Michael J. McManus spent most of his career as a self-syndicated columnist, publishing weekly opinion columns in small and midsize newspapers across the country. His first column, “The Northern Perspective,” focused on ideas to revitalize industrialized cities in the northeast suffering from plant closures and unemployment. more

For generations, the decision to carry a presidential address live required little debate inside America’s newsrooms. A president speaking directly to the nation was considered a civic event, one that broadcast networks had an obligation to deliver uninterrupted to the public. Viewers could expect analysis and commentary afterward, but the speech itself was largely treated as sacrosanct. That unwritten rule no longer exists. more

CNN reports that President Donald Trump’s prime-time address exposed a sharp divide among America’s television news organizations, with some networks airing the speech live and others refusing to do so because of the president’s long history of making false claims. The contrasting decisions have reignited a familiar question for news leaders: When does covering a president’s words in real time serve the public, and when does it risk amplifying misinformation? more

Judges sided with the government over the New York Times in a major press freedom case. more

The Trump administration announced Thursday it will drastically shorten visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. to 240 days, down from years, and cut those for Chinese journalists to only 90 days, raising concerns over press freedom in the United States and prompting China to warn of possible reciprocal countermeasures. more

During the July 17 broadcast, Craig Melvin addressed the security breach that occurred in Today’s New York City studio one day earlier. more

Four plaintiffs claim Fox invited O'Leary five times to air his false accusations in three weeks without contacting them for comment. more

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation filed a defamation lawsuit on July 16 against Wired Magazine over an article published last week that claimed the midtown Manhattan arena used surveillance to track celebrities’ race, gender identity, and sexual orientation. more

Amanda Newman joins the team as senior editor, and Randy Pennell is promoted to deputy editor. more

The White House correspondents’ dinner is about to get weird(er). Plus, getting conned all over Texas. more

Jason Stallman, who has spent two decades at The New York Times, will lead the Obits team. more

Ellen Pollock has decided to step down as Business editor after nine years and will be taking a new role at The New York Times. more

Adria Watson, Owen Berg, Cora-Jane Jordon, Emma Grazado and Sarah Bonn have joined The New York Times. more

The streamer said it would begin to release its viewership report annually, rather than twice a year. more

The Southwestern Athletic Conference has reached a new multi-year media rights agreement that will keep league football and basketball games on ESPN networks through the 2030-31 sports seasons. more

Curiosity comes easy, but turning it into expertise is hard. E&P Columnist Chad Davis argues that one of AI’s greatest strengths may be helping people gain and structure knowledge deliberately. He tested the theory with a generative AI-driven workflow that transformed dozens of books into a yearlong course of study about public media. His process offers a practical blueprint for anyone who needs to organize large volumes of information. more

Brittany Shammas will focus on distinctive national reporting and storytelling that goes beyond the headlines, developing original angles and producing richly reported narratives, scene pieces and deep dives that help CNN’s digital audience better understand the people, places and forces shaping the news. more

The Atlantic is announcing four new roles and promotions in the newsroom. more

Norah O’Donnell is putting women’s health in the spotlight with a new podcast that she says will cut through misinformation. more