investigative
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Mr. Thompson skillfully combines investigative journalism with wilderness exploration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
This story was reported in partnership with Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ-focused investigative news outlet.
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026
The George Inn, in Norton St Philip, south of Bath, is the focus of that elusive claim of being the country's oldest pub - thanks to some investigative work by Historic England.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
The unit said it contributed investigative expertise, intelligence gathering, surveillance, financial analysis and tactical support to multiagency operations while maintaining its focus on major tax and financial crimes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
In addition to these smaller things, there was one huge issue on the investigative front.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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