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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. Bipartisan “LIFT AI Act” Seeks to Expand AI Literacy in K–12 Education A new bipartisan bill introduced by Adam Schiff and supportedContinue Reading

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Nearly 150 passengers, including 17 Americans, are trapped on a cruise ship off the coast of West Africa after seven possible cases of hantavirus have now been identified aboard, according to the World Health Organization. The suspected outbreak has killed at least three people and two other patients onboard theContinue Reading

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The suspect has been taken to hospital following the shooting in Washington., The suspect has been taken to hospital following the shooting in Washington The United States Secret Service said it returned fire at a gunman near the White House, wounding him and briefly triggering a lockdown. An investigation hasContinue Reading

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Several races being closely watched as both parties prepare for the crucial midterm elections in November., Voters in the US state of Ohio are set to go to the polls in the state’s primaries, where they will pick candidates for several key positions in the upcoming midterm elections in November.Continue Reading

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OpenShot 3.5 is here with major speed and smoothness upgrades that make video editing feel much more responsive and enjoyable. The free and open source video editor OpenShot 3.5 arrives with major speed, smoothness, and power improvements. This is one of the biggest releases in its 18-year history. A newContinue Reading