This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, and more. CNN Reporter Challenges YouTuber Over Viral Minnesota Day Care Fraud Video CNN’s Whitney Wild confronted YouTuber Nick Shirley on Anderson Cooper 360 regarding hisContinue Reading
In this holiday special, we revisit our interview with longtime technology reporter Karen Hao, author of the new book Empire of AI, which unveils the accruing political and economic power of AI companies — especially Sam Altman’s OpenAI. Her reporting uncovered the exploitation of workers in Kenya, attempts to takeContinue Reading
The California governor wished the president anything but a happy 2026., Read MoreContinue Reading
The former House speaker called out The Traitor, and those around the president for enabling him., Read MoreContinue Reading
deep dive The data center buildout is papering over the economy most Americans are living with Published January 1, 2026 6:30AM (EST) VERNON, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 20: An aerial view of a 33 megawatt data center (LOWER L) with closed-loop cooling system, amid warehouses on October 20, 2025 in Vernon,Continue Reading
Microplastics in rivers, lakes, and oceans aren’t just drifting debris—they’re constantly leaking invisible clouds of chemicals into the water. New research shows that sunlight drives this process, causing different plastics to release distinct and evolving mixtures of dissolved organic compounds as they weather. These chemical plumes are surprisingly complex, oftenContinue Reading
Truckers whose licenses were revoked now have 60 days to legally qualify for their licenses, Read MoreContinue Reading
Israel is revoking the licenses of 37 international organisations, forcing them to stop operations in Gaza., NewsFeed Israel is revoking the licenses of 37 international organisations, forcing them to stop operations in Gaza. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud explains how the new restrictions will worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis. PublishedContinue Reading
Israel currently occupies the Palestinian side of the crossing, choking Gaza of a vital humanitarian entry point., Israel currently occupies the Palestinian side of the crossing, choking Gaza of a vital humanitarian entry point. Israel is preparing to reopen the Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt in bothContinue Reading
This new year will be filled with milestones, including America’s 250th birthday, the world’s greatest sports competitions and a mission to the moon., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
The first FOSS Weekly of the year 2026., Read More From It’s FOSSContinue Reading
You don’t always need to install an open source software on your desktop or self host in your homelab. I use some of my favorites from the comfort of a web browser., Read More From It’s FOSSContinue Reading
Chinese battery giant CATL and automaker SAIC Commercial Vehicle have formed a strategic partnership focused on joint technology research and development, commercial EV ecosystem building and global expansion. The collaboration will include jointly building an integrated smart battery swapping ecosystem and green transportation capacity system encompassing “vehicle, battery, station andContinue Reading