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In a recent masterclass, Mike McIntire from the New York Times stated he is not the biggest fan of social media platforms in general. However, in terms of using social media as a reporting tool, it is a great resource that allows you to find information quickly.
August 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Where do you look for information when you are researching a new story? Mike McIntire from the New York Times suggests there are two main areas: human sources, and documents and data. In his opinion, the ideal investigative story will have elements of both. #JMC602 #masterclass
August 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Though it is harder to find work as an investigative reporter these days; The New York Times' Mike McIntire stated that "We're living in a time where events are coming at us like a firehose and there is a role for us as investigative reporters to play in that."
August 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Chess became a love for Susan Namangale at nine years old. 40 years later and she is still using the game to aid her community; teaching life skills and preparing children for better futures. Do you play chess? What have you learned about life from the game? #JMC602
Chess Lover Introduces Game to Malawi’s Prisons, Schools and Street Kids
www.nytimes.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Buddhism has long intrigued scientists, and the interest only grows as the propularity of Buddhism grows. Scientific studies show that meditation and Buddhist practices can help moderate pain while teaching compassion for oneselve.

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What Buddhist monks can teach you about pain management
Much of the global population suffers from chronic pain. Here’s what we can learn from Buddhism about how to manage it.
www.nationalgeographic.com
August 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Scholars remain divided over ancient inscriptions found in an Egyptian turquoise mine. If they are found to be written by the prophet Moses, they would be the only known existing text written by a major biblical figure. #JMC602
Controversial new theory says Moses may have written these ancient Egyptian inscriptions
Carvings in a turquoise mine from around 1800 BC appear to mention a wise man named Moses. But scholars are skeptical that it’s the Biblical prophet.
www.nationalgeographic.com
August 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
According to a recent announcment by the Indian government, a collection of gems discovered at the location believed to be Buddha's burial site over 120 years ago, was secured and returned to their "rightful home" in India. #JMC602
Ancient Gems Linked to Buddha Are Returned to India
www.nytimes.com
August 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As four dams were removed to restore the Klamath River, and Salmon returned upstream, more than just the environment experienced healing. A group of young indigenous kayakers completed the first decent, reclaiming the river for the tribes who live along it's path. #JMC602
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Young indigenous kayakers about to complete historic river journey, after ‘largest dam removal in US history’ | CNN
Following the removal of four dams from the Klamath River, which flows through California and Oregon, a group of young indigenous people are paddling from source to sea.
www.cnn.com
July 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Archaelogists in Pennsylvania have teamed up with veterans to unearth and chart a long-lost George Washington Battlefield. The field is the site of a deadly friendly-fire battle during the French and Indian war that haunted Washington throughout his life.

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www.nytimes.com/2025/07/15/a...
Found: A Lost George Washington Battlefield
www.nytimes.com
July 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM