The Justice Department had taken a phone and computers belonging to The Washington Post’s Hannah Natanson as part of a leak investigation. more

On May 4, News/Media Alliance filed comments with the U.S. Copyright Office objecting to the Office’s proposed fee hike for the Group Registration of Updates to a News Website (GRNW) option that allows publishers to easily register online content. more

Five years ago, Australia found a way to get recalcitrant tech giants to start paying for news adding value to their sites. Its News Media Bargaining Code worked. The policy forced Google and Meta to negotiate with publishers. It saved newsroom jobs. And it encouraged other nations and states to pursue similar legislation.

On Tuesday, Australia’s government proposed a new version that could once again inspire policymakers looking for ways to ensure the survival of their local news industries. more

“It’s one of those huge, gigantic things that sort of go beyond sports. It’s like a life-measurement mechanism.” — Alexander Abnos, senior sports editor, The Guardian U.S more

With political affiliations becoming less predictable across the U.S., Katz Media Group is introducing an updated version of its Local Vote platform, aimed at helping campaigns make more informed media decisions at the local level. more

New York Public Radio President and CEO Christy Tanner has appointed Ru Sharma as chief people officer, Emily Christner as chief growth and engagement officer, and Patti Cohen as SVP of Analytics, Insights and Research. more

The Biden administration called Dimitri Simes, a former Trump adviser, a Russian propagandist. He says the charges against him violate free speech. more

Alexandra Sifferlin, who’s overseen health and science coverage in Opinion, is joining the desk. more

Bonnie Malkin, experienced in breaking news and multimedia storytelling, joins the International desk. more

Artur Galocha, Jasmine Cui and Ethan Singer are joining the Visuals and Data team at The Athletic. more

She joins The New York Times as senior vice president, global head of communications and external affairs. more

A journalism dream team that numbered nearly 150 newsroom professionals, philanthropists, policymakers, educators and students met in Hershey to discuss the myriad problems plaguing Pennsylvania’s local news industry and share potential solutions. more

He no longer feels a sense of ownership, but the program’s former host has harsh words for the network. more

Last night’s Pulitzer Prize winners were announced, spotlighting the year’s most impactful journalism. Editor-in-Chief Gretchen Peck looks beyond the headlines to the moments and meaning behind the awards. See the complete list of winners. more

J. Louis “Louie” Mullen has acquired Creston Publishing Company (CPC) in south-central Iowa from Shaw Media. The acquisition includes The Creston News Advertiser, Osceola Sentinel-Tribune, The Weekly, Adair County Free Press and The Fontanelle Observer. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. more

The United States has revoked the visas of several board executives at La Nación, one of Costa Rica’s leading media outlets, triggering fresh accusations that the U.S. — in conjunction with the allied Costa Rican government — is stripping visas to punish critics and political opponents. more

A leader in public media for four decades, Jon Miskowski’s leadership, statewide community focus, programmatic vision and development acumen advanced PBS Wisconsin’s prominence nationally in education, innovation and fundraising around mission-focused Wisconsin programs. more

Editor-in-Chief Gretchen Peck marks World Press Freedom Day 2026 with a sobering look at the state of press freedom worldwide. This year, the occasion arrives amid mounting evidence that journalism’s independence is under increasing strain — including here in the United States. New global data underscores how economic pressures, political forces and public distrust are converging to reshape the media landscape. The result is a stark reality: press freedom, long considered a democratic cornerstone, is facing one of its most serious tests in modern history. more

After seven years of collaboration, GBH and New England Public Media are planning to formally merge by the summer of 2026, creating a statewide media organization expected to reach more than 1.3 million people across Massachusetts every week. more