The Houston Chronicle has named Trevor Brown as its AI newsroom developer, a new position that combines technical know-how with journalistic judgment to help the newsroom innovate responsibly.  more

Many viewers have tuned out recently. But pivoting away from the remaining MAGA base carries its own risks. more

Americans are more likely than they were a year ago to trust information from national and local news organizations, according to a new Pew Research Center survey conducted in September 2026. Trust has increased modestly among supporters of both major political parties and across age groups. more

Fox’s $22 billion acquisition of Roku is poised to clear Justice Department scrutiny and move forward under a consent decree, according to people familiar with the deliberations, despite efforts from a right-wing ally of President Donald Trump to hold up the deal. more

The Director-General's Report on the Safety of Journalists and the Danger of Impunity is published every two years by UNESCO to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.  The report identifies a disturbing new threat: the growing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones to kill journalists. more

Mahalia Cohen joins the Op-Docs team as a senior video editor. more

Mark Colley, an experienced breaking news reporter, joins The New York Times to help expand the newsroom’s reach in Canada. more

Lauren Kelley is focusing on health, science, climate and A.I.; and John Guida is now a deputy editorial director. more

Andrew Wilcox leads the team as head of media operations with Austin Thompson as director of studios. more

Polls point to a strong night for Democrats, but Election Day will test whether pollsters have learned from big Trump-era misses. more

Czech public media workers went on a one-day strike on Tuesday to protest a government plan to overhaul how public broadcasters are funded, legislation that many say would threaten their independence. more

Thinking about making the move into newsroom management? Here's how to get started and decide whether it's the right career change for you. more

Laura Belin is an openly liberal journalist in Iowa who has long been shut out by state Republican officials. Now she’s being bypassed by Democrats who favor friendly internet influencers. more

Australia’s highest court on Tuesday began hearing constitutional challenges to the nation’s world-first legislation banning children younger than 16 from popular social media platforms. more

TMTG to release Third Quarter 2026 results and host call on Monday, Nov. 9. more

Jennifer Lopez, a 15-year Sinclair veteran, returns to Boise after serving as general sales manager of KOMO/KUNS in Seattle, Washington, since 2023. more

For more than three decades, Max D. Lederer Jr. championed independent journalism at Stars and Stripes, serving the military community while navigating the extraordinary challenges of publishing news around the globe. Now, as Editor & Publisher’s 2026 News Executive of the Year, Lederer is being recognized for his service, courage, integrity and unwavering commitment to a free press. In E&P’s November cover story, Editor-in-Chief Gretchen A. Peck chronicles his remarkable journey from the U.S. Army to award-winning news media publisher. more

What defines a great news leader when the stakes become personal? In her November editorial, E&P Editor-in-Chief Gretchen A. Peck reflects on the courage, humility and commitment to service that distinguish Max D. Lederer Jr., former publisher of Stars and Stripes and E&P’s 2026 News Executive of the Year. Drawing on conversations with Lederer and his colleagues, Peck explores his decades of leadership and dedication to the military community his publication serves. His example offers a timely reminder that leadership is measured by how faithfully we serve our audiences and stand with our teams through adversity. more

The Missouri School of Journalism announced today that Amy Simons, a professor and the John A. Walsh Distinguished Faculty Fellow, will become the next associate dean for undergraduate studies and administration. Simons will assume the role on May 1. more