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Journalists Targeted During Israeli Military Operations in West Bank
Journalists covering events in the occupied West Bank continue to face significant threats. On May 28 in Jenin, Amira Souilem of France 24 and Mohammed Mansour of WAFA/AFP, along with press-marked colleagues, came under fire after being stopped by Israeli soldiers. Mansour reported seeing soldiers shouting at them to retreat. In al-Mughayir, journalist Issam al-Rimawi of Anadolu Agency was assaulted by Israeli settlers in full view of soldiers, resulting in hospitalization and stolen equipment. RSF condemned the acts as part of a broader pattern of harassment and obstruction of journalists. Additional incidents involving teargas and stun grenades were reported in Nablus, Bethlehem, and Tulkarem. (Read More) (RSF Rating)
Star Tribune Offers Buyouts as Part of Organizational Restructuring
Minnesota’s largest newspaper, the Star Tribune, is offering voluntary buyouts to employees whose age and years of service total at least 65. Publisher Steve Grove framed the move as part of a broader effort to refresh the workforce and strengthen the company’s digital strategy. The buyout includes a $10,000 payment, severance, and medical benefits. Grove, who joined the paper in 2023, has led a significant transformation effort including new digital hires and expanded statewide reporting. No specific number of eligible employees was disclosed. (Read More) (News From The States Rating)
RFK Jr.’s Health Report Includes Fake Citations Linked to AI Generation
A federal health report released by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. included multiple fabricated citations and mischaracterized studies, likely generated by artificial intelligence. Investigations by NOTUS and PolitiFact revealed seven problematic references in the “Make America Healthy Again” report. AI experts cited these as signs of hallucination, where language models produce plausible but false references. Some findings were based on nonexistent studies, while others distorted actual research. The updated version of the report replaced these citations with legitimate sources, but the episode raises concerns about AI use in official documents. (Read More) (Poynter Rating)
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