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Forecast: Gang attacks in Haiti rock largely untouched Kenscoff area, Germany holds elections, and Hezbollah holds funeral for Nasrallah

Factal February 20, 2025

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Welcome to Factal Forecast, a look at the week’s biggest stories from the editors at Factal. We publish our forward-looking note each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on…

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Snapshot of Factal editors’ 2025 global outlooks

Sarah Burke February 11, 2025

Map of 500 global incidents verified and geolocated by editors at Factal

The new year always brings new unknowns in global news coverage. But it’s also a good time to reflect and plan ahead. Our editors created…

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Forecast: M23 seizes city in eastern DR Congo, U.S. could impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and airlines resume some Middle East flights

Factal January 31, 2025

The image depicts three men seated at an ornately carved wooden table, each signing documents. The man on the left is wearing a dark suit with a red striped tie, the man in the middle is wearing a dark suit with a red tie, and the man on the right is wearing a blue suit with a dark tie. Behind them, two men and one woman stand, all in business attire, smiling. The background shows the flags of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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Forecast podcast: Tensions spiral as Rwanda-backed rebels seize key city in eastern DR Congo

Factal January 31, 2025

The image captures a group of people, including several UN peacekeepers wearing distinctive blue helmets and vests, in a crowded, outdoor setting. The peacekeepers, mostly wearing camouflage uniforms, stand among civilians and engage in conversation. The background features a wooden structure with a corrugated metal roof. Several individuals are visible in the crowd, some wearing casual clothing, while others appear to be in uniforms. The scene seems busy, with people interacting closely, and a mixture of attentive and engaged expressions can be seen throughout the group.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Owen Bonertz discuss the fighting underway in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, plus more on U.S. tariffs on Mexico and…

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Forecast: Trump takes office, World Economic Forum begins in Davos, and Russia and Iran sign strategic pact

Factal January 16, 2025

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Welcome to Factal Forecast, a look at the week’s biggest stories from the editors at Factal. We publish our forward-looking note each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on…

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Forecast: French government collapses, German government holds confidence vote, and U.S. orders bird flu tests for milk supply

Factal December 12, 2024

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Welcome to Factal Forecast, a look at the week’s biggest stories from the editors at Factal. We publish our forward-looking note each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on…

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Forecast: America votes, Mexico marks Day of the Dead and UK Conservatives pick a new leader

Factal October 31, 2024

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Welcome to Factal Forecast, a look at the week’s biggest stories from the editors at Factal. We publish our forward-looking note each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on…

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Forecast podcast: Officials prepare for fallout of close US election

Factal October 31, 2024

The image shows a drive-up voting station on a sunny day. A white SUV is stopped in the middle of the road, surrounded by orange traffic cones directing the vehicle through. On the right side, there is a red tent with the text "DenverVotes.org" printed on it. Two attendants wearing yellow reflective vests are visible; one is standing next to the vehicle's window, while the other is seated under the tent. A table with voting materials is set up beneath the tent, indicating this is a voting station. In the foreground, a sign marked "Vote Here" with icons indicating accessibility is prominently displayed. The background features a beige building with a tree and well-maintained grass along the sidewalk.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss the upcoming US election, plus more on Affordable Care Act open enrollment in the United States, UK Conservatives…

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How Factal is preparing for the 2024 U.S. election

Sarah Burke October 7, 2024

The image shows a close-up view of a Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request form, specifically the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) form. The form is predominantly white with black and red text. The form contains various sections for personal information such as name, address, social security number, and contact information. To the left of the ballot request form, a section of a brochure with the text "HOW TO VOTE ABSENTEE WHILE ABROAD" in large, bold text is partially visible. The brochure has blue and red elements and is slightly blurred as it goes out of the focal plane. A red and blue pen is also partially visible near the left edge of the image. The background is mildly blurred, focusing attention mainly on the forms in the center.

The speed and intensity of political news is turbo-charged by this increased polarization – and noise – on social media. Good information can be hard to find.

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Forecast podcast: Ukraine makes bold gamble with surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk region

Factal August 15, 2024

Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi looks at a screen.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, plus more on Indonesia’s new capital city, the Democratic National Convention in…

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