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France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

Press freedom worldwide falls to its lowest level in 25 years

Journalism is increasingly criminalized worldwide, with press freedom at its lowest level in 25 years according to Reporters Without Borders.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

World press freedom hits new low as authoritarianism rises

Press freedom is declining globally, with three-fourths of countries facing problematic conditions for journalists' safety and independence.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

World press freedom declines as authoritarianism rises

Press freedom is declining globally, with three-fourths of countries facing problematic conditions for journalists' safety and independence.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

Press freedom worldwide falls to its lowest level in 25 years

Journalism is increasingly criminalized worldwide, with press freedom at its lowest level in 25 years according to Reporters Without Borders.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

World press freedom hits new low as authoritarianism rises

Press freedom is declining globally, with three-fourths of countries facing problematic conditions for journalists' safety and independence.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

World press freedom declines as authoritarianism rises

Press freedom is declining globally, with three-fourths of countries facing problematic conditions for journalists' safety and independence.
more#press-freedom
OMG science
fromPoynter
2 hours ago

What we know about the missing and dead scientists fueling conspiracy theories - Poynter

Social media users claim missing scientists linked to nuclear research and UFOs, suggesting a conspiracy behind their disappearances since 2021.
Higher education
fromPoynter
2 days ago

As threats to the press grow, student journalists are rewriting the rules - Poynter

Student journalists are adapting their practices due to threats from the U.S. government, prioritizing safety over traditional journalism norms.
#journalism
fromPoynter
1 day ago
Media industry

A FOX59 reporter raised money for a nonprofit, then did a story. Should he have disclosed his role hosting the fundraiser? - Poynter

Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks 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
fromPoynter
1 day ago

A FOX59 reporter raised money for a nonprofit, then did a story. Should he have disclosed his role hosting the fundraiser? - Poynter

The presence of a public editor can enhance audience trust in journalism and promote media literacy.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Media freedom under sustained attack' across EU as public trust drops, report finds

Journalists in the EU face escalating harassment, threats, and violence, while media ownership concentration and public trust in media decline.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks 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.
more#journalism
#trump
fromPoynter
3 days ago
Washington DC

Why a correspondents' dinner at a White House ballroom could endanger press freedom - Poynter

US politics
fromemptywheel
23 hours ago

Todd Blanche Confessed to Using This Shoddy Prosecution to Spy on Jim Comey - emptywheel

Trump's indictment of Comey aims to intimidate his enemies and signal to prosecutors to align with his political agenda.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago
US politics

Trump Lashes Out at Reporter Over War Question: Fake News People Like You'

Trump expressed frustration over questions about Iran's response time, emphasizing military successes and the impact of leadership changes in Iran.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

CNN's Abby Phillip Demands Honesty' From Trump Ally on Disney Probe: Can We Call a Spade a Spade?'

Abby Phillip confronted Joe Borelli about the Trump FCC's actions against Disney related to Jimmy Kimmel's joke and demanded honesty about the motivations behind it.
Washington DC
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Why a correspondents' dinner at a White House ballroom could endanger press freedom - Poynter

Trump advocates for a secure ballroom at the White House following a shooting incident during the Correspondents' dinner.
US politics
fromemptywheel
23 hours ago

Todd Blanche Confessed to Using This Shoddy Prosecution to Spy on Jim Comey - emptywheel

Trump's indictment of Comey aims to intimidate his enemies and signal to prosecutors to align with his political agenda.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Trump Lashes Out at Reporter Over War Question: Fake News People Like You'

Trump expressed frustration over questions about Iran's response time, emphasizing military successes and the impact of leadership changes in Iran.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks 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.
more#trump
Marketing tech
fromwww.un.org
2 hours ago

AI in advertising risks fuelling misinformation crisis, UN warns | United Nations

Major brands in advertising can significantly influence the future of Artificial Intelligence and information integrity, requiring immediate action to mitigate risks.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

The missing Ukrainian reporter, the Russian prison and a vital lesson learned about journalism in a dangerous age | Laurent Richard

Viktoriia Roshchyna, a journalist, was found dead after investigating disappearances in Russian-occupied Ukraine, revealing signs of torture and missing body parts.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Ethics Of Attorney-Journalists, The 'Hyperlink Rule,' OH Allows Judges' Political Endorsements, SPLC Indictment & More - Above the Law

Law school accreditation standards have been silent on diversity, equity, and inclusion since February 2025, with a proposed permanent repeal coming soon.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Journalist cuts Trump down with one simple question about a "pedophile" accusation - LGBTQ Nation

I was waiting for you to read that because I knew you would, because you're horrible people, horrible people. Yeah, he did write that. I'm not a rapist. I didn't rape anybody. I'm not a pedophile.
NYC LGBT
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Video shows moment Secret Service officer fired at correspondents' dinner suspect

Cole Tomas Allen raised a shotgun at a Secret Service officer, who fired at him multiple times during an incident at the White House correspondents' dinner.
Washington DC
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Good Job DOJ, Now The Conspiracy Theorists Have A Point - Above the Law

The DOJ swiftly demanded the National Trust drop its lawsuit after a gunman attempted to attack during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
NYC startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Elon Musk really wants to make sure you've read Ronan Farrow's Sam Altman investigation

Concerns about Sam Altman's leadership resurfaced as Elon Musk boosted a critical post during a high-stakes trial between Musk and Altman.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

If it feels like the world is rejecting science and truth, here are five ways to fight back | Helen Pearson

Evidence-based medicine transformed medical practice by prioritizing scientific evidence over intuition, despite initial backlash from traditionalists.
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

New Details Emerge About WHCD Shooter's Path to Violence

Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old resident of Torrance, California, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the California Institute of Technology in 2017 and earned a Master of Science degree in computer science from California State University, Dominguez Hills last May.
SF parents
US Elections
fromPoynter
3 days ago

False claims spread quickly after the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack - Poynter

A shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner raised serious security concerns and misinformation spread rapidly on social media.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Journos Hit Trump on 23 'Attacks on Freedom of the Press'

A coalition of journalists demands a strong defense of press freedom at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in response to Trump's attacks on the media.
US politics
fromPoynter
1 day ago

More immigration data is available than ever. Journalists should proceed with caution. - Poynter

New immigration data sources have emerged, providing accessible information but raising concerns about transparency for journalists.
#ai-in-journalism
fromNieman Lab
1 day ago
Media industry

"Like nailing Jell-O to a wall": Why unions are struggling to protect journalists' rights in the age of AI

Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

How Poynter reported the AI plagiarism story that rattled journalism - Poynter

An AI company, Nota, faced backlash for plagiarizing local journalists' work, raising concerns about AI's role in journalism.
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
Media industry

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
fromNieman Lab
1 day ago

"Like nailing Jell-O to a wall": Why unions are struggling to protect journalists' rights in the age of AI

AI is increasingly integrated into journalism, raising concerns about job security and ethical implications.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Why can't newsroom leaders just be normal about AI? - Poynter

Leaders must address real problems and engage audiences to effectively implement AI in journalism.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

How Poynter reported the AI plagiarism story that rattled journalism - Poynter

An AI company, Nota, faced backlash for plagiarizing local journalists' work, raising concerns about AI's role in journalism.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 weeks 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.
more#ai-in-journalism
fromemptywheel
1 day ago

SPLC Wants Todd Blanche to Stop Lying - emptywheel

SPLC's filings claim that the DOJ got the law wrong on key parts of its financial crime claims, and that the FBI didn't ask SPLC for information.
Law
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Georgetown Law Professor's Tweet About Correspondents' Dinner Attack And Barack Obama Is Just As Bad As You're Imagining - Above the Law

Randy Barnett's social media post compares a shooter to Obama's hypothetical son, reflecting a racist stereotype about violence and appearance.
OMG science
fromEsquire
5 days ago

The White House Has Latched on to a New Conspiracy Theory-Except This One Might Be Real

A series of mysterious deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to U.S. nuclear and aerospace research raises national security concerns.
#fbi
fromBoston.com
6 days ago
US news

FBI said to have investigated New York Times reporter after article on Kash Patel's girlfriend

Law
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Kash Patel's Implausible Lawsuit Against The Atlantic

F.B.I. director Kash Patel faces serious allegations of excessive drinking affecting his duties and national security.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

NYT alleges FBI investigated reporter over story on Kash Patel's girlfriend

The FBI investigated a New York Times reporter over a story about security arrangements for the FBI director's girlfriend.
Media industry
fromJezebel
6 days ago

Writing About the FBI Director's Girlfriend Now Warrants an FBI Investigation

Kash Patel misuses FBI resources to target journalists, raising concerns about government retaliation against the press.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago
US news

FBI said to have investigated New York Times reporter after article on Kash Patel's girlfriend

Law
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Kash Patel's Implausible Lawsuit Against The Atlantic

F.B.I. director Kash Patel faces serious allegations of excessive drinking affecting his duties and national security.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

NYT alleges FBI investigated reporter over story on Kash Patel's girlfriend

The FBI investigated a New York Times reporter over a story about security arrangements for the FBI director's girlfriend.
Media industry
fromJezebel
6 days ago

Writing About the FBI Director's Girlfriend Now Warrants an FBI Investigation

Kash Patel misuses FBI resources to target journalists, raising concerns about government retaliation against the press.
more#fbi
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Major Garrett Grills Todd Blanche Over Jack Posobiec

Jack Posobiec's potential prosecution was compared to James Comey's indictment, but the Attorney General emphasized that investigations are unique and not directly comparable.
Media industry
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Are Magazines Failing to Cover the New World Order?

Equator aims to provide a global perspective on culture and thought, challenging the provincialism of Western media coverage.
Media industry
fromFast Company
21 hours ago

Google, TikTok, and Meta could be taxed by Australia to fund its newsrooms

Australia proposes a tax on digital giants to fund journalism and incentivize deals with news organizations.
Law
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'This is not how we roll' - Edelman CEO seeks answers over firm's handling of Jim Glennon controversy

Richard Edelman was unaware of Jim Glennon's character reference for a convicted sex offender.
#first-amendment
Media industry
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Opinion: Fees on news racks are a bad idea

Menlo Park City Council plans to impose fees on newspapers for news racks, potentially infringing on First Amendment rights.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

Kash Patel Knows His Atlantic Lawsuit Will Fail. Here's Why He Doesn't Care.

The Trump administration's tactics undermine the press and the First Amendment through defamation suits and media consolidation.
Media industry
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Opinion: Fees on news racks are a bad idea

Menlo Park City Council plans to impose fees on newspapers for news racks, potentially infringing on First Amendment rights.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

Kash Patel Knows His Atlantic Lawsuit Will Fail. Here's Why He Doesn't Care.

The Trump administration's tactics undermine the press and the First Amendment through defamation suits and media consolidation.
more#first-amendment
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted again official

James Comey has been indicted for threatening President Trump, linked to an Instagram post interpreted as a threat.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

The rise of deepfakes poses a new trust challenge for publishers

AI deepfakes are rapidly increasing, complicating fact-checking efforts and threatening the credibility of news organizations amidst a surge in misinformation.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Sure, The Correspondents' Dinner Shooter's Bullet 'Just Disappeared.' That'll Quiet The Conspiracy Theorists Right Down. - Above the Law

Evidence recovery from crime scenes can be unpredictable, leading to public skepticism and conspiracy theories.
#white-house-correspondents-dinner
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Get Some Steel in Your Spine!' Fox's John Roberts Scorches Traumatized' Journos Skipping Rescheduled WHCD

John Roberts encourages journalists to attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner despite recent security concerns, emphasizing the importance of press freedom.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Conspiracy theories are swirling about the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

Gunshots at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to chaos and unfounded conspiracy theories suggesting the incident was staged.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Walk the F*ck Out!' Jim Acosta Demands Journos Bail on Trump at WHCD

Jim Acosta urged journalists to walk out if Trump attacks them at the WHCD, while Katie Couric suggested challenging him with unanswered questions.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Get Some Steel in Your Spine!' Fox's John Roberts Scorches Traumatized' Journos Skipping Rescheduled WHCD

John Roberts encourages journalists to attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner despite recent security concerns, emphasizing the importance of press freedom.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Conspiracy theories are swirling about the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

Gunshots at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to chaos and unfounded conspiracy theories suggesting the incident was staged.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Walk the F*ck Out!' Jim Acosta Demands Journos Bail on Trump at WHCD

Jim Acosta urged journalists to walk out if Trump attacks them at the WHCD, while Katie Couric suggested challenging him with unanswered questions.
more#white-house-correspondents-dinner
US politics
fromEsquire
2 days ago

This Is the Wrong Time for the Predictable Democrat Response to the Correspondents' Dinner Shooting

Close encounters with firearms can create intense, life-altering experiences that shape perceptions of safety and reality.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Here are the winners of the 2026 Poynter Journalism Prizes - Poynter

Poynter Institute awarded the 2026 Journalism Prizes to recognize exceptional work across various media platforms in 12 categories.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Poynter announces 2026 cohort of Transforming Crime Coverage program - Poynter

Poynter's Transforming Crime Coverage program trains newsrooms to improve crime reporting and restore trust in public safety journalism.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Certainly Disreputable': WSJ Editorial Board Tries to Make Sense of Trump DOJ SPLC Indictment

The Trump administration's indictment against the SPLC raises questions about political motivations and the SPLC's methods in combating hate groups.
Media industry
fromFuturism
2 days ago

AI Agents Linked to OpenAI Are Pretending to Be Human Journalists

A news website uses AI agents posing as reporters to generate content and gather quotes from human experts, promoting pro-AI narratives.
Law
fromPoynter
4 weeks 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.
Media industry
fromFuturism
1 week ago

A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That's Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale

National Today is accused of blatant plagiarism by rewording and stealing content from various publications without crediting the original sources.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 weeks 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.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 weeks 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.
Media industry
fromWIRED
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 month 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.
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.
fromJezebel
1 month ago

When AI Tools Yield Bad Journalism, Who Is Held Accountable?

A reporter at Ars Technica, whose beat was specifically reporting on AI, was fired after it turned out that a piece he had co-authored contained quotes fabricated by the AI tools he was using. Ars Technica has subsequently retracted the original story entirely, publishing an editor's note, stating that it was 'a serious failure of our standards,' but that they believe it to be an 'isolated incident.'
Media industry
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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