Melissa Torres is leaving WWLP in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Nexstar NBC affiliate said Torres is moving out west to work at another Nexstar station. By the goodbye photo we posted, it looks like she’s going to KRQE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “I’m filled with a multitude of emotions as I close this chapter in my…Melissa […]
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Conquering generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the next battlefield for big tech platforms, but Google could be on the back foot thanks to the response to its dominance in search. The proposed remedies recommended by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to rid Google of its alleged monopolistic behavior in search have the potential to hamper…Conquering
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Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel rejected former President Donald Trump’s call to revoke CBS’ broadcast license Thursday, calling it a familiar threat that “should not be ignored.” (The Verge) “While repeated attacks against broadcast stations by the former president may now be familiar, these threats against free speech are serious and should not be…Federal
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Thursday, on the last day of Advertising Week, DirecTV announced that it will launch MyFree DirecTV, a dedicated free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform, Nov. 15. (ADWEEK) The service will be available online and on mobile devices, and it is expected to be on streaming devices including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and select…Thursday,
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Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who had gone missing in Russian-occupied territories, has been confirmed dead while in Russian captivity, Ukrainian authorities reported. (RFE/RL) Roshchyna reportedly died Sept. 19 while being transferred from the southwestern city of Taganrog to Moscow, the capital, for a prisoner exchange. (CPJ) Roshchyna, who would have turned 28 this month, disappeared…Ukrainian
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Far-right conspiracy site The Gateway Pundit settled a defamation lawsuit from Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, two Georgia election workers who were falsely accused of rigging the 2020 results. (CNN) After the 2020 election, The Gateway Pundit published a series of stories amplifying a misleading video that showed Freeman and Moss counting ballots. The site…Far-right
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The Athletic, a subscription sports news site owned by The New York Times, and Yahoo Sports are teaming up to launch a new hub for women’s sports coverage on Yahoo Sports’ website and application. (Axios)The Athletic, a subscription sports news site owned by The New York Times, and Yahoo Sports are teaming up to launch
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Allen Media-owned station KADN in Lafayette and Acadiana, La., laid off staff due to “economic challenges.” (TVSpy)Allen Media-owned station KADN in Lafayette and Acadiana, La., laid off staff due to “economic challenges.” (TVSpy) Read More
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The Financial Times made more than GBP500 million ($652.8 million) in revenue for the first time in its history in 2023. (Press Gazette)The Financial Times made more than GBP500 million ($652.8 million) in revenue for the first time in its history in 2023. (Press Gazette) Read More
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Ted Verity, editor of Mail Online, is becoming publisher and CEO of its parent company amid a shake-up to its leadership structure. DMG Media said it is preparing for continued digital innovation and further change amounting to “significant structural transformation” in the news industry. (Press Gazette)Ted Verity, editor of Mail Online, is becoming publisher and
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