Data Stories

Students in the Data Lab develop innovative data-driven web applications, interactive graphics and in-depth web projects. They serve as lead producers for CNS’ destination website and help test innovative new ideas to advance the practice of journalism.

Pandemic spotlights shortages in U.S. health care workforce

Staffing shortages in health care intensify as a result of COVID-19. Added pressures of the pandemic may have pushed over 6 million to quit their health care jobs.

Double cropping insurance expansion protects Maryland farmers

The practice of double cropping, which has been done in Maryland for years, is now automatically protected for farmers by a national insurance coverage expansion granted by the USDA.

Hurricane Ian most recent example of billion-dollar storms

Since 1980, there have been 332 major weather events that have each resulted in more than $1 billion in damages, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information.

Prince George’s County turns to juvenile curfew after violent summer threatens decade of progress

Prince George’s County is one of many communities around the country turning to juvenile curfews to combat juvenile crime, even though academic research suggests they may be ineffective.

CNS 2022 General Election Guide

Election Day is Nov. 8. CNS created this guide to help Marylanders find election information and resources in one place, see what voting trends may look like and how redistricting might affect this election.

Artificial Intelligence in art underlines deeper implications for workers

Twitter-viral text-to-image generators only tell one side of AI capabilities that could upend job growth in multiple industries.

Former Hogan donors gave Moore four times more than Cox

Democratic nominee for Maryland governor Wes Moore has received nearly four times as much in campaign donations from Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s former financial supporters as has Del. Dan Cox, the Republican nominee.

Cable television is on the decline in the ‘Age of the Customer’

In 2013, there were over 100 million households paying for cable. It can be forecasted that by 2026 there will be less than 60 million.

American teens are experiencing a rise in mental health disorders, suicidal thoughts

From 2007 to 2019, the share of adolescents who reported having a major depressive episode jumped 60%.