According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 82,000 workers in the U.S. earned exactly the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour in 2024, and another 760,000 workers’ wages were below the federal minimum. Learn more in this week's #TwoMinuteTip by signing up for free on our website!

On July 9, SABEW held a panel to address what journalists need to understand about healthcare affordability and what changes or innovations, including AI, are driving healthcare costs. Thank you to Larry Levitt & Marty Steffens for a great webinar! Read our recap at https://ow.ly/kNSL50Zp7RR

SABEW’s recent freelancing webinar focused on strategies for building bridges in the industry. Thank you to Mallika Mitra, Chris Morris, Chris Taylor & Ellen Sheng for an insightful session! Read our takeaways from the webinar below: https://businessjournalism.org/2026/07/freelancers-sabew/

There is a lot to know when it comes to how the U.S. government conducts business when taxpayers are footing the bill. Today's tip covers dead equals and other types of bid-rigging that journalists should watch for. Sign up for free to read more! https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/

The 2026 Barlett & Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism are currently accepting submissions for all award categories including: ▪️Global/National Publications ▪️Regional/Local Publications ▪️Outstanding Young Journalist Learn more & enter today at https://businessjournalism.org/awards/

We're nearing the final matches of the Men’s 2026 FIFA World Cup. A report from Bank of America estimates 75% of the world population will engage with some aspect of the tournament. That’s certainly a lot of people & a lot of potential revenue. Read more in today's tip: https://ow.ly/eLAe50Zk7V8

“[Tabletop gaming] was already in a growth phase and then the pandemic just kind of gave it this weird booster shot,” said Mike Laza, owner of Funkatronic Rex Games & More. “It's been hard to keep up with it since.” Read more in Lex Doig's latest story: https://ow.ly/xL7p50ZjQXl

The USA celebrates 250 years of doing business as an independent country this week. While the U.S. conducts business with other countries, it also does business with itself, & today's tip is about the push to "buy American" & what it means for consumers. Sign up for our #TwoMinuteTip to read more!

Results from the 2026 salary survey for business journalists are now live! The median salary for reporters, correspondents & freelancers who responded to the annual survey is $85,278. The median salary for editors, supervisors & managers was $109,375. More at https://ow.ly/k55c50ZgnOS

No matter your business beat, you will likely stumble upon a company filing for bankruptcy at some point, and it doesn’t necessarily mean that company will vanish or stop operating. Read about some of the important terms & resources for covering bankruptcy in our #TwoMinuteTip!

Since 2007, the Barlett & Steele Awards have blazed a high-visibility path of excellence in rewarding incisive investigate business reporting that “tells us something we don’t know.” Submit your entries by July 31 to be considered for the 2026 awards. https://businessjournalism.org/awards/enter/

This Pride Month, we're sharing resources business journalists can use to strengthen their sourcing and reporting year-round. Do you know of any resources we should add? Let us know in the comments! #BizJournalism

SpaceX’s initial public offering last Friday was the biggest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to value it at around $1.77 trillion. Today's #TwoMinuteTip looks at the profitable part of SpaceX’s business, Starlink, and how this IPO could impact everyday Americans. Sign up online to read more.

A recent Capital One report noted that rates of theft are 65% higher at self-checkouts compared to staffed checkouts. A handful of states across the U.S. are now considering proposals for statewide mandates. Sign up for our Two Minute Tip to learn more! https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/

The private equity industry is involved in a lot more businesses than many may realize, even in rural areas. Today, let’s talk about the reach of private equity. Read more in today's tip by signing up on our website! Always free, always informative. https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/

The 2026 Barlett & Steele Awards are now open for entries! Named for the illustrious team of Don Barlett and Jim Steele, these awards honor the best in investigative business journalism from the past year. There are no entry fees. Learn more at https://businessjournalism.org/awards/

We're thrilled to introduce Lex Doig! As an undergraduate, Lex worked on multiple investigative projects with the Howard Center. She's looking forward to learning how to add a strong business perspective to her reporting. Keep an eye out for more from Lex this summer!

For Reuben, the 2026 @sabew.bsky.social conference was a chance to learn from reporters he's long-admired while gaining a deeper understanding of where business journalism as an industry is today. Read his main takeaways on our website: https://businessjournalism.org/2026/05/sabew-reuben/

In a similar vein to last week's #TwoMinuteTip on digital entertainment, today we're looking at developments in live entertainment, including what's happening with Live Nation-Ticketmaster & blue dot fever. Sign up for our free weekly tip to read more! https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/

For Quỳnh, the 2026 @sabew.bsky.social conference was a wonderful reminder of the zeal, teamwork, and curiosity that bring journalists to work in the industry in the first place. Read more about Quỳnh's experience at #SABEW26 on our website: https://businessjournalism.org/2026/05/sabew-quynh/

From Nigeria to Kenya, Egypt to Botswana, solar imports from China – which dominates global production – are skyrocketing. Learn more about what this solar boom could mean for Africa in Reuben Brown's latest article. https://businessjournalism.org/2026/05/africa-solar/

For Mia, the recent @sabew.bsky.social conference was a chance to connect with fellow industry professionals and learn firsthand from journalists she has long admired. Read more about her experience at #SABEW26 on our website: https://businessjournalism.org/2026/05/sabew26-mia/

A bill to preserve old video games for consumers is making its way through CA state legislature. AB1921 was created by the same organizers behind a European citizens’ initiative, called “Stop Destroying Videogames”. Read more in today's Two Minute Tip! https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/

🧑‍💻 NEW EPISODE: Bhargava interviews Lauren Auverset, Assistant Prof of Strategic Communication at UL Lafayette. They discuss the evolution of #ParasocialRelationships & rise of #InfluencerCulture in an increasingly connected world. 🔗 https://businessjournalism.org/podcast/parasocial-relationships/

That's a wrap! Huge shoutout to the wonderful students who worked with us during the past year. We're so proud of all they've accomplished & can't wait to see what amazing things they'll do next🎉 Be sure to stay tuned as we still have some great work from each of them to share!

More edtech businesses are incorporating AI into their workflows and products, but the results are mixed. User reception can play a big factor, as shown in the case of Duolingo. Read more at https://ow.ly/gRAr50YYuIc

To help journalists navigating a tough job market, @sabew.bsky.social held a webinar to address how early-career & recently laid-off reporters can stand out. Thank you Sarah Babbage, Hilke Schellman, Ariel Schur & Kayla Webster for a great discussion! Highlights: https://ow.ly/smUR50YT1Iz

In this week's #TwoMinuteTip, let's dive into what makes the USPS so unique from other government agencies, what it does for the American public, and what the future may hold for it. For more like this, sign up for our newsletter: https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/ #BizJournalism

Summer is here and it's time to kick back and relax with a good book... or two... or three! If you're looking for recommendations, here are some recent reads from the staff and students here at the Reynolds Center. Let us know in the comments which ones you're adding to your TBR!

As companies reduce their spending, many office perks, along with extra pay and time-off, are being cut. In this week’s Two Minute Tip, let’s talk about how these changes are impacting employees. Sign up for more #TwoMinuteTips: https://businessjournalism.org/2-minute-tips/ #BizJournalism