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fromPoynter
1 day ago
World news

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

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN's Smerconish Hits at Remove Trump Crowd in Lengthy Defense: Madness IS the Method'

Michael Smerconish defends Trump, arguing his public persona is a strategic tactic to keep foreign adversaries uncertain while making rational decisions privately.
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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Jon Stewart on Trump's Jesus photo denial: Do you even care about lying to us any more?'

Late-night hosts criticized Trump's response to the Pope's peace message and his controversial AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

NY Times Drops Splashy New Feature on Trump's Mental Acuity

Questions about President Trump's mental acuity have resurfaced, highlighting incoherent statements and erratic behavior during his second term.
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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN's Smerconish Hits at Remove Trump Crowd in Lengthy Defense: Madness IS the Method'

Michael Smerconish defends Trump, arguing his public persona is a strategic tactic to keep foreign adversaries uncertain while making rational decisions privately.
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.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 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.
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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

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

Judge Gayles did not ask that the president refile the suit. First, the judge found that, because Trump failed to establish actual malice, it would be premature to address the WSJ's factual claims that the statements in the article are true and, as a matter of law, not defamatory.
US politics
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.
World politics
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Margaret Brennan shows how to press for answers on a war with no clear plan - Poynter

A deal to end the war in Iran remains elusive, with growing unpopularity among Americans regarding the conflict.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Mamdani's trademark smug videos now undermining agenda: 'Might be a price to pay'

Slick online videos that aided Mayor Mamdani's campaign are now creating political challenges and enemies in his administration's early days.
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.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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.
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
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
Science
fromNature
6 days ago

Daily briefing: AI spread information about an obviously made-up disease

Psychedelics show similar brain activity patterns, potentially aiding treatment for depression, anxiety, and addiction.
Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

"A disgrace": Hillary Clinton slams Trump's "unhinged" posts - LGBTQ Nation

Hillary Clinton criticized Donald Trump's social media posts, calling them unhinged and disgraceful, emphasizing the need for accountability in political leadership.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

How a "New York Times" Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy

The New York Times profiled a questionable AI healthcare start-up, Medvi, overlooking serious legal and ethical concerns behind its business model.
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
1 week ago

Our Staff is All Human. Can Other Publications Say the Same?

Phoblographer aims to reduce reliance on big photo retailers and banner ads by promoting a subscription model for sustainability.
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
#fact-checking
fromPoynter
1 week ago
Online Community Development

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

fromPoynter
1 week ago
Media industry

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Online Community Development
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.
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.
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.
#journalism
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.
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.
World politics
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Fact-checking is crucial when the news moves this fast - Poynter

The U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iranian targets, prompting extensive fact-checking on claims regarding military capabilities and misinformation.
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
2 days ago

MS NOW's Catherine Rampell Has No Sympathy for Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson Amid Trump Feud: The Wool Was Not Pulled Over Your Eyes'

Catherine Rampell expresses no sympathy for conservative podcasters criticized by Trump, emphasizing their failure to foresee his behavior.
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.
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.
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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Abby Phillip Asks Pro Trump Panelists: How About You Guys Actually Deal With Reality'

Jennings stated that the most important element of the deal to watch was the future of Iran's nuclear program, claiming that was the purpose for the conflict initially. He emphasized, 'They will never get a nuclear weapon. That's why we were doing this, along with taking away their ability to export terror, the missile program, the aggressive Navy.'
World news
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Cognitive Dissonance and Journalism

Cognitive dissonance theory is supported by thousands of empirical studies across diverse situations, contrary to a New Yorker article's dismissal based on limited historical evidence.
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
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.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
5 days ago

MAGA Media Seems to Have Hit Its Breaking Point Over Iran

Candace Owens and other right-wing figures are calling for Trump's removal from office, citing his recent actions and statements as dangerous.
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.
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
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Q&A: What Tucker Carlson's path reveals about where journalism is headed - Poynter

Tucker Carlson's career exemplifies the decline of journalism and the rise of media influencers over traditional journalists.
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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Fox's Mark Levin Smacks Around WSJ Over Criticism of Trump: Six Guys Sitting in a Skyscraper'

I don't normally waste my time reading editorial pages because I don't care what about six guys sitting in a skyscraper have to say about anything. The fact of the matter is this: we wouldn't be where we are today but for the fact that this president did something no president has done in half a century.
Media industry
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
6 days ago

Student newspapers still dominate campuses. This newsletter shows what else is possible. - Poynter

Tomo Chien's newsletter, Morning, Trojan, offers a unique independent news source for USC students, blending hard news with humor and engaging a large subscriber base.
Film
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Media Is Changing, and Democracy Hangs in the Balance

Dwindling attention, business changes and technology enable disinformation; rebuilding local journalism requires media literacy, nonprofit experiments, and generational time to restore news for democracy.
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.
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.
#media-bias
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.
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.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Americans say the news is essential. They just don't enjoy it much. - Poynter

Many Americans feel obligated to stay informed for voting but experience news fatigue, perceive news as irrelevant, and trust their own ability to verify accuracy more than others'.
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.
Media industry
Media industry
fromDefector
2 months ago

CBS News Is The Trump Administration's New Laundromat | Defector

CBS blocked a 60 Minutes investigation and later published a report using unnamed administration sources implying an unverified injury to ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Journalists should prepare to defend their right to report the news - Poynter

The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort on Friday signal an increasing willingness for the federal government to criminalize newsgathering activities. While the legal merits of those arrests have yet to be tested, they are a red flag for journalists and newsroom leaders everywhere. Given the speed and unpredictability of recent federal actions - including the seizure of a Washington Post reporter's equipment earlier this month - every newsroom must prepare now to defend its right to report the news.
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