Category: media
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Newsom Opens Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Los Angeles
The 200,000-square-foot expansion gives Space Shuttle Endeavour a permanent home in vertical launch position, which the Governor's office describes as the world's only authentic display of a shuttle in launch configuration.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessState GovernmentsAstronomy and SpaceEconomyEmployment and LaborMedia Gavin NewsomSamuel Oschin Air and Space CenterSpace Shuttle EndeavourCalifornia Science Centeraerospace industryExposition ParkCalifornia economyCalifornia Governors OfficeNASAJeffrey Rudolphaerospace innovationLos Angelesspace shuttleCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Says Millennials Were a 'Late' Generation, Not a Lost One
Newsweek reports Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis research showing millennial households reversed an earlier wealth gap, and highlights its coverage of screen-free schools and China surveillance.
BusinessMediaEconomyFinancial MarketsSocial IssuesElection millennialsFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louiswealth gapSilicon Valleyscreen-free schoolsChina surveillance2026 midtermsNewsweek
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Media Monitor: CAIR Survey Finds Strong Muslim Voter Turnout Intent, Economic and Gaza Concerns Ahead of Midterms
CAIR and CAIR Action released a survey of American Muslim voters showing high turnout intent, cost-of-living worries, Gaza as a priority and broad disapproval of President Trump, alongside a denunciation of a Senate GOP ad.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaElectionDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyCongressSocial Issues CAIRAmerican Muslim voters2026 midterm electionsGazaDonald TrumpSenate Leadership FundBaltimore mosque arson
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Examines Trump's Proposed Arlington Arch, Silicon Valley Screen-Free Schools
Newsweek commentary questions President Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, while other items cover tech-funded screen-free schools and China's surveillance research.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyWhite HouseFederal GovernmentElectionArtificial IntelligenceEducation Donald TrumpArlington National Cemeterytriumphal archSilicon ValleyChina surveillance2026 midtermsNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Highlights Senate Races, Phone Location Data and Anxiety Tips
The Washington Post reports on seven Senate races that will decide control of the chamber, privacy concerns over phone location data sold to brokers, and a psychologist's tips for stopping anxiety spirals.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyElectionCongressComputers and InternetSocial Issues The Washington PostU.S. Senateelectionsphone location datadata brokersCook Political Reportheadlights
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Ohio Governor's Office Press Release Contains No News Content
The supplied document, attributed to the Ohio Governor's Office, contains only marketing copy for a government communications software vendor and no reportable news, dates, quotes or announcements.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessMediaFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetSocial Issues GranicusOhio Governor's Officegovernment communicationsdigital engagementpublic sector softwaremarketing materialOhio Governors Office
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National Geographic's "Africa Earth's Wild Home" Screens Free at DC's Museum of Exploration
National Geographic's seven-part docuseries "Africa Earth's Wild Home," narrated by Wunmi Mosaku, screens all day November 2 at Washington DC's Museum of Exploration, free with code SCREENINGS112.
EntertainmentMediaScience & TechnologyFilm and TVEducation National GeographicAfrica Earth's Wild HomeMuseum of ExplorationWashington, DCWunmi Mosakudocuseriesfree screeningsDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Media Monitor: Futurism Highlights AI Research, Restaurant Robot Incident and Health Findings in Year's Top Stories
Futurism is reporting on its top stories of the year so far, including AI research findings, a robot rampage at a California restaurant, and a parasite linked to cognition.
Science & TechnologyHealthMediaArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceRoboticsComputers and Internet FuturismSam AltmanOpenAICaliforniaAlzheimer's diseaseparasite
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A Century After His Death, Houdini Still Won't Disappear
Harry Houdini died 100 years ago this Halloween, leaving the Library of Congress his 4,000-book magic library. A new look at his death suggests the famous sucker punch story is only partly true.
EntertainmentMediaFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Harry HoudiniLibrary of CongressmagicAdam BegleyAmanda ZimmermanPenn JillettevaudevilleU.S. Library of Congress
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Census Bureau to Host Webinar on Current Population Survey Modernization
U.S. Census Bureau will hold a Nov. 10 webinar on its joint effort with the Bureau of Labor Statistics to modernize the Current Population Survey as response rates decline.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyMedia U.S. Census BureauCurrent Population SurveyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statisticssurvey modernizationwebinarresponse ratesKyra Linse
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Sanders to Speak at Thank the American Worker Lunch Marking America 250
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver remarks at the Thank the American Worker lunch celebrating America 250 at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion on Thursday, October 29.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMediaSocial Issues Sarah Huckabee SandersArkansas Governor's MansionLittle RockAmerica 250Thank the American WorkerArkansasArkansas Governor
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Media Monitor: Hacks/Hackers Highlights AI Coding Demos, Newsroom Voter Guides Ahead of Midterms
Hacks/Hackers is reporting on upcoming vibe coding demos, a Tow-Knight discussion on AI and news, and a Voter Guide Commons pilot now carrying newsroom guides from 10 states.
MediaScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceElectionComputers and InternetDigital and Print Publishing Hacks/Hackersvibe codingTow-Knight Center for Journalism FuturesGina ChuaVoter Guide Commonsmidterm elections
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Library of Congress Librarian-in-Residence Experiments With Automated Workflows to Make Web Archives More Discoverable
Camilla Crane, a Librarian-in-Residence in the Library of Congress Web Archiving Section, is testing automated workflows to enhance descriptive records and improve access to nearly 13,000 live websites.
Science & TechnologyMediaEducationComputers and InternetDigital and Print Publishing Library of CongressWeb Archiving SectionCamilla CraneLibrarian-in-ResidenceWeb Cultures Web Archivedigital preservationmetadataU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Flags AI Disruption, Midterm Campaigning and Global Elections
Newsweek's newsletter reports Trump campaigning for Ken Paxton in Texas, inconclusive Israeli elections, and warns that rapid AI advances could reshape the economy and politics.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyMediaElectionArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborFilm and TVComputers and Internet Donald TrumpKen Paxtonmidterm electionsIsrael electionsBenjamin NetanyahuMicrosoft layoffsNewsweek
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Rates Trump's 'Jihadist' Claim About El-Sayed Pants on Fire, Jolly's Jim Crow Claim Half True
PolitiFact fact-checks President Trump's "jihadist" label for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and David Jolly's claim that Byron Donalds cited "good parts" of Jim Crow.
Politics and GovernmentMediaElectionGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartySocial Issues Donald TrumpAbdul El-SayedPolitiFactMuslim BrotherhoodMichigan Senate raceByron DonaldsDavid JollyPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Yale Report Finds Slow Progress on Land Conservation, but Ocean Gains
A new Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change report details a concerning lack of progress in protecting land-based habitats and endangered species, while noting promising advances in ocean conservation.
Science & TechnologyHealthBusinessEducationEnvironmentMedical ScienceEconomyMedia Yale UniversitybiodiversityconservationYale Center for Biodiversity and Global Changeocean conservationendangered speciesDeepak D'SouzaUniversity
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Media Monitor: Poynter reports election conspiracy theories are already circulating ahead of the midterms
Poynter is reporting that President Donald Trump and his allies are already sowing doubt about the midterms, while also covering a ratings dip at "60 Minutes," a firing at L.A. Taco and a WNBA Finals scheduling controversy.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSportEntertainmentElectionGeneral PoliticsMedia BiasFilm and TVMusic midterm electionsDonald Trumpelection conspiracy theoriesPolitiFact60 MinutesL.A. TacoWNBA FinalsPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Board Flags Maine Senate Race, Cuba U.N. Clash and Colorado Ballot Fights
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board calls Maine's Senate race a 2026 bellwether, knocks Cuba's pushback against Ambassador Mike Waltz at the U.N., and warns on Colorado ballot measures.
Politics and GovernmentMediaWorldElectionGeneral PoliticsCongressState GovernmentsMiddle EastEconomy Wall Street JournalMaine Senate raceSusan CollinsMike WaltzUnited NationsColorado ballot measuresIsrael electionWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports on Midterm Doubt Campaign, Brain Health Advice and Trump's Arlington Arch
The Washington Post reports right-wing influencers are pushing theories that Democratic election wins can't be trusted, plus a dementia expert's brain health tips and an analysis of Trump's arch shadowing Arlington Cemetery.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaElectionGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesComputers and Internet midterm electionsDonald Trumpelection misinformationArlington National Cemeterydementia researchelectric vehiclesMexicoThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Marks Halloween With Spooky Edition of The Weekly Break Out
Breaking Defense's Halloween-themed Weekly Break Out video features guests discussing space weapons, an Army leadership vacuum, cyber conundrums and Air Force nuclear plans, with Leonardo DRS underwriting.
MediaScience & TechnologyMilitaryComputers and InternetFilm and TVAsia Breaking DefenseThe Weekly Break OutAaron MehtaPentagonspace weaponsArmy leadershipLeonardo DRS
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Draws Parallels Between Trump and Bush's Second-Term Midterm Losses
Newsweek compares Trump's midterm position to George W. Bush's 2006 collapse, citing approval ratings in the 30s and a Democratic polling edge ahead of the 2026 elections.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAElectionRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyCongressGeneral Politics Donald TrumpGeorge W. Bush2026 midtermsapproval ratingsearly votingVolodymyr ZelenskyVladimir PutinNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Apple unveils new iPad mini ahead of Mac event; Microsoft offers buyouts to 60K workers
The Rundown reports Apple debuted a redesigned iPad mini before a launch event expected to feature its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, while Microsoft offered voluntary exit packages to about 60,000 employees.
BusinessScience & TechnologyMediaEmployment and LaborComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceFilm and TV AppleiPad miniMacBook ProMicrosoftInstagramGoogle BeamUSOThe Rundown
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The Met to Open Exhibition on Polynesian Bark Cloth as Instruments of Diplomacy
Tapa: Art of the Gift in Polynesia opens November 2, 2026, at The Met Fifth Avenue, featuring 13 works from Fiji, Samoa, Futuna and Niue, including bark cloths gifted to Robert Louis Stevenson.
EntertainmentMediaSocial IssuesFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing Tapa: Art of the Gift in PolynesiaThe Metropolitan Museum of Artbark clothPolynesiaRobert Louis StevensonMaia NukuMax HolleinMet Museum
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NPR's Tiny Desk Contest Team Marks Halloween With Costume Favourites and Winner News
NPR's Tiny Desk Contest team celebrates Halloween with a look back at memorable artist costumes, plus updates on past winners Ruby Ibarra and Cure For Paranoia.
EntertainmentMediaMusicFilm and TV NPR Tiny Desk ContestHalloweenCure For ParanoiaRuby IbarraWarner Chappell MusicForgotten IslandKUAF
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Library of Congress Opens Archive on Agnes de Mille's Lizzie Borden Ballet
The Library of Congress is highlighting its archival holdings on Agnes de Mille's 1948 ballet "Fall River Legend," which retold the Lizzie Borden murder trial and famously ended with a guilty verdict.
EntertainmentMediaLaw EnforcementMusicFilm and TVLegal Library of CongressAgnes de MilleFall River LegendLizzie BordenAmerican Ballet TheatreMiles WhiteballetU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: NPR launching new AI podcast 'Machine Gods' with Kevin Roose and Casey Newton
NPR is launching "Machine Gods," a weekly AI podcast hosted by former New York Times "Hard Fork" co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, promising an "AI realism" approach to covering the technology.
Science & TechnologyMediaBusinessArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetDigital and Print Publishing NPRMachine GodsKevin RooseCasey NewtonpodcastNPR+NPR Breaking News
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact reports Trump ties midterm 'goodies' to GOP control, rates Iowa ad Mostly False
PolitiFact reports President Donald Trump is promising voters benefits conditioned on Republicans keeping Congress, and rates a Democratic ad on Rep. Ashley Hinson's wealth Mostly False.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAElectionCongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyFinancial Markets Donald TrumpPolitiFact2026 midterm electionsAshley HinsonIowa Senate raceWinSenatepolitical advertisingPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: Reuters Institute Highlights Israeli Watchdog Tracking AI Bots and Conspiracy Theories Ahead of Election
Reuters Institute reports on FakeReporter, an Israeli non-profit tracking election conspiracy theories and AI-powered bot networks, plus West Bank press threats and declining social media news use in Brazil.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyIsraelElectionArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues FakeReporterIsrael electionmisinformationItamar Ben-GvirWest Bank journalismBrazil social media newsReuters Institute
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Two Catholic bishops apologize after praying over Trump in Oval Office
The bishops say they expected a private meeting on immigration enforcement and religious workers, not a photographed White House moment, one week before midterms in which Trump is underwater in 39 states.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldElectionCongressWhite HouseArtificial IntelligenceEnergyMiddle EastEuropeMediaGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Susan CollinsTroy JacksonMaine Senate raceJames TalaricoKen PaxtonCindy Hyde-SmithTrump approval ratingCatholic bishopsVolodymyr ZelenskyBenjamin NetanyahuMicrosoft buyoutsdaylight saving timemidterm electionsNewsweekDonald TrumpOval OfficeJeffrey GrobWilliam Joensen2026 midterms
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WSJ Opinion Weighs Anthropic IPO, Brazil Market Fall and Floated Orbán U.N. Candidacy
The Journal's editorial board says Trump officials are pushing a U.S.-Russia-China joint candidate for U.N. secretary-general, floated as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaEntertainmentWorldFinancial MarketsArtificial IntelligenceElectionGeneral PoliticsEconomyMilitaryMusicFilm and TVLegalWhite HouseDemocratic PartyEuropeLatin AmericaMedia Bias Wall Street JournalAnthropicIPOBrazil electionViktor OrbánFederal ReserveAlice CooperWall Street Journal Editorial BoardCalifornia wealth taxGabriel ZucmanUnited Nations secretary-generalMaría Corina MachadoVenezuela election