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Sex and the City, an HBO Max spin-off series starring Carrie Bradshaw, came to an end this week, marking an end to her universe. Meanwhile, an isolated Brooklyn single mother with cerebral palsy faces new obstacles when seeking in-home care services.
Attorney General Pam Bondi claims her office has taken action to end D.C.’s sanctuary policies; but is she really in control?
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Governor called a special legislative session and put forward several proposals, many centered around emergency preparedness while others could amend state laws concerning hemp and marijuana. Bail funds — which help people post bail for loved ones held in jail — have become popular social media trends, but are now facing legislative pushback. Lastly, HBO Max spinoff “Sex and the City” wraps after three seasons – marking its departure but leaving fans heartbroken over goodbye.
Coca-Cola announced plans to switch from using high fructose corn syrup to one made with cane sugar in an effort to cut costs, an attempt that could potentially save millions.
Investigative
Investigative reporting has long been used as a way of shining a light on corruption, crime and other forms of social injustice. While investigative reporting can often be time-consuming and require gathering mountains of data before interviewing sources; its nature also often makes it controversial due to revealing actions taken by powerful individuals.
Some news organizations specialize exclusively in investigative reporting, while others incorporate it as part of a more holistic coverage. Cutting-edge twenty-first century investigative reporting differs significantly from muckraker articles written at the turn of the twentieth century; today journalists use tools such as digital animations to engage their readers in their investigation.
CSIS journalists used satellite imagery and financial data to uncover the truth about China’s modern warships. Other investigative journalism pieces incorporate interactive features like scrollytelling, web timelines and hand-drawn graphics that bring their stories to life; some can even invite readers to collaborate in collecting data or interviewing sources.
