Media News Daily: Top Stories for 08/14/2026
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. The Traitor Media Posts $238 Million Quarterly Loss The Traitor Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, posted a $238Continue Reading
OpenAI loses its AI ethics lead
OpenAI has lost its AI ethics lead Chloé Bakalar just a year after she joined the company, the Financial Times reported. Bakalar has maintained a silence and has yet to update her LinkedIn profile, but if her departure is confirmed then it will add to the list of OpenAI executivesContinue Reading
Meta gives up control of Chinese AI startup Manus after eight months
Chinese AI company Manus has laid out its plans to operate as an independent company following the reversal of its acquisition by Meta. The US social media company agreed to buy Manus last year but Chinese regulators quickly opened an investigation into the deal, as they were concerned that itContinue Reading
Woman arrested and facing felony charges in World War II memorial vandalism case, DOJ says
A woman has been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the World War II memorial in Washington, U.S., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
A polling surprise in Wisconsin’s election
On “Katie Pavlich Tonight,” DSA member Francesca Hong came up short in Wisconsin despite holding a double-digit polling lead in the final stretch. Bill O’Reilly joins the show with his analysis, plus reaction to media outrage over the Air Force One decoy. Pavlich goes gloves off over the latest attemptContinue Reading
Pakistan PM’s ‘red line’ warning to India over water treaty
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accused India of illegally suspending the Indus Waters Treaty., NewsFeed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accused India of illegally suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and called Pakistan’s water resources a “red line.” He also said Pakistan would respond to any future challenge, referencing the MayContinue Reading
Russia stance will be defended in court, pledges World Athletics chief Coe
Russian Athletics has lodged new claim at Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge sanctions, but WA will fight it., Russian Athletics has lodged new claim at Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge sanctions, but WA will fight it. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has pledged to be presentContinue Reading
Callsign White Flight
From Earth orbit to the Moon and Mars, explore the world of human spaceflight with NASA each week on the official podcast of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Listen to in-depth conversations with the astronauts, scientists and engineers who make it possible. On episode 433, former NASA flightContinue Reading
Hubble vs. Roman
Explore Hubble … Hubble Observatory Hubble vs. Roman Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers At the Museum FAQs Impact & Benefits Hubble’s Impact & Benefits Science Impacts Cultural Impact Technology Benefits Impact on Human SpaceflightContinue Reading
Watch live: Alex Murdaugh returns to court ahead of 2027 retrial
Live: Alex Murdaugh appears in court for a hearing addressing his 2027 trial and how prosecutors may use testimony from his first trial.Continue Reading
Flock announces new guardrails. Privacy advocates, critics still not satisfied
What can Flock Safety do to calm the critics? The surveillance company announced new guardrails, but its critics aren’t sold.Continue Reading
Ukraine’s drone war offers hard lesson for US armory
Ukrainian drones aren’t just reaching deeper inside Russia. They’re training U.S. and NATO forces for the new reality of modern warfare.Continue Reading
Ghanian returnee says xenophobic climate in South Africa forced him to flee
More than 178,000 African immigrants have left South Africa in recent months, spurred by an immigration crackdown and sometimes violent anti-immigration protests as many cite fears of attacks. It’s one of the most significant migrant exoduses from Africa’s most advanced economy in years. #shorts #southafrica #immigration #africaContinue Reading












