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Peter Kafka / Recode:
Facebook reinstates “napalm girl” photo, says it will adjust its review processes to allow future sharing of that photo — “The value of permitting sharing outweighs the value of protecting the community.” — After removing several posts that used a famous photograph from the Vietnam War …
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Espen Egil Hansen / Aftenposten:
Facebook limits freedom with algorithmic censorship, says editor in chief of Norway's Aftenposten in letter to Zuckerberg after deletion of historic war photo — Dear Mark Zuckerberg. — I follow you on Facebook, but you don't know me. I am editor-in-chief of the Norwegian daily newspaper Aftenposten.
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Guardian:
Norwegian prime minister Erna Solberg calls on Facebook to “review its editing policy” after it deleted her post in support of Aftenposten — Erna Solberg shared photo that had resulted in writer and newspaper falling foul of social media giant's rules
Mathew Ingram / Fortune:
Facebook's claim that it isn't a media entity is becoming increasingly untenable as the impact of its content ranking and removal policies continues to escalate — Facebook is more than just a site where people share photos of their children or pets. It has become a crucial way in which hundreds …
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Jose A. DelReal / Washington Post:
In an interview with Larry King on Kremlin-backed RT, Trump criticizes US media and dismisses idea that Russian hackers targeted Democratic Party — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump criticized U.S. foreign policy and the American political press corps Thursday during an interview …
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Sean Craig / Financial Post:
The Globe and Mail is aiming to find 40 employees who will agree to voluntary severance packages; Globe CEO says the paper will pursue layoffs if necessary — With print circulation in decline and digital subscriptions not able to make up the revenue gap, The Globe and Mail is asking staff …
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John Daniszewski / The Definitive Source:
AP deletes and replaces a 2-week-old tweet lacking context about Clinton State Department meetings, says tweet fell short of standards, is revising practices — The Associated Press today is deleting a 2-week-old tweet about Hillary Clinton's meetings as Cabinet secretary after concluding …
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Jordan Cohen / The New York Times Company:
The New York Times is giving non-subscribers free access from September 9 to September 11 — For the first time ever, The New York Times will be offering all registered users full, unlimited access to NYTimes.com on the web and via its smartphone apps from September 9 through September 11.
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Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Sources: Amazon seeking streaming rights to a wide range of sports like French Open tennis championship and professional rugby, for its Prime Video service — Prime Video service could offer live tennis, rugby matches — Online retailer could acquire rights or offer apps from others
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Diana Marszalek / Broadcasting & Cable:
Univision launching half-hour noon newscast, Noticiero Univision Edición Digital, on Sept. 12, on TV, Univision.com, Facebook Live, YouTube, and Periscope — The half-hour TV show is being produced for broadcast and digital play — The embodiment of multiplatform programming …
Lucia Moses / Digiday:
Leaked Washington Post memo: annual digital ad revenue now in nine-digits, biggest growth comes from native advertising, which is up 275% YoY — The Washington Post is enjoying a “remarkable” revenue picture, the paper said in a leaked memo. — The Post's financial picture has been shrouded …
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Hadas Gold / Politico:
Geraldo Rivera apologizes to Gretchen Carlson and Gabriel Sherman for doubting the sexual harassment allegations made against Roger Ailes — Fox News correspondent Geraldo Rivera wrote an apology for his early support of Roger Ailes when allegations of sexual harassment against the former Fox News CEO and Chairman first surfaced.
Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:
Behind the scenes, NBC executives concede Matt Lauer's forum performance was a disappointment, with one source calling it a “disaster” — NBC News knows the “Commander-in-Chief Forum” was not Matt Lauer's finest hour. — One executive, speaking anonymously, was blunt about it: “Disaster.”
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Michael M. Grynbaum / New York Times:
Matt Lauer criticized by journalists and political observers for weak performance moderating Clinton-Trump forum, accused of unfairness, sloppiness, sexism
Matt Lauer criticized by journalists and political observers for weak performance moderating Clinton-Trump forum, accused of unfairness, sloppiness, sexism
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