The hottest Investigative Journalism Substack posts right now

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Claudine Gay resigned as Harvard's president due to plagiarism allegations.
A team of investigative journalists obtained a copy of Claudine Gay's letter of resignation.
The letter of resignation sheds light on the circumstances surrounding Claudine Gay's departure.

Nigeria aviation industry faces potential air disaster risks due to operational failures
Pre-flight checklists are crucial for aircraft safety and must be followed diligently
Passenger safety in Nigerian airlines is compromised by issues such as lack of maintenance and transparency

Jonathan Kay's diverse background in engineering and law, along with his writing across the political spectrum, makes his work intriguing and non-ideological.
Kay's investigative piece on a false sex-ring claim at a university sheds light on how false news can spread and the role of media in such situations.
The unique career path of Jonathan Kay, from a tax lawyer to becoming a journalist, contributes to his fresh perspective on journalism and news reporting.

The Democratic Socialists of America are facing a financial crisis with a $2 million shortfall against a $7 million budget.
Investigative reporters obtained e-mails describing the severity of the budget crisis within the DSA.
The crisis within the DSA is significant and has been publicly acknowledged by the leadership.

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has suspended Max Air's 737 fleet due to safety violations.
Max Air uses Boeing 737 models for local flights and 747s for Hajj pilgrim flights.
Without the 737s, Max Air is now using 747s and 777s for shorter routes, impacting their operations.