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Aurora Almendral
Radio clients: NPR News, PRI’s The World, BBC World Service, WNYC, NJPR, NPR’s Snap Judgment, Deutsche Welle Phoners / two-ways / live-to-air: NBC, NPR; Sky News (UK); CBS Radio New York; Deutsche Welle (Germany); CBC News Radio; Radio New Zealand; WNYC (New York)
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Evan Gershkovich champions Russian political prisoners in first comments after arriving in the U.S.
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, highlighted the plight of Russian political prisoners upon his return to the U.S. following a multinational prisoner exchange. The exchange involved 24 individuals, including Russian dissidents and Western prisoners, and was facilitated by diplomatic efforts from seven nations. President Joe Biden praised the exchange as a diplomatic success. The article also discusses the political implications of the exchange, with analysts suggesting it may not indicate a shift in Russia's stance on the war in Ukraine. Key figures in the exchange include Paul Whelan, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza, with Russian President Vladimir Putin welcoming Russian prisoners back home.
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Adrian Ardelean
Adrian Ardelean is a journalist based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Broadcast working experience 15yrs BBC Worldservice Europa FM Radio, Romania Digi24 TV, Romania
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Jobs Completed 1
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3 minutes | 100 days of war in Gaza, pro-independence president in Taiwan, the sixth day of protests in Romania
The article covers a range of international and local news topics. It discusses the ongoing war in Gaza, marking 100 days with significant destruction and displacement, and the international calls for Israel to reduce its military offensive. Taiwan has elected a pro-independence president, William Lai Ching-te, which may intensify Beijing's efforts to intimidate the island. The conflict in Gaza is escalating tensions between the US and Houthi rebels. In Romania, protests by farmers and transporters continue, with failed negotiations and accusations against the police for suppressing the protests. The article also touches on the challenges Europe faces in arming Ukraine and itself, North Korea's foreign minister visiting Moscow, and the doubling of wealth for the world's five richest men since 2020.
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Esperanza Balaguer
Esperanza Balaguer is a journalist from Spain based in New York, United States of America. I work as a freelance reporter writing in Spanish about politics, economy, culture and social movements. I arrived to NYC last September to cover the presidential campaign and the elections. I still write ...
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Kanye West sells unfinished house in Malibu for 53 million dollars
Kanye West, now known as Ye, is selling his unfinished Malibu house designed by Tadao Ando for $53 million, two years after purchasing it for $57.25 million. The property, requiring significant additional investment to complete, was initially planned by Richard Sachs and features a brutalist design. The sale comes amid West's legal issues with a former contractor and the fallout from his antisemitic remarks, which led to the loss of contracts with Adidas and Gap. The price reduction aligns with a broader decline in California's real estate market, influenced by the new 'mansion tax.'
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Helen Davidson
Helen Davidson is a journalist based in Taipei, Taiwan. Previously reporting on immigration, Indigenous affairs, and the Asia Pacific for Guardian Australia, she is now a correspondent covering China and the region for the Guardian.
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Live Reporting
Fact Checking
Politics
Current Affairs
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Jobs Completed 2
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Chinese fashion giant Shein has filed paperwork to float on US stock market – reports
Shein, a leading fast fashion e-commerce company, has confidentially filed paperwork with US securities regulators for an IPO, potentially the largest in years. Founded in China and now headquartered in Singapore, Shein aims for a valuation of $80-90 billion. The company has faced criticism for alleged poor working conditions, copyright infringement, and environmental impact, which it denies. JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs are reportedly hired as underwriters. The IPO would mark the most valuable China-founded company to go public in the US since Didi Global in 2021.
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Sidi Haidara
Sidi Haidara is a journalist and fixer based in Bamako, Mali.
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Feature Stories
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Jobs Completed 3
Usually Responds Seldom
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The Inevitable Failure of Malian Socialism
The article critiques the socialist policies implemented in Mali under Moussa Traoré, highlighting their failure to address economic challenges and improve living conditions. It contrasts the inefficacy of socialism with the benefits of capitalism, citing improvements in Mali's economy following liberal reforms. The text underscores the importance of market incentives and private property rights, arguing that capitalism has played a crucial role in Mali's economic growth and intellectual renaissance.
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Valerie Hopkins
Valerie Hopkins is currently the South-East Europe Correspondent for the Financial Times, where she covers the region out of Budapest. She has more than ten years of experience working in South-Eastern Europe. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian The Atlantic, The Washington ...
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Major Inmate Swap Frees Dissidents and U.S. Journalists From Russian Prisons
A complex prisoner swap involving seven countries freed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and two other Americans from Russian prisons, along with several Russian dissidents. The exchange, which took place in Ankara, Turkey, involved 24 prisoners and marked a diplomatic victory for President Biden, who has pledged to bring home imprisoned Americans and support Russian democracy advocates. The deal also served as a triumph for President Vladimir V. Putin, who has used the Russian legal system for political leverage. The swap occurred amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, highlighting the intricate international negotiations behind the scenes.
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Reed Lindsay
Reed Lindsay is a documentary filmmaker and journalist with 20 years of experience reporting, investigating, writing, producing, directing and mentoring around the world. He is the founder and currently the director of Belly of the Beast, an innovative new media organization that covers Cuba and U....
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China Spy Bases: Rumors, Speculation and Bad Analysis
The article critiques the media's portrayal of alleged Chinese spy bases in Cuba, highlighting the lack of evidence and reliance on anonymous sources. It questions the motives behind such reports, suggesting they serve to justify aggressive U.S. policies against Cuba and China. The piece references past instances of media hysteria, such as the Havana Syndrome, to illustrate how unsubstantiated claims have been used to influence U.S. policy. Experts argue that even if China were gathering intelligence from Cuba, it would not pose a significant threat to the U.S., and the narrative is seen as a means to control public perception and policy direction.
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Daniel Lippman
Daniel Lippman is a journalist based in Washington, United States of America.
Jobs Completed 5
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Chamber stocks up on GOP aides
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is strengthening its lobbying team by hiring former GOP aides, including those who worked with Rodney Davis and Kevin McCarthy. This move aims to improve relations with congressional Republicans amid ongoing tax negotiations. Meanwhile, the AI lobbying software LobbyMatic, linked to far-right figures Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, has been gaining attention, with clients like Toyota and Lantheus. The article also highlights various lobbying and political appointments, including Democratic aides joining K Street and crypto executives supporting Kamala Harris's campaign. Additionally, Viktor Orbán's influence efforts in the U.S. and Europe are noted, alongside new lobbying registrations and terminations.
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Jean-Marc Manach
jean-marc manach is a french investigative & OSINT (data)journalist based in Paris, France, working on surveillance, privacy and intelligence issues (among other things) since the late 90s. He has written numerous information security manuals explaining how to protect ones sources and ...
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Investigative Journalism
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China Stocks US Chips and Attempts to Poach Abroad
China has significantly increased its import of US semiconductors, despite ongoing efforts by the US and Europe to restrict China's access to sensitive technologies. The Chinese government and companies are actively recruiting top talent in advanced semiconductor and AI fields, often offering higher salaries than Western firms. This has led to concerns in Taiwan, South Korea, and Germany about talent poaching and industrial espionage. Taiwan has implemented strict laws to protect its technological secrets, while Germany has launched investigations into aggressive recruitment practices by Chinese firms.
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Charles Maynes
Charles Maynes is a journalist and radio producer currently based in Moscow, Russia. His news reporting and features can be heard on various public broadcasters worldwide, including PRI’s 'The World’, This American Life, 99% Invisible, Radiolab, Benjamen Walker’s Theory of Everything, CBC Canada, ...
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Jobs Completed 27
Job Success Rate 100%
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U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich has now spent a whole year jailed in Russia
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, has been detained in Russia for a year on espionage charges, which both he and the Journal vehemently deny. His arrest has strained U.S.-Russian relations further, with the Biden administration prioritizing his release. The case highlights concerns over 'hostage diplomacy' by Russia. Gershkovich's detention has been repeatedly extended, with no trial date in sight. The U.S. government has labeled him 'wrongfully detained' and continues to negotiate for his release, amidst broader tensions and previous prisoner exchanges between the two nations.
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Alyssa Moxley
Alyssa Moxley is a writer and audio producer based in Athens, Greece. She is available for investigative reports, detailed cultural analysis, and interviews for print and radio. She is also available for audio recording (for radio or video) needs with high quality equipment. She has expertise in ...
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Why Casey Left Substack, Elon Musk and Drugs, and an A.I. Antibiotic Discovery
Casey Newton discusses his decision to leave Substack due to the platform's handling of pro-Nazi content, highlighting broader issues of content moderation and free speech. The episode also covers a report by The Wall Street Journal on Elon Musk's drug use, raising concerns about his behavior and its impact on his companies. Additionally, researchers from MIT and Harvard have used AI to discover a new class of antibiotics effective against MRSA, showcasing the potential of AI in accelerating medical discoveries.
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Qasim Nauman
Qasim Nauman is a journalist based in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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News Gathering
Live Reporting
Fact Checking
Business
Politics
Current Affairs
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Jobs Completed 15
Job Success Rate 88%
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TikTok and its 'secret sauce' caught in the feud between China and the United States
A U.S. bill that would force TikTok to be sold by its Chinese parent company ByteDance is set to be reviewed by the Senate, amidst concerns over data privacy and propaganda. Experts believe China will not accept a forced sale, especially due to the value of TikTok's algorithm, which has been a key factor in its rapid growth. The algorithm's details are a closely guarded secret, contributing to TikTok's success and addictiveness. Previous attempts to ban TikTok under the Trump administration and China's designation of user data-based recommendation algorithms as protected technology highlight the ongoing tensions. TikTok claims its user data and algorithm for American users are stored on Oracle servers in the U.S., but there are doubts about the effectiveness of this arrangement. Chinese authorities have warned they will defend their interests against the U.S. bill.
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Albert Naya
Spanish journalist based in İstanbul, Turkey. Currently working for newspapers, TV, radios and video agency –as a producer– from Istanbul and also from the region of the Middle East. I use to cover topics such as politics, migration or social issues. Regular contributor for CNN, Ruptly, Ara, El ...
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The Russian opposition leader Navalny died days before being released in a prisoner exchange, says his team
Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader, died days before a planned prisoner exchange, according to his team. Maria Pevchikh, a close ally, claims that Navalny was to be exchanged along with two American citizens for Vadim Krasikov, a Chechen serving a life sentence in Germany. Pevchikh accuses Vladimir Putin of ordering Navalny's death to prevent his release. The article details the circumstances surrounding Navalny's death, the planned exchange, and the reactions from his allies and family, who reject the official cause of death and blame the Kremlin.
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Martin Roberts
Former Reuters multimedia reporter now freelancing in Spain for international media after being based in Mexico, Brazil, USA, Canada, Portugal and UK. Has grilled both Fidel Castro and George W. Bush at news conferences, covered everything from World Cup finals to plane crashes, and from ...
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Jobs Completed 13
Job Success Rate 100%
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Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Fund Inc. Announces Monthly Dividend of $0.06
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Income Fund Inc. announced a monthly dividend of $0.0555 per share, with an annualized yield of 6.37%. The ex-dividend date is March 20th, and the dividend is payable on March 28th to investors on record as of March 21st. The fund's dividend has decreased by an average of 10.7% annually over the past three years but has increased for the last consecutive year. The stock's 50-day moving average is $10.25, and the 200-day moving average is $9.73, with a 1-year low of $8.53 and a high of $11.18. Several hedge funds have adjusted their holdings in the fund, with some increasing their stakes significantly.
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Liam Scott
Liam Scott is an independent journalist based in Washington, D.C. He focuses on human rights and mass atrocities, China, press freedom, and disinformation.
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Interview (Print / Radio / Podcast)
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Jobs Completed 18
Job Success Rate 100%
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CPJ Award Winner for Press Freedom Alsu Kurmasheva: We Risked to Report
Alsu Kurmasheva, a dual American-Russian citizen and journalist for Radio Free Europe, received the CPJ Award for Press Freedom. She was imprisoned in Russia for over nine months on politically motivated charges and was released in a historic prisoner exchange between Moscow and Washington. Kurmasheva emphasized the importance of journalism and called for the release of all imprisoned journalists, highlighting the risks and responsibilities associated with reporting the truth.
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Richard Spencer
Richard Spencer is Middle East Correspondent for The Times of London, based in Beirut, Lebanon.
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Politics
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Jobs Completed 2
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Israel planning to flood labyrinth of Hamas terror tunnels
Israel is considering flooding Hamas's extensive tunnel network in Gaza to dismantle it, a plan that has received mixed reactions from Washington. The strategy, proposed by Erik Prince, aims to force militants out but raises environmental concerns about groundwater contamination. The IDF has previously used various methods to disable tunnels, and the current plan remains unconfirmed. Critics warn of long-term environmental damage, while the IDF continues to discover and destroy tunnel shafts.
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Bethan Staton
Bethan Staton is a journalist based in Amman and the surrounding region.
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Liberal San Francisco Considers Murder Charges for Drug Dealers? What Has Happened? Reality Sets In as Death Toll Mounts
San Francisco is considering murder charges for drug dealers in response to the opioid crisis, marking a significant shift from its traditionally liberal stance on drug crimes. This move is driven by the reality of increasing deaths and public disorder, challenging progressive prosecutors who have been reluctant to pursue such charges. Similarly, Oregon is reevaluating its liberal drug decriminalization laws as overdose deaths soar. The article also discusses the loneliness epidemic, highlighting a new app designed to help people in metropolitan areas connect and combat loneliness. The breakdown of family structures is identified as a major contributor to this issue.
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Emily Tamkin
Emily Tamkin is a journalist based in Washington, United States of America.
Jobs Completed 23
Job Success Rate 96%
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On No End
The article discusses the aftermath of the US election, focusing on the implications of Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris. It highlights the role of misogyny in the election and the reactions of various demographic groups, including American Jews, who largely did not support Trump. The piece reflects on the need to endure challenging political climates, drawing parallels with Central and Eastern Europe's history. It also touches on the potential impact of Trump's election on US-Israel relations and antisemitism, with references to various media analyses and polling data.
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Gregory Wakeman
Gregory Wakeman is a journalist based in Los Angeles, United States of America.
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NPR’s new executive editor scouts paths for audience growth
Eva Rodriguez, NPR's new executive editor, aims to deepen collaborations with member stations and expand NPR's audience through digital platforms. With a background in national and international news coverage, Rodriguez emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives in journalism. She highlights NPR's mission to provide accurate and fair coverage and plans to leverage digital tools to reach new and diverse audiences. Rodriguez also stresses the need for NPR to support local news stations and ensure the talents of women and journalists of color are fully utilized.
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Vivienne Walt
Vivienne Walt is a seasoned, award-winning foreign correspondent for TIME Magazine and other major US publications. She travels widely from her base in Paris, with broad expertise on war and terrorism in Europe and beyond. Walt has covered the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, and the Egyptian, Tunisian ...
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Jobs Completed 13
Job Success Rate 100%
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Can Apple Think Different on A.I.?
Apple faces significant challenges as it attempts to close the gap in artificial intelligence technology. At the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, CEO Tim Cook is expected to reveal new A.I. initiatives, including a partnership with OpenAI to enhance Siri's capabilities. Despite lagging behind competitors like Nvidia and Microsoft, Apple's large user base and focus on privacy and security could help it succeed. Investors remain hopeful, with Apple's stock rising since the announcement of imminent A.I. offerings. The company is also exploring further collaborations with Google to bolster its A.I. portfolio.
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Brian Yatich
Brian Yatich is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.
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WeWork plans to file for bankruptcy, reports say
WeWork, the troubled office-sharing firm, is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy as early as next week. The company has faced significant financial struggles, losing almost 98% of its stock market valuation in the past year. WeWork's initial public offering collapsed in 2019 due to concerns about its debts and management, leading to the resignation of founder Adam Neumann. The pandemic further exacerbated its challenges, and despite substantial investment from SoftBank, the company continues to face operational difficulties. WeWork's shares fell by more than 40% in after-hours trading following the bankruptcy reports.
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