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Newspapers rapidly kill off the presidential endorsement

The decline in presidential endorsements by major newspapers reflects growing polarization and fears of political retribution.

Baltimore Sun Sold to Chairman of Sinclair TV Stations

The Baltimore Sun, the largest newspaper in Maryland, has been sold to David D. Smith, the executive chairman of Sinclair network.
Mr. Smith bought Baltimore Sun Media, including The Sun, in a private deal from Alden Global Capital.

Newspapers rapidly kill off the presidential endorsement

The decline in presidential endorsements by major newspapers reflects growing polarization and fears of political retribution.

Baltimore Sun Sold to Chairman of Sinclair TV Stations

The Baltimore Sun, the largest newspaper in Maryland, has been sold to David D. Smith, the executive chairman of Sinclair network.
Mr. Smith bought Baltimore Sun Media, including The Sun, in a private deal from Alden Global Capital.
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Chaos erupts as newspapers axe endorsements

Media outlets are retreating from political endorsements amid polarization, impacting their relation with key figures like Bezos.
Bezos denies using influence over the Washington Post for personal gain.
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Local journalism in Atlantic Canada in trouble as company known to 'slash and burn' buys dozens of newspapers | CBC News

Postmedia's acquisition of SaltWire Network saves local newsrooms but threatens local journalism's future through layoffs and reduced print editions.

Defying Crisis in Local News, The Star Tribune Expands

The Minnesota Star Tribune is expanding state coverage, betting on Minnesota residents' interest in broader news beyond local communities.

Meet David Hoffmann, the Florida Billionaire Buying Up Print Newspapers

Local newspapers still hold significant value and community importance, despite industry challenges.
David Hoffmann considers Lee Enterprises a promising investment opportunity.

Local journalism in Atlantic Canada in trouble as company known to 'slash and burn' buys dozens of newspapers | CBC News

Postmedia's acquisition of SaltWire Network saves local newsrooms but threatens local journalism's future through layoffs and reduced print editions.

Defying Crisis in Local News, The Star Tribune Expands

The Minnesota Star Tribune is expanding state coverage, betting on Minnesota residents' interest in broader news beyond local communities.

Meet David Hoffmann, the Florida Billionaire Buying Up Print Newspapers

Local newspapers still hold significant value and community importance, despite industry challenges.
David Hoffmann considers Lee Enterprises a promising investment opportunity.
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News Horizons: Hearst Newspapers CMO Mark Campbell in conversation

Retention rates for digital and print subscribers are growing, indicating increased loyalty and confidence in journalism's value.

Boris Johnson in talks over potential telegraph role as Zahawi consortium advances in auction

Former PM Boris Johnson in informal talks for potential role at The Telegraph as part of bid by Nadhim Zahawi to acquire the newspaper.

Would you pay a premium for ad-free digital news? You may soon have the chance - Poynter

Some readers prefer paying extra for ad-free news websites, which is becoming a growing trend in the industry.

Taxing big tech won't save local journalism. But it's a step in the right direction | Opinion

The newspaper industry is facing an existential crisis due to social media undermining their revenue streams.

The Death and Life of Great American Media

Decline of the news business and journalism job insecurity
Impact of news deserts on local accountability

Photos: The day the presses stopped running | A farewell to the Los Angeles Times Olympic plant

Los Angeles Times print edition moves to Riverside for printing
Staff photographer documents closure of Los Angeles Times Olympic printing plant

New York Daily News and Forbes staffers walk out amid US media job cuts

Staff at the New York Daily News and Forbes walked out in protest of job cuts and budget slashes by owner Alden Global Capital.
The New York Daily News, once a powerhouse with the largest circulation in America, has seen a significant decline in staff and readership over the years.

Billionaires Are Journalism's False Saviors

Newspapers like the Los Angeles Times, Time, and The Washington Post are laying off journalists, leading to a bleak future for journalism.
Many of these newspapers were purchased by billionaires who claimed to believe in journalism, but are now making cuts.

All the Newspapers' Men

The Washington Post is well known for its leadership and storied history, with figures like Ben Bradlee and Katharine Graham becoming iconic symbols of the paper's coverage of important events like the Pentagon Papers and Watergate.
The Graham family dynasty, which led the Post for decades, eventually passed the stewardship of the newspaper to Katharine Graham's granddaughter, Katharine Weymouth, who hired Martin Baron as executive editor in 2012.
Under Weymouth's leadership, the newspaper business was struggling and she eventually sold the Washington Post to Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.
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