In Japan, a Journalist Takes a Stand by Striking Out on His Own

Makoto Watanabe quit a major newspaper after it retracted a scoop. Now he runs an investigative nonprofit that does not shy away from challenging authority.

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Journalist quits role after comparing French actions in Algeria to Nazi massacre

Jean-Michel Aphatie stands by comments he made on broadcaster RTL. A prominent French journalist has said he is stepping down from his role as an expert analyst for broadcaster RTL after provoking ...
The Guardian - Mar. 9
After ‘kick’ controversy, Nick Ball is ready to meet the best fighter in the world

The Liverpudlian emerged from a scrappy, ugly fight with TJ Doheny, in which he escaped punishment after kicking out at his opponent, to stand in line to face Japan’s legendary four-weight world ...
Yahoo Sports - 2d
WATCH: 92-year-old grandpa does the most adorable thing for his granddaughter

Candace Castellanos has what she calls "a very Gen Z" job. So when her grandfather John sent her an article related to it, cut out from a newspaper, she was emotional to see he understood.
ABC News - 4d
US journalist sues Indian government after losing his overseas citizenship

Raphael Satter had his OCI card taken away after publishing a story critical of an Indian businessman. A US journalist has taken the Indian government to court after his Indian overseas citizenship ...
The Guardian - 5d
Telegram CEO Durov back in Dubai as France investigates criminal activity on his app

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says that he has travelled from France to Dubai, even as the French authorities continue to investigate criminal activity on his messaging app
ABC News - 1d
The Sea Shanty Singer is Singing His Own Songs Now

Nathan Evans was working as a mail carrier when he uploaded his cover of an old whaling tune. Now he has a folk-inspired album of his own songs, which he promises people can still “sing in the car.”
The New York Times - 6d
‘I enjoy being the hunted’: Oscar Piastri takes his place among Formula One title contenders | Jack Snape

The Australian is out to challenge for the driver’s championship in 2025 after helping McLaren to the Formula One constructors’ crown last year . He has the face of a child and the nutritional ...
The Guardian - 6d
“Take a bow” – Journalist can’t believe how good this Man Utd star turned out to be – (Video)

Manchester United youngster Ayden Heaven continues to steal the headlines with his delightful displays at the back.The 18-year-old was poached from Arsenal in January and has recently made his ...
Yahoo Sports - 2d
How slain Las Vegas journalist may have helped capture his own killer

Crucial DNA evidence found under the fingernails of reporter Jeff German led investigators to Robert Telles, the man charged with killing him.
CBS News - Mar. 9

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