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Learning to pause: Finding peace of mind amid the news rush
Inside a newsroom, the rush often feels like the pulse of life itself. Phones ring, notifications never stop, and taking a break feels like a luxury. Yet beneath that seemingly productive rhythm, something slowly erodes, our peace of mind. Dr. Kate West, associate...
The “Orwell” Effect: How 2025 America Felt Like 1984
It’s a gloomy October night. Rain drips steadily onto the empty streets of Washington, D.C. A giant banner with the face of a leader hangs across a government building. The wind makes it sway in a strange, almost hypnotic rhythm. “American Workers First,” the banner...
In arid Texas, data centers are thirsty for water.
In a state where fields are drying up and water reserves are shrinking, the data center boom raises a crucial question: how much can technology grow in an increasingly thirsty world? One of the topics people are talking about most in Texas right now is water. About...
Beyond the headlines: stories, people, and the change within
March 21, 2025 was not a normal day. It was the day I found out I was shortlisted for the World Press Institute fellowship. I had no idea how much this opportunity would change my perspective. Then came September 5, the day it all began. Stepping foot in the United...