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Meet the press? Hold that thought. The candidate sit-down interview ain't what it used to be

Journalists have limited access to Kamala Harris during her presidential campaign, indicating a shift in the traditional role of presidential gatekeepers.
#wildfire

Wildfire in Los Angeles County - started Aug. 4

AI is used to create content based on journalist-reviewed templates.

Azalea Fire - started Aug. 1

AI-based content creation from journalist-reviewed templates.

Wildfire in Los Angeles County - started Aug. 4

AI is used to create content based on journalist-reviewed templates.

Azalea Fire - started Aug. 1

AI-based content creation from journalist-reviewed templates.
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#human-rights

How the world reacted to Russia-West prisoner swap

The largest post-Soviet prisoner swap occurred between the US and Russia, releasing dissidents and journalists, including Evan Gershkovich.

Russia's arbitrary cruelty in Ukraine and at home must inform any peace deal

The article highlights the arbitrary cruelty and depravity of the Kremlin in Russia, emphasizing the risks faced by journalists and civilians in the country.

Who's who among the prisoner exchange between Russia and the west?

One main takeaway is the crackdown on journalists and opposition figures in Russia, with individuals like Evan Gershkovich facing arrest on espionage charges without credible evidence.

Bullets and teargas reportedly fired at journalists covering protests in Nigeria

Violent crackdown on protesters and journalists by Nigerian security forces during economic crisis demonstrations.

Reporters - Torture in Azerbaijan: Europe looks away

Repression has increased in Azerbaijan ahead of the presidential elections.
Forbidden Stories is continuing the investigations of imprisoned Azerbaijani journalists.

How the world reacted to Russia-West prisoner swap

The largest post-Soviet prisoner swap occurred between the US and Russia, releasing dissidents and journalists, including Evan Gershkovich.

Russia's arbitrary cruelty in Ukraine and at home must inform any peace deal

The article highlights the arbitrary cruelty and depravity of the Kremlin in Russia, emphasizing the risks faced by journalists and civilians in the country.

Who's who among the prisoner exchange between Russia and the west?

One main takeaway is the crackdown on journalists and opposition figures in Russia, with individuals like Evan Gershkovich facing arrest on espionage charges without credible evidence.

Bullets and teargas reportedly fired at journalists covering protests in Nigeria

Violent crackdown on protesters and journalists by Nigerian security forces during economic crisis demonstrations.

Reporters - Torture in Azerbaijan: Europe looks away

Repression has increased in Azerbaijan ahead of the presidential elections.
Forbidden Stories is continuing the investigations of imprisoned Azerbaijani journalists.
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#prisoner-exchange

Who was freed in biggest Russia-West prisoner swap since the Cold War?

Journalists, artists, dissidents, hackers, and a hitman released in major Russia-West prisoner exchange.

Russia prisoner swap: The long ordeal of Evan Gershkovich DW 08/02/2024

The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War recently occurred, involving 26 individuals, including journalists like Evan Gershkovich.

Who was freed in biggest Russia-West prisoner swap since the Cold War?

Journalists, artists, dissidents, hackers, and a hitman released in major Russia-West prisoner exchange.

Russia prisoner swap: The long ordeal of Evan Gershkovich DW 08/02/2024

The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War recently occurred, involving 26 individuals, including journalists like Evan Gershkovich.
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#media-freedom

Gaza and the death of Western journalism

Israel's long history of violently targeting journalists in Gaza continues with the recent killing of two Palestinian journalists, raising concerns about lack of accountability.

The White House Press Corps Should Be Ashamed of Itself

The White House Correspondents Dinner was overshadowed by a protest highlighting the killing of journalists in Gaza.

We want to work freely': Slovakian journalists protest against media overhaul

Journalists in Slovakia protest government overhaul of public broadcaster, citing threats to media freedom.

Gaza and the death of Western journalism

Israel's long history of violently targeting journalists in Gaza continues with the recent killing of two Palestinian journalists, raising concerns about lack of accountability.

The White House Press Corps Should Be Ashamed of Itself

The White House Correspondents Dinner was overshadowed by a protest highlighting the killing of journalists in Gaza.

We want to work freely': Slovakian journalists protest against media overhaul

Journalists in Slovakia protest government overhaul of public broadcaster, citing threats to media freedom.
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#prisoner-swap

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan freed from Russia in historic multi-country prisoner swap, back in US

The U.S. and Russia completed a major prisoner swap, with some journalists and dissidents released amidst strained relations post-Ukraine invasion.

Prisoner swap with Russia frees Americans including Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan

One of the largest prisoner swaps since the Cold War involving Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.

Who's part of the massive prisoner swap between Russia and the West?

The largest East-West civilian prisoner swap since the Cold War took place, involving various individuals, including journalists, security executives, and political activists.

Who's in the massive prisoner swap between Russia and the West?

The article discusses the release of several individuals as part of a significant East-West civilian prisoner swap, including journalists and political activists.

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan freed from Russia in historic multi-country prisoner swap, back in US

The U.S. and Russia completed a major prisoner swap, with some journalists and dissidents released amidst strained relations post-Ukraine invasion.

Prisoner swap with Russia frees Americans including Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan

One of the largest prisoner swaps since the Cold War involving Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.

Who's part of the massive prisoner swap between Russia and the West?

The largest East-West civilian prisoner swap since the Cold War took place, involving various individuals, including journalists, security executives, and political activists.

Who's in the massive prisoner swap between Russia and the West?

The article discusses the release of several individuals as part of a significant East-West civilian prisoner swap, including journalists and political activists.
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Security Researchers and Journalists at Risk: Why You Should Hate the Proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty

The proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty lacks protection for security researchers and journalists, potentially criminalizing their essential work in identifying system vulnerabilities.
#strike

Journalists at Australian newspapers go on strike on eve of Olympics

Journalists at major Australian newspapers go on strike for higher pay.

Tuesday was a bleak day for the media industry - Poynter

Media industry layoffs at LA Times, Time magazine, and National Geographic.
Layoffs at LA Times spark strike by journalists at Condé Nast publications.

Washington Post journalists plan 24-hour strike as contract talks falter and job cuts loom

Journalists at The Washington Post will go on strike for 24 hours to protest staff cuts and management's failure to negotiate in good faith during contract talks.
The strike comes as the Post is projecting a year-end loss of $100 million and is seeking to reduce employee headcount by about 10%.

Journalists at Australian newspapers go on strike on eve of Olympics

Journalists at major Australian newspapers go on strike for higher pay.

Tuesday was a bleak day for the media industry - Poynter

Media industry layoffs at LA Times, Time magazine, and National Geographic.
Layoffs at LA Times spark strike by journalists at Condé Nast publications.

Washington Post journalists plan 24-hour strike as contract talks falter and job cuts loom

Journalists at The Washington Post will go on strike for 24 hours to protest staff cuts and management's failure to negotiate in good faith during contract talks.
The strike comes as the Post is projecting a year-end loss of $100 million and is seeking to reduce employee headcount by about 10%.
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Q&A: HBO Max's new 'Girls on the Bus' set out to show a cool, fun side of journalism - Poynter

Journalists pursue idealistic ambitions for doing good work rather than glamorous perks.
The Girls on the Bus portrays a diverse group of female journalists on the campaign trail, highlighting their different roles and relationships.

The Taliban targeted us, beat us and chased us out. This is how we run our Afghan newspaper from exile | Sakhidad Hatif

The vibrant media sector in Afghanistan was completely dismantled by the Taliban after they came to power, leading to the exodus of journalists and closure of media outlets.
#russia

Russia arrests more journalists in intensifying crackdown on dissent

The use of anti-extremism laws to prosecute reporters in Russia is part of a larger campaign to stifle domestic dissent.

Russia: Police detain journalists at Moscow anti-war protest DW 02/03/2024

Twenty journalists were detained by police at a rally in Moscow organized by a group called The Way Home.
The journalists were detained while filming women laying red carnations at the tomb of the unknown soldier in central Moscow.

People detained at Russia protest calling for troops to return from Ukraine

Journalists were briefly detained at a protest in Moscow organized by wives and relatives of Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
The protesters were calling for their loved ones to be discharged and replaced with contract soldiers.

Putin's dead critics: A journalist, a tax adviser, a politician

Journalists and opposition figures in Russia face dangers for criticizing Putin.
Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian penal colony was blamed on Putin by President Biden.

Russia arrests more journalists in intensifying crackdown on dissent

The use of anti-extremism laws to prosecute reporters in Russia is part of a larger campaign to stifle domestic dissent.

Russia: Police detain journalists at Moscow anti-war protest DW 02/03/2024

Twenty journalists were detained by police at a rally in Moscow organized by a group called The Way Home.
The journalists were detained while filming women laying red carnations at the tomb of the unknown soldier in central Moscow.

People detained at Russia protest calling for troops to return from Ukraine

Journalists were briefly detained at a protest in Moscow organized by wives and relatives of Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
The protesters were calling for their loved ones to be discharged and replaced with contract soldiers.

Putin's dead critics: A journalist, a tax adviser, a politician

Journalists and opposition figures in Russia face dangers for criticizing Putin.
Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian penal colony was blamed on Putin by President Biden.
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Civil War: How the Rise of Populism Inspired Alex Garland's New Film

Garland's film 'Men' features journalists as heroes in a dystopian setting, highlighting their importance amid rising populism.
The film, made during the pandemic, reflects on journalists being disempowered and society's susceptibility to extremism.

Tehran denies involvement in London attack on TV presenter

Iran denies involvement in the knife attack on a TV presenter in London.
Growing concerns over threats to UK-based Iranian dissidents, especially journalists.

Police arrested journalists as part of surveillance operation to identify confidential sources | Computer Weekly

Police attempted surveillance without authorization
Journalists arrested for exposing collusion and failures in investigations

Social Media Misinformation Set To Be Major Risk in 2024 Political Campaigns

Facebook-owned apps are being used for spying on foreign journalists and political activists
Meta has been actively removing influence operations and accounts spreading pro-China messages
#privacy

Google stops notifying publishers of right to be forgotten' removals from search results

Google has stopped notifying publishers when it removes websites from search results under European right to be forgotten rules.
Journalists are now unable to identify situations where the right to be forgotten has been misused to hide legitimate reporting.

India: Why journalists' digital security is in danger DW 11/24/2023

Police raids target reporters in India, resulting in seizure of electronic devices and passports of journalists.
Journalists' devices were seized without providing the required hash values or documentation.
Debate arises over the need for regulation and due process in search and seizure laws for law enforcement agencies in India.

Google stops notifying publishers of right to be forgotten' removals from search results

Google has stopped notifying publishers when it removes websites from search results under European right to be forgotten rules.
Journalists are now unable to identify situations where the right to be forgotten has been misused to hide legitimate reporting.

India: Why journalists' digital security is in danger DW 11/24/2023

Police raids target reporters in India, resulting in seizure of electronic devices and passports of journalists.
Journalists' devices were seized without providing the required hash values or documentation.
Debate arises over the need for regulation and due process in search and seizure laws for law enforcement agencies in India.
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#gaza

The War in Gaza Has Been Deadly for Journalists

Israel's military campaign has led to an unprecedented number of deaths among members of the press in just two months.
Human Rights Watch reports that the Israeli strike on journalists appeared to be deliberate, while Israel denies targeting journalists.

Reporters Without Borders denounces unprecedented scale' of journalist deaths in Gaza war

17 journalists killed in the exercise of their duties during the Gaza war
2023 is the least deadly year for reporters in two decades

Is Israel deliberately targeting journalists in Gaza?

The war on Gaza has resulted in the highest number of media worker deaths ever recorded.
The majority of the deaths have been Palestinians, as international news outlets have been restricted from entering Gaza.
There is increasing evidence that the Israeli military is intentionally targeting media workers.
International calls for accountability for the killings of journalists are growing.

Al Jazeera journalist, cameraman wounded in Israeli strike on Gaza

Two journalists, including an Al Jazeera reporter, were wounded in an Israeli attack in Gaza.
The condition of the journalists is serious, with one reporter having his leg amputated and the other at risk of severe injuries.

UN experts condemn disturbing' attacks on journalists in Gaza

Targeting journalists may be a deliberate strategy by Israeli forces to silence reporting.
UN experts condemn attacks on journalists in Gaza and call on Israel to allow journalists to enter and ensure their protection.

The War in Gaza Has Been Deadly for Journalists

Israel's military campaign has led to an unprecedented number of deaths among members of the press in just two months.
Human Rights Watch reports that the Israeli strike on journalists appeared to be deliberate, while Israel denies targeting journalists.

Reporters Without Borders denounces unprecedented scale' of journalist deaths in Gaza war

17 journalists killed in the exercise of their duties during the Gaza war
2023 is the least deadly year for reporters in two decades

Is Israel deliberately targeting journalists in Gaza?

The war on Gaza has resulted in the highest number of media worker deaths ever recorded.
The majority of the deaths have been Palestinians, as international news outlets have been restricted from entering Gaza.
There is increasing evidence that the Israeli military is intentionally targeting media workers.
International calls for accountability for the killings of journalists are growing.

Al Jazeera journalist, cameraman wounded in Israeli strike on Gaza

Two journalists, including an Al Jazeera reporter, were wounded in an Israeli attack in Gaza.
The condition of the journalists is serious, with one reporter having his leg amputated and the other at risk of severe injuries.

UN experts condemn disturbing' attacks on journalists in Gaza

Targeting journalists may be a deliberate strategy by Israeli forces to silence reporting.
UN experts condemn attacks on journalists in Gaza and call on Israel to allow journalists to enter and ensure their protection.
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The most popular news podcasts share the mic

News podcasts are more likely to feature guests than other types of top podcasts.
Top news podcasts often feature interviews with fellow journalists.

Attacks on Press Freedoms Have Chilling Effects Far beyond Gaza | The Walrus

Palestinian filmmakers and journalists are using social media to document the devastation caused by Israeli attacks and share them with a global audience.
Bisan Owda, a Palestinian filmmaker, has over 4.1 million followers on Instagram where she shares daily accounts of the loss and destruction in Palestine.

Los Angeles Times to lay off significant' number of employees, union says

The Los Angeles Times plans to lay off a significant number of journalists, leading to opposition from the LA Times Guild.
The planned layoffs will affect at least 100 journalists, or about 20 percent of the newsroom, and will greatly damage the paper's accountability journalism.

After 96 days of conflict, 79 journalists covering Israel-Gaza have been killed. Others are feeling the toll.

Seventy-nine journalists and media workers have been killed covering the Israel-Gaza war.
More journalists were killed in the first 10 weeks of the conflict than have been killed in any country in a given year.

X is (once again) suspending accounts of journalists who have been critical of Musk

Elon Musk's social platform X is suspending the accounts of journalists who have been critical of Musk and his associates.
This is not the first time Musk has suspended journalists from the platform in apparent retaliation for critical commentary.

X Purges Prominent Journalists, Leftists With No Explanation

Several prominent journalists and leftist pundits had their Twitter accounts suspended with no clear explanation.
The ban affected not only journalists but also left-leaning accounts, including podcasts and media critics.

The (semi-) automated explainer gets good

Major newsrooms will publish automated or semi-automated explainers using AI next year.
Explanatory journalists will still have a role in overseeing AI research assistants and providing judgment, perspective, and personalization.
#ai-generated-stories

The (semi-) automated explainer gets good

Major newsrooms will publish automated or semi-automated explainers using AI next year.
Explanatory journalists will still have a role in overseeing AI research assistants and providing judgment, perspective, and personalization.

The (semi-) automated explainer gets good

Major newsrooms will publish automated or semi-automated explainers using AI next year.
Explanatory journalists will still have a role in overseeing AI research assistants and providing judgment, perspective, and personalization.

The (semi-) automated explainer gets good

Major newsrooms will publish automated or semi-automated explainers using AI next year.
Explanatory journalists will still have a role in overseeing AI research assistants and providing judgment, perspective, and personalization.

The (semi-) automated explainer gets good

Major newsrooms will publish automated or semi-automated explainers using AI next year.
Explanatory journalists will still have a role in overseeing AI research assistants and providing judgment, perspective, and personalization.
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Journalists will go on camera for social video

Young people prefer influencers, celebrities, and ordinary people over journalists on social media platforms.
Research indicates that TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram audiences are more interested in non-journalistic content.

The newsroom has become a battleground in Israel's war on Gaza

Journalists have become victims in the battle over how the Israel-Gaza war is reported.
Media outlets are required to submit all materials and footage to the Israeli military for review before publication.

Israel should face war crimes probe over journalist death in Lebanon: NGOs

International rights groups say Israeli strikes that killed a journalist and injured six others in southern Lebanon were likely a direct attack on civilians and must be investigated as a war crime.
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have conducted separate investigations and both conclude that the Israeli military deliberately targeted journalists near the border.
#Manchester United

The source of Manchester United's negative dressing room leaks has been revealed

Manchester United has banned certain media outlets from one of Erik ten Hag's press conferences due to dressing room leaks.
Mason Mount, who joined United from Chelsea in the summer, is speculated to be the source of the leaks in order to gain favorable treatment from journalists.

Man Utd ban journalists from news conference

Manchester United has banned journalists from four media outlets from attending a news conference with manager Erik ten Hag.
United claims they were not given the opportunity to respond to negative stories about the club before they were published by the outlets.

The source of Manchester United's negative dressing room leaks has been revealed

Manchester United has banned certain media outlets from one of Erik ten Hag's press conferences due to dressing room leaks.
Mason Mount, who joined United from Chelsea in the summer, is speculated to be the source of the leaks in order to gain favorable treatment from journalists.

Man Utd ban journalists from news conference

Manchester United has banned journalists from four media outlets from attending a news conference with manager Erik ten Hag.
United claims they were not given the opportunity to respond to negative stories about the club before they were published by the outlets.
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Why Journalists Must Speak Out About Gaza

Israeli military has killed an unprecedented number of journalists and media workers in Gaza.
Israeli forces have also killed journalists in Lebanon and targeted journalists in the West Bank and Jerusalem.
Media workers are no longer wearing press vests to prevent further targeting by the Israeli military.

This Documentary Shows The Huge Stakes Of Fighting For A Free Press

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma fought for years to restore and codify free press protections, culminating in a landmark achievement in 2021.
Of the 574 federally recognized Native tribes, the Muscogee Nation is the only one with the right to a free and independent press enshrined in its tribal constitution.
The documentary 'Bad Press' chronicles the high stakes fight for press freedom in the Muscogee Nation and won the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Freedom of Expression at the Sundance Film Festival.

Google to pay Canada news publishers $73m a year to keep news in search

Canada and Google have reached a deal for the tech giant to pay $73.6m annually to news publishers in Canada.
The deal resolves Google's concerns over Canada's Online News Act, which requires internet companies to share ad revenue with news publishers.
Google had previously threatened to block news on its search engine but has now agreed to support journalists and local journalism.
Meta Platforms, the other internet giant targeted by the law, has already blocked news sharing on Facebook and Instagram.

The Israel-Hamas war is deadly for journalists. Lives are being lost, and truth | Margaret Sullivan

Journalists are being killed at a high rate in the Israel-Hamas war, with over 53 killed so far.
The loss of journalists leads to a lack of information and allows for the spread of propaganda.
CPJ and RSF are urging Joe Biden to do more to support journalists.

India ramps up seizures of journalists' phones, laptops DW 11/24/2023

Indian police raids targeted reporters, resulting in the seizure of electronic devices and passports of journalists.
Journalists whose devices were seized were not given their devices' hash values and no paperwork documenting the seizures was provided.
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