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Covering immigration in 2025: 3 reporting tips and a list of data resources We share expert insights from attorney Linda Dakin-Grimm, researcher Austin Kocher and investigative reporter Caitlin ...

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Proof News founder Julia Angwin on trust in journalism, the scientific method and the future of AI and the news Some news organizations have used generative AI, but the utility of AI in journalism is ...

Public funding for sports stadiums: A primer and research roundup Team owners looking to build or revamp big league sports stadiums often seek public funds in the hundreds of millions of dollars. But ...