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“How to submit a confidential tip to The Associated Press.” ap.org/tips/


Great work and fascinating story by @mattoyeah

Try talking to your phone in Yoruba, Igbo or another widely spoken African language and you’ll find glitches that can hinder access to the global tech economy. A coalition of African researchers is working to change that. apne.ws/zBSC9MX



The skeptics on Wall Street have gone missing - only 1 percent of S&P 500 company shares in August were used by investors for betting stocks would fall. (half of what it was before the 2008 financial crisis.) ⁦@APapnews.com/article/f4ec3a…


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The makers of Italy's famed Prosecco are fighting to keep Croatian producers from using the name Prosek for their sweet dessert wine. Caught in the middle are some Italians who make the wine Prosekar not too far from the actual village of Prosecco. apne.ws/xmy3xXz

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Italy-Croatia fight over Prosecco name gets ready to pop

Italy has pledged to defend the name of the popular sparkling wine Prosecco as Croatia petitions the European Union to allow its winemakers to call their sweet dessert wine Prosek.


These teens are inspiring - and getting financial help to learn and confront challenges they’ve identified


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Hourly workers are increasingly seeking flexibility in how and when they do their jobs, pushing back on weekend, late night or holiday shifts. Employers who are struggling to fill openings are trying to accommodate them. apne.ws/ce2pfzE


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Would Facebook actually sue whistleblower Frances Haugen for taking thousands of internal company documents? It might, if only to intimidate other employees from coming forward, but the public relations consequences could be severe. apne.ws/D6rlSMN


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The Pandora Papers report revealed how the world's rich and powerful stashed trillions of dollars using tax havens. Philanthropy experts fear that increasing use of such measures will give the wealthy less incentive to donate to charity. apne.ws/kVvpg5n


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"This is some Robocop stuff." Police in Honolulu and some other U.S. cities are experimenting with robotic dogs to scout for danger, scan people for fever and perform other tasks. Privacy watchdogs warn that police are not guarding against invasive uses. apne.ws/Io3cE9H


Not as easy to explain as a rocket ship taking the richest man to space today, but this story by @masayett unpacks a controversial corner of philanthropy that is drawing scrutiny in Congress

A look at the growth of #DAFs within the past six years.

masayett's tweet image. A look at the growth of #DAFs within the past six years.


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A year after billions of dollars were pledged to fight racial injustice, their impact remains unclear: apne.ws/5hokW4P Join @AP, @ConversationEDU and @Philanthropy for a webinar on what nonprofits and their donors should do next: apne.ws/8kCdBEB

AP's tweet image. A year after billions of dollars were pledged to fight racial injustice, their impact remains unclear: apne.ws/5hokW4P
Join @AP, @ConversationEDU and @Philanthropy for a webinar on what nonprofits and their donors should do next: apne.ws/8kCdBEB

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I'm extremely proud of @Ap investigative reporters @MargieMasonAP and @robinmcdowell for their work on the palm oil industry. The work was named a finalist by @PulitzerPrizes in investigative reporting. The impact of the series was far-reaching. bit.ly/2FNly1X


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Congratulations to the photography staff of @AP. #Pulitzer

PulitzerPrizes's tweet image. Congratulations to the photography staff of @AP. #Pulitzer

“The best brand ambassadors are real people.” ⁦Story by ⁦@Maetron⁩ ⁦@ADInnocenzio⁩ captures why Nike, Sweetgreen and other companies stand firmly behind Osaka apnews.com/ff9a4ed6166c38…


It will take time to fully understand the impact of $$ pledged by companies and philanthropies to address racial injustice — @GlennGamboa explores the challenges

After George Floyd's death, corporations and major donors pledged billions toward racial justice. A year later, only some has reached minority communities. Reporting together, @AP and Chronicle of @philanthropy find some successes. apne.ws/2A7myA8



Terrific reporting and storytelling from @masayett to show how one Ga.-based nonprofit benefited from the millions that were donated to racial justice causes in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.

Black Voters Matter received millions in donations following George Floyd's death. A look at how the organization used the funds for voter-turnout and community-building programs throughout the South: apne.ws/8ZTssEX

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For Black Voters Matter, the goal is greater community power

Black Voters Matter co-founders LaTosha Brown and Cliff Albright aim to increase the political power of Black communities.



“It’s not easy to try to do a workout while you have a 4-pound weight attached to your head.” - ⁦@Maetron⁩ ⁦@AP⁩ story looks at why virtual reality has yet to really take off apnews.com/9b451b836abe06…

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Missing the moment: Virtual reality's breakout still elusive

Last year's pandemic lockdowns could have been virtual reality’s chance to offer an escape for the homebound.


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