In an intense moment during a protest in Minneapolis, CNN correspondent Sara Sidner found herself battling not just the crowd, but also tear gas. Covering the unrest following the police shooting of a local resident, Sidner could be heard coughing and choking on the gas that federal officers deployed to disperse angry demonstrators. The scene was fraught with tension, as both protesters and reporters scrambled to escape the thick, smoky cloud engulfing the street.

While trying to report on the unfolding situation, Sidner described the military-grade gas as “extreme” and begged her team to get inside for their safety. This powerful moment illustrates the fraught nature of reporting in the field. For professionals like Sidner, it's not just about delivering the news—it’s about surviving the chaos that surrounds it. Talk about a news cycle that takes your breath away—literally!