Journalism
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Why might The Washington Post's nonendorsement matter more?
Today's Big Question The Jeff Bezos-owned publication's last-minute decision to rescind its presidential preference might not tip the electoral scales, but it could be a sign of ominous things to come
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Slain journalists are getting a one-of-a-kind memorial
In the Spotlight The memorial will be located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Rupert Murdoch's behind-closed-doors succession court battle
The Explainer Media mogul's legal dispute with three of his children over control of his influential empire begins today
By Sorcha Bradley, 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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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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Substack's moderation crisis: the revolt over 'Nazi newsletters'
Talking Points Platform facing 'greatest crisis in its short history' amid writer exodus over hate speech vs. free speech debate
By The Week UK Published
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UAE and The Telegraph: putting press freedom up for sale?
Talking Point Concern over editorial independence threatens RedBird IMI bid for newspaper group
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'The government must seek to improve our lives – rather than to save money'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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What the demise of Buzzfeed News tells us about the future of digital journalism
feature Closure of news division provides sobering reminder of struggles to find a sustainable business model for online media
By The Week Staff Published
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The BBC, the next election and economic ignorance
Talking Point New review finds reporters lack understanding of ‘basic economics’ and so compromise broadcaster’s coverage
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Elon Musk bans critical journalists on Twitter
Speed Read Several high-profile reporters have been suspended for sharing tweets about owner’s private jet flights
By Fred Kelly Published
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‘Racism and prejudice emerges over war in Ukraine’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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‘Are we doomed, or is there still a chance to save civilisation?’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Chinese journalists forced into 90 hours of lessons to ‘learn the party line’
Speed Read State-accredited reporters to undergo training aimed at stamping out dissent
By The Week Staff Published
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