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Journalist | Producer Explaining things πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ’»πŸ“– Currently @exploreminn. Previously @Forbes (posts are my own) https://www.rileyhallaway.com/

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Video: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis An analysis of footage from three camera angles shows that the motorist was driving away from β€” not toward β€” a federal officer when he opened fire.

A New York Times video analysis of an ICE agent’s fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis contradicts the Trump administration’s account. Watch our investigation here.

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Fatal Shooting by ICE Follows Weeks of Turmoil in Minnesota Residents of the state said they were reeling after a series of blows that have exposed a deepening rift between the Trump administration and Minnesota leaders.

Minnesota residents said they were reeling after a series of blows that have exposed a deepening rift between the Trump administration and the state’s leaders. Most recently, residents expressed anguish over the clash between federal and local officials after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman.

08.01.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 4
Minnesota's Massive Dark Sky Sanctuary | Minnesota Explained
YouTube video by Explore Minnesota Minnesota's Massive Dark Sky Sanctuary | Minnesota Explained

Check out the full episode here:

youtu.be/MZ1Gt5E7VXQ?...

08.10.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I spent the summer traveling across Minnesota, speaking with experts and exploring the state’s dark skies for this episode of Minnesota Explained.

08.10.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Faced with rising temps, Las Vegas is embracing a simple climate solution: More trees Climate change is driving more dangerous summer heat across the U.S. Las Vegas, which reached 120 degrees last summer, is planting thousands of trees to help cool its hottest neighborhoods.

Climate change is driving up peak summer temperatures across the country. Las Vegas broke temperature records last summer. Now, the region is fighting the heat with a simple solution: more trees. via @knpr.org

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The State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights The agency's annual human rights reports are being purged of references to prison conditions, political corruption and other abuses.

The agency's annual human rights reports are being purged of references to prison conditions, political corruption and other abuses.

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Trump Live Updates: Tariff News, Third Term Musings and More

The Trump strategy is to 1.) Imply you'd be crazy to suggest he may do something unconstitutional (like run for a 3rd term), 2. Sprinkle into conversations that "many people" want him to do the unconstitutional thing, and then 3.) Do the unconstitutional thing.

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/03...

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Senate Overturns Rule Limiting Bank Overdraft Fees to $5 Lawmakers voted to invalidate a rule adopted last year by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It now moves to the House.

The Senate voted Thursday to strike down a rule capping most bank overdraft fees at $5, a measure adopted late last year by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that had been expected to save Americans billions of dollars per year.

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You cannot talk about heroes like Jackie Robinson, the Navajo Code Talkers or Tuskegee Airmen while ignoring the racist policies and terror they endured during and after their service β€” things their white counterparts never had to face. It is an essential part of their stories.

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5 people in upstate New York charged with murder after allegedly torturing, killing Minnesota transgender man | CNN Five people have been arrested in New York and charged in connection with the disappearance and murder of a 24-year-old transgender man from Minnesota, whom police say was tortured and abused for week...

Five people have been arrested in New York and charged in connection with the disappearance and murder of a 24-year-old transgender man from Minnesota, whom police say was tortured and abused for weeks before his death.

www.cnn.com/2025/02/15/u...

15.02.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Howard University future professor among DC plane crash victims Tragic plane crash claims life of Kiah Duggins, future HBCU professor at Howard University. Learn more about the DC plane crash.

Howard University future professor among DC plane crash victims - HBCU Gameday

β€œAs a civil rights lawyer, she dedicated her career to fighting against unconstitutional policing and unjust money bail practices in Tennessee, Texas and Washington, D.C.”

hbcugameday.com/2025/01/30/h...

31.01.2025 05:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Bodies are being pulled from the river and families are grieving while the president speculates wildly that the cause of the crash was due to efforts by the FAA to recruit diverse employees. Blaming DEI for everything that goes wrong seems to be the norm for this administration.

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So, if you have any inquiries or tips for stories, send me a DM or get in touch via email!

You can check out some of my previous stories here:

www.rileyhallaway.com

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After 6 years at Forbes, I’m heading to Explore Minnesota, where I’ll be telling stories about the people, places, history and issues in my home state. While a lot of my work will be Minnesota-focused, I’ll still be available for work on freelance and independent projects globally!

24.01.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Former TikTok employee:

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Should TikTok Be Banned? Inside The TikTok Debate, From Espionage To Influence Campaigns | Forbes
YouTube video by Forbes Should TikTok Be Banned? Inside The TikTok Debate, From Espionage To Influence Campaigns | Forbes

As we near a potential TikTok ban on Jan. 19, check out our Forbes documentary from last year on the subject. It dives into the national security concerns about the app what exactly it would mean to ban the popular platform in the U.S.

youtu.be/eRSpZ4SD9Ns

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At least two dozen people have died and thousands of structures have burned in the major wildfires that have scorched parts of the Los Angeles area over the past week. The two largest fires are still far from contained.

Here are the latest maps. nyti.ms/40yxZVY

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Insurers Are Dropping Homeowners as Climate Shocks Worsen Without insurance, it’s impossible to get a mortgage; without a mortgage, most Americans can’t buy a home.

β€œAs a warming planet delivers more wildfires, hurricanes and other threats, America’s once reliably boring home insurance market has become the place where climate shocks collide with everyday life.”

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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This is quite literally the premise of Black Mirror season 4 episode 4 β€œHang The DJ.”

11.12.2024 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We look forward to a reset at @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/forbes...

11.12.2024 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Journalists' rights group says 104 media workers killed this year. Gaza stands out for 2nd year The International Federation of Journalists says that 104 journalists and media workers have been killed so far in 2024, with more than half of them perishing during the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza S...

The International Federation of Journalists said Tuesday that 104 journalists and media workers have been killed so far in 2024, with more than half of them perishing during the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.

apnews.com/article/jour...

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Why a two-year surge in global warmth is worrying scientists Instead, global temperatures remain at near-record levels.

After 2023 ended up the warmest year in human history by far, 2024 is almost certain to be even warmer.

Now, some scientists say this could indicate fundamental changes are happening to the global climate that are raising temperatures faster than anticipated.

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The light blue shallow water of the Bahamas contrasts with deep blue channels. Global ocean heat remains high despite El NiΓ±o ending, which typically cools things down. The text reads, β€œScientists expected global warming to slow in 2024. It didn’t.” Photo by Johnson Space Center for NASA.

The light blue shallow water of the Bahamas contrasts with deep blue channels. Global ocean heat remains high despite El NiΓ±o ending, which typically cools things down. The text reads, β€œScientists expected global warming to slow in 2024. It didn’t.” Photo by Johnson Space Center for NASA.

As 2023 came to a close, scientists hoped that a stretch of record heat that emerged across the planet might finally begin to subside in 2024. It seemed likely that temporary conditions would give way to let Earth cool down.

That didn’t happen. wapo.st/3Bdto1x

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β€œThis is one of 12 investigations into law enforcement agencies opened by the Justice Department under Section 12601 since April 2021.”

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The opening pages of the DOJ probe into the Memphis Police Department.

β€œMemphis police officers regularly violate the rights of the people they are sworn to serve…”

www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...

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Yesterday, as @forbes.com rolled out its 30 Under 30 lists, the newsroom WALKED OUT in protest of management's glacial bargaining pace and repeated labor law violations. Here's how our day went. #unionstrong @nyguild.bsky.social

04.12.2024 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

We're just asking for a fair contract with decent pay and job protections. @forbes has proposed ending year-end bonuses, offering some of the lowest wages in the industry and a Scrooge-like 1% annual salary bump. We say HELL NO.

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We are NOT GOING AWAY.

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3 years of bargaining & enduring management’s repeated insults, anti-union activities, & ridiculous counter-proposals all led to the Forbes Union walkout today.

Forbes management has no one to blame but themselves. If they wanted contract quickly, we would have had one years ago.

#Forbesunion

03.12.2024 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Forbes employees walk out on β€˜30 Under 30’ list release day to protest salaries Staff, walking out on day with big impact on operations as outlet releases trademark lists, says firm β€˜dragging its feet’

Forbes employees walk out on β€˜30 Under 30’ list release day to protest salaries

www.theguardian.com/media/2024/d...

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