Media
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Flying too close to The Sun: do newspaper endorsements matter any more?
Today's Big Question Power of the press has diminished but can still set the terms of the debate and signify direction of travel
By The Week UK Published
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The increasing ubiquity of 'pink-slime' journalism
The Explainer The issue is becoming more concerning as the US election draws closer
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Shake-up at The Washington Post leaves paper's position uncertain
Talking Points The soon-to-be executive editor of the Post currently works at a British conservative paper, The Telegraph
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The UK's first TikTok election
The Explainer Labour and Conservatives launch on the video-sharing app deemed so valuable by US Democrats in reaching young voters
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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How the internet is disappearing before our eyes
In the Spotlight Research shows that an increasing amount of older content is being removed from websites
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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The secretive practice of 'catch-and-kill' tabloid journalism
The Explainer Outlets such as the National Enquirer have become infamous for using the practice
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Katespiracy: is the media to blame?
Talking Point Public statement about cancer diagnosis followed weeks of wild speculation and conspiracy theories
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Physical media is having a moment
Under The Radar While streaming dominates the way we watch, listen and play, a growing number of people are finding pleasure — and treasures — in media they can hold.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Will AI porn transform adult entertainment – and is that a good thing?
Today's Big Question The possibility of 'unprecedented interactivity and realism' must be weighed against legal and ethical concerns
By The Week UK Published
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One NYT Opinion writer vs. gender-affirming youth care
In the Spotlight A complex, important issue turned into a media battlefield
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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The political-media complex is dying
Under the Radar A potential Biden-Trump rematch cannot seem to save it either
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why The Week is asking online readers to subscribe
By The Week Published
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Live events on streaming platforms could be cable's death blow
Under the Radar Netflix recently signed a massive deal for its first major live sports event
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The Princess Diana interview and Martin Bashir's redacted dossier
In the Spotlight The newly revealed documents show Bashir claimed jealousy and discrimination fuelled allegations against him
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
In the Spotlight