Satirical News Site ‘The Onion’ Acquired by Global Tetrahedron
The Onion, a satirical news site, has been sold to Global Tetrahedron, a Chicago-based firm formed by four digital media veterans who are fans…
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Gateway Pundit Declares Bankruptcy Amid Defamation Lawsuits
Jim Hoft, founder of the conspiracy theory website Gateway Pundit, announced that the company is declaring bankruptcy while battling ongoing defamation lawsuits. The parent…
Smartmatic Settles Defamation Lawsuit with One America News
Smartmatic, a voting technology company, has settled a defamation lawsuit against the right-leaning television network One America News (OAN). The lawsuit accused OAN of falsely…
‘Fake news’ legislation risks doing more harm than good amid a record number of elections in 2024
“Fake news” legislation that governments around the world have written in recent years to combat mis- and disinformation does little to protect journalistic freedom….
Don Lemon’s Contract with X Terminated by Elon Musk
Don Lemon, in a return to CNN, discussed the recent termination of his contract with X (formerly Twitter) to host a new show initiated…
Global News Publishers Increasingly Block AI Crawlers Amid Copyright Concerns
According to a recent study from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, the news industry is showing a cautious approach towards tech companies’…
(Media News) Vice Media to Cease Publication on Vice.com and Initiate Major Layoffs Amid Media Industry Challenges
Vice Media is set to undergo significant changes, including layoffs of several hundred employees and ceasing publication on its Vice.com website, as announced by…
(Media News) 2023 Polk Awards Announce Winners for Outstanding Journalism
The 2023 George Polk Awards, announced by Long Island University, have recognized exceptional journalism in 14 categories, spotlighting coverage of the Israel/Gaza and Russia/Ukraine…
(Media News) The New York Times Surpasses 10 Million Subscribers, Boosted by Digital Growth
The New York Times concluded 2023 with a record 10.36 million subscribers, leveraging a significant digital presence with 9.7 million digital-only subscribers. This growth…
(Media News) Colorado Newspaper Theft Following Controversial Police Chief Story; Community Rallies in Support
In Ouray County, Colorado, nearly all copies of the local newspaper, the Ouray County Plaindealer, were stolen from racks. This occurred on the same day…