ICIJ's #CancerCalculus investigation won Bronze in the Global/National category of @businessjournalism.org's 2026 Barlett and Steele Awards!
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@icij.orgReposted by @businessjournalism.org@businessjournalism.orgThe Outstanding Young Journalist Award goes to @nickdevor.bsky.social at @barrons.com for "From Prediction Markets to Casinos"
Judges noted that his coverage of the gambling industry has repeatedly produced exclusive reporting that not only breaks important news, but holds the powerful accountable.
@businessjournalism.orgBronze - Regional/Local Category goes to "SMUGGLED" by @themarshallproject.org, @dispatch.com, Cincinnati Enquirer, Laura A. Bischoff and Doug Livingston.
The judges commented this investigation was “an eye-opening deep dive into a topic that's received little attention elsewhere”
@businessjournalism.orgSilver - Regional/Local Category goes to "Failed to Death" by @sfchronicle.com, Cynthia Dizikes and Joaquin Palomino.
The judges lauded the investigation as “a prime example of giving voice to the voiceless by meticulously exposing a mental health care system" that profits while patients suffer.
@businessjournalism.orgGold - Regional/Local goes to "The Profitability of Fear" by @poplab.bsky.social @connectas.org @kenniav.bsky.social Arnoldo Cuéllar & Mónica Cerbón
Judges said "the scope & impact of this investigation, accomplished in the most challenging of environments, make it the clear winner this year."
@businessjournalism.orgBronze - Global/National goes to "Cancer Calculus" by @icij.org, Sydney Freedberg, Brenda Medina, Micah Reddy, Nicole Sadek, @isacotas.bsky.social & Jody Garcia
Judges: "it showcases a system that has created global inequities in access to pricey cancer drugs as drug counterfeiters take advantage”
@businessjournalism.orgSilver - Global/National goes to "Trump’s Crypto Wealth" by @reuters.com @david-gv.bsky.social @tombergin.bsky.social @mc0449.bsky.social @ldelevingne.bsky.social @gavinfinch.bsky.social & Koh Gui Qing
Judges noted the stories included “intricate details & demonstrated very strong reporting chops"
@businessjournalism.orgGold - Global/National Category goes to "The Poisonous Lead Trade" by @theexamination.org @nytimes.com @willfitzgibbon.bsky.social @petersgoodman.bsky.social @taylornturner.bsky.social & Samuel Granados
The judges called the entry a true testament to the power of a collaborative press.
@businessjournalism.orgAnnouncing the winners of the 20th Annual Barlett & Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism!
Winners will be honored at a ceremony on Nov. 9 in Downtown Phoenix.
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@businessjournalism.orgLibraries collect more than artifacts, books & movies. Over the years, archivists have also stored digital gaming software & trending video game titles.
But a new digital frontier is putting those retention efforts at risk.
Read more from George Headley on our website.
@businessjournalism.orgApplications are open for the 2027-28 James B. Steele Fellowship!
The Fellowship was created to nurture early-career journalists from the U.S. & abroad. Fellows will get hands-on experience while earning a master's degree at Arizona State University.
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@businessjournalism.orgGreat story by Cronkite's Eileen Mamaghani on the impact of fuel prices on farmers:
"Farmers are “price takers,” Mehra said, [so] they have to sell at whatever prices the market sets. They can’t pass higher costs to customers, so they have to absorb costs or cut back..."
@businessjournalism.orgFor some, creating short reels on TikTok & Instagram has helped them pay off student loans, buy houses, leave their 9-5 jobs & even start business ventures.
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@businessjournalism.orgMany cities have begun reimagining what to do with mall spaces as the retail landscape has greatly changed since the hey-day of American Malls. In today's #TwoMinuteTip, we dive into how some malls are evolving & why others aren’t.
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@businessjournalism.orgUnder the new plan, California, Nevada & Arizona will reduce their collective water use by 1.25 million acre-feet per year, with Arizona facing the steepest cut of 760,000 acre-feet (about 30% of its overall water allocation).
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@businessjournalism.orgAs a journalist, you will spend a lot of time asking for interviews. To make it easy, we've made a simple guide to walk you through five key steps in asking for an interview via email.
Learn more at https://businessjournalism.org/2017/01/how-to-ask-for-an-interview-via-email-5-key-steps/
@businessjournalism.orgIt’s back-to-school season, which means school buses are back out on the streets and tuition is due, not only at colleges, but also at private primary schools.
Read more about the business of K-12 private schools in this week's #TwoMinuteTip.
@businessjournalism.orgDon't forget that our Business Beats Basics e-book is available for free online!
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