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Drone flying against a cloudy blue sky
February 17, 2026
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FCC’s ban of foreign-made drones affects the biggest maker on the market

There are still DJI models for sale, but future drones won’t be available unless the federal government stance changes.

Illustration by Susan Stellin, adapted from multiple depictions of the pyramid of evidence.
February 9, 2026
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Evaluating research about drugs and addiction: The danger of a single study

Asking key questions when evaluating studies can help improve the quality of reporting about research.

1922 Journal of the American Medical Association publication from The William White library maintained by the Lighthouse Institute at Chestnut Health Systems. Photo: Graham MacIndoe
January 8, 2026
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Reporting on treatment for addiction: Where is the data?

Improving care for people with addictions will continue to be a challenge — despite billions of dollars spent each year.

Drone light show above the University of Missouri campus featuring the university's tiger head logo with the words Power the Roar.
December 17, 2025
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Sharing the airspace with a drone light show

Night flying regulations are just part of the things you need to plan for to keep you, and others, safe.

Carrots and sticks
December 15, 2025
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Resisting false binaries when reporting on the complexities of addiction

What’s in between forcing people into treatment and waiting for them to be ready?

Camden Buehler, a Mizzou journalism student, uses Stylebot while editing digital stories for KOMU’s website. Buehler said he uses Stylebot at the beginning of his editing process to flag any possible errors. Photo: Jacob Richey
December 8, 2025
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Teaching a new generation of journalists AP Style

Stylebot is a tool that helps reach a digital generation right where they are — online.

Picture of the border wall in Tijuana, Mexico. Provided by Al Otro Lado
November 20, 2025
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Al Otro Lado: Defense, resilience and solidarity in the face of migrant vulnerability

A binational organization defends migrant rights and builds resilience amid policy shifts and humanitarian challenges.

A well-stocked bar.
November 19, 2025
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Reporting on alcohol and drinking risks

Years of contradictory headlines about whether moderate drinking is harmful or beneficial for different health outcomes has left many people frustrated and skeptical.

The Haitian Times is building a community guide to connect people with Haitian businesses, nonprofits, restaurants and more.
November 13, 2025
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Efficient ways to collect information for a community directory

Experimenting with tools that scrape websites, collect data and format it efficiently.

Sarah Alvarez at her desk at Outlier Media.
November 6, 2025
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The case for treating the news like a campaign

At Outlier Media, Sarah Alvarez learned that making an impact for low-income Detroiters meant reporting on complex problems and not letting up.

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