Telemundo Station Group Launches Weekly Series On Minors In U.S. Detention Facilities
Telemundo-owned stations today began airing Después de la Detención, a weekly series of special reports focused on the experiences of minors and their families during and after detention in U.S. …
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 7:05:03 AM
Suns, Mercury Extend Gray Media Rights Deal
The games remain on free OTA through 2030 and get a new streaming app.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 2:04:35 AM
Apple TV To Capture MLS Game Entirely On iPhone 17 Pro
Apple TV will be breaking new ground this Saturday, May 23, by streaming a special live Major League Soccer match captured exclusively on iPhone 17 Pro.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 7:05:00 AM
Why The New York Times is suing the Pentagon — again
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. For the second time, The New York Times […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:04:49 AM
Trump said he doesnt think about Americans finances. These 7 charts show how Americans are actuall
President Donald Trumps recent answer to a question about how Americans are faring economically sparked claims of callousness. A reporter asked Trump on May 12 how much Americans financial situations […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:33:44 AM
The hantavirus cruise ship outbreak spawned a familiar conspiracy theory: crisis actors
Social media users are casting doubt and causing confusion about the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, saying that one of the passengers is a “crisis actor.” Their […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 21, 2026 5:33:09 AM
Charter CFO Unpacks Its $34.5 Billion Cox Megadeal
Jessica Fischer also told an investors conference Charters big streaming bundle strategy is helping to stem cable TV subscriber losses.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 2:04:32 AM
A new documentary explores Democracy Now!s journalism philosophy: confront power, center the vulner
Nobody better than Democracy Now! founder Amy Goodman to deliver in-your-face inspiration for refusing to take “No” for an answer. When a Trump climate advisor told her he was too […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:05:01 AM
Trump Postpones AI Executive Order
The abrupt delay came after leading AI executives had been briefed on the policy and invited to a Thursday signing in the White House.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 7:04:57 AM
Paramounts Junk-Status Credit Rating To Be Downgraded Further Following Warner Bros. Merger
S&P Global Ratings already has placed Paramount Skydances credit rating in junk-status territory, but if and when Paramount completes its megadeal for Warner Bros. Discovery, the credit-rating firm will take it down another notch.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 2:04:31 AM
Netflix Going Big In Japan With Deal For 20 NHK Dramas & Variety Show
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 5:04:26 AM
WMAQ Chicago To Premiere Half-Hour Documentary On Chicagos First Family Of Weather
In celebration of his 35th year with WMAQ Chicago, viewers will get a special inside look at the career — and the hilarious, yet heart-warming bond — between veteran NBC 5 …
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 7:05:01 AM
A video of a Florida governor candidate was AI slop. People spread it anyway.
Politicians and other X users shared a manipulated clip appearing to show U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the leading Republican candidate in the Florida gubernatorial race, supporting insider trading as a […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 5:33:21 AM
Joe Sedelmaier Dies At 92; Ad Auteur Behind Wheres the Beef?
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 6:55:20 AM
ESPN First Take Ratings Up 24% For Skip Bayless Return
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:53 AM
Reuters retaliated against a journalist for raising concerns about the companys ties to ICE, union
The union representing Reuters editorial staff is accusing the company of retaliating against a contractor journalist for participating in internal chats raising concerns about the companys ties with the Department […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:05:01 AM
When journalism fundraising falls short, its often because youre answering the wrong questions
Journalists and funders are often talking past each other. It shows up most clearly when fundraising falls short. The three of us came together at ONA in March to lead […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 14, 2026 9:05:20 AM
Stephen Colberts Long Goodbye Is Coming To An End, Leaving A Void
The on-air feud between The Late Show host and Donald Trump seemingly ends Thursday as Colbert's top-rated latenight TV program goes off the air for the final time, effectively silencing a high-profile White House critic.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 2:04:34 AM
NPR trims jobs in newsroom overhaul as it confronts era without public funding
NPR is offering buyouts to journalists as it overhauls its newsroom, with the threat of layoffs to follow. Two recent gifts totaling $113 million are primarily dedicated to NPR's tech infrastructure.
NPR News at Monday, May 18, 2026 1:02:19 PM
Paramount pushes back on reports about Bari Weiss role at CBS News
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. Whats going on over at CBS News? This […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 6:33:13 AM
How Indy newsrooms are using AI
This column is part of the Indianapolis Public Editor project, a pilot program designed to test whether the presence of a public editor who analyzes local coverage can elevate audience […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 4:05:09 AM
CBS Radio signs off after decades on the air, ending historic chapter in broadcasting
CBS Radio signs off for the last time Friday night, after almost a century that helped define broadcast news.
NPR News at Friday, May 22, 2026 4:00:52 AM
A new study suggests readers care more about story structure than headlines
The importance of the headline is well-established in journalism. For readers, headlines and ledes are often the primary entry points to an article. But a new study from Temple Universitys […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:05:01 AM
As Advertisers Chase Outcomes, Smart TV OEMs Gain Ground
With upfront negotiations underway, smart TV OEMs are emerging as a rapidly growing player in the advertising ecosystem.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:52 AM
As funding dollars dwindle, newsroom tech companies are heeding the call for consolidation
In the late 2010s, the journalism support space was awash with funding. Tech giants like Google and Meta, along with more traditional philanthropists, poured money into startups developing tools for […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:05:01 AM
New York Magazine reviewing work of writer facing plagiarism allegations
The high-profile writer, who has written a forthcoming book about New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is being investigated by the magazine after being called out for copying the work of other writers.
NPR News at Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:23:48 PM
NAB Leadership Foundation To Honor Kidde With Corporate Leadership Award
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) announced Kidde, a manufacturer of residential fire and life safety products, as the recipient of its Corporate Leadership Award for its commitment …
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:50 AM
Creator Journalism Is The Most Disruptive Shift The News Industry Has Seen, Ex-BBC News Head Says
Deborah Turness: “This is not just another technology-enabled stage in a story of media progress. What were witnessing is the wholesale shift from one information ecosystem to another.”
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TV News Check at Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:04:37 AM
'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!' announcer Bill Kurtis talks about his journalism career
The announcer of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! --- the revered journalist Bill Kurtis -- has retired. His final show airs this weekend. NPR's A Martínez speaks with Kurtis about his career.
NPR News at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 4:01:14 AM
NFL Schedule Rollout Ramps Up With Full Thanksgiving Slate, Leak Frenzy
The NFLs schedule rivalry continues to grow as a tentpole event, as seen by more early drops of games — both officially and unofficially.
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TV News Check at Thursday, May 14, 2026 2:04:20 PM
Former ABC News Journalists Sign Letter Supporting Network As It Pushes Back On FCC
More than 100 former ABC News journalists have signed on to an open letter, supporting the network as it pushes back on the FCCs investigation of The View and its crackdown on the equal time rule.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:54 AM
BET Gets Into The Microdrama Business
The Paramount brand inks a deal with the startup firm from Hollywood vets Jana Winograde, Susan Rovner and Lloyd Braun.
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TV News Check at Thursday, May 14, 2026 2:04:22 PM
Local TV Earnings Calls Reveal An Industry At A Strategic Crossroads
For years, the industrys public posture has largely revolved around reassurance: retransmission consent remained durable, political advertising continued surging, local news still mattered and broadcasters retained enviable free cash flow despite cord-cutting. Much of that remains true. Yet beneath these latest earnings calls was a subtle but unmistakable acknowledgment that the old equilibrium is no longer holding together quite as cleanly as it once did.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 7:04:58 AM
After COVID, audiences demand less panic, more practical information from Ebola coverage
After working on the front lines of public health for 20-plus years, through several waves of Ebola crises and COVID-19, Alfayo Wamburi knows a thing or two about how people […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:05:04 AM
Emily In Paris Will End With Season 6 On Netflix
The series began filming Thursday in Greece.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 7:04:59 AM
BBCs New Boss Matt Brittin Tells Staff He Will Use Data To Build Sat Nav Around Bias
The BBCs new director general has revealed that he plans to use data to improve impartiality, and has warned that iPlayer is not doing a good enough job of showcasing the corporations content.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 2:04:36 AM
NBC Wins TV Season In Total Viewers For First Time Since 2002
The Super Bowl and Winter Olympics had a lot to do with the 2025-26 victory.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 2:04:33 AM
Ahead Of Paramount Mega-Merger, WBD Bets on Agentic Ads
At its upfront presentation to advertisers, the entertainment behemoth showcased plans to enhance targeting and interactivity across media environments with AI.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:53 AM
Is this the best news headline of all time?
The season of journalism awards is behind us, and, once again, I have not won a Pulitzer or the Nobel Peace Prize. Placing my resentment aside, I would like to […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:05:01 AM
Why one longtime media reporter still has hope for journalism
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. Theres plenty to be depressed about when it […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:05:01 AM
Jackass TV Show Returns To Paramount+ With Restored Original Episodes
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 7:04:58 AM
Americas Public Television Stations Mourn Death Of Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsins Emeritus Director
Kate Riley, president-CEO of Americas Public Television Stations (APTS), issued the following statement on May 13 on the passing of Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsins emeritus director of television. “Americas Public …
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TV News Check at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:04:51 AM
Netanyahu and Israel threaten to sue The New York Times
The controversy over a piece in The New York Times continued to smolder on Thursday when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his countrys foreign ministry said they might sue […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:05:01 AM
The next Murdoch media empire may look very different from the last one
This is The Poynter Report, your daily guide to the news about news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every weekday. We all knew this was coming, but Wednesdays […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:33:12 AM
Data centers are reshaping communities. Local journalists should take notice.
This is Local Edition, Poynters newsletter for people who care about local news. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every Wednesday. The 1967 film “The Graduate” gave us this […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 12:05:05 PM
How weather became one of the most important parts of local news
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. When […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 7:04:45 AM
NAB Show Makes 200+ Sessions Available On Demand
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 7:04:59 AM
Andrea Stahlman Upped To President-GM Of WLKY Louisville
Hearst promotes her from news director to oversee its Kentucky CBS affiliate.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 7:05:03 AM
DirecTV Asks FCC To Block Scripps INYO Acquisition
Six broadband associations joined DirecTV in arguing that the commission had no authority to waive station ownership caps.
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TV News Check at Friday, May 22, 2026 2:04:33 AM
AI-writing scandals are becoming common. Proving them is another matter.
Good morning, everyone. Tom Jones is off, but the team at Poynter is keeping tabs on the latest media news and analysis with today’s report. One more note: The Poynter […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, May 22, 2026 6:33:37 AM