Investigative Reporting Inside the High Court’s Hidden Engine: The Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Surpasses Open Arguments in Landmark Shift September 21, 2026 Lina Irawan WASHINGTON — In the quiet corridors of American jurisprudence, a structural transformation is fundamentally altering how the nation’s highest court exercises its power. For decades, the public image of the…
Audio and Podcast Journalism The State of Audio: Global Podcast Charts, Emerging Indie Hits, and Industry Milestones September 19, 2026 Lina Irawan As the podcasting landscape continues to mature, creators, networks, and platforms are finding innovative ways to capture audience attention. From massive milestone achievements by long-running faith and culture shows to…
Solutions Journalism Unspoiled 600-Year-Old Chimú Tomb Uncovered in Peru: Hailed as the "Discovery of the Decade" September 18, 2026 Lina Irawan TRUJILLO, PERU — In a monumental breakthrough for South American archaeology, researchers have announced the discovery of a completely intact, unlooted elite tomb hidden deep within the ancient ruins of…
Investigative Reporting Federal Judge Blocks Bid to End Oversight of Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Citing Persistent Racial Disparities September 18, 2026 Lina Irawan PHOENIX — A federal judge has firmly rejected a joint legal effort by Maricopa County leaders and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) to terminate more than a decade of…
Open Source Intelligence The Shadow Behind the Screen: Unmasking the Crypto Entrepreneur Linked to a Global Hub of Non-Consensual Imagery September 15, 2026 Lina Irawan In the dark corners of the internet, where privacy is treated as a commodity and consent is an afterthought, the forum "LeakedBB" stood as a titan of exploitation. For seven…
Artificial Intelligence in Media The Changing Definition of "News": How Influencers and Niche Interests are Reshaping Journalism September 15, 2026 Lina Irawan By Jacob Granger | September 15, 2026 For decades, the definition of "news" was tethered to a rigid set of pillars: politics, international relations, crime, and the economy. If it…
Open Source Intelligence The Untouchables: How the Kinahan Cartel Maintains a Foothold in the Emirates Despite Global Sanctions September 15, 2026 Lina Irawan This investigation is the result of a collaborative project between Bellingcat and The Sunday Times. In the high-stakes world of international law enforcement, few figures loom as large as the…
Press Freedom Journalism Under Siege: Russian Drone Strike Devastates Kyiv Newsroom During Live Broadcast September 13, 2026 Lina Irawan LONDON — In a chilling demonstration of the mounting dangers facing media workers in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, a targeted Russian drone strike decimated the offices of two major Ukrainian…
Investigative Reporting Trump Administration Poised to Roll Back Methane Regulations on Low-Producing "Stripper Wells" September 13, 2026 Lina Irawan WASHINGTON — In a major regulatory shift that promises substantial financial windfalls for the fossil fuel industry while rolling back core climate safeguards, the Trump administration is advancing a proposal…
Visual Journalism A New Era for Real-Time Politics: Ben Shpigel Tapped to Lead Digital Coverage September 12, 2026 Lina Irawan As the American political landscape hurtles toward a high-stakes midterm election cycle, the demand for instantaneous, accurate, and context-rich journalism has never been greater. In response to this shifting media…
