Annie Fu

Data Graphics Developer

Annie was a Data Graphics Developer at Insider working on interactive storytelling and graphics.

In the past, she's reported on America's lost Chinatowns, the acceleration of glacial melt, and the rapidly aging US government.

Prior to starting at Insider, she built graphics at Industry Dive and Chalkbeat, focusing on K-12 education and internet culture. During her time at Cornell University, Annie studied information science and founded Cornell Data Journal.

Latest

Sue Lee, Ali Berman, Peter Letz, and Amber Howard on a purple background with Youtube, Tiktok, and Instagram logos

May 13, 2024

We mapped out the top talent management companies and agencies for influencers on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more

We created an exclusive interactive database that gives an inside look at who works with the top influencers on social media in 2024.

2 min read

A busy urban intersection with people of all walks of life.

Dec 27, 2023

What loneliness does to your body and brain

Loneliness can cause heart problems, muscle weakness, and paranoia. Here's why, and how to offset the effects.

6 min read

Sep 21, 2023

The true cost of extreme weather

Extreme weather is costing all of us money in ways we don't always see. Heat illnesses, drought, deep freezes, and floods: It's adding up.

6 min read

A digital collage of colorful breakfast foods, including avocado toast, orange juice, a sunnyside up egg and bacon.

Aug 5, 2023

What's for breakfast in 2050?

The climate crisis is bringing the global food chain to a breaking point, but there's still time to save the foods of our breakfasts. Here's how.

8 min read

A timelapse map of the battle in Bakhmut.

Apr 13, 2023

Timelapse map shows Russia slowly surrounding Ukraine in Bakhmut, a 'meat grinder' battle that has left thousands dead

Russian forces are slowly pushing Ukraine back in the months-long fight for the eastern city of Bakhmut.

2 min read

Graphical composite showing a woman with an eye mask on, surrounded by scientists, with a psychedelic pattern expanding behind her.

Feb 23, 2023

The 22 clinical trials that could make or break the future of the $100 billion psychedelics industry

Companies are trying to turn psychedelics into medical treatments by testing them in clinical trials. We identified the ones closest to approval.

2 min read

A Venture capitalist made of gold with two hands coming from the background to polish him

Jan 24, 2023

Venture-capital salaries revealed: See how much employees across talent, investor relations, biz dev, and communications get paid

Every year, a trade association for venture capital workers quietly conducts confidential salary surveys. Check out what those people get paid.

4 min read

A map showing at-risk ice around the world.

Jan 12, 2023

Map shows the ice sheets and glaciers melting that scientists most fear will be the source of catastrophic rising sea levels

Sea levels are rising steadily each year due to global warming, but these glaciers and ice sheets melting could cause catastrophic swelling.

10 min read

A line chart showing the household wealth of Black and white Americans.

Dec 31, 2022

25 simple charts to show friends and family who aren't convinced racism is still a problem in America

Research has extensively documented the differences between the Black and white experience in the US, from wealth and education to incarceration.

15 min read

Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., right, vice chair Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., conduct a news conference during the House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference in Philadelphia, Pa., on Friday, March 11, 2022.

Dec 4, 2022

Congress is about to get a little bit younger, with lawmakers' median age dropping by two-and-a-half years

Congress would, however, have 137 members over the age of 70 on December 1, 2024 — a new record — if nothing changes.

3 min read

A Nevada voter holds up an "I voted" sticker.

Nov 4, 2022

Everything you need to know about voting in the 2022 midterm elections

The last day to vote in the midterm elections is Tuesday, November 8. This is a guide to all the deadlines and rules to be aware of before you vote.

10 min read

Two people put their voted ballots in a drop box.

Nov 3, 2022

Vote by mail rules vary by state. Here's a map showing how it works where you live.

Voting by mail became a particularly popular option during the pandemic, but the rules differ by state. Here's a guide to the rules in every state.

2 min read

Two election officials check a mail-in ballot for errors with a magnifying glass.

Nov 3, 2022

For voters submitting absentee ballots, your state may require it to be verified. Here are the ways your ballot is checked for authenticity.

Currently, 27 states require absentee ballots to be verified using a few different methods, such as a signature match.

3 min read

Nov 2, 2022

Early voting in the 2022 midterms has begun. Here's when early voting starts and ends in each state.

Early voting allows Americans the opportunity to cast their ballot without having to wait in long lines on Election Day or rely on the Postal Service.

2 min read

Voters walk into their voting precinct to cast their ballots.

Nov 1, 2022

What time polls open and close in your state on Election Day

In most states you are allowed to cast your ballot as long as you are in line by the time your polling place closes.

2 min read

A teaser of a graphic showing the psychedelic clinical trial tracker.

Oct 17, 2022

We're tracking the most important experiments that could turn psychedelics like LSD and ecstasy into approved medicines

There are hundreds of trials exploring the medical potential of psychedelics. We identified the most important ones.

2 min read

Capitol Building in flames on a burning cake

Sep 13, 2022

6 charts that explain the United States' march toward gerontocracy

America's gerontocracy is disconnecting Congress from the rest of the country, an Insider data analysis reveals.

3 min read

Aug 23, 2022

America's Lost Chinatowns

Stories of Chinatown in the US usually focus only on New York or San Francisco. But for Asian Americans in the country's heartland, these small enclaves are the lifeblood of a community.

10 min read

Multiple images of live sports games interconnected by a web of different sports betting startups logos.

Jun 27, 2022

Sports betting's rise in the US has created a startup boom. Explore our database of 55 companies innovating in the industry, from microbetting to fantasy platforms.

Explore our interactive database of startups in the US sports betting business, including online gambling, media, tech, and more companies.

4 min read

Collage of Male Law Makers for Roe Graphic

Jun 24, 2022

Behind the wave of state abortion bans, there are a lot of men

Without Roe v. Wade, abortion bans take effect in 13 "trigger states." These men — from state legislators to presidents — made it happen.

2 min read