Knight Institute and Ethan Zuckerman say Section 230 does more than immunize the platforms, also protects user-friendly tools more

In addition to shaping the outlet’s culture coverage, Naureen Khan will lead its service journalism-focused vertical, Even Better, which is focused on helping people live better lives individually and collectively — from mental health to relationships of all kinds to work, money and more. more

The Atlantic has announced the following: the hire of Ali Breland, most recently at Mother Jones, to report on disinformation and extremism; the promotion of Matteo Wong, previously an associate editor, covering artificial intelligence; and the moves of longtime Atlantic editors Julie Beck and Ellen Cushing to staff-writer positions, covering culture and family. more

"As we gather to consider the nation’s finest and most courageous journalism, the Pulitzer Prize Board would like to recognize the tireless efforts of student journalists across our nation’s college campuses, who are covering protests and unrest in the face of great personal and academic risk." — Pulitzer Prize Board more

Having fewer reporters on the ground in Washington means less accountability for lawmakers and a greater disconnect between Americans, their nation's capital, and the decisions made there that affect them the most. more

NBCUniversal News Group will spotlight Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage throughout the month of May with comprehensive programming across NBC News, NBC News NOW, MSNBC, CNBC, NBCNews.com, NBCU Academy, Telemundo and NBCUniversal Local. more

Paramount has been exploring a potential deal for months, talking to suitors including Skydance, producer of “Top Gun: Maverick.” more

Kami Rieck joins Opinion’s audience and fact-checking teams as an editor. more

The Orlando Sentinel has altered its restaurant inspection publishing practices after mix-up. more

The data is clear: Since 2005, the U.S. has lost over one-fourth of its newspapers, and on average two and a half newspapers are closing every week. As the impact of Big Tech’s business practices continue to take their toll, the trend is accelerating, which makes the opposition of government efforts to support local journalism confusing.  This is a crisis requiring bold and immediate action, and proposed measures like the bipartisan Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) and the Community News and Small Business Support Act would provide that sorely needed immediate assistance.  more

The company and outside cybersecurity experts found no evidence that the data has been misused to commit identity theft or fraud since the May incident. more

As the assault on diversity, equity and inclusion sweeps across higher education, 12 journalism students lost $46,000 in scholarshipsbecause Ohio University officials said the scholarships — meant to make the journalism program more diverse — could illegally discriminate against white students. more

Terry Rowinski has been named president of CDS Global, Inc., a unit of Hearst Magazines that provides end-to-end subscription management and payment solutions. more

Ahead of World Press Freedom Day on Friday, May 3, the BBC is announcing for the first time that over 300 World Service journalists — around 15% — are working in exile. more

Lee Enterprises has hired Les Ottolenghi, a veteran technology and cybersecurity executive, as chief transformation and commercial officer, a new position.  more

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Lynsey Chutel, a reporter-researcher in the Johannesburg bureau, will be a general assignment reporter for International. more

The first tech monopoly trial of the modern internet era is concluding. The judge’s ruling is likely to set a precedent for other attempts to rein in the tech giants that hold sway over information, social interaction and comThe biggest U.S. challenge so far to the vast power of today’s tech giants is nearing its conclusion.merce. more

Ordered by police to leave the scene of a UCLA campus protest after violence broke out, Catherine Hamilton and three colleagues from the Daily Bruin suddenly found themselves surrounded by demonstrators who beat, kicked and sprayed them with a noxious chemical. On American campuses awash in anger this spring, student journalists are in the center of it all, sometimes uncomfortably so. more