Maps, Mindsets & Media Magic 🗺️🌿

From finding happiness in Mexico to mapping the world with data and discovering how AI and animation shape modern storytelling — this week’s issue is all about connection, creativity, and growth.

War, Warnings & What’s Next: From Gaza’s Frontlines to AI’s Crossroads🌍🤖

As violence in Gaza reignites global concern, journalists are turning to satellite imagery and open-source analysis to uncover truth — while AI continues to reshape how stories are told, from newsrooms to movie screens.

When Government Stops, Storytelling Speaks 📰⏸️

Federal furloughs, divided polls, and data-driven explainers

Beyond Borders: H-1B Hurdles, Immigration Journeys & Data Dreams ✈️📊

It's Storybench Friday!!

Data, Drama, & a Dash of Kimchi🍜

Storybench Weekly: New Season, New Stories

Are you excited for the weekend? We sure are!

And we’re back!

After an exciting summer here in Boston, we are so thrilled to welcome in the Fall semester😁

From Grocery Aisles to Map Miles: Storybench Unpacks Stories Shaping Your 🌎

Big questions, bold reporting: this week we’re talking price hikes, cultural identity, wildfire investigations, and the how to tell impactful conservation stories.

Your Weekly Storybench: Data, Digital, & Deep Dives

The intersection of storytelling, data, and investigative journalism—delivered straight to your inbox

Love, Scams & Storytelling: The Art of Connection

From Galentine’s Day to digital photography debates—this week at Storybench we’re tackling stories of how we capture, celebrate, and sometimes manipulate love & life.

Climate, Cash, & Crypto Chaos 🌍💸💥

This Week in Storytelling we’re exploring how interactive reporting is shaping the way we see—and understand—the 🌍.

Breaking News, Billionaires, and Beats: What’s Shaping Media This Week

Journalism is evolving, Musk is under scrutiny, and AI is redefining music—who said storytelling was just about words?