Investigative Reporting Lawmakers Vow to Shatter Oregon’s Affordable Housing Secrecy Law Amid Spiraling Costs September 17, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati SALEM, Ore. — Spurred by mounting public concern over skyrocketing development costs and an investigative spotlight on government transparency, two key Oregon lawmakers are spearheading an effort to dismantle a…
Media Ethics Unmasking the Truth: Inside the DFRLab’s ‘Digital Sherlocks’ Investigative Training Program September 16, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati In an era defined by the rapid proliferation of disinformation, deepfakes, and sophisticated online influence operations, the ability to discern fact from fiction has become a cornerstone of modern democracy.…
Open Source Intelligence The Shadow of the Shahed: Russian Kamikaze Drones Emerge in Mali’s Sahel Conflict September 15, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Sahel, new open-source evidence has confirmed the deployment of Iranian-designed Shahed-136 "kamikaze" drones within Malian territory. Investigations conducted by Bellingcat,…
Audio and Podcast Journalism Expanding Frontiers: Robot Start Drives International Access to Japan’s Booming Podcast Market via Audiostart September 15, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati In the rapidly evolving landscape of global digital media, audio continues to claim an increasingly vital share of consumer attention. While Western markets like the United States and the United…
Fact Checking Anatomy of a Crisis: The Battle Over Pennsylvania’s Measles Death Toll September 13, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati In an era of heightened public skepticism toward health institutions, a recent controversy in Pennsylvania has transformed a medical tragedy into a high-stakes political firestorm. The Pennsylvania Department of Health…
Data Journalism Celebrating Seven Years of Spatial Data: The Return of chilemapas to CRAN and the Evolution of R-Based Cartography September 11, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati By: Global Tech & Data Science Desk September 2026 Main Facts: The Resurgence of an Essential R Tool In the fast-paced ecosystem of data science and open-source software, maintaining packages…
Digital Security for Journalists Maritime Operations and Environmental Challenges: The Complex Salvage of a Beached Vessel Stuffed with Decomposing Cephalopods September 11, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati Introduction and Main Facts In the rugged coastal landscape of Point Reyes, California, a unique and harrowing maritime crisis has captured the attention of both local authorities and environmental engineers.…
Fact Checking The Georgia Senate Conflict: Analyzing the Rhetoric and Reality of Social Security and Healthcare Claims September 10, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati In the high-stakes arena of the Georgia Senate race, the battle for control of the upper chamber has devolved into a fierce war of words, characterized by selective editing, fiscal…
Audio and Podcast Journalism The Global Audio Landscape: New Show Launches, Chart Dominance, and Industry Shifts September 9, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati September 8, 2026 — The podcasting and audio entertainment industry continues its relentless evolution, marked by high-profile programming debuts, shifting consumer habits, and robust multi-platform data indicators. From personal finance…
Press Freedom A Critical Juncture for the Fourth Estate: Press Advocacy Groups Demand WHCA Take a Stand July 24, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati As the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) prepares to host its long-awaited, rescheduled annual dinner this Friday, the atmosphere surrounding the event is far from the traditional gala spirit. Instead,…
