Some newspapers around the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and at least one edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer have published a syndicated summer book list that includes made-up books by famous authors.

After six years of operating behind the scenes, the News Futures collective opened its doors to the public in February — inviting others to join its mission. It's focused on building a clearer picture of how journalism can serve as civic infrastructure, rooted in mutual respect and responsive to community needs.

A new task force aims to bridge 12 newsrooms that focus on climate journalism. Not all the entities involved in the task force exclusively cover climate content. Some branch out into other areas of journalism, but all of them produce and share climate content.

How do you save local journalism? How do you take a legacy newspaper and ensure it continues for the next 140 years? These are questions that Rob Curley — executive editor at The Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington — has been pondering for more than a decade. Curley may have found the answer with the help of some news industry veterans, a local entrepreneur with a passion for nonprofits, and the counsel of one of the largest business consultancies in the nation.

Wendy McMahon stepped down on Monday, under pressure from CBS parent Paramount Global, intensifying the impression that CBS News is in distress due to Trump’s political pressure and other business factors.

On Friday, May 23, the Knight Institute will host a closed convening at Columbia University to explore the question of when the government may regulate speech by imposing conditions on federal funding.

KBTC Public Television announces the launch of KBTC-VC, a new virtual ATSC 3.0 channel, broadcasting on virtual channel 28-11. This innovative launch brings KBTC’s high-quality programming into the NEXTGEN television space, offering viewers a state-of-the-art experience, including enhanced picture quality with Advanced HDR by Technicolor.

Puzzmo, the daily puzzle platform from Hearst Newspapers, has announced the launch of its mobile app, exclusively for iPhone. 

Building on the success of its fully managed Optimum Contests solution, NERUS Strategies has launched Optimum Ballots — a self-managed contest platform designed specifically for media companies running “Best Of” competitions.

More than 90% of your readers hit the paywall — and vanish. In this exclusive webinar, E&P columnist and media researcher Jessie Shi kicks things off by exploring how hard paywalls, without alternatives, may be limiting reach, trust, and long-term sustainability. Then, Make It Free CEO Wade Bradley shares a bold new monetization model that’s already generating $200,000 per million lost readers — all without lifting the paywall or hurting subscriptions. If you’re looking for fresh, low-lift ways to grow digital revenue, this is the session you can’t afford to miss.

Five years ago, Column set out to revolutionize the cumbersome process of publishing public and legal notices, and today, their self-serve platform is delivering results. With intuitive features like flexible document uploads, instant proofs, and real-time price transparency, Column has simplified workflows for over 850 publications and 4,500 organizations, helping law firms, government agencies, and businesses save time and reduce frustration. By offering free training and innovative tools, Column has boosted newspaper staff efficiency by 270% and allowed legal reps to handle up to 67 daily notices, earning praise for transforming an outdated industry standard.

The Defender Network has transformed its newsroom efficiency and audience engagement with Nota, an AI-powered tool tailored for modern journalism. Clyde Jiles, Strategic Alliance Manager at the Defender Network, shared how Nota helped cut content production time from 90 minutes to just 15, allowing their small team to focus on impactful storytelling. With features like tone customization and SEO optimization, Nota enabled the Defender to boost digital engagement and reach more readers without compromising journalistic quality. Jiles called the tool a game-changer, emphasizing its role in streamlining operations while amplifying their community’s voice.