Dow Drops 133, Nasdaq Tumbles 365, A&P 500 Falls 24
A historic drop for Alphabet's stock dragged the U.S. market lower Thursday.
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TV News Check at Sunday, November 1, 2026 12:04:17 AM
The Nieman Lab News-About-News Quiz: October 30, 2026
For decades now, news publishers have been yammering on about “gamifying” the news. But what about gamifying the news about the news? Welcome to the Nieman Lab News-About-News Quiz, a weekly incentive to keep up with the latest happenings in the world of digital journalism. All questions will be based on the weeks Nieman Lab...
Nieman Labs at Friday, October 30, 2026 8:00:16 AM
Juliana Stock Exiting As A+Es Marketing & Digital Chief To Become Hearst Magazines President
Stocks appointment at Hearst Magazines will be effective Jan. 1, 2027. Debi Chirichella, who has served as president of Hearst Magazines since 2020, will become chair of the group.
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TV News Check at Friday, October 30, 2026 1:02:09 AM
Voting machines are flipping votes? Heres whats actually happening
Claims about voting machines swapping or “flipping” voters choices are again going viral as early voting continues during the 2026 midterm elections. The claims have surfaced in multiple states. “There […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:03:48 AM
Amazon Shares Fall On Q3 Earnings Miss As Big Tech Market Rout Continues
Amazon shares fell as much as 9% in after-market trading Thursday after the tech giant reported third-quarter earnings below Wall Street analysts expectations.
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TV News Check at Sunday, November 1, 2026 12:04:18 AM
Only 32% of Americans have high confidence that news orgs will report midterm election results accur
About six in 10 Americans said they have at least “some” confidence that news organizations will report the upcoming midterm election results accurately, according to a new national survey. But only 32% said they had “quite a bit” or “a great deal” of confidence that journalists would do the job. In the survey from Medill...
Nieman Labs at Thursday, October 29, 2026 1:35:18 PM
'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
Saying the president was grasping at straws, a federal judge on Saturday threw out Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
NPR News at Sunday, November 1, 2026 2:20:19 AM
The Independent Journalism Atlas looks at “wells” and “springs” in news deserts
What do we mean when we talk about news deserts? The term has become a shorthand for areas devoid of local news coverage. But a new essay from the Independent Journalism Atlas recalls that when Penny Abernathy popularized the term through her research, she used it to describe a more nuanced picture: To show what...
Nieman Labs at Monday, October 26, 2026 2:56:55 PM
With one week until the midterms, PolitiFact is on the lookout for mischief
We are just one week away from the most consequential midterm election in recent history. At stake? Control of the House and the Senate during one of the most divisive […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, October 26, 2026 7:03:22 AM
Press Forward gave $20 million to 205 local newsrooms over two years. Heres how some of them spent
Most local newsrooms in the U.S. have one thing in common: They need more money, and many dream of dollars they can use however they want. In 2024, Press Forward, the nonprofit trying to mobilize a philanthropic army for local news, announced it would give at least 100 small local newsrooms — those with annual...
Nieman Labs at Thursday, October 29, 2026 3:52:01 PM
Scripps is cutting anchors and adding reporters. Is this the future of local TV news?
E.W. Scripps is forging ahead with a companywide transformation that includes the elimination of 431 positions. CEO Adam Symson announced the job cuts Tuesday, marking the second wave of layoffs […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, October 30, 2026 9:02:54 AM
Elon Musks Stake In Skydance Could Transform Media As We Know It
The money that SpaceX is looking to pour into Paramount-Warner Bros. could realign planets — under one ruler.
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TV News Check at Saturday, October 24, 2026 7:02:56 PM
The Ringer bets on Substacks network over its own website
“Very interesting that The Ringers writers write on Substack and not…The Ringer.” “Whats the point of the website then?” “Hold up. Youre telling me The Ringer would rather make money on writing than not make money on writing?” These were some of the responses after The Ringers Zach Lowe announced his new newsletter. The Lowe...
Nieman Labs at Thursday, October 22, 2026 2:13:23 PM
I interview authors for KUOW. Now scammers are pretending to be me.
On Aug. 31, a woman called me for the details of an interview scheduled for 1:30 that afternoon. Shed been preparing all morning but was confused about the format the […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:03:49 AM
Fact-checking changed journalism. Then the falsehoods changed, too.
This article is part of The Poynter 50, a series reflecting on 50 moments and people that shaped journalism over the past half-century — and continue to influence its future. […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 6:02:48 AM
Conviva Launches Streaming Experience Insights
Conviva says it has launched Streaming Experience Insights, a new analytics product designed to put video, ad and app performance on a single real-time timeline for every viewer session. The …
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TV News Check at Thursday, October 22, 2026 2:02:21 AM
Meta delays rollout of terms that would allow broad scraping of news sites. Legal experts are still
Meta has delayed the effective date of its new terms of service for business accounts to November 20 in the face of mounting pressure from the global news industry. Nieman Lab first reported on the terms on October 15. They would allow for the mass scraping of websites “associated with” business accounts on Facebook, Instagram,...
Nieman Labs at Friday, October 23, 2026 1:03:31 PM
Netflix holds quarterly earnings call following leadership shakeup and layoffs
Netflix reported its latest quarterly earnings on Tuesday. It comes as the streaming company has announced a management shakeup and layoffs of more than 1,000 employees.
NPR News at Wednesday, October 21, 2026 4:00:57 AM
Publishers pressure Meta to nix new terms that would let the company scrape their websites
The largest news publishing trade association in the United States is calling on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to suspend the implementation of the companys new commercial terms of service, set to go into effect on October 30. In an open letter to Zuckerberg published Thursday, News/Media Alliances president and CEO Danielle Coffey wrote that Meta...
Nieman Labs at Thursday, October 22, 2026 2:26:54 PM
Amazon Orders Tennis Drama From Andre Agassi
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TV News Check at Sunday, October 18, 2026 11:02:03 PM
Two out of five Americans regularly get their news on Facebook
Despite what my Facebook feed looks like, the platforms not just for AI fruit videos and birthday posts. According to data from the Pew Research Center published Monday, 40% of adults in the United States regularly get their news from Facebook. Thats up from 36% in 2020, signaling the continued stability of the platform as...
Nieman Labs at Tuesday, October 20, 2026 2:07:52 PM
Spurs & Sinclair Announce Over-the-Air TV Deal
The NBA San Antonio Spurs will air 22 games on KMYS and other stations this season under a new over-the-air media partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 2:02:40 AM
There are two Dan Sullivans running for Senate in Alaska. The New York Times found out why
The New York Times published a bombshell report on Wednesday that could affect a key Senate race in Alaska and has President Donald Trump demanding the Democratic candidate there “suffer […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, October 29, 2026 7:02:37 AM
Creators who show their sources build trust, survey finds
About one in five U.S. adults regularly gets their news from news creators on social media platforms, but it can be difficult for audiences to suss out which personalities to trust amid an avalanche of misinformation, hot takes, and polarizing content. New research spearheaded by a team of journalists and political scientists shows that giving...
Nieman Labs at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 10:00:48 AM
Comcast Reports Strong NBCUniversal Quarter Ahead Of Spinoff
NBCUniversal posted a profitable quarter for Peacock and strong studio results as Comcast moved closer to separating the unit and Sky into a new publicly traded company.
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TV News Check at Sunday, October 25, 2026 10:03:13 PM
Trump sued the BBC. Now he has to answer its questions.
President Donald Trump is suing the BBC for $10 billion over a misleadingly edited quote in a documentary it aired in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. The lawsuit […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:03:49 AM
Locality Names Saul Stetson Head Of Product
Local TV advertising platform Locality has appointed Saul Stetson its senior vice president and head of product. He will report to CEO Michael Collins and oversee product strategy and development …
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TV News Check at Monday, October 26, 2026 3:03:13 AM
“Convenings” for CEOs will help Semafor reach a second profitable year
Semafor expects to have its second profitable year, thanks to a growing events, er, convening business, cofounders Justin Smith and Ben Smith announced. The news company, which launched four years ago, had its first profitable year last year on $40 million in revenue. In a note published Sunday, Smith and Smith said they expect “revenue...
Nieman Labs at Monday, October 19, 2026 12:06:55 PM
Getty Images Files For Bankruptcy, Advances Restructuring Plan
Last week, Getty announced plans to file for bankruptcy, marking a major reset after its planned merger with rival Shutterstock collapsed under the weight of heavy debt and growing competition from AI-generated imagery.
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TV News Check at Thursday, October 22, 2026 2:02:20 AM
Its hard not to read into Christiane Amanpours CNN exit
Legendary anchor and foreign correspondent Christiane Amanpour announced Monday that she would leave CNN next year after more than four decades at the cable network. “After thinking carefully for several […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, October 20, 2026 6:31:50 AM
Dow Jumps 556, Nasdaq Adds 20, S&P 500 Rises 25
Wall Street muscled higher Thursday despite more swings for AI stocks.
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TV News Check at Sunday, October 18, 2026 2:02:19 AM
The midterms havent happened yet, but the election conspiracy theories are already here
The contentious midterm elections are now less than a week away. Polls show razor-close races that could shift the balance of power in both the House and the Senate. However, […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 7:02:42 AM
Your journalism resume is probably too vague. Heres how to fix it.
Your resume is probably too vague. I know this because most of the resumes I receive are too vague. They omit detailed accomplishments that differentiate one candidate from another and […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, October 20, 2026 6:31:50 AM
For two years, he documented an unhoused community. Sometimes, he put the camera down.
A seated Blyss proudly pointed to an old computer speaker she had picked up at a thrift store, mounted behind her between wooden pallet slabs serving as shelves. Then there […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, October 29, 2026 6:31:44 AM
Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, has died
One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, his soft voice and vivid writing helped define the network's sound for a generation of Americans.
NPR News at Sunday, October 18, 2026 11:30:41 AM
Antenna TV, Rewind TV Announce Holiday Programming Marathons
Nexstar Media Groups multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV are rolling out holiday programming throughout November and December, with Thanksgiving marathons, Christmas episode collections and Antenna TV’s annual Yule …
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TV News Check at Sunday, October 25, 2026 10:02:36 AM
NAB Names Shawn Donilon Chief Advocacy Officer, Honors Rick Kaplans Service
The National Association of Broadcasters will unify its legal and government relations teams under Shawn Donilon as Rick Kaplan departs after more than 14 years with the trade group.
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TV News Check at Sunday, October 18, 2026 2:02:20 AM
A standards editors job begins where the rulebook ends
Ethical decisions in journalism are rarely black and white. Many fall in a gray zone, where theres no obvious answer and thoughtful, experienced journalists can disagree about what to do. […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, October 30, 2026 6:31:52 AM
Fox Adds 4K, 8K Nucleus Cameras To World Series Coverage
The network also plans expanded use of AR to keep fans engaged and informed.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 2:02:38 AM
Sports Studio Moves Free Live Sports To Gizmott
Sports Studio Inc. has moved its free, ad-supported streaming service Free Live Sports to Gizmott, the OTT platform from Gizmeon, and launched an AI-powered electronic program guide that changes channel …
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TV News Check at Friday, October 23, 2026 6:02:24 PM
IFCN condemns coordinated attacks on Faktoje of Albania
The International Fact-Checking Network strongly condemns recent attacks on the integrity of the fact-checking organization Faktoje of Albania. Faktoje is a reputable organization with a strong track record and operates […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, November 2, 2026 10:31:53 AM
Alaskas Journalists Join Forces To Cover The Midterms
The states challenging geography and newspapers broader economic struggles have stretched reporters in Alaska, just as its competitive U.S. Senate race has grabbed national attention.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 21, 2026 8:02:53 PM
In the AI age, publishers who understand what readers want will do best, a new report argues
AI inverts the traditional journalism hierarchy: Instead of reporters gathering information, editors deciding how to present it, and newsrooms releasing the same final story to everyone, AI agents deliver what readers ask for, refining or expanding on information as requested. Its “an interactive process in a way the current news system isnt,” write the authors...
Nieman Labs at Thursday, October 22, 2026 10:23:35 AM
How WCBS Used 90 Seconds & $30,000 To Win The Ratings In 1983
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TV News Check at Monday, October 26, 2026 3:03:12 AM
Meta pledges to consult publishers before finalizing its new terms
Meta will complete “a full consultation” with news industry leaders before implementing its controversial new terms — even if it means another delay, an executive for the social media company announced today. “Weve heard publishers feedback on our proposed ads and business terms update. We care deeply about our partners and do not plan to...
Nieman Labs at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 1:23:04 PM
Public records delays are wearing journalists down. Im one of them.
This article was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk highlighting the successes and challenges facing college journalism. Government officials have found a trick to keep […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:03:49 AM
Haley Stevens stunning endorsement set off a media firestorm. Will Michigan voters care?
On the eve of the pivotal midterm elections, there was a bombshell development in one of the nations most important and hotly contested races. Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens withdrew […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, November 2, 2026 7:02:37 AM
Alaska Senate race controversy continues, puts election tactics in the spotlight
The New York Times explosive report earlier this week about a hotly-contested Senate race in Alaska is still producing aftershocks. The Times Kellen Browning reported that the campaign of Mary […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, November 2, 2026 11:03:12 AM
Poynters MediaWise launches global initiative pairing newsrooms with independent creators
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Oct 29, 2026) — Around the world, more than a quarter of people now get at least some of their information from creators or influencers focused on […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, October 29, 2026 10:05:20 AM
What Abdul El-Sayed has actually said about Israel, aid and Michigans affordability problems
Abdul El-Sayeds defeated rival in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, criticized his statements on Israel and called on him to condemn an ad two days before […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, November 2, 2026 6:02:27 AM