News and News Media – Page 28

Social Media Algorithms Control Us. It’s Time To Push Back.

We have no control of what we see on social media. This needs to end.

August 17, 2023

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s California Vacation

Thanks in part to careful media handling, the British prime minister, who has been criticized for his wife’s wealth and his U.S. ties, survived a trip to California with barely a peep of reproach.

August 16, 2023

Report on Anti-Gay Slur Could Put Wisconsin News Site Out of Business

When a north-central Wisconsin news site reported that a businessman had uttered a homophobic slur, he sued, claiming defamation. The legal bills are piling up.

August 15, 2023

Mayor Adams Pays $250,000 to Tell New York He’s ‘Doing a Damn Good Job’

Mayor Eric Adams promoted a spokesman to become deputy mayor on Monday, part of his strategy to go around traditional media outlets to reach New Yorkers directly.

August 14, 2023

CNN Overhauls Programming Lineup, Aiming to Lift Ratings

Abby Phillip, host of “Inside Politics Sunday,” will be the new anchor of CNN’s 10 p.m. hour on weekdays.