Media News Daily: Top Stories for 11/08/2026
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. Salon Shuts Down After 31 Years Salon has ceased publication after 31 years, ending the run of one of the internet’s earliestContinue Reading
Mark Zuckerberg wants AI walking around your home, do you? | BBC News
Would you let AI walk around your home? Meta has reportedly built a humanoid robot called Max and, if Mark Zuckerberg gets his way, this could be the next frontier for artificial intelligence. After years of AI living on our screens, Silicon Valley is now racing to give AI aContinue Reading
5 Airbus A321XLR Routes Replacing Widebody Aircraft
The Airbus A321XLR is changing the economics of long-haul flying by allowing airlines to operate routes that once required larger twin-aisle aircraft with a single-aisle jet. With a published range of up to 4,700 nautical miles (8,704 kilometers), the aircraft can connect cities across the Atlantic with fewer seats thanContinue Reading
The 5.5-Degree Rule That Now Governs Every 737 MAX Takeoff After Boeing’s MCAS Rewrite
Most people will remember the two fatal crashes involving Boeing 737 MAX aircraft: Lion Air flight 610 in 2018 and Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 in 2019. These accidents exposed a flight-control system that, at the time, was largely unknown outside Boeing’s engineering community: the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System, or MCAS.Continue Reading
Hate Chromium? Well, There’s a Linux Desktop Based on it Now
Say the name “Chromium” out loud in Linux circles, and you will soon see what a mob looks like. Many people don’t like how much of the web rests on one engine led by Google, and they prefer to keep it away from their systems. Now we have Domicile, aContinue Reading
Safe Ride Home Sudbury launches 2026 campaign
Safe Ride Home Sudbury has launched its 2026 campaign and is seeking volunteer drivers for its free, confidential service that drives impaired people and their vehicles home. Local police say 296 impaired driving charges have been laid in the city so far this year. Subscribe to CTV News to watchContinue Reading
🎥 ‘Train to Busan’ director says AI-era audiences crave original stories
Director Yeon Sang-ho, who is best known internationally for the zombie hit “Train to Busan,” said that he now wants to make films for audiences willing to reflect rather than simply be thrilled, adding that AI has made any genre possible for anyone. He said originality, not scale, is becomingContinue Reading
The Unrelenting Ordeal of Wildfire Recovery
A Maui family lays the foundation for a new home three years after it was destroyed by the deadliest U.S. wildfires in a century. Story and photos by Keerti Gopal Second of two stories about the effort to support Lahaina fire survivors’ health in the long, hard aftermath. Read theContinue Reading
Will Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?
Israel’s former military chief has been given the opportunity to form a government after an inconclusive election., Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has been given the opportunity to form a new government after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority in the October elections, raising the possibilityContinue Reading
Messi becomes first player to win back-to-back MLS Golden Boot awards
The Argentinian scored 26 goals in regular season, topping the charts and leading Inter Miami to the MLS Cup playoffs., The Argentinian scored 26 goals in regular season, topping the charts and leading Inter Miami to the MLS Cup playoffs. Lionel Messi has become the first player to win back-to-backContinue Reading
Ancient Siberian tomb reveals surprising secrets of cannabis use 2,800 years ago
Scientists investigating a 2,800-year-old Siberian tomb discovered roughly 1,000 cannabis seeds and chemical evidence suggesting ancient Scythians used the plant for its intoxicating effects. The remarkable find, surrounded by evidence of elaborate burial rituals and animal sacrifices, offers the oldest directly dated archaeological evidence of psychoactive cannabis use., Read MoreContinue Reading
Midterm Voters Split on Abortion and Trans Healthcare Ballot Questions
The nationwide blue wave in the midterm election didn’t necessarily carry over to ballot measures on abortion and transgender issues…Read MoreContinue Reading
Dolly Parton’s manager drops suit against her nephew
The longtime manager of the late country music legend Dolly Parton has dropped a lawsuit against her nephew. The suit accused Bryan Seaver, who once served as Parton’s bodyguard and announced her death on social media, of threatening to damage her business empire in an effort to extract money fromContinue Reading