The Latest Media News Some news organizations have hundreds of obituaries ready to publishHere's how they decide whose obit to prewrite and when they decide to update them. Las Vegas Review-Journal demands police not search slain reporter’s devicesJeff German’s devices likely contain information about confidential sources, some of whom may work in the agencies investigating the murder. How to read a hurricane cone graphicPlus, why warmer oceans mean more powerful hurricanes, understanding storm surge, don't forget Puerto Rico and Canada, and more. Can Donald Trump declassify documents with just a thought? Three legal precedents say no.There’s legal precedent that counters Trump’s assertion on Fox News that he can 'declassify just by saying it's declassified.' Films and investigations to use as classroom examples top our list of resources for journalism educators this weekHappy fall! A California newspaper adviser got good news, AI goes to college in the scariest way, and your students could net 10 grand Tunisia’s ‘disinfo’ decree threatens to lock up rule violatorsIt’s another in a series of anti-democratic steps taken by Tunisian President Kais Saied Local media provide sizable solutions to global crisesAt a time when disinformation and state repression are suffocating the free press, local media are the perfect antidote to global crises. The connection between abandoned cars and crimePlus, will unions support the agreement that averted a railroad strike, telling big stories through small examples, STD rates are up, and more. What is a MAGA Republican?The dispute over what it means has given the GOP an opening to accuse President Joe Biden of 'smearing' half the voters in the country. What do readers find most interesting? Things they can see, touch or smell.As the media coverage of the queen’s funeral grapples with abstract questions, consider the spider and other details that help us see. The changes continue at CNN, once again involving its media coverageJust as the new Reliable Sources newsletter is about to launch with Oliver Darcy at the helm, more changes are happening at CNN. Another COVID-19 fraud scheme is uncovered almost every dayPlus, why October may be the best time to get a flu shot, new airport satisfaction rankings and the uncounted deaths in America’s prisons and jails. How could voting be affected in the US if election deniers win?Election deniers are running for statewide offices across the nation. If they win, they will have some powers of oversight for future elections. Gannett positions for the future by cutting todayThe biggest US news company could have set a new course after disappointing financial results in August. Instead, it doubled down. Here’s how 2 local reporters in battleground states are tackling the midterms‘I want to call things lies when they’re lies.’ Meet the 2022 Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media cohortThese 29 journalists of color will convene at Poynter Oct. 9-14, 2022, to expand their impact as media leaders and change agents. A new book about Trump calls out a Fox News anchorIt claims Bret Baier — often touted as a straight news reporter — was ‘ready to give in’ to Trump’s pressure to rescind Fox’s election call in Arizona How high will interest rates rise?Plus, Fed rates directly influence your credit card interest, ‘failing regimes’ are adding to record border encounters, and more. What George Soros said about Ukraine in a 2014 CNN interviewSoros’ foundation has been active in Ukraine for decades. He spoke about it in a 2014 interview on CNN being shared out of context on social media. Will the Inflation Reduction Act reduce energy production? Did a podcast help vacate a murder conviction?Adnan Syed’s case was chronicled in the first season of the popular podcast ‘Serial.’ Did the podcast help him get released from prison Monday? CNN ‘hewing toward the center’ is not necessarily good for our democracyPushing for fairness and completeness in journalism is never a bad idea. But presenting 'both sides' sometimes can be. Political extremism in the public square: A resource for journalists and votersFact-checks of 17 claims about election processes and alleged election fraud that are stoking anger among voters who feel neglected. More than 2 million encounters at the southern border, a recordPlus, the top 10 banned books in the U.S. on this Banned Book Week, and is the pandemic really over? Green energy policies didn’t cause record prices at gas pumpsThe climbing prices have been closely linked to decreased production during the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the resulting sanctions. Reduce social media stress with these 9 tipsHow can journalists avoid the worst parts of social media, and how can they use it for the public good? Strong words and some warnings as we approach the midtermsColumns and reports made the case over the weekend that the midterms — now less than two months away — are pivotal to the future of our country. Why your utility bills are rising so fastPlus, Hurricane Fiona damages Puerto Rico, a carbon dioxide shortage troubles small breweries, good news about US child poverty rates, and more. No, Trump’s lawyers did not quit in the Mar-a-Lago caseDays after this claim was made, Trump’s lawyers submitted a filing to the court on his behalf. Across the country, student journalists are under fire just for doing their jobsPlus, teaching students to deal with harassment, the hottest new journalism TikToker, and tips on starting a podcast How Twitter’s edit button could fuel the misinformation machineTypos? Gone! But what would keep bad actors from changing a tweet you liked an hour ago to something you’d be ashamed of now? Another big shakeup at CNNDon Lemon is moving from prime time to a new morning show, joined by daytime anchor Poppy Harlow and CNN White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins. The passing of the queen recalls an important writing strategySeven different pals sent me an identical message to deliver the news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II: ‘The Queen, my lord, is dead.’ The Senate delayed a vote on same-sex marriage until after the midterm electionsPlus, mortgage rates hit 6%, the highest rate since 2008; the unexpected force behind policing change; railroad strike averted, for now; and more. Why the recent COVID-19 boosters were authorized before human trials were completedThe boosters were tested in mice and authorized because of the pressing need to address the rapidly changing nature of coronavirus variants. After 13 years at the helm of The Star Tribune, publisher Mike Klingensmith is retiringNumbers tell the story of Minneapolis publication’s rise to the top rank of regional newspapers. Happy 40th birthday, USA TodayUSA Today ‘was created to be unapologetically different, intentionally accessible in its mission to serve everyday Americans,’ its publisher said. AFP debuts Spanish-language tip line in the USWhatsApp users can now contact a team of AFP fact-checkers through the app to verify memes, videos, photos and links that they encounter online. Meet the recipients of the Spread the Facts Grant ProgramPoynter’s International Fact-Checking Network will distribute $450K to help fact-checkers debunk claims on the world’s most popular messaging app. Noted author: ‘Don’t buy my book’Jeff Pearlman is urging people not to read his 2016 book about Brett Favre after reports that the Hall of Fame quarterback misused welfare money. Traffic to local news websites has plummeted. What happens now?With advertising down and newsprint and delivery costs rising, reduced traffic puts pressure on an already ailing industry. On the eve of a national railroad strikePlus, Social Security checks might increase by a record amount in January, what ‘quiet quitting’ is and why it's trending, and more. The party that controls the White House usually loses in midterm elections. Here’s what could make 2022 different.Could 2022 be different? Maybe, ranging from structural factors to news events such as the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. We need to teach student journalists about on-the-job harassmentA Northeastern survey of student journalists provides a sobering snapshot of what happens when we send our students out into the field. The king of TV? Football. Same as always.Of the top 10 most-watched shows over the past week, nine were either NFL games or NFL pregame or postgame shows. Inflation guts Wall Street optimism; worse could be ahead if railroad workers strike FridayPlus, how the inflation figures spell a pay raise for people in 7 states, a couple of notes from Canada, and more. 5 outlandish claims we’ve fact-checked about Queen Elizabeth IIQueen Elizabeth was not shot and killed in Detroit, Prince wasn't sacrificed for her birthday, and — *sigh* — she's not a lizard person. The Athletic adds ads; readers are not pleasedThe New York Times bought The Athletic for $550 million in January and is looking for a return on its hefty investment. A revelation in Maggie Haberman’s new book stirs debate about reporters withholding informationThe NYT reporter's book includes an eyebrow-raising quote from Trump about not leaving the White House. Should she have shared it sooner? 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