Category: media
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Examines Pitfalls of Quantification and Metrics
MIT Technology Review reports on the limitations and dangers of over-reliance on metrics and self-quantification, arguing that numbers often obscure meaning and lead to 'value capture,' where external measures redefine personal goals.
Science & TechnologyBusinessMediaComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingEmployment and Labor Self-quantificationMetricsValue CaptureC. Thi NguyenTheodore M. PorterPhilosophyMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: Lil Nas X shares mental health update; 'blue dot fever' impacts concerts; Daveigh Chase dead at 35; NHL broadcasts change
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports on Lil Nas X's mental health, high concert ticket prices, the death of actor Daveigh Chase, and changes to NHL broadcasts in Canada, alongside Tom Holland's marriage confirmation.
EntertainmentMediaSportMusicFilm and TVSocial IssuesLegalEconomy Lil Nas XMental HealthConcert TicketsDaveigh ChaseNHLCBC PoliticsCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Media Monitor: Trump's Nominee Decision Creates Party Clash
The Washington Post is reporting that President Donald J Trump's decision to block one of his nominees from a confirmation hearing has caused his latest clash with the Republican Party, disrupting their agenda.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentCongressWhite House Donald J TrumpPresidentNomineeConfirmation hearingSenatePoliticsThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on Republican votes against Trump
USA TODAY highlights recent congressional votes where some Republicans sided with Democrats on issues like the Iran war and an anti-weaponization fund, bucking President Trump.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyMiddle East RepublicansDemocratsDonald TrumpIran warAnti-weaponization fundUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: TIME Magazine Relaunches "The Brief" Newsletter with Expanded Content
TIME magazine is relaunching its "The Brief" newsletter with expanded daily content, including exclusive stories, analysis, and culture reporting. Editor Richard Hall, a former Middle East correspondent, will lead the revamped publication.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentHealthWorldGeneral PoliticsMiddle EastMedical ScienceDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues TIME magazineThe BriefRichard HallJournalismU.S. PoliticsPandemic
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Details Research on Climate Impact, Vaccine Development, and Data Science
The Cornell Chronicle reports on diverse research, from climate change's impact on dairy to a new hepatitis C vaccine project, alongside faculty insights on misinformation and data science advancements.
HealthScience & TechnologyEnvironmentMediaMedical ScienceClimate ChangeComputers and InternetAgricultureDigital and Print Publishing Cornell UniversityResearchDairy FarmingHepatitis CVaccineMisinformationCornell Chronicle
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Media Monitor: TIME Explores Democratic Socialist Term
TIME magazine is reporting on the rising prominence of democratic socialists in Democratic politics. It spoke to experts to define and unpack the term, offering insights into this political ideology.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartySocial Issues Democratic SocialistDemocratic PoliticsPolitical IdeologyTIME MagazineExpertsPoliticsSocialism
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Media Monitor: Lead Stories Debunks Trump Hat Hoax, AI Mugshot, and Funeral Photo Edits
Lead Stories debunks a digitally altered video of President Donald Trump, an AI-generated mugshot of a judge, and an edited photo from Pope Francis' funeral, alongside a false claim about California law.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceLegal Fact-checkingDisinformationDonald TrumpOval OfficePope FrancisCaliforniaLead Stories
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Sony Pictures Announces *SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY* for July 31 Theatrical Release
Sony Pictures is set to release its new film, *SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY*, exclusively in theaters on July 31. Tickets are now available for the highly anticipated cinematic event.
EntertainmentBusinessMediaFilm and TV Spider-ManBrand New DaySony PicturesFilm ReleaseTheatresJuly 31Movie Tickets
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Media Monitor: Hacks/Hackers announces AI x Visual Journalism Forum, highlights AI use in newsrooms
Hacks/Hackers reports on open registration for its AI x Visual Journalism Forum in Los Angeles and shares insights from newsrooms using AI to uncover local stories and tips for identifying AI avatars.
Science & TechnologyMediaBusinessArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetDigital and Print PublishingEducationEmployment and Labor JournalismVisual JournalismArizona State UniversityLos AngelesNewsroomsDeepfakeHacks/Hackers
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Media Monitor: Voices for Vaccines Addresses COVID Vaccine Heart Concerns, SIDS Link, and Placebo Trial Claims
Voices for Vaccines reports on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines regarding heart issues, debunks claims linking vaccines to SIDS, and clarifies the use of placebo trials in vaccine development.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaMedical ScienceEducationGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues COVID-19 VaccinesMyocarditisSudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)Vaccine SafetyPlacebo TrialsVAERSPublic HealthVoices for Vaccines
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Arlington County Board Adjusts BSaP Project Timeline
Arlington County Board updated its BSaP project timeline, with legal research complete and an external partner to be selected in July. Initial and final reports are expected in October and November, informing future steps and incorporating resident satisfaction survey findings.
Politics and GovernmentMediaState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues Arlington County BoardBoard Structure and PerformanceBSaPProject TimelineLegal ResearchCommunity Resident Satisfaction SurveyGovernmentArlington County GovernmentReston
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Digital Content Next Highlights Key Trends in Media Strategy, Podcast Growth, and Content Discovery
Digital Content Next's latest newsletter explores the 2026 Digital News Report's impact on media strategy, how video boosts podcast reach, and the strategic evolution of content discovery, offering key insights for digital media professionals.
BusinessMediaScience & TechnologyDigital and Print PublishingComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEconomyLegalSocial Issues Digital Content NextDigital News ReportMedia StrategyPodcastsVideo ContentContent DiscoveryDigital Publishing
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Media Monitor: NPR Highlights Upcoming Events and Bonus Content
NPR is promoting a live Planet Money event, new Car Talk episodes, interviews with a tech investor and author Ann Patchett, and a discussion on AI in journalism for its NPR+ subscribers.
BusinessScience & TechnologyMediaPolitics and GovernmentEconomyArtificial IntelligenceDigital and Print PublishingElectionEmployment and Labor NPRPlanet MoneyLive EventPodcastsEconomicsAnn PatchettNPR Breaking News
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Media Monitor: Poynter Reports on Fact-Checking Conference, US-Iran Deal Reactions, and World Cup Coverage Dispute
Poynter is reporting on the GlobalFact 2026 conference, media reactions to a US-Iran agreement, and a dispute between Fox Sports and ESPN over World Cup coverage, alongside an invitation for reader questions on journalism practices.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentSportWorldDigital and Print PublishingGeneral PoliticsMiddle EastEuropeArtificial IntelligenceEconomy Poynter InstituteJournalism EthicsFact-CheckingGlobalFact 2026US-Iran RelationsWorld Cup CoverageMedia IndustryPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports on Housing Affordability, Trump Cases, US-Iran Agreement, and Federal Reserve Decisions
USA TODAY reports on a sobering housing affordability report, concerns over President Trump's birthright citizenship case, a US-Iran agreement, and the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentSportMediaEconomyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMilitaryDigital and Print PublishingMiddle East Housing AffordabilityDonald TrumpBirthright CitizenshipFederal ReserveIranLincoln MemorialB-52 CrashUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Media Monitor: Poll Shows Record Low Approval for Trump
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll indicates a record low share of Americans approve of President Trump’s job performance and his handling of the economy, according to NPR.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsEconomyElectionWhite HouseFederal Government Donald J TrumpPresidential ApprovalPublic Opinion PollMidterm ElectionsNPR
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Iran Deal, Trump's Approval, and Intelligence Postponement
NPR is reporting on a framework agreement to end the war with Iran, President Trump's declining approval ratings, and the postponement of an intelligence director nomination.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWeatherMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyMiddle EastElectionGeneral Weather Donald J TrumpIranTropical Storm ArthurG7 summitU.S. sanctionsApproval ratingsFISA section 702NPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Dartmouth Experts Address Deepfakes and Advance Peace Engineering
Dartmouth College announces the return of deepfake expert Hany Farid and recognizes the Thayer School of Engineering for its innovative peace engineering research, addressing critical global issues.
Science & TechnologyMediaEducationHealthArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetMedical ScienceDigital and Print Publishing Dartmouth CollegeHany FaridEmily CooperDeepfakesAIPeace EngineeringThayer School of Engineering
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Library of Congress Acquires Acclaimed Graphic Novel Artwork
The Library of Congress has acquired original artwork from Eric Drooker's "Naked City" and Josh Neufeld's "A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge." This expands its graphic novel collection, notably completing Drooker's "City Trilogy" holdings for research.
MediaEntertainmentDigital and Print PublishingEducationSocial Issues Eric DrookerJosh NeufeldLibrary of CongressGraphic NovelsOriginal ArtworkVisual JournalismCity TrilogyU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: Knicks Owner James Dolan Says Team Will Accept White House Invite
USA TODAY reports New York Knicks owner James Dolan announced the team will accept President Donald J Trump's White House invitation, following Dolan's prior invite to Trump for the NBA Finals.
Politics and GovernmentSportMediaWhite HouseGeneral PoliticsElection James DolanNew York KnicksDonald J TrumpNBA FinalsSportsBasketballUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: ABC News reports on US-Iran deal, Hanson controversy, and energy bill simplification
ABC News reports on a new US-Iran memorandum of understanding, Pauline Hanson's controversial remarks, calls for simpler energy bills, and a 7-Eleven franchise dispute, among other top stories.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportWorldGeneral PoliticsEconomyLegalSocial IssuesMediaAustralia Pauline HansonIranEnergy RegulationFranchisingAged CareRugby LeagueABC News AM
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Media Monitor: Trump's Iran Deal Focuses on Conflict Resolution
The Washington Post is reporting details of President Donald J Trump's proposed deal with Iran, which aims to end conflict without seeking regime change, according to a senior U.S. official.
Politics and GovernmentConflictMediaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseMiddle East Donald J TrumpIranMemorandum of UnderstandingForeign PolicyDiplomacyConflict ResolutionThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Senate Postpones Intelligence Chief Hearing After Trump Intervention
The Washington Post reports the Senate postponed a hearing for Director of National Intelligence nominee Jay Clayton after President Donald J Trump directed him not to appear, derailing the confirmation process.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressElection Jay ClaytonDirector of National IntelligenceSenate HearingDonald J TrumpTom CottonConfirmation ProcessUS PoliticsThe Washington Post
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Governor Newsom Departs California
California Governor Gavin Newsom has left the state, his office announced Wednesday. The brief press release from Sacramento confirmed the Governor's departure, providing no further details.
Politics and GovernmentMediaState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Gavin NewsomCaliforniaSacramentoGovernorTravelPoliticsGovernmentCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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Media Monitor: Behind-the-Scenes Push for RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Agenda Reported
The Washington Post is reporting on a quiet, behind-the-scenes effort to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine agenda, even as public debate on U.S. vaccine policy has subsided.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentDigital and Print Publishing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Vaccine PolicyU.S.Public HealthPolitical AgendaWashington PostAdvocacyThe Washington Post
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Melvin McCray III Empowers Harlem Community to Document Family Histories
Award-winning journalist Melvin McCray III launches "Harlem Through My Eyes" and "Family History Community Workshop" series at Columbia University, empowering the Uptown community to create family photo books and documentaries, preserving local legacies.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessEducationSocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVGeneral Politics Melvin McCray IIIHarlemOral HistoryFamily HistoryCommunity WorkshopsColumbia UniversityJournalismColumbia Neighbors
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Library of Congress Kicks Off World Cup Celebration with New Display
The Library of Congress unveils "For the Love of the Game," a new display celebrating the FIFA World Cup's history and cultural impact, coinciding with the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
SportMediaWorldEducationDigital and Print PublishingSocial IssuesLatin America Library of CongressFIFA World CupSoccerHispanic Reading RoomHenry WidenerMexicoU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: Poynter announces new brain health fellowship, UMD launches AI journalism series
Poynter is launching a new fellowship for journalists to cover brain health and research. The University of Maryland also announced a webinar series on journalism business models and AI.
MediaHealthScience & TechnologyBusinessEducationArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues PoynterJournalismFellowshipsBrain HealthUniversity of MarylandMedia IndustryKristen Hare | Poynter
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Compares U.S. 200th and 250th Anniversaries, Notes Similarities in National Mood
PolitiFact reports on the striking similarities and key differences in national mood and political climate between the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976 and the upcoming 250th anniversary, including historical parallels and celebration approaches.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesEducationElection U.S. AnniversariesNational MoodPolitical PolarizationDonald TrumpRichard Nixon1619 ProjectBicentennial CelebrationPolitiFact's Ellen Hine