Mar 04 Russian lawmakers approve prison for what they deem to be ‘fake’ war reports By James Ellingworth, Associated Press Russians could face prison sentences of up to 15 years for spreading information that goes against the Russian government's position on the war in Ukraine, a move that comes as authorities block access to foreign media outlets. Continue reading
Sep 21 Latinos vastly underrepresented in media, new report finds By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press A new government report has found that Latinos are vastly underrepresented in newsrooms, Hollywood films and TV and other media industries. Continue reading
Aug 11 Polish government fails to pass bill limiting media freedom By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Poland’s right-wing ruling party has failed to get a majority to pass a bill that would prevent non-European owners from having controlling stakes in Polish media companies. Continue reading
Apr 01 Supreme Court upholds FCC’s easing of local media ownership limits By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The old rules prohibited a single entity from owning a radio or TV station and a daily newspaper in the same media market. They also limited how many radio and TV stations one company could own in a single market… Continue reading
Feb 26 Watch 10:57 Outgoing Washington Post editor Marty Baron reflects on the state of American journalism This week marks a turning point at one of the nation's premier newspapers. Washington Post Executive Editor Marty Baron is stepping down on Sunday after eight years at the Post and more than four decades in the news business. His… Continue watching
Feb 23 Watch 12:05 Waning trust and a perilous financial landscape challenge the news business It is a tumultuous time in the news business, with a perilous financial landscape and significant percentages of Americans saying they fundamentally don't trust news sources that don't line up with their opinions. Gregory Moore, editor-in-chief at Deke Digital, and… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch 2:47 Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh dies at 70 By Lisa Desjardins, Meredith Lee Talk radio host Rush Limbaugh died Wednesday at the age of 70 after a battle with lung cancer. For more than 30 years, he trumpeted his brand of conservatism with a take-no-prisoners style that won compliments and condemnation. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Jan 29 West Virginia newspaper publisher sues Google, Facebook By Tali Arbel, Associated Press A West Virginia news publisher has filed an antitrust suit against Google and Facebook, who dominate the online ad market. Continue reading
Dec 31 Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai jailed after bail revoked By Nicole Ko, Zen Soo, Associated Press Lai had been granted bail on Dec. 23 after three weeks in custody on charges of fraud and endangering national security. His appeal hearing is slated for Feb. 1. Continue reading
Dec 11 Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under security law By Zen Soo, Associated Press Local broadcaster TVB said Friday that Lai, the founder of the Apple Daily tabloid, was charged on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces and endangering national security. He is the most high-profile person to be charged under the law since… Continue reading