Loft Chronicles
Minimalist composer Phill Niblock has been living in his Chinatown loft since the late 1960s – and curating concerts there for almost as long.
The multi-billion-dollar fight for national sovereignty
Felix Salmon explains the legal intricacies of Elliott vs. Argentina – one of those court cases so important and complex that only a Power Ranger, Transformers, Lego and wooden trains can possibly do it justice. This video was produced for Reuters TV.
Exploring dark energy with the world’s largest camera
Astronomers in Chile hope to unlock secrets of our changing universe with the most powerful sky-mapping camera ever built. A five-year study beginning in December aims to discover some 300 million galaxies and 4,000 supernovae. This video was produced for Reuters TV.
The Aftermath of Superstorm Sandy
France 24: Reporting live from New York early on October 30, after a deadly tropical storm devastated the city and surrounding states.
Pussy Riot: From ragtag artists to global icons of dissent
Three members of the Russian all-girl punk band Pussy Riot were sentenced to two years in prison for “hooliganism” after playing in an Orthodox church. Reuters photojournalist Thomas Peter, who first met the artists in 2008, recalls his time with the group. This video was produced for Reuters TV.
Guar: The obscure bean worth a bundle
The little-known guar bean is now used for excavating natural gas, which caused it to achieve the equivalent of bean stardom. And with it, prices have skyrocketed. That’s good for Texas bean farmers but bad for gas producers searching for a cheaper solution. This video was produced for Reuters TV.
SPAMiversary: 7 BILLION cans sold in 75 years
The canned ham is the butt of jokes but it's also an American icon, serving troops in war, joining the Smithsonian and hamming it up on Broadway. Here's a rundown of Spam by the numbers. This video was produced for Reuters TV.
NYC to expand outdoor gym provision
“Playgrounds for adults” have been around since the 1930s, but only recently began appearing in New York parks. Now, the city plans to roll out 24 new facilities over the next 18 months – after a successful space was opened near Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. This story was broadcast on CNN.
Cash-strapped towns cancel July 4 fireworks
As towns and cities across the United States are plagued by harsh weather and a harsher economy, many have been forced to abandon traditional Independence Day celebrations. But in New Rochelle, NY, a lifeline appeared from the unlikeliest of sources. This story was broadcast on CNN.
Egypt: Tahrir burns with Mubarak protests
After Egypt's ousted president, Hosni Mubarak, received a life sentence for his role in civilian deaths during the country's revolution, protesters marched on Tahrir Square in central Cairo. This video was produced for Reuters TV.
Faith Leaders Rally Against Fracking
Video: On December 8, representatives of diverse religious communities gathered to learn about hydraulic fracturing – and many are planning to petition state legislators to keep fracking companies out of New York.
A New Approach to Cutting Calories
Video: The Save Half for Later Campaign wants to shrink northern Manhattan’s waistline, and more and more restaurants are joining the cause.