Americans face a variety of challenges as they try to stay informed on news, including concerns about inaccurate news, stark political divides in news sources and the rise of artificial intelligence. Against this backdrop, the Pew Research Center asked Americans to describe in their own words what they think it means to be a “good news consumer.” more

An attempt to override a governor’s veto of the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority has failed, putting the state’s public broadcaster on track to close. more

Joel Oxley, market president and general manager of Hubbard Broadcasting's Washington, D.C., operations, has announced plans to retire later this year after nearly 35 years with the company and almost 28 years as general manager. more

As CherryRoad Media rapidly expanded to more than 100 newspapers across 18 states, one thing became clear: growth wasn’t being limited by demand — it was being constrained by operational bottlenecks. Instead of adding more internal resources, the company made a strategic shift — outsourcing one of its most complex workflows to unlock efficiency, accelerate revenue, and scale smarter. more

Against a backdrop of a journalism industry replete with layoffs, buyouts and newspaper closures, Milestone Communications, the local media company that publishes Monterey County Weekly and Monterey County Now, is bucking the trend. On May 11, the company launched a brand-new newsletter and website, Salinas Valley Now. more

Paramount is evaluating a potential distribution deal with Katie Miller as it considers expanding its podcast business beyond creative and more into distribution and monetization, sources told Axios. more

One of the most interesting stories in the news business these days is what’s going on at the Baltimore Banner. The site has the largest news staff of any local nonprofit, is unusual in employing a paywall and just acquired the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Bob Cohn, CEO, spoke with Richard J. Tofel of Second Rough Draft earlier this week on the heels of the Pittsburgh acquisition. more

The United Nations and rights groups say Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have detained at least three journalists on undisclosed charges in recent days. more

Funders don’t think like journalists. Here’s how to close the gap. more

Yahoo Sports is partnering with FOX One, the official English streaming platform of FIFA World Cup 2026™, to deliver a pair of fantasy games that give fans fun new ways to engage with this summer’s biggest sporting event.  more

The Texas Newspaper Foundation has selected four exemplary journalists — William Blair Jr., Randy Mankin, Frank Mayborn and Burl Osborne — for induction into the Texas Newspaper Foundation Hall of Fame in June. more

Sometimes the most damaging business partner isn’t a person at all, but the pressure, anxiety or mindset quietly influencing every decision you make. In this month’s “Corner Office,” E&P’s Doug Phares explores how recognizing toxic influences — including his own complicated relationship with time — can help leaders reclaim focus, clarity and healthier decision-making. more

In an era when investigative journalism is increasingly threatened by shrinking newsroom resources and mounting political pressure, Lighthouse Reports has built a different kind of reporting engine — one powered by global collaboration, digital forensics and open-source intelligence. Operating largely behind the scenes, the nonprofit organization partners with newsrooms around the world to uncover hidden systems of surveillance, corruption and abuse, often using sophisticated OSINT techniques that resemble something out of a techno-thriller more than a traditional newsroom. more

ESPN has named Mike Foss to succeed the retiring David Roberts as executive vice president, executive editor, Sports News and Entertainment, with the promotion effective immediately. Roberts recently announced he would be retiring at the end of August. Roberts and Foss will work together on a transition of the role in the coming months. more

As The Post and Courier, South Carolina's oldest and largest newspaper, continues to expand its presence throughout the state, Columbia publisher Bernie Heller will take on a new role in leading that charge. more

The nonprofit slated to take ownership of The Spokesman-Review announced Wednesday it met its initial fundraising goal, triggering a monthslong transition period that will move the paper’s nearly 140-year ownership by the Cowles family to a community-operated news organization. more

Online audio and podcast consumption in the U.S. reached record levels in 2026, according to new data from Edison Research's annual “The Infinite Dial” study conducted with SSRS and supported by SiriusXM Media. more

More than 100 former ABC News journalists have signed on to an open letter, supporting the network as it pushes back on the FCC‘s investigation of “The View” and its crackdown on the equal time rule. more

The Civic Partnerships Playbook recognizes that when civic partnerships are in the mix there’s value in being able to reach communities others struggle to connect with because of language barriers, distrust or cultural gaps. more