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Fifty years of Playgirl': Soft porn for strong women (and gay men)

Playgirl's first issue, lacking nude male images, sold out yet prompted reader complaints, leading to a quick pivot that embraced female sexual empowerment.

How '80s Subculture Staple Night Flight Was Reborn as a Punk-and-Horror Streaming Network

Night Flight served as a crucial outlet for alternative culture in the pre-internet era, shaping youth underground exploration.

The art world's going wild for this forgotten retro graphics tablet

The Quantel Paintbox is being celebrated through a touring exhibition that highlights its impact on digital art and television graphics.

Beloved ESPN Show Around the Horn' Coming to an End After 23 Years: Report

ESPN's Around the Horn will end in summer 2025 after 23 years of impactful sports commentary.
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How Did the New York Post Get Away With That?

The New York Post's influence has diminished, yet it has adapted as a national tabloid, achieving profitability in a challenging media landscape.

Celebrating Poynter's 50th anniversary ... with your help - Poynter

'All the President's Men' profoundly shaped journalism and inspired future journalists.

How Did the New York Post Get Away With That?

The New York Post's influence has diminished, yet it has adapted as a national tabloid, achieving profitability in a challenging media landscape.

Celebrating Poynter's 50th anniversary ... with your help - Poynter

'All the President's Men' profoundly shaped journalism and inspired future journalists.
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A New Book Captures DC's Media Softball League

The Metropolitan Media Softball League reflects camaraderie in media professions, chronicled in Jim Barnett's memoir 'Playing Games at CNN'.

Do you want a giant Redbox machine? Now's your chance

Redbox's demise signifies the end of traditional video rental services due to overwhelming debt and changing media consumption habits.

How 'The New York Post' Comes Up With Those In-Your-Face Headlines

The New York Post's headlines defined its identity, showcasing a fearless and often provocative approach to storytelling that captivated readership.

Beware Hollywood's digital demolition: it's as if your favourite films and TV shows never existed | Zach Schonfeld

Entertainment corporations are increasingly prioritizing profit over accessibility to cultural archives.
The year 2024 is anticipated to be significant for the loss of accessible digital media.

Everyone Forgets How We Got Fox News. That Story Is Crucial Now.

Fox News' influence on political discourse has roots in the post-9/11 era and the contentious politics of the early 2000s.

Connie Chung Signed Off, but She Isn't Done Talking

Connie Chung's co-anchor role at CBS Evening News represented a groundbreaking achievement in Asian American representation in journalism.

'AMERICA'S DARKEST DAY': See newspaper headlines from around the world after 9/11

The September 11 attacks profoundly affected global sentiment and memory, as reflected in the world’s newspapers the following day.
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