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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.
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.
Media industry
from48 hills
40 minutes ago

Screen Grabs: In the trenches of democracy with Amy Goodman - 48 hills

The future of credible news reporting is threatened by various factors, including corporate media mergers, AI, and hostility towards the press.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Gaza journalists mourn Al Jazeera's Wishah, killed by Israel

Mohammed Wishah, an Al Jazeera journalist, was killed by an Israeli drone strike in Gaza, marking a tragic loss for his colleagues and the media community.
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.
#trump
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 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.
World news
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Trump says CNN may have committed a crime. The First Amendment says otherwise - Poynter

Trump accused CNN of publishing false information regarding Iran's statements after declaring a ceasefire in the Iran war.
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
fromFortune
1 day ago

Federal judge dismisses Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal for reporting on his Epstein ties | Fortune

A federal judge dismissed Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over Epstein-related claims, allowing for an amended complaint submission.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Key Journo Defiant Amid Trump Hunt For Leaker: I Will Protect My Sources'

Trump threatens journalist over source related to Iran airman rescue, emphasizing national security and potential jail time for non-compliance.
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
11 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.
World news
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Trump says CNN may have committed a crime. The First Amendment says otherwise - Poynter

Trump accused CNN of publishing false information regarding Iran's statements after declaring a ceasefire in the Iran war.
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
fromFortune
1 day ago

Federal judge dismisses Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal for reporting on his Epstein ties | Fortune

A federal judge dismissed Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over Epstein-related claims, allowing for an amended complaint submission.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Key Journo Defiant Amid Trump Hunt For Leaker: I Will Protect My Sources'

Trump threatens journalist over source related to Iran airman rescue, emphasizing national security and potential jail time for non-compliance.
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.
#defamation-lawsuit
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Wrong': Fox's Andy McCarthy Rejects Trump's Cope on Thrown-Out Wall Street Journal Lawsuit

Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal was dismissed due to lack of actual malice, and he plans to refile the case.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

US judge drops Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

US judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Stree Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US politics

Judge dismisses Trump's $10B lawsuit over the Wall Street Journal's Epstein reporting

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Wrong': Fox's Andy McCarthy Rejects Trump's Cope on Thrown-Out Wall Street Journal Lawsuit

Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal was dismissed due to lack of actual malice, and he plans to refile the case.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

US judge drops Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

US judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Stree Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US politics

Judge dismisses Trump's $10B lawsuit over the Wall Street Journal's Epstein reporting

#eric-swalwell
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

I Trusted Him': Eric Swalwell Accuser Speaks Out on CNN

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including sending unsolicited explicit images to a woman who initially admired him.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

House Ethics Committee Launches Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Misconduct Claims

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape by a former staffer.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

I Trusted Him': Eric Swalwell Accuser Speaks Out on CNN

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including sending unsolicited explicit images to a woman who initially admired him.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

House Ethics Committee Launches Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Misconduct Claims

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape by a former staffer.
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.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
5 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.
#google
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
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.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Joe Scarborough Calls Out WSJ Editor by Name Over Bullsh*t' Op-Ed Defending Viktor Orban: Heinous!'

Joe Scarborough criticized the Wall Street Journal's editorial board for defending Viktor Orban's regime after his election loss, labeling it as bad faith and cynical.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Turning Point Journalist Says She Was Brutally Assaulted' By Anti-ICE Protesters and Comes with Video

Savanah Hernandez was assaulted by anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis, resulting in physical injuries and damage to her glasses.
#dublin-protests
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
London politics

Government wants investigation into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absoluetly appalled' by threats to gardai

fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
London politics

Government wants probe into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absolutely appalled' by threats to gardai

fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
London politics

Government wants investigation into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absoluetly appalled' by threats to gardai

fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
London politics

Government wants probe into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absolutely appalled' by threats to gardai

Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

The Death of an AI Whistleblower

Suchir Balaji, a whistleblower against OpenAI, claimed the company violated copyright laws by using vast amounts of internet data for its AI models.
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
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.
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.
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.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

Lawmakers are frustrated with the slow pace of the Ethics panel and are considering forcing expulsion votes.
US Elections
fromKqed
1 week ago

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.
Law
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Hits Back Hard at Trump Attacks: Our Job Is Not to Please the President'

Our job is not to try and please the president: JAKE TAPPER: Here's another question, in the midst of these major earth shaking issues surrounding the ceasefire last night, life and death issues, why was President Trump so focused on attacking CNN for an accurate report we put out on a real statement put out by Iranian government officials?
World news
Environment
fromHigh Country News
1 week ago

The government-funded coverup under our noses - High Country News

The Bureau of Land Management plans extensive drilling in central California, threatening ecosystems and public health in areas like the Irish Hills.
Media industry
fromWIRED
9 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.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
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.
#ice
US politics
fromTNW | Government-Policy
1 day ago

A grand jury is trying to force Reddit to unmask a user who criticised ICE

Federal prosecutors are seeking to unmask a Reddit user who criticized an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting.
US politics
fromTNW | Government-Policy
1 day ago

A grand jury is trying to force Reddit to unmask a user who criticised ICE

Federal prosecutors are seeking to unmask a Reddit user who criticized an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting.
SF politics
from48 hills
1 day ago

Rich people are lying to seniors about the billionaire tax; does the news media care? - 48 hills

A campaign funded by billionaires misleads Californians about the impact of a proposed billionaire tax on modest retirement savings.
#independent-journalism
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.
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago
US politics

Fund Unchained Journalism of Emptywheel: It's All Because Of You

Emptywheel provides independent, deeply analytic investigative journalism led by Marcy Wheeler, requiring reader support to sustain its oversight, consistency, and staff.
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.
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
#pentagon
Media industry
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Judge Strikes Down Updated Policy Restricting Journalists' Access to Pentagon

The Pentagon's interim policy restricting journalists' access was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge, violating First Amendment press freedoms.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

US: Pentagon must restore journalists' access, judge says

The Pentagon is defying a court order to restore access to credentialed reporters, as ruled by US District Judge Paul Friedman.
Media industry
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Judge Strikes Down Updated Policy Restricting Journalists' Access to Pentagon

The Pentagon's interim policy restricting journalists' access was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge, violating First Amendment press freedoms.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

US: Pentagon must restore journalists' access, judge says

The Pentagon is defying a court order to restore access to credentialed reporters, as ruled by US District Judge Paul Friedman.
Media industry
fromAxios
1 day ago

Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter

President Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal was dismissed due to insufficient evidence of actual malice.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal and Murdoch

A Florida judge dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a report about a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, allowing re-filing.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal and Murdoch

A Florida judge dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a report about a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, allowing re-filing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump media company drops lawsuit against the Guardian

Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, has dropped its defamation claim against the Guardian and two other defendants regarding a report on federal investigations into $8 million in payments.
Media industry
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.
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.
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.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
#local-news
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
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NJ newsrooms are dying and shrinking, but is government funding the answer?

Local news coverage in New Jersey is declining, threatening community connection and information access.
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
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NJ newsrooms are dying and shrinking, but is government funding the answer?

Local news coverage in New Jersey is declining, threatening community connection and information access.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

'Cover-Up': A reporter against the impunity of power and the horror of war

Seymour Hersh, an 88-year-old investigative journalist with six decades of experience, has exposed major government abuses including the My Lai massacre, Abu Ghraib prison abuses, and alleged CIA pipeline sabotage, now featured in the Netflix documentary Cover-Up.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
5 days ago

ProPublica journalists walk off the job in first U.S. newsroom strike over AI

Propublica Guild members went on a 24-hour strike to pressure management for fair pay and protections against AI-related layoffs.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

MS NOW is investing in local news and original reporting as it builds a post-NBC identity - Poynter

MS NOW is expanding into local news through partnerships with nonprofit journalism organizations to enhance original reporting and localized coverage.
Higher education
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Some of the best news stories start with a public records request - Poynter

Student journalists at Michigan State University used Freedom of Information Act requests to investigate university operations, winning legal battles against institutional resistance and receiving a 2025 Student Freedom of Information Award.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as US aid cuts bite

Cuts to philanthropic and government grants are reducing funding for cross-border investigative science journalism, threatening scrutiny of environmental and public-health issues.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
US politics
fromemptywheel
4 weeks ago

Accountability - emptywheel

Accountability for Trump and his administration is essential to prevent him from scapegoating Muslims for failures resulting from his Iran conflict decisions.
#press-freedom
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

Journalist Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a protest, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the field.
fromPoynter
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

The Washington Post won a round in court. The fight isn't over. - Poynter

fromFast Company
2 months ago
US politics

A 'chilling effect': Press freedom advocates denounce the raid on a Washington Post journalist's home

Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

Journalist Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a protest, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the field.
fromPoynter
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

The Washington Post won a round in court. The fight isn't over. - Poynter

fromFast Company
2 months ago
US politics

A 'chilling effect': Press freedom advocates denounce the raid on a Washington Post journalist's home

Media industry
fromHamiltonnolan
1 month ago

Patrons of Journalism

Advertising has historically funded journalism, creating tension between editorial independence and business interests, though this model now faces disruption from tech platforms monopolizing ad revenue.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Free Press Advocates Decry FBI Search of Washington Post Reporter's Home

"It's hard to interpret this as anything other than an attempt to squash the freedom of the press," one critic said.
US politics
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Deeply Concerning': Top WaPo Editor Rips Extraordinary, Aggressive' Search of Reporter's Home

FBI agents searched Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home and seized electronic devices while investigating a contractor accused of retaining classified materials.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

30+ things The Washington Post did wrong and 19+ things they could do to fix it

Massive Washington Post layoffs sparked widespread public advice criticizing strategic errors, overinvestment under Jeff Bezos, and failed product and talent strategies.
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