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Journalism in a pandemic: Covering COVID-19 now and in the future -- A self-directed course for journalists

Produced in collaboration with the WHO, UNESCO and UNDP, this course -- created by the University of Texas-Austin and the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas -- helps journalists to improve their coverage of the pandemic. The course is offered in English, Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish and is self-directed. (Chinese and Hindi self-directed versions are also in the works and will be posted here in the coming months.) The course is free and available to journalists who are interested in acquiring new knowledge and resources to improve your coverage and understanding of

Health

Journalism in a pandemic: Covering COVID-19 vaccines -- What journalists need to know

On 29 March, the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas at the University of Texas-Austin, in collaboration with the WHO, UNESCO and UNDP and with funding from the European Union, will launch its second massive open online course for journalists to improve their coverage of COVID-19 vaccines. The course, led by former CNN correspondent and WIRED journalist Maryn McKenna is initially being offered in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. The course is free and available to journalists who are interested in acquiring new knowledge and resources to improve their coverage of COVID-19 vac

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Science

Just 10 minutes of daily exercise could unlock deeper sleep

Getting better sleep might be as simple as moving a little more every day. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin found that people who exercised more frequently experienced more deep, restorative sleep, which is essential for brain recovery, memory, and emotional well-being. Surprisingly, just 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per day was associated with measurable benefits, while even light activities like walking and standing breaks were linked to better sleep and mood.

World

Wilber Garcés is taken to hospital for paralysis; they post videos of the time of his arrest

Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, 28, was shot during a migration operation in Austin, Texas. The authorities published new videos of the time of detention, which would show that there was no foot chase, a version supported by the officers. According to medical reports, Garcés continues with physical complications and has had paralysis in part of the left side of his body by a bullet that remains on his back.

Entertainment

Austin Film Society Announces $300,000 in Filmmaker Grant Awards, Launches Texas Lights Funding Program (EXCLUSIVE)

The Austin Film Society has announced more than $300,000 in new filmmaker grant awards through the launch a new film funding program Texas Lights. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, AFS’s grants support emerging filmmakers. The launch of the Texas Lights fund will provide cash for rising artists to create independent films. “Thirty years of the AFS […]

Politics

What is known about the case of the Venezuelan migrant shot by an ICE agent in Texas?

Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, 28, was shot during a migration operation in Austin and remains in federal custody. While the Government claims that it entered the United States illegally and had a deportation order, its lawyer claims that it entered legally. The circumstances of the shooting are not yet clear and local authorities are calling for participation in the investigation.

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Politics

ICE agent shot a migrant man in Austin, Texas

After a brief persecution, an Immigration and Customs Control Service (ICE) agent shot and wounded a man in northern Austin, the capital of Texas. The victim, an adult, was taken to a hospital after being shot in the torso and then to a detention centre. Since the return of U.S. President Donald Trump to the White House, at least 17 drivers shot during ICE operations have been reported, six of whom died, according to The Washington Post.

World

United States: a Venezuelan national shot in the chest by an ICE agent

A man was seriously injured on Monday, September 21, with a thorax bullet by an ICE agent, the U.S. Federal Immigration Police, during a walk-on race in Austin, Texas's capital. The injured man was identified by his lawyer as Wilber Garcés Pérez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan citizen who delivered by profession.

World

Protests erupt after ICE shooting in Texas

Protests have broken out in Austin, Texas, after a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man during a traffic stop. The man remains in serious but stable condition in hospital, while anti-ICE protesters quickly gathered at the scene. Austin’s police chief said local officers were not involved in the shooting. Ellen Gainsford reports.