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The New York Times Rescues FiveThirtyEight’s Polling Database
Following ABC’s shutdown of FiveThirtyEight, the site’s publicly available polling databases, including the presidential approval rating tracker, also went offline. Many journalists and researchers expressed concern over the loss of this valuable data. Fortunately, The New York Times has stepped in to continue the effort, beginning with tracking public opinion surveys on President Donald Trump’s job approval. The data will remain freely accessible, provided users attribute The Times. The transition aims to maintain the previous format used by FiveThirtyEight with only minor adjustments. (Read More – Nieman Lab Rating)
Indian PM Narendra Modi Joins Trump’s Truth Social
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially joined Truth Social, the platform launched by Donald Trump in 2021 after his Twitter ban. Modi announced his arrival on Monday, expressing enthusiasm for engaging in discussions. His presence on the platform highlights his past ties with Trump, including joint public appearances in the U.S. and India. By Tuesday, Modi had already posted several times, including a message about his meeting with U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to discuss strengthening India-U.S. strategic relations. (Read More – The Hill Rating)
‘Wired’ Removes Paywall for FOIA-Based Stories
Wired magazine has decided to remove its paywall for articles based on records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The move has been praised by press freedom advocates, with the Freedom of the Press Foundation calling it a positive step toward prioritizing public interest over profit. While it is unclear if this change is permanent, Wired joins other outlets like 404 Media in making FOIA-based reporting freely available. (Read More – MediaPost Rating)
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