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It started out as a story that writer Sarah Topol planned to do relatively quickly. Instead, it took a year and a half, hundreds records, and interviews with many Russian military deserters.
The result was a powerful profile of the journey of a soldier who deserted, escaping the war in Ukraine.
The result was a powerful profile of the journey of a soldier who deserted, escaping the war in Ukraine.
November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It started out as a story that writer Sarah Topol planned to do relatively quickly. Instead, it took a year and a half, hundreds records, and interviews with many Russian military deserters.
The result was a powerful profile of the journey of a soldier who deserted, escaping the war in Ukraine.
The result was a powerful profile of the journey of a soldier who deserted, escaping the war in Ukraine.
Bird flu is on the rise in the U.S. again, but your Thanksgiving dinner is likely still a safe bet, thanks to proper cooking and food safety rules.
Ease your mind with this need-to-know bird flu guide by PolitiFact: www.poynter.org/fact-checkin...
Ease your mind with this need-to-know bird flu guide by PolitiFact: www.poynter.org/fact-checkin...
Turkey prices may be climbing, but your Thanksgiving bird is still safe to eat - Poynter
Rising cases of avian flu are nudging prices up, yet food safety rules and proper cooking mean your turkey dinner is still a safe bet
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November 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Bird flu is on the rise in the U.S. again, but your Thanksgiving dinner is likely still a safe bet, thanks to proper cooking and food safety rules.
Ease your mind with this need-to-know bird flu guide by PolitiFact: www.poynter.org/fact-checkin...
Ease your mind with this need-to-know bird flu guide by PolitiFact: www.poynter.org/fact-checkin...
The Food Section’s Hanna Raskin filed 171 public records requests, then hit the road to secret-shop 70 liquor stores and ask the same question everywhere: Where’s the amaro?
Here's how one independent journalist tested North Carolina’s state-run liquor system: www.poynter.org/business-wor...
Here's how one independent journalist tested North Carolina’s state-run liquor system: www.poynter.org/business-wor...
‘Where’s the amaro?’ How one independent journalist tested North Carolina’s state-run liquor system - Poynter
The Food Section’s Hanna Raskin filed 171 records requests and secret-shopped 70 stores to uncover how a government monopoly really works
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November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The Food Section’s Hanna Raskin filed 171 public records requests, then hit the road to secret-shop 70 liquor stores and ask the same question everywhere: Where’s the amaro?
Here's how one independent journalist tested North Carolina’s state-run liquor system: www.poynter.org/business-wor...
Here's how one independent journalist tested North Carolina’s state-run liquor system: www.poynter.org/business-wor...
When tragedy struck, local journalism stepped up.
At this year’s Bowtie Ball, the Poynter Institute recognized the Miami Herald's investigation into a boat crash that took a 17-year-old's life, showing the profound impact local news has on communities.
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At this year’s Bowtie Ball, the Poynter Institute recognized the Miami Herald's investigation into a boat crash that took a 17-year-old's life, showing the profound impact local news has on communities.
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Miami Herald investigation of boat crash honored at Poynter's Bowtie Ball 2025
The Poynter Institute highlighted the Miami Herald's critical reporting of the boat crash tragedy that killed a 17-year-old girl. This award underscores the vital role of local journalism in holding…
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November 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
When tragedy struck, local journalism stepped up.
At this year’s Bowtie Ball, the Poynter Institute recognized the Miami Herald's investigation into a boat crash that took a 17-year-old's life, showing the profound impact local news has on communities.
youtu.be/vU3gUa_iUDY
At this year’s Bowtie Ball, the Poynter Institute recognized the Miami Herald's investigation into a boat crash that took a 17-year-old's life, showing the profound impact local news has on communities.
youtu.be/vU3gUa_iUDY
A viral video clip that shows President Donald Trump touching former President Bill Clinton is AI-generated, according to the photographer who took the photo and independent analysis.
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How a 2000 photo of Donald Trump and Bill Clinton became an AI hoax - Poynter
A viral clip showing Trump touching Clinton is AI-generated, according to the photographer who took the original image and independent analysts
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November 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A viral video clip that shows President Donald Trump touching former President Bill Clinton is AI-generated, according to the photographer who took the photo and independent analysis.
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A memo to staff from CEO Adam Symson downplayed Sinclair’s intentions, even as Scripps shares surged nearly 40%.
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Scripps tells staff a Sinclair takeover is unlikely despite surprise stock purchase - Poynter
A memo to staff from CEO Adam Symson downplayed Sinclair’s intentions, even as Scripps shares surged nearly 40%
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November 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A memo to staff from CEO Adam Symson downplayed Sinclair’s intentions, even as Scripps shares surged nearly 40%.
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Trump’s attacks on Seth Meyers aren’t new, writes senior media writer Tom Jones. But FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s public backing is alarming First Amendment advocates. www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
Trump found a new late-night target — and the FCC chair is cheering him on - Poynter
The president’s attacks on Seth Meyers aren’t new, but the FCC chair’s public backing is alarming First Amendment advocates
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November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Trump’s attacks on Seth Meyers aren’t new, writes senior media writer Tom Jones. But FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s public backing is alarming First Amendment advocates. www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
Tonight, Poynter honors Dean Baquet with the Distinguished Service to Journalism Award! 🌟
Baquet, the former Executive Editor of and a Pulitzer Prize winner, led the Times newsroom through a period of immense digital change and groundbreaking national coverage. @nytimespr.bsky.social
Baquet, the former Executive Editor of and a Pulitzer Prize winner, led the Times newsroom through a period of immense digital change and groundbreaking national coverage. @nytimespr.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Tonight, Poynter honors Dean Baquet with the Distinguished Service to Journalism Award! 🌟
Baquet, the former Executive Editor of and a Pulitzer Prize winner, led the Times newsroom through a period of immense digital change and groundbreaking national coverage. @nytimespr.bsky.social
Baquet, the former Executive Editor of and a Pulitzer Prize winner, led the Times newsroom through a period of immense digital change and groundbreaking national coverage. @nytimespr.bsky.social
Don’t let lawyer costs get in the way – and other tips on navigating public records requests from The New Yorker’s Parker Yesko.
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3 public records tips to remember: ‘Learn how it works‘ - Poynter
From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their…
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November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Don’t let lawyer costs get in the way – and other tips on navigating public records requests from The New Yorker’s Parker Yesko.
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Read more tips: www.poynter.org/educators-st...
Following the departure of two top leaders, the BBC is reportedly planning to make a formal apology to President Donald Trump in hopes of getting him to drop his lawsuit against the British public broadcaster.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Following the departure of two top leaders, the BBC is reportedly planning to make a formal apology to President Donald Trump in hopes of getting him to drop his lawsuit against the British public broadcaster.
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Over the weekend, President Donald Trump promised Americans $2,000 each from the “trillions of dollars” in tariff revenue he said his administration has collected. But experts said tariff revenue is projected to be far below what’s needed to fund payments.
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Will Americans really get $2,000 from Trump’s tariff ‘dividend’? Experts say don’t count on it - Poynter
Economists and tax policy experts say tariff revenue is far short of what’s needed to fund the payments, and legal challenges could shrink it further
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November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump promised Americans $2,000 each from the “trillions of dollars” in tariff revenue he said his administration has collected. But experts said tariff revenue is projected to be far below what’s needed to fund payments.
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-“60 Minutes” still feels like “60 minutes,” despite leadership changes at CBS News – at least for the moment.
-President Donald Trump threatens BBC News for $1 billion.
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-President Donald Trump threatens BBC News for $1 billion.
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A few months into its new era, ‘60 Minutes’ still feels like ‘60 Minutes’ - Poynter
Two fact-driven stories critical of Trump suggest that, even under new leadership, CBS News hasn’t changed its stripes. At least not yet.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
-“60 Minutes” still feels like “60 minutes,” despite leadership changes at CBS News – at least for the moment.
-President Donald Trump threatens BBC News for $1 billion.
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-President Donald Trump threatens BBC News for $1 billion.
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Happy Birthday, Poynter!
🎂 We did the cake, 🎈we did the balloons, ✍️ we did the half century of democracy-building work to improve the ethical practice of journalism.
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🎂 We did the cake, 🎈we did the balloons, ✍️ we did the half century of democracy-building work to improve the ethical practice of journalism.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Happy Birthday, Poynter!
🎂 We did the cake, 🎈we did the balloons, ✍️ we did the half century of democracy-building work to improve the ethical practice of journalism.
Now it’s your turn. Keep Poynter’s dream alive for the next 50 years. Make a gift of any size today: buff.ly/5iNqbJq
🎂 We did the cake, 🎈we did the balloons, ✍️ we did the half century of democracy-building work to improve the ethical practice of journalism.
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Two BBC leaders resigned following a controversy involving an edit of President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 speech for an episode of a documentary series.
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BBC resignations over a Trump speech edit show the high cost of editorial mistakes in a polarized era - Poynter
A sloppy edit of Trump’s Jan. 6 speech sparked two BBC resignations and a reminder that even small errors can fuel big narratives
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November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Two BBC leaders resigned following a controversy involving an edit of President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 speech for an episode of a documentary series.
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Elon Musk wrote, “The New York City ballot form is a scam” because “mayoral candidates appear twice,” but that’s false.
It’s part of New York’s long tradition of fusion voting, in which multiple parties can nominate the same candidate.
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It’s part of New York’s long tradition of fusion voting, in which multiple parties can nominate the same candidate.
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Elon Musk says New York’s ballot is a scam. It’s actually a 19th-century voting tradition. - Poynter
New York’s mayoral ballots list candidates multiple times because of fusion voting, designed to empower minor parties and clarify voter preference
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November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Elon Musk wrote, “The New York City ballot form is a scam” because “mayoral candidates appear twice,” but that’s false.
It’s part of New York’s long tradition of fusion voting, in which multiple parties can nominate the same candidate.
Read the fact-check: www.poynter.org/fact-checkin...
It’s part of New York’s long tradition of fusion voting, in which multiple parties can nominate the same candidate.
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Poynter has so far documented 70 federal actions aimed at constraining journalists and their ability to report and hold the government accountable. Here are the latest: www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
Tuesday’s blue wave had the media asking what it means for Trump’s influence - Poynter
Democrats’ wins in key races had newsrooms questioning whether Trump can still rally voters without his name on the ballot
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November 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Poynter has so far documented 70 federal actions aimed at constraining journalists and their ability to report and hold the government accountable. Here are the latest: www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
One thing is clear: Tuesday was a good day for Democrats. In today's Poynter Report newsletter, senior media writer Tom Jones unpacks notable coverage, analysis and reactions to the 2025 election. www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
Tuesday’s blue wave had the media asking what it means for Trump’s influence - Poynter
Democrats’ wins in key races had newsrooms questioning whether Trump can still rally voters without his name on the ballot
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November 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
One thing is clear: Tuesday was a good day for Democrats. In today's Poynter Report newsletter, senior media writer Tom Jones unpacks notable coverage, analysis and reactions to the 2025 election. www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
In his first “60 Minutes” interview in five years, President Donald Trump misled about the Insurrection Act, his administration’s deportation strategy and his record on grocery costs.
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PolitiFact fact-checked Trump’s statements from the interview. Read the facts:
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Trump misleads on deportations and inflation in first ‘60 Minutes’ interview since 2020 - Poynter
The former president’s claims about immigration raids, grocery costs and the Insurrection Act don’t hold up to the facts
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November 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
In his first “60 Minutes” interview in five years, President Donald Trump misled about the Insurrection Act, his administration’s deportation strategy and his record on grocery costs.
PolitiFact fact-checked Trump’s statements from the interview. Read the facts:
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PolitiFact fact-checked Trump’s statements from the interview. Read the facts:
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On Nov. 10, 1975, Nelson Poynter founded a journalism school built on a simple but powerful belief: that sharing stories and information can, and must, be a force for good.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
On Nov. 10, 1975, Nelson Poynter founded a journalism school built on a simple but powerful belief: that sharing stories and information can, and must, be a force for good.
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-A reporter emailed the wrong man. The result was a cautionary tale for journalists.
-Gayle King to leave her post as co-host of “CBS Mornings.”
-Gannett’s debt falls below $1 billion for the first time since its 2019 merger.
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-Gayle King to leave her post as co-host of “CBS Mornings.”
-Gannett’s debt falls below $1 billion for the first time since its 2019 merger.
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Bill de Blasio or DeBlasio? What happened when a longstanding newspaper failed to verify its source.
A respected UK paper failed to verify it was talking to the right Bill de Blasio and quoted a wine importer instead of the former NYC mayor.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM
-A reporter emailed the wrong man. The result was a cautionary tale for journalists.
-Gayle King to leave her post as co-host of “CBS Mornings.”
-Gannett’s debt falls below $1 billion for the first time since its 2019 merger.
Read these stories and more: www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
-Gayle King to leave her post as co-host of “CBS Mornings.”
-Gannett’s debt falls below $1 billion for the first time since its 2019 merger.
Read these stories and more: www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
A massive reduction at Paramount began on Wednesday as 1,000 staffers — somewhere between 5% and 10% of the organization — were laid off, as part of a larger plan to reduce costs and staff at the network.
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Layoffs hit CBS News and Paramount as David Ellison’s cost-cutting plan takes effect - Poynter
Roughly 1,000 staffers were laid off Wednesday, part of a broader effort to trim more than $2 billion in expenses
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October 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
A massive reduction at Paramount began on Wednesday as 1,000 staffers — somewhere between 5% and 10% of the organization — were laid off, as part of a larger plan to reduce costs and staff at the network.
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Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica yesterday as one of the strongest Category 5 storms on record, tearing off roofs and flooding streets. We spoke with AP photojournalist Matias Delacroix about what he’s witnessed on the ground. www.poynter.org/reporting-ed...
Through wind and flooding, an AP journalist shows what Hurricane Melissa left behind in Jamaica - Poynter
A photojournalist with The Associated Press speaks about covering Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica yesterday as one of the strongest Category 5 storms on record, tearing off roofs and flooding streets. We spoke with AP photojournalist Matias Delacroix about what he’s witnessed on the ground. www.poynter.org/reporting-ed...
In a remarkable piece of dogged reporting published Tuesday, CNN’s Clarissa Ward tracked what may have happened to Austin Tice, the journalist and former U.S. Marine who went missing in 2012 while reporting from Syria. www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
Inside CNN’s investigation into what happened to missing journalist Austin Tice - Poynter
CNN’s Clarissa Ward found a man who claims to know Tice’s fate, but her reporting shows how elusive the truth remains in Syria
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October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In a remarkable piece of dogged reporting published Tuesday, CNN’s Clarissa Ward tracked what may have happened to Austin Tice, the journalist and former U.S. Marine who went missing in 2012 while reporting from Syria. www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
-CBS News’ John Dickerson announces his departure from the network.
-MSNBC officially becomes MS Now on Nov. 15.
White House East Wing demolition buzz continues.
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-MSNBC officially becomes MS Now on Nov. 15.
White House East Wing demolition buzz continues.
Read these stories and more in today’s Poynter Report: our Monday-Friday media industry newsletter: www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
Bari Weiss’s CBS era begins with the loss of one of the network’s top journalists - Poynter
John Dickerson’s 16-year run at CBS spanned nearly every major role in the newsroom. His exit has deepened unease among colleagues.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
-CBS News’ John Dickerson announces his departure from the network.
-MSNBC officially becomes MS Now on Nov. 15.
White House East Wing demolition buzz continues.
Read these stories and more in today’s Poynter Report: our Monday-Friday media industry newsletter: www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
-MSNBC officially becomes MS Now on Nov. 15.
White House East Wing demolition buzz continues.
Read these stories and more in today’s Poynter Report: our Monday-Friday media industry newsletter: www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
Here’s everything you need to know about aluminum in vaccines – including why metal is in some vaccines, if there are risks and how long vaccines have contained aluminum.
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Trump officials want to pull aluminum from vaccines. Public health experts say that move defies science. - Poynter
The metal has been used safely for nearly a century to boost immune response. But misinformation keeps finding new targets.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Here’s everything you need to know about aluminum in vaccines – including why metal is in some vaccines, if there are risks and how long vaccines have contained aluminum.
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