This page hosts daily news stories related to the media and journalism industry. Check back often, as new stories may be added throughout the day.
PBS Writers Vote to Authorize Strike Amid Contract Negotiations
Writers for PBS programs such as Frontline, NOVA, and American Experience have voted to authorize a strike if a new contract isn’t reached by midnight Thursday. Represented by the Writers Guild of America (WGA), the 94 writers are pushing for better streaming residuals and expanded union coverage to include animated series like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. If negotiations fail, a strike could begin Friday, impacting numerous PBS shows. This comes after a recent five-month strike involving other WGA members ended with notable gains. (Read More – Variety)
FOIA Backlogs and Concerns for Transparency in a Second Trump Administration
Experts worry that federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) compliance could worsen under a second Trump administration. Federal agencies are already grappling with a backlog of over 222,000 FOIA requests, and experts predict further delays as filing volumes increase. During Trump’s first term, FOIA lawsuits surged, reflecting slow processing times exacerbated by agency understaffing and political pressures. Investigative journalists are bracing for challenges but view FOIA as a critical tool for government accountability. (Read More – Nieman Lab)
Threads Dominates iOS Download Charts in October, Challenges X’s Relevance
Meta’s Threads was the most downloaded app on iOS in October, marking its second consecutive month in the top spot. The app now boasts over 300 million users, though it remains behind X (formerly Twitter) in active users. Despite Threads’ growth, reports suggest competition from apps like Bluesky and the potential resurgence of X under a second Trump administration could influence its trajectory. Meta’s app continues to carve its own niche in real-time social interaction. (Read More – Social Media Today)
Justice Department Calls for Google to Sell Chrome in Landmark Antitrust Case
The Department of Justice is seeking the divestment of Google Chrome following a ruling that the tech giant abused its monopoly in online search. Proposed remedies include behavioral changes to curb Google’s control over Android and its dominance in search ads. The case, originally filed in 2020, represents the most significant U.S. antitrust action in decades. Google plans to appeal the ruling, with the outcome likely unfolding under the Trump administration. (Read More – Axios)
Do you appreciate our work? Please consider one of the following ways to sustain us.
or
Follow Media Bias Fact Check:
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mediabiasfactcheck.bsky.social
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Media_Bias_Fact_Check/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mediabiasfactcheck
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MBFC_News
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mediabiasfactcheck
Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@mediabiasfactcheck
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediabiasfactcheck/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mbfcnews/
