The publishing giant is also closing the international editions of Glamour Magazine in Germany, Spain and Mexico. more

At a time when public trust in journalism remains under pressure, the Center for Integrity in News Reporting has named Tyler Pager of The New York Times as the 2026 CFINR Award winner — honoring reporting that exemplifies fairness, discipline and a steadfast commitment to getting it right. more

NPR has received philanthropic gifts totaling more than $110 million — including the largest by a living donor in NPR's history — as a strategic investment in its future. These gifts will be used to expand audience connection, accelerate digital transformation and increase the sustainability of the national NPR Network. more

The BBC said Wednesday that it plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its annual budget — 500 million pounds ($677 million) — over the next two years. more

The Media Insight Project, a collaboration of the American Press Institute and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research since 2014, has announced the addition of two new partners — Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, and the Local News Network at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism — strengthening the initiative’s capacity to conduct rigorous, independent research on the evolving relationship between journalism and audiences. more

The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of eight states have reached a proposed settlement with major advertising companies to resolve a probe into whether the firms violated antitrust laws by coordinating boycotts against platforms, including Elon Musk’s X. more

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth once again complained about press coverage of the war in Iran, this time using Biblical references to compare the media to the Pharisees, the group that was hostile to Jesus. more

The Wall Street Journal and its parent Dow Jones are launching a new sports vertical that will debut alongside an exclusive, invitation-only sports economy event in New York City this summer. more

After 25 years at The Washington Post, he became a top executive in public broadcasting, helping secure a historic $200 million donation for NPR. more

Judy Tong is bringing her expertise to the desk as it navigates the complexities of covering the country. more

Steve Kolowich, adept at editing features and elevating copy, joins The New York Times. more

European Union regulators have threatened to force WhatsApp parent Meta Platforms to reverse a move that they say effectively limits the AI chatbots of rival companies from accessing the messaging app. more

Meta appears unlikely to avoid a trial as soon as August in a lawsuit brought by 33 state attorneys general. more

LAT Multilingual has announced a new partnership with World Press Freedom Canada, a non-profit organization dedicated to championing press freedom in Canada and around the world. more

The SPJ board of directors has approved renaming the Ethics in Journalism Award to the “Fred Brown SPJ Ethics in Journalism Award.” Known affectionately as “Ethical Fred,” Brown, a beloved veteran Colorado journalist, SPJ leader and trailblazer in journalism ethics, passed away April 1 at age 85, leaving a lasting influence on newsroom standards and professional practice. more

Late-night television has long been a pressure valve for American politics, where comedians challenge those in power through satire and sharp monologues. But in today’s polarized environment, those jokes are colliding with regulatory threats, corporate caution and questions about the limits of free speech. As political pressure intensifies, the role of late-night hosts is evolving from entertainment to something closer to cultural commentary — and sometimes confrontation. In this month’s News Media Today column, Rob Tornoe examines how Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel and others have found themselves at the center of a growing battle over comedy, criticism and the boundaries of free expression. more

The Collier Prize for State Government Accountability, one of the largest journalism prizes in the nation, has announced KARE 11 in Minneapolis as the first local broadcast station to win the annual prize for its investigation, “Housing Hustle.” Administered by the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, the Collier Prize honors investigations that hold state institutions accountable and lead to meaningful change. more

The measurement firm has undercounted traditional TV viewership at the expense of its largest clients, according to some network execs. more

The owner of social media platform Snapchat said Wednesday it’s eliminating about 16% of its global workforce, or about 1,000 jobs that will be culled in its latest round of layoffs. more