Copenhagen, DENMARK and Dresden, GERMANY – The 1st of May is International Workers Day here and in some other countries. It’s a day when workers celebrate the gains they’ve made and remember the struggles laborers have endured.  According to Britannica, it was in 1889 when an international federation of socialist parties and workers unions designed the 1st of May to remember the Haymarket Riot in Chicago. While the uprising ended in bloodshed and gained sad notoriety, the day is now celebrated internationally.  At the same time, it is not just a day of remembrance, but also often ser ..read more

“We’re going to see some of the best journalism of our lives this year,” Charlie Sykes said at a recent journalism conference. “But given the state of journalism and the audience, many of the voters who most need that journalism will never see it and will not believe it.” Sykes, a long-time journalist and conservative political commentator who is now a contributor at MSNBC, was a leader among “Never Trump” Republicans. As part of The International Symposium on Online Journalism panel discussion of coverage of the last two presidential elections, Sykes didn’t hold back on his view of coverage t ..read more

Dublin, IRELAND – Never would I have considered myself a sports movie fan, particularly not for something as elitest as tennis. But Zendaya took center stage in Challengers, the newest film to smash the box office this past weekend, alongside co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor, directed by Luca Guadagnino, known for Call Me By Your Name. I felt compelled to at least give it a watch. The sports drama follows Art Donaldson (Faist) and Patrick Zweig (O’Connor), two best friends and tennis champions, as they meet and quickly fall for tennis prodigy, Tashi Donaldson (Zendaya). As the three lives ..read more

Melbourne, AUSTRALIA – On the 25th of April each year, it is ANZAC Day here in Australia, which stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Day. It is the day we commemorate the lives that were lost and the sacrifices that were made during World War I. The Cenotaph, a granite structure with six men in the three Australian services, carrying their departed comrade. (Katherine Phan/YJI) On this day, many choose to turn their alarm clocks to 4 a.m. and gather in the heart of the city. On April 25, 1915, thousands of troops arrived on the shore of Gallipoli, Turkey, and fought a disastrous ba ..read more

Reporter Noah Haynes recaps the Børsen fire and asks locals what they think of the loss. Noah Haynes is a Reporter with Youth Journalism International. The post Copenhagen locals lament Børsen loss appeared first on Youth Journalism International ..read more

Portland, Oregon, U.S.A – Taylor Swift’s new release, The Tortured Poets Department, incisively tells the story of heartbreak with razor-sharp lyrics, experimental production, and a deeply emotional storyline. The album opens with a collaboration with Post Malone aptly named “Fortnight.” The song tells a story of a two-week relationship, filled with both love and deep retrospection for Swift. The chorus explodes with “I love you, it’s ruining my life.” Throughout the song, stripped-down acoustics amplify the hidden darkness hiding between bright synths and cheerful drums. The track “My Boy Onl ..read more

BOSTON – On a bright, warm Monday, thousands of people gathered to watch and cheer for runners participating in the 128th Boston Marathon. Starting from Hopkinton, Massachusetts, racers covered 26.2 miles before reaching the finish line in Boston.  Sho Watanbe who placed fourth in the men’s wheelchair division. (Shiara Naveen/YJI) Since 1975, the Boston Marathon has included a wheelchair division and since then, the race has kicked off with wheelchair racers, while the start time for runners shortly after. “I love the feeling of people coming from all over the country,” said Aram Russell ..read more

Copenhagen, DENMARK – Early this morning, Børsen, the iconic 400-year-old former Danish stock exchange building caught fire. The landmark structure is partially destroyed and was still burning at 7:30 p.m. There were no reports of injuries. The spire, uniquely decorated with images of dragons, caught fire and collapsed into the building. Throughout the day, crowds of people gathered around the police cordons to see the fire officers attempt to put out the blaze. Wind carried the thick black smoke, sometimes burning onlookers’ eyes and leaving clothes smelling of smoke.  The blaze in the m ..read more

Taipei, TAIWAN  – Throughout my life, I’ve joined or attended quite a few international organizations, summer camps, and seminars. The other attendees would introduce themselves by city and country: Chicago, the U.S., Barcelona, Spain, Tokyo, Japan, and so on. I can imagine their cities, from popular media, a vague impression, or even a visit.  Nobody knew Taipei, Taiwan unless they were interested in world politics. Even if they did, they knew of China’s threats and the powerful semiconductor industry that Taiwanese people jokingly call the “Mountain that protects the nation ..read more

Canton, Connecticut, U.S.A. – Titanic. Rarely do I venture into the realm of movies that are new to me – I mostly prefer the comfort of movies that I’ve already watched. But James Cameron’s cinematic masterpiece managed to captivate my attention from the start and has since been an all-time favorite. With an impeccable blend of history, romance and tragedy, complemented by the stellar performances of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, Titanic undoubtedly deserves the 11 Oscars it received. Released in 1997, the film transports the viewers back to the fateful night of April 14, 1912, when the ..read more