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Digital First Media's Denver Post plans to cut its newsroom staff of ~90 by ~30%, after cutting 10 positions in December and more earlier — The Denver Post is cutting its newsroom staff by approximately 30 percent. — Jon Murray, the Denver Post's city hall reporter, tweeted the news …
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Wikimedia says it was unaware of YouTube's plans to use Wikipedia content next to conspiracy videos, amid concerns it could increase article vandalism — Well, this is awkward — At SXSW yesterday, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki announced that the platform would start adding information …
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YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki says YouTube will add Wikipedia information to videos about popular conspiracy theories within weeks to provide alternate viewpoints
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Sources: Twitter is working on a camera-first feature to rival Snap that combines location-based photos and videos with Twitter Moments around notable events — - Twitter is working on a camera-first feature to rival a Snap service that has been popular with advertisers.
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Twitter tests algorithmically curated timelines for big news events, promoting them at the top of users' timelines, similar to its News tab tested in 2015 — An emboldened Twitter is seeking to push further into news as Facebook pulls back. — The company is building …
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NBC News planning online streaming service this year to attract younger viewers; company says it has no plans to bring any of its content back to Facebook — NEW YORK (Reuters) - Comcast Corp's NBC News plans to launch an online streaming service this year as part of its effort …
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CNN moves Chris Cuomo, a co-host of morning show New Day, to its 9pm news slot, competing with Rachel Maddow of MSNBC and Sean Hannity of Fox News — CNN is turning to one of its morning anchors to shore up prime time. — Chris Cuomo, the outspoken co-host of “New Day” who has gained prominence …


All Viacom networks and platforms suspended scheduled programming for 17 minutes early Wednesday to coincide with the National School Walkout — In the weeks since a gunman claimed 17 lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, courageous young people have marched …
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BuzzFeed uses Cohen libel suit over Russia dossier to demand Stormy Daniels keep Trump and Cohen records; move may lead to her testimony about Trump despite NDA — BuzzFeed may have found a legal opening to allow the porn actress Stormy Daniels to discuss her alleged relationship …
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Facebook bans the far-right anti-Islamic group Britain First and removes the pages of the group and its leaders for repeatedly violating its community standards — Facebook has removed the pages of the anti-Islamic group Britain First and its leaders. — The social media company …
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico offers to resign after the murder of journalist Jan Kuciak sparked the biggest protests since the fall of communism — Fico conditions his departure on Smer choosing his successor — Decision goes to president, who has right to name premiers
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Disney combines direct-to-consumer businesses including streaming services with tech and international media operations into one division, led by Kevin Mayer — Kevin Mayer will now oversee direct-to-consumer and international businesses, while Bob Chapek has added consumer products to his oversight.
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Amid a sea of voices, Vox's Carlos Maza breaks through — Carlos Manuel Maza's mother, Vivian, remembers when her son broke the news. They were singing Madonna's “Like a Prayer” in her white BMW, coasting down Miami's Palmetto Expressway on a Sunday afternoon after visiting his aunt's house.
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