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fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

CNN Anchor Flat-Out Calls Trump Liar Over Bonkers Jesus Post: He Deleted It and Lied About It'

Abby Phillip labeled President Trump a liar regarding his explanation for a controversial Truth Social post he deleted.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

PBS Reporter Says Trump Hung Up on Her After She Asked About His Threat About Wiping Out a Civilization'

Trump's controversial statements and abrupt phone call with PBS correspondent highlight tensions surrounding the Iran ceasefire and ongoing conflicts in the region.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Pro-Trump CNN Analyst Admits Karoline Leavitt Has a Tough Job' When Pressed About Bonkers Threat

Trump's threats complicate Leavitt's role, yet she defends his rhetoric as effective for achieving results.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

CNN Reporter Gets Hammered by Trump Critics for Giving Thanks' to Trump Envoy Witkoff

Critics condemned CNN's Frederik Pleitgen for praising Trump's envoy after a controversial ceasefire announcement amid conflicting narratives on the situation with Iran.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

CNN Anchor Flat-Out Calls Trump Liar Over Bonkers Jesus Post: He Deleted It and Lied About It'

Abby Phillip labeled President Trump a liar regarding his explanation for a controversial Truth Social post he deleted.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

PBS Reporter Says Trump Hung Up on Her After She Asked About His Threat About Wiping Out a Civilization'

Trump's controversial statements and abrupt phone call with PBS correspondent highlight tensions surrounding the Iran ceasefire and ongoing conflicts in the region.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Pro-Trump CNN Analyst Admits Karoline Leavitt Has a Tough Job' When Pressed About Bonkers Threat

Trump's threats complicate Leavitt's role, yet she defends his rhetoric as effective for achieving results.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

CNN Reporter Gets Hammered by Trump Critics for Giving Thanks' to Trump Envoy Witkoff

Critics condemned CNN's Frederik Pleitgen for praising Trump's envoy after a controversial ceasefire announcement amid conflicting narratives on the situation with Iran.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
2 hours ago

'How could you ask me that question?' Looksmaxxer Clavicular storms out of '60 minutes' interview

Clavicular, a looksmaxxer, uses extreme methods for self-improvement and rejects ties to the incel community despite controversial actions.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Minister wants investigation into 'unbalanced and lopsided' reporting of fuel protests by the media

Patrick O'Donovan calls for an investigation into perceived unbalanced media coverage of fuel protests in Ireland.
Higher education
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Student journalists may produce a quarter million bylines a year. Here's what that looks like - Poynter

Student journalists are actively producing a significant volume of work, contributing to campus life and press freedom despite challenges faced by student media.
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

Lead plaintiff Anthony D'Antonio established he suffered a concrete injury sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court, according to Judge Victor Marrero.
Privacy professionals
#police-misconduct
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Officer sacked for 'appalling' remarks on Panorama

A police officer was dismissed for making inappropriate comments and using force against a detainee during an undercover investigation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

TV host 'feels free' after Met PC misconduct ruling

A former Metropolitan Police officer used a fake identity to sexually exploit a TV presenter over five years, with a misconduct panel finding him guilty of gross misconduct and barring him from policing.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Officer sacked for 'appalling' remarks on Panorama

A police officer was dismissed for making inappropriate comments and using force against a detainee during an undercover investigation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

TV host 'feels free' after Met PC misconduct ruling

A former Metropolitan Police officer used a fake identity to sexually exploit a TV presenter over five years, with a misconduct panel finding him guilty of gross misconduct and barring him from policing.
US politics
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

Who Ex-Prince Andrew Scandal Damaged Most-And Who Was Unscathed

Mountbatten-Windsor's ties to Epstein negatively impacted public perception of the monarchy, affecting Prince William and King Charles III despite their efforts.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
4 days ago

New York Times Makes Substantial Changes to Article That Glazed a Sleazy AI Startup: "Our Piece Should Have Included That Information"

Medvi, an AI-driven startup, faces legal scrutiny and regulatory violations despite being portrayed as a success story by the New York Times.
#fake-news
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Revealed: how Russia, China and Right-wing Trump supporters are spreading lies online about London

Fake news about London has surged, with negative narratives increasing significantly, particularly regarding migrants and public disorder.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Revealed: how Russia, China and Right-wing Trump supporters are spreading lies online about London

Fake news about London has surged, with negative narratives increasing significantly, particularly regarding migrants and public disorder.
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

SchadenFriday: Washington Gets TMZ'd

With Congress again out for recess-instead of, say, working to end the partial government shutdown or doing something, anything, when the president threatens war crimes-one media organization had the savvy, gall, and, okay, shamelessness to deputize us all as honorary paparazzi.
Podcast
Media industry
fromWIRED
6 hours ago

The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump's Media Critics

A conservative legal group expedited a complaint against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC by directly contacting the FCC chairman's office, bypassing standard procedures.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

British Morning Show Guest Declares Trump Is the Anti-Christ' After Prez Shares Wild Image of Himself as Jesus With Horned Figure Behind Him

I am a person that was raised a Catholic... I lost my faith, but I still find that deeply, deeply offensive. All of it, reacted Purkiss. How dare you? That is blasphemous.
Right-wing politics
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Social media was once a great global conversation. Now it's just individuals locked into their own private worlds | Tom Whyman

Twitter once felt like a global conversation platform that shaped personal relationships and values, but usage has significantly declined over time.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Reform voters least likely to see social media posts from friends and family

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Media industry

Senior European journalist suspended over AI-generated quotes

A senior journalist was suspended for using AI to generate inaccurate quotes, highlighting the risks of AI hallucinations in journalism.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago
Media industry

Has the Mainstream Media Failed Us?

Mainstream journalism and social media face crises while journalists must adapt to safeguard democracy amid misinformation, political violence, and aggressive government responses.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Reform voters least likely to see social media posts from friends and family

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Senior European journalist suspended over AI-generated quotes

A senior journalist was suspended for using AI to generate inaccurate quotes, highlighting the risks of AI hallucinations in journalism.
#disinformation
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Sadiq Khan urges social media crackdown over London crime disinformation'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism and combating disinformation, particularly in the context of London and social media.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Mayor warns of London 'disinformation blizzard'

London faces a significant rise in online disinformation, driven by organized networks profiting from division and portraying the city negatively.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Sadiq Khan demands stronger action on social media outrage economy'

Sadiq Khan demands stronger government action against social media companies spreading disinformation about London's crime and integration issues.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Sadiq Khan urges social media crackdown over London crime disinformation'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism and combating disinformation, particularly in the context of London and social media.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Fox's Peter Doocy Says West Wing in the Dark About Melania Trump's Epstein Statement: We Don't Know'

The White House was unprepared for Melania Trump's statement regarding Jeffrey Epstein, indicating a lack of coordination between the East and West Wings.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
6 hours ago

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Former Channel 4 chair Sir Ian Cheshire chosen to steer Ofcom

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
Online Community Development
fromNieman Lab
2 weeks ago

Meta's Oversight Board warns that "Community Notes" aren't a proper substitute for fact-checking globally

Meta's Oversight Board ruled that Community Notes cannot replace its fact-checking program due to significant human rights risks.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

ONE SHEET: Trump Attacks MAGA Media; WHCA's Free Press Problem; Politico's New Boss Faces First Crisis

The White House Correspondents' dinner faces controversy over guest invitations and press corps reactions, highlighting tensions within media and politics.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Tech bosses could face jail for failing to remove revenge porn from websites

New government proposals aim to hold tech executives accountable for failing to remove revenge porn from their platforms.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Why Are You So Rude?' Hegseth Scolds NBC Reporter Who Cut Him Off as He Called on Someone Else

Secretary Hegseth emphasized the U.S. military's capability to target Iranian infrastructure to compel negotiations.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 day ago

Independent journalists are mission-driven, but financially strained, a new report says

Financial sustainability remains elusive for creator journalists, with many struggling to fund their lifestyles through content creation alone.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

We're Treating Alex Jones Like a Credible Voice?' Scott Jennings Blows Up on CNN for Promoting Crackpots' Criticism of Trump

Scott Jennings criticized CNN for giving a platform to conspiracy theorists while asserting Donald Trump's dominance over the Republican Party.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US media trapped between oligarchy and presidency

Media ownership in the U.S. is increasingly concentrated among billionaires, impacting critical coverage of the president and press dynamics.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump FCC Chair Roasted By Critics For Threatening CNN Over Accurate Headline

Brendan Carr threatened CNN over a statement from Iran that angered President Trump, leading to widespread condemnation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The toughest job facing the new head of Ofcom: tackling the blatantly partisan GB News | Polly Toynbee

Labour's identity strengthens as it confronts Trump, while the Ofcom chair selection reveals government attitudes towards online regulation.
#bbc
fromVulture
6 days ago
Media industry

BBC Investigation Determines BAFTA Slur Broadcast Was a 'Breach' of Standards

Media industry
fromThe Independent
6 days ago

BBC breached editorial standards over racial slur incident at Baftas

The BBC breached editorial standards by unintentionally broadcasting a racial slur during the 2026 Bafta Film Awards.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Media industry

BBC knew about police investigation into Scott Mills nine years ago but sacked him last week after 'new information'

Media industry
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Ex-Google exec Matt Brittin now runs the BBC

Matt Brittin, the new Director-General of the BBC, faces challenges due to his lack of media experience and Google's controversial reputation.
fromVulture
6 days ago
Media industry

BBC Investigation Determines BAFTA Slur Broadcast Was a 'Breach' of Standards

Media industry
fromThe Independent
6 days ago

BBC breached editorial standards over racial slur incident at Baftas

The BBC breached editorial standards by unintentionally broadcasting a racial slur during the 2026 Bafta Film Awards.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Media industry

BBC knew about police investigation into Scott Mills nine years ago but sacked him last week after 'new information'

Media industry
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Ex-Google exec Matt Brittin now runs the BBC

Matt Brittin, the new Director-General of the BBC, faces challenges due to his lack of media experience and Google's controversial reputation.
#bbc-world-service-funding
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

BBC World Service funding freeze risks opening door to hostile states', MPs say

Freezing BBC World Service funding risks allowing hostile state media to gain influence while undermining international trust in British broadcasting during a critical period of global instability.
Media industry
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Church leaders criticise Christian owner of GB News over channel's climate attacks

Church leaders criticize Sir Paul Marshall for misleading statements on climate science and fossil fuel investments.
Media industry
fromWIRED
3 days ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Saving local news also means saving the archives - Poynter

Loss of local news archives leads to a significant loss of memory, culture, identity, and reality.
Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

GB News makes its pitch for a slice of public broadcasting funds

GB News seeks access to government broadcasting grants through competitive tendering, challenging the automatic funding of the BBC.
#bbc-world-service
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago
Media industry

BBC digital switch backfires as online audience falls

BBC World Service's digital-first strategy backfired, causing an 11% audience decline to 131 million since 2021 despite closing traditional broadcast services.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

BBC World Service at risk because of funding cuts and poor management, warn MPs

The BBC World Service faces declining global influence due to funding cuts and poor management, while Russian and Chinese state media expand their international reach with significantly higher budgets.
Media industry
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

BBC digital switch backfires as online audience falls

BBC World Service's digital-first strategy backfired, causing an 11% audience decline to 131 million since 2021 despite closing traditional broadcast services.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

BBC World Service at risk because of funding cuts and poor management, warn MPs

The BBC World Service faces declining global influence due to funding cuts and poor management, while Russian and Chinese state media expand their international reach with significantly higher budgets.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ofcom under fire after refusing to investigate misleading' GB News Trump interview

Ofcom declined to investigate complaints about a GB News interview where Donald Trump made unchecked false claims, prompting criticism for not enforcing impartiality.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

BBC orders quick investigation into BAFTA broadcast slur

The BBC apologized for failing to censor a racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette syndrome during the BAFTA awards broadcast, launching an investigation into the incident.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

BBC to call for permanent charter and end of political appointments to board

The BBC proposes ending political board appointments and establishing a permanent charter to protect its independence from government interference.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

WATCH: British Pundit Throws Newspapers at the Camera During Heated Rant Causing His Feed to Malfunction

Dolan lamented, 'There's nothing in the studio to throw around,' before grabbing a stack of tabloid newspapers and tossing them at the camera, saying, 'It's the Boris way.'
Media industry
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Experts urge Ofcom to probe AI's role in fake news after major incidents

AI-generated content was used to create and repurpose fake news for financial gain after the Southport murders, prompting calls for regulatory scrutiny.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Police created 'intelligence profile' of BBC journalist subject to phone surveillance | Computer Weekly

The PSNI unlawfully created detailed intelligence profiles and conducted sustained surveillance of BBC journalist Vincent Kearney between 2006 and 2014 to identify his confidential journalistic sources.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Conservatives Call Out Ex-CBS Reporter's Move to Left-Wing Outfit: Why No One Trusts Corporate Media'

Scott MacFarlane faces criticism for joining the anti-Trump MediasTouch Network, with accusations of bias against his previous journalistic role.
UK news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

I'm Absolutely Stunned': Journalist Behind Landmark Prince Andrew Interview Floored By His Arrest

Prince Andrew's arrest—the first royal arrest since 1647—intensifies scrutiny of his Epstein ties and raises questions about his proximity to the monarch.
#labour-together
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Nandy intends to refer Daily Mail's Telegraph takeover to media regulator

The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, intends to ask the UK's media and competition watchdogs to examine the proposed 500m takeover of the Telegraph titles by the owner of the Daily Mail. Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) agreed a deal in November to buy the titles, in a move that will create a right-leaning publishing powerhouse. Nandy said on Tuesday she was minded to task Ofcom with looking at the impact on media plurality of bringing the Daily
UK politics
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In a world of lies, we need the BBC more than ever. This week could be our last chance to save it | Polly Toynbee

The BBC charter renewal consultation closes March 10, and public support is critical to protect the broadcaster from right-wing efforts to undermine or dismantle it during a period of global information warfare.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Poisoned chalice? The BBC's struggles to find a successor to Tim Davie

The BBC director general role faces significant challenges as talented executives withdraw from consideration following repeated crises, including a recent incident at the Bafta awards involving offensive language.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

The Washington Post Disaster is an Indictment of Both Publishers and Society

The shocking diminishment of The Washington Post, which has just announced it is cutting a third of its staff, is not just another story of a great paper succumbing to algorithms, social media, and the march to idiocracy. In their zeal to be seen as fair and evenhanded, journalists tend to accept the common criticism that they failed to adapt that, basically, they didn't produce enough viral TikTok videos. There's some truth to that, but the main problem lies elsewhere.
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