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Decoder Replay: Free the messengers
The imprisonment in Iran of Italian journalist and podcaster Cecilia Sala reminds us of how dangerous it can be to inform the public.
Our ultimate treasure map is of the bottom of the sea
We’ve mapped stars billions of light years away. But what lies just hundreds of feet below the surface of our own water has been unfathomable.
Can endless scrolling rot our brains?
It is difficult to turn away from our devices and even harder to turn them off. But if you can, your brain will thank you. Illustration by News Decoder After hours of mindlessly...
Top Tips: Document your story
People might read about a problem but they’ll soon move on if the story doesn’t convince them something needs to be done. They need proof.
Our planet says: Don’t dump your cheap clothes on me!
It’s time we rethink what we buy and wear and toss, As we fill our closets with new threads, the earth is getting poisoned by polyester.
Decoder Replay: Take a hike!
This past year has been so stressful, we all need to take a breather. Funny thing is, that’s just what the doctor has ordered.
Some news to peruse: Our top 10 list
We’ve traveled the world this past year. The stories our readers connected to most were all over the map.
The lasting scars of war on the children who survive it
A teddy bear and child’s swing buried in rubble are some of the relics of war that remind us: soldiers aren’t the only casualties of conflict.
Top Tips: How to tell climate stories that can affect change
Media often reports climate change as a doom and gloom scenario and ends up pushing people away. Can we get them to tune in and take action?
Decoder Replay: Can we close the gap between rich and poor?
The wealthiest people in the world now hoard fabulous amounts of money while millions lack food or homes. We look at ways to change that paradigm.
Volcanoes, floods, transnational conflicts and more in 2024
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If you are in Antarctica, we want to hear from you
In 2024 News Decoder took you to more than 60 countries to show that what happens in in one place can have global resonance. Come explore with us.
Decoder: Sudanese people wait for the world to care
An endless civil war in Sudan has cost the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. But the world’s attention lies elsewhere.
My takeaway from being away? It’s time to slow down.
In studying in France I learned something I didn’t expect. Back home we all rush around so much we miss what’s most important: The life around us.
Decoder Replay: Can you imagine a plastic-free Christmas?
In many households around the world, you will find toys wrapped up under a Christmas tree, most made from plastic. Can we change that scenario?
Can artificial intelligence bridge real political divides?
Some scientists are building a program that can do what your parents can’t: Get you all to stop arguing already.
Decoder: Is Israel jeopardizing its “special relationship”?
The United States has shown staunch support for Israel since its birth as a state. But that was before it decided to decimate the Palestinian territories.
Top Tips: Can you be the bearer of good news?
Relentlessly bad news makes people anxious and depressed. But there is good news to tell, if you make an effort to find it.
Schools need some education on how they teach youth
The way most school curriculums are designed leave many gifted and talented kids frustrated. We need to rethink how we teach tomorrow’s leaders today.
Decoder Replay: What was the war in Syria all about?
The fall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad has given hope to millions of Syrian refugees who fled their country during its 13-year civil war. We look back at the start and evolution of the conflict.
Our 16th storytelling contest winners
AI therapists. French protesters. Immigrants in New York. These stories won prizes in our twice-yearly competition.
Where a table for one was a right to be won
It wasn’t too long ago that a woman wouldn’t dine alone in the United States. Two women decided to change that by opening their own restaurant.
Top Tips: How to handle an interview
When you interview someone you might be more nervous than the person you interview. Here’s some tips for setting yourself at ease so you can get great info.
Now parents spend their nest egg on a roost for their kid
Housing prices in Australia are so high young people can’t get loans to buy them. Luckily for some, there’s the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’.
Decoder Replay: Does who we are depend on where we live?
We carry complicated identities inside us shaped in large part by where we call home. When that changes, how does that change us?
Decoder Dialogue: Can we take control of climate change?
Thousands of world leaders can’t seem to get a handle on climate change. But gather a group of young people together. and they’ll show you how to do it.
Top Tips: Spot a conspiracy theory before you spread it
Conspiracy theories are fun to argue about but they are dangerous ideas to spread. Here’s some ideas to help you avoid doing that.
For women, good health is a heavy lift
Weight lifting has all kinds of health benefits. But many woman in India find going to the gym first takes an inner strength they didn’t think they had.
Decoder Replay: Who will pay to fight climate change?
The island of Barbados has been calling on wealthy nations to fund climate change solutions to mitigate the harm that disproportionately affects small nations.
Trading in bullets for ballots in Sri Lanka
After failed attempts to topple the Sri Lankan government, a rebel group has come to power through peaceful means, with the help of a youth movement.
Can a government fact check be fair?
The Indian government seeks to establish a system to weed out disinformation. But it seems targeted at only posts that knock those in power.
Top Tips: How to cover an event without putting people to sleep
Not everyone can attend big events like COP29 or protests in big cities. The job of the journalist is to be there for those who can’t.
How floods in Spain brought a deluge of disinformation
After massive floods in Valencia, fake news messages on the internet seemed targeted to intensify chaos and undermine trust in the authorities.
Decoder Replay: Why we should welcome immigrants to our countries
Many countries are turning away immigrants. But they should be welcomed for the often outsized contributions they make.
Studying abroad changes how you think of home
A trip to Bordeaux, France opened the eyes of three U.S. teens in ways they hadn’t expected.
Can we save the planet and the life that’s on it?
As nations gather in Baku for COP29 to fight climate change, a less noticed gathering took place in Colombia to protect the myriad forms of life we might lose.
Top Tips: You can be a winner! Or not …
Even if you think you won’t win, there is value to entering media competitions. And maybe, you might win.
In Ecuador, a community ignored struggles to stop violence
In a key stop in a global cocaine network, residents of Duran are trying to just live their lives in a place that has become the murder capital of the world.
Decoder Replay: Why do people believe conspiracy theories?
Trump faked his assassination attempt. Princess Di wasn’t killed in an accident. The moon landing never happened. Why do people believe disproven ideas?
Decoder: North Korea struts onto the global stage
The renegade nation launched ballistic missiles into the sea and sent troops to Russia and rubbish to its southern neighbor. Can Kim Jong Un be controlled?
In politics, how much influence can pop stars wield?
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Beyoncé all endorsed the losing side in the U.S. election. Was their power to push followers to vote overblown?
Top Tips: How to change up how you cover climate change
We’re positive climate change is happening. But reporting doesn’t have to be all negative.
Burnout in the one job you can’t quit
High rates of parental stress are cropping up all over the world. For many, child-rearing isn’t fun and games.
Decoder Replay: Why a disaster in one place shakes the world
Financial markets are so connected that floods, drought or war in one country can sink an economy halfway across the globe. How does that work?
How the U.S. election plays out elsewhere
Western countries have been obsessively following the U.S presidential election. But around the world, there are reasons people are taking notes.
Can religious turmoil change how the world sees Ukraine?
New laws that affect what church people can pray in could cost Ukraine support from those who believe in religious freedom.
Top Tips: How AI can help you
We fear AI taking over the world. But wouldn’t it be great if it could take over some tedious tasks and free us up to do great things? It can.
When the price of housing is through the roof
In Madrid and across Europe people are rising up in anger that housing has become like a real-life game of Monopoly, and out of reach for too many.
Decoder Replay: Beware of shorthand labels
Are the Houthis in Yemen “Iran-backed” or “Iran-aligned”? Are Hezbollah members “terrorists” or “liberators”? Labels can make a big difference.