalization trend: What journalists need to know
American Pharoah’s value exceeds race winnings
With Disney, fantasy sports is now big business
Health Care
How to report on private equity in health care: Know where to look
Reporting on healthcare as a business – because it is one
Reader tips help ProPublica uncover dodgy insurance practices in Barlett & Steele Award-winning series
Entertainment
“True crime” pays, but who pays and who gets the loot?
In antitrust we trust: What happens when companies get too big?
Employees would rather quit than break their soul
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