It’s unclear if the White House has even asked the networks to air Trump’s forthcoming address. more

As President Trump prepares to speak tonight, TV networks are weighing the public’s need to know against the risk of amplifying falsehoods. more

The Justice Department is seeking to compel grand jury testimony as part of an investigation into Times reporting on the president’s new Air Force One jet. more

An Aug. 6 FCC vote could loosen local TV ownership rules and set off a legal battle over the agency's authority. more

AP Fund for Journalism (APFJ) announced funding from Microsoft to strengthen the local news ecosystem in Washington state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. more

This study looked at several ways Americans engage (or don’t) with the world around them, using a large, one-time national survey. The survey was conducted in late 2025 and was designed to capture the opinions of Americans who engage at different levels. more

Andrews McMeel Syndication (AMS) will continue the Dear Abby column as long-time creator Jeanne Phillips retires this year, announced Brent Bartram, AMS president. The column will be written by an experienced, diverse and distinguished editorial team within AMS. more

AI-generated product demonstrations, makeup applications and dress twirls are spreading on TikTok Shop, raising tensions among creators, brands and the platform itself. more

Vice President Vance is venturing into unfriendly media terrain to defend the White House against its critics — reviving the same playbook that endeared him to President Trump when he was picking his running mate. more

YouTube has appealed the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles, seeking to challenge the jury’s determination that the company designed its platform to hook young users without concern for their well-being. more

Economist Enterprise has announced the appointment of Greg Williams, former editor-in-chief of WIRED UK, to the newly created role of Global head of technology and innovation thought leadership. more

Connoisseur Media Palm Springs announced that Mary Lockrem has joined 98.5 The Bull (KDES-FM) as the station’s new midday host. more

Connoisseur Media has appointed Chris Flatley as director of sales for its Long Island operations, strengthening the company’s leadership team while reinforcing its commitment to investing in local talent that understands the unique needs of Long Island businesses. more

Gray Media and the Atlanta Hawks announced a landmark broadcast partnership that will bring all non-nationally televised Atlanta Hawks regular season games to Gray Media's Atlanta broadcast television station WANF (Atlanta News First) and Peachtree Sports Network during the 2026–27 NBA season. more

At 28, Samuel B. Parker’s journalism career is already remarkable and impactful. The award-winning Richmond Times-Dispatch reporter files as many as 10 FOIA requests a week, turning the findings into daily scoops. In this month’s “Shoptalk,” guest columnist Chris Coates — senior director, local news, Lee Enterprises — shares insight into Parker’s winning playbook. more

Mary Junck, 78, the former chairman of the Lee Enterprises board of directors, is retiring from the board effective Friday, July 31. more

Jason Bailey has been promoted to deputy news editor on the Culture Desk. more

Lauren Fox, who will be a staff art director, brings experience across brand, editorial and digital design. more

The Georgia Trust for Local News today purchased The Macon Telegraph and The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer in a landmark transaction that puts two storied papers under local control and nonprofit ownership. more