The Independent underscores the necessity of on-the-ground reporting amidst critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change. They emphasize their dedication to accessible journalism, avoiding paywalls to reach a wider audience. The article also covers the recent settlement of a class action lawsuit against the owners of The Messenger, a failed digital media startup, concluding a legal battle after its abrupt shutdown left hundreds of journalists jobless. The settlement of $4.5 million marks the end of a tumultuous chapter for the impacted employees.
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"The settlement brings to an end a contentious legal fight between the nearly 300 former employees of The Messenger and its founder, who had ambitious plans but failed to sustain them."
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