The auditing firm for Trump Media and the auditor’s owner were charged Friday with “ massive fraud ” by the Securities and Exchange Commission for work that affected more than 1,500 … more

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Judge Amit P. Mehta tried poking holes in the closing arguments of a landmark monopoly case as he weighs a ruling that could reshape tech. more

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

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

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

Gannett released its Q1 2024 financials on Thursday. As usual, the firm experienced growing digital revenue and flatness overall.  more

Lee Enterprises saw total operating revenue of $146,550 million in Q1, down from $170,687 million in the same quarter of 2023. But, as with its larger competitor Gannett, it reports strong digital growth.  more

The Pulitzer Center’s board of directors has announced that Lisa Gibbs has agreed to become CEO and president of the Pulitzer Center. 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

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

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

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