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This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. Grok Under Fire for Deepfake Bikini Image of ICE Shooting Victim Grok, the AI chatbot launched by Elon Musk’s xAI, generated aContinue Reading

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Iranian authorities are enforcing an internet blackout after protests escalated in Tehran., Iran cuts internet as protesters plan more rallies NewsFeed Iranian authorities are enforcing an internet blackout after protests escalated in Tehran. It’s been two weeks since demonstrations flared up in protest at harsh economic conditions. They’ve spread toContinue Reading

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Yemen’s main southern separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council has announced it is to disband., NewsFeed Yemen’s main southern separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council has announced it is to disband. The statement came from STC leaders attending talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. STC members based in Aden rejected theContinue Reading

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Getty Images The British Medical Association union is recommending members accept a ew pay deal Scotland’s resident doctors have called off a planned four-day strike over pay. They had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday, having accused ministers of going backContinue Reading

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commentary MAGA lies can’t hide the real damage done to people like Renee Nicole Good Published January 9, 2026 6:45AM (EST) Federal agents stand guard as they are confronted by residents on November 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) In the days before an Immigrations and Customs EnforcementContinue Reading