🚨Did you get our latest newsletter? This week, we covered Mexico’s wide-ranging health tax proposal, the United States’ objection to a UN declaration on chronic disease and a rise in nicotine pouch poisonings, especially among children. Read more: www.theexamination.org/newsletter

Coming to #GIJC25? Join us for a pre-conference event to empower journalists with tools and insights to propel reporting on corporate-driven health crises. ⏰November 20, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 📍Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia More info: gijc2025.org/pre-conferen...

💉 Investigating Global Health 📅 Nov 20 | 9:00–16:00 Hosted by @theexamination.org, this session trains reporters to hold powerful interests accountable in global health. Learn via workshops & case studies. 🔗

🚭“Nicotine-free” vapes from brands like Spree Bar and Outlaw Dip contain synthetic chemicals that may be more addictive than nicotine and are unregulated in many countries. What’s in these products and are they safe? Read our story for the rundown👉 ​​ www.theexamination.org/articles/nic...

🌐 How can journalists and public health advocates collaborate to educate the public and policymakers? Join us in NYC on September 24 for a discussion with NCD Alliance and @bhekisisa.org. 🚨To RSVP, email [email protected] by September 15.

Spots are filling up for our pre-conference #GIJC25 event! Join us for a packed day of discussions, workshops, and networking with investigative health reporters from across the world. You won't want to miss out. 🚨 More info and how to register: gijc2025.org/pre-conferen...

🌐 In NYC for #UNGA? Join us September 24 at Jay Conference Bryant Park for a discussion on how journalists and public health advocates can work together to inform the public and spark positive change. 👉 RSVP by September 15 to [email protected].

Will you be at #GIJC25? Arrive a day early for a packed pre-conference event with The Examination on investigating global health. Interactive workshops, cross-disciplinary panels, practical case studies, and networking opportunities await. 👉 Read more: gijc2025.org/pre-conferen...

🎉 It’s our 2nd birthday! This year, our wish is that you subscribe to our weekly newsletter, where you will receive our latest investigations and expert analysis on global health issues. You won’t want to miss it – www.theexamination.org/newsletter

🌐 How can journalists and public health advocates collaborate to educate the public and policymakers? Join us in NYC on September 24 for a discussion with NCD Alliance and @bhekisisa.org. To RSVP, email [email protected] by September 15.

🚨Investigative journalists! Are you headed to #GIJC25 in Malaysia? @theexamination.org is hosting a one-day pre-conference dedicated to reporting on the the industries responsible for the most preventable deaths globally. Sign up here: gijc2025.org/pre-conferen...

🌐 In NYC for #UNGA? Join us on September 24 at Jay Conference Bryant Park, for a discussion on how journalists and public health advocates can work together to inform the public and spark positive change. Please make sure to RSVP by September 15 to [email protected].

🏆 We won an award from @journalists.org for excellence in science reporting for "Oil companies leak toxic gas across Texas — making local residents sick," with the @houstonchronicle.com. Read more: www.theexamination.org/articles/oil... #ONA25

Zambians receive meager payments for toxic spill from Chinese state-owned copper mine. Plus, a win for Big Food: A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging companies targeted children with ads for addictive, ultra-processed foods. Get the latest 👇 www.theexamination.org/newsletter

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How are government health policies to be protected from tobacco industry influence when the government itself is in the tobacco business? The “Smoking for the State” reporting series by grantee @jasonmclure.bsky.social for @theexamination.org investigates this issue. bit.ly/3UTjbNX

Countries that signed a global anti-smoking treaty agreed to protect public health policies from tobacco industry influence. But how can governments do that when they are in the tobacco business? We investigated state-owned tobacco in Laos, Egypt and China. www.theexamination.org/articles/whe...

🔔Hiring callout! The Examination is seeking an editor with experience executing impactful stories and projects to lead our food and polluting industries reporting teams. ⏰Full-time, remote position 💰$130K- $150K For more details on our team and how to apply: www.theexamination.org/careers/inve...

🔔The Examination is hiring an investigative editor with experience leading corporate accountability or global health projects. ⏰ Full-time, remote position 💰 $130K - $150K For more details and how to apply: www.theexamination.org/careers/inve...

🔔Did you get our newsletter? This week, we covered what the U.S. can learn from Latin America’s battle against junk food. Plus, children and teenagers make up most of the victims in a spike in cannabis poisonings in the U.S. Subscribe and read more 👇 www.theexamination.org/newsletter

Key commitments have disappeared from a draft UN declaration on noncommunicable diseases just weeks ahead of #UNGA, where it’s due to be approved. Experts fear the watered-down agreement could undermine global efforts to prevent chronic disease. 👉Read more: www.theexamination.org/articles/new...

In the World of Pain project, we found that German drugmaker Grünenthal promotes its opioids through misleading tactics including funding doctors, studies, patient groups and pain associations. 💊👇 www.theexamination.org/articles/fou...

In this week's newsletter: Ireland’s precedent-setting cancer warnings for alcohol get delayed, our reporters share what they’re reading this week & more. 👉 Read & subscribe here: www.theexamination.org/newsletter

Thanks to @radiofreeasiapr.bsky.social for showcasing @theexamination.org investigation showing in-law of ex-Lao leader Bounnhang Vorachit earned $28 million from Laos tobacco privatization. Interview (Lao subtitles): www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjW1... Docs: www.documentcloud.org/projects/221...

Tobacco giant Imperial Brands’ 25-year contract in Laos capped cigarette taxes and quietly paid more than $28 million to the ex-prime minister’s in-law. @theexamination.org’s @jasonmclure.bsky.social tells @rfalao.bsky.social about the investigation. WATCH: youtu.be/SjW1Yp1NZ5Q?...

🔔Looking to connect with impact-driven newsmakers? Join our Impact network meetup in partnership with @tbij.bsky.social, at 10am EST/3pm BST, with @miriamwells.bsky.social and @ngumenyuk.bsky.social, CEO and founder of the Public Interest Journalism Lab in Ukraine🇺🇦. Register here: lnkd.in/etrFEfef

There’s still time to apply to become an editor at The Examination! We’re hiring a news editor & data editor – both remote, full-time positions. 🗓️Deadline: Monday, June 30th. www.theexamination.org/about/jobs

@theexamination.org’s @maria-perez.bsky.social will discuss her reporting on the tobacco industry’s influence on public policy and how some groups that promote new nicotine products were funded with tobacco money at #WCTC2025. More details: wctc2025.abstractserver.com/program/#/de...

A secret deal by tobacco giant Imperial Brands delivered millions to an in-law of Laos's former president for a 25-year tax freeze. This arrangement has kept cigarette prices among the world's lowest. Story by grantee @jasonmclure.bsky.social for @theexamination.org. bit.ly/40ad76A

An investigation by @theexamination.org and @thediplomat.com reveals how a secret tobacco deal in Laos kept cigarette prices low and enriched a former president's in-law. www.theexamination.org/articles/how...

Heading to #IRE25? Join investigations editor @raquelrutledge.bsky.social Thursday for a panel on strengthening investigations with a solutions mindset. She is an expert in highlighting responses to problems that add depth, impact, and accountability to reporting. schedules.ire.org/ire-2025/ind...

Corporate-induced health hazards are threatening the well-being of communities worldwide. Join @theexamination.org founder, @bhallman.bsky.social, at #IRE25 for practical approaches to covering industry-driven health crises. schedules.ire.org/ire-2025/ind...

A confidential joint venture between the Laos government and tobacco giant Imperial Brands blocked taxes on cigarettes for 25 years and delivered millions of dollars to an in-law of the former president. www.theexamination.org/articles/how...

Reporter @sashachavkin.bsky.social details how @theexamination.org found that billions in a type of green finance called sustainability-linked loans went to industries that account for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions. 👉 pulitzercenter.org/how-we-revea...

🔔Come work with us! The Examination is hiring in multiple positions, seeking enterprising and collaborative editors to drive accountability reporting on global health threats. - Interim Managing Editor (one year position) - News Editor - Data Editor 👉More details at www.theexamination.org/about/jobs

When we think of "green finance,” we imagine projects that reduce carbon emissions and protect ecosystems. But what if those funds are being used by those companies fueling the climate crisis? That’s what RIN Fellow @sashachavkin.bsky.social reveals for @theexamination.org. bit.ly/4e6gfX8

🚨We are hiring for two roles @theexamination.org A news editor and an interim managing editor. Take a look at our jobs page and feel free to contact me with any questions! www.theexamination.org/careers/news...

@theexamination.org @maria-perez.bsky.social & @mattchapman.bsky.social are shining a light on tobacco industry lobbying. 🗓️Date: 5th June 2025 ⏰Time: 13:00 - 14:30 UTC (09:00 New York, 15:00 Brussels, 20:00 Bangkok) 📍 Organizer: WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub on Surveillance extranet.who.int/fctcapps/fct...

A U.K. lawmaker is trying to stall an upcoming ban on heated tobacco products—after an industry-funded visit to a tobacco giant’s Swiss lab. 👉 Read more: www.theexamination.org/articles/uk-...

What role do supply chains play in deadly lead exposure? Find out at this week’s “Understanding Supply Chains and Incentives” panel moderated by @theexamination.org @willfitzgibbon.bsky.social at the First Annual Research Conference on Global Lead Exposure. www.cgdev.org/event/first-...

Trump’s CDC cuts are gutting key tobacco data programs with youth surveys worldwide cancelled and $90M in U.S. prevention initiatives at risk. Experts at @who.int warn Big Tobacco could exploit the data gap. 🧵 www.theexamination.org/articles/tru...

The Philippines is chairing the World Health Assembly for the first time – but public health organizations are calling on @who.int to revoke its role over ties between Filipino officials and tobacco giant Phillip Morris International. #WHA78 🧵 www.theexamination.org/articles/how...

Today’s the last day of our World Press Freedom Day campaign. Help us close strong by donating to our critical global reporting: theexamination.org/donate

World Press Freedom Day is coming up on May 3rd! At @theexamination.org we’re marking the moment by launching a campaign to support our crucial global health reporting. Join us by donating: theexamination.org/donate

Our new investigation with @nytimes.com shows how – by intertwining science and salesmanship – one researcher has fueled misleading claims about the health benefits of maple syrup, with the help of industry funding. www.theexamination.org/articles/a-s...

Together with my @theexamination.org colleagues @anjalit.bsky.social & @mago.bsky.social and Ellen Gabler of the New York Times, we looked into this weird, sticky mix of science and salesmanship. Here's the story: www.theexamination.org/articles/a-s...

Navindra Seeram is the scientist who has touted maple syrup as a “hero ingredient” and “champion food” that could have wide-ranging health benefits. We teamed up with @nytimes.com to investigate what – and who – is behind his claims. www.theexamination.org/articles/a-s...

A biomedical researcher has exaggerated his findings to suggest that maple syrup could help prevent serious diseases. Together with @nytimes.com, we reviewed 15 years of work and found he has distorted the real-world implications of his research. www.theexamination.org/articles/a-s...

Are you looking for the tools to expose corporations? Join @theexamination.org founder @bhallman.bsky.social this Friday in Perugia at #ijf25 to explore more. Session details via the link rb.gy/swqc5c

📌 save the date: Freue mich am 9. April um 20.15 Uhr gemeinsam mit meinem Kollegen Hristio Boytchev beim digitalen Stammtisch von @netzwerkrecherche.org über unser #WorldofPain Projekt zu sprechen. Mehr Infos hier: netzwerkrecherche.org/termine/stam... @theexamination.org @papertrailmedia.de