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Fox News retracts story about the murder investigation of Democratic National Committee staffer Seth Rich — On May 16, a story was posted on the Fox News website on the investigation into the 2016 murder of DNC Staffer Seth Rich. The article was not initially subjected to the high degree …
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In letter, Seth Rich's brother pleads with the executive producer of Sean Hannity's Fox News show to stop spreading theories about his murder — July 2016: DNC staffer Seth Rich fatally shot — The brother of slain Democratic National Committee staffer Seth Rich wrote a letter on Tuesday …
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Justin Baragona / Mediaite:
After several days of pushing theories on Seth Rich's murder, Fox News' Hannity announces he won't discuss the case for now
After several days of pushing theories on Seth Rich's murder, Fox News' Hannity announces he won't discuss the case for now
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Margaret Sullivan / Washington Post:
The Seth Rich lie, and how the corrosion of reality should worry every American
The Seth Rich lie, and how the corrosion of reality should worry every American
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Freddy Mayhew / Press Gazette:
The Manchester Evening News raised £1M+ in crowdsourced donations from 30K+ people, for the families of those killed or injured in the city's terror attack — A fundraising page set up by the Manchester Evening News to support the families of those killed or injured in the bombing …
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press:
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press announces $1M gift from Jeff Bezos for pro bono legal services for journalists, partners with First Look Media — Freedom of the Press Awards dinner raises nearly $2 million to support pro bono legal services for journalists
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John Koblin / New York Times:
HBO has shelved Jon Stewart's shortform animation series, blaming technical issues; the company says it is still pursuing other projects with Stewart — Jon Stewart and HBO are not going forward with his much-anticipated animation project, a setback for what was supposed to be the next step in his post-late-night career.
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Jessi Hempel / Backchannel:
Q&A with Upworthy cofounder Eli Pariser, who coined the term “filter bubble” in his book, about the phenomena, fake news and its influence, more — Six years after the Upworthy cofounder coined the term “filter bubble,” things are much worse.
Eriq Gardner / Hollywood Reporter:
Responding to Andrea Tantaros' lawsuit, Fox News requests sanctions against her lawyer and asks for the case to be dismissed with prejudice — The cable news network demands sanctions as Andrea Tantaros' lawyer suggests something sinister. — Fox News has filed a blistering response …
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Publishers Weekly:
As the Trump administration proposes funding cuts for NEA, NEH, libraries, and Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the chairman of NEH announces resignation — The president's latest budget proposal once again seeks to terminate the NEH, NEA, and virtually all federal library funding.
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Japan Times:
FT owner Nikkei partners with five other Japanese companies, including TBS, to launch a Netflix-style video streaming service, Premium Platform Japan — Six major media firms, including Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings, said they will jointly establish a new company in July to offer paid online video services.
Dominic Ponsford / Press Gazette:
The Times has launched a paywalled site for lawyers called The Brief, a spin-off of an existing free email bulletin; it is priced at £4/week for new subscribers — The Times has launched a premium website for legal readers called The Brief. — It will cost £4 a week for new subscribers …
Mujib Mashal / New York Times:
A look at Gellara, an Afghan women's magazine that launched Thursday with a print run of 2K copies and hopes to spark important conversations among young women — The first issue of the Afghan women's magazine covers standard ground, like fashion tips during pregnancy and interviews with young pop artists about their love lives.
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