How to Think About Covering Trump 2.0

A week or what feels like five thousand years ago, Semafor’s Max Tani reported on a recent meeting between journalists and top editors at the New York Times, during which, among other things, the former got to ask the latter about the paper’s coverag…

Germany may hold election sooner than planned, Scholz says – POLITICO - EUROPE SAYS

He also said his Social Democratic Party (SPD) has a “good chance” of winning a new election. The

6 News anchor Leonardo Puglisi hits out at social media ban

There's been no shortage of parents lining up to support the government's plan to ban social media for under 16s, but what do kids think?

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What does Trump's election mean for the TikTok ban? | TechCrunch

As TikTok stares down an impending federal ban, Donald Trump's win in the presidential election could be a lifeline. It's a plot twist for the embattled,

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Unraveling Misinformation About the Border | Nieman Reports

Alfredo Corchado, NF ’09, dispels myths, rumors, and disinformation about immigration and the U.S.-Mexico border.

Our Mission in Trump’s Second Term 

Dear Readers, In his first administration, Donald Trump posed challenges to the press unlike any since the Nixon White House. When he returns, on January 20, 2025, those challenges are going to intensify.

With this latest deal, Flipboard looks to build a news ecosystem beyond X | TechCrunch

An effort to bring a broader news ecosystem to the open social web, also known as the fediverse, is now in the hands of the social magazine app Flipboard.

In Defense of ‘Resistance’

Last night, less than twenty-four hours after Donald Trump swept to a second term, Rachel Maddow appeared on MSNBC and offered a rallying cry to the network’s liberal viewers.

X-Odus: Charities and Campaigners to Abandon Musk's Twitter After Trump Endorsement – Byline Times

British nonprofits set to flee the platform after Elon Musk’s campaign for Donald Trump pays off

Australia plans social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.

On The Pursuit of Happiness

'For You' feeds fail on election night, offering outdated information, angering users | TechCrunch

"For You" algorithms that promote the most interesting content across a social network, personalized to the individual user, offered a disjointed,

At War, Because We’re at Work

At 2:16am, Eastern time, Eric Trump, son of Donald, posted a photo of his father to X. It shows Trump standing in profile, looking at what appears to be a victory speech in his hand.

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Meta extends political ad ban past Election Day | TechCrunch

Meta announced Tuesday that it is extending its restriction on political ads until later in the week, though it did not specify which day the ban would be

In the eye of the Needle

Early yesterday, the union that represents tech staffers at the New York Times walked off the job, citing allegations of unfair labor practices amid stalled contract talks with management.