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Oliver Darcy / CNNMoney:
Analysis of Infowars Twitter content shows videos that led to YouTube and other bans were still live, while other tweets showed more Twitter rules violations — Why Facebook,YouTube and Apple are removing InfoWars content — Twitter's vice president for trust and safety, Del Harvey …
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Max Fisher / New York Times:
After treating Facebook-fueled violence as occurring only in developing countries, the company now finds wealthier places aren't immune from hate speech issues — To Americans, Facebook's Alex Jones problem might seem novel, even unprecedented. — When does speech become unsafe? When can it be limited?
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@niemanlab, Nieman Lab, Marketing Land, @splcenter, @sharonwaxman, @amelia_acker, @rasmus_kleis, @raeuberhose, @samarajiva, @rajit_h, @max_fisher, @jjvincent, @ericeweir and @kellyriess
Richard Allan / Facebook:
VP of policy details Facebook's limits to free speech: physically or financially endangering people, intimidating via hateful words, tricking people for profit — Hard Questions is a series from Facebook that addresses the impact of our products on society.
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New York Times, @arischulman, TechCrunch, Fortune, @mekosoff, @jfruh, @max_read and @cwarzel, more at Techmeme »
BuzzFeed News:
Apple says Infowars podcast violated company's hate speech guidelines but implies its app doesn't violate App Store guidelines
Apple says Infowars podcast violated company's hate speech guidelines but implies its app doesn't violate App Store guidelines
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The Hill, @pcunliffejones, @davewiner, Fast Company, infowars.com, New York Times, TechCrunch, @lizwahl, Fortune, Business Insider and @dpfunke, more at Techmeme »
Greg Roumeliotis / Reuters:
Sources: Donerail Group, led by former Starboard Value LP executive Will Wyatt, is in advanced talks to acquire Tronc — (Reuters) - Donerail Group, an investment firm led by former activist hedge fund Starboard Value LP executive Will Wyatt, is in talks to acquire Tronc Inc (TRNC.O) …
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Chicago Tribune, @chicagotribune, CNNMoney, New York Post, @alexparker, @lynnemarek, @gerryfsmith and Chicago Tribune
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Wallace Witkowski / MarketWatch:
Tronc reports Q2 revenue of $253M, up 3.9% YoY and net loss of $15.1M
Tronc reports Q2 revenue of $253M, up 3.9% YoY and net loss of $15.1M
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Reuters, Business Insider, MarketWatch and @lynnemarek
Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg / Wall Street Journal:
Condé Nast CEO outlines plan for growth: diversify revenue away from ads, shed titles, cut staff; says company is studio shopping to help boost video efforts — Owner of magazines including Vogue, Vanity Fair wants to diversify revenue away from advertising, shed some titles
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@mplsgilyard, @mwityk, @erik_hayden, Daily Front Row and New York Post
Elizabeth Spiers / Washington Post:
The former EIC of NY Observer says Jared Kushner's demand that an IT worker delete several stories fits with the Trump family's hostility to journalism — I was editor in chief of the New York Observer when he allegedly had stories removed from the digital archive in secret.
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@netaustin, @davidpriess and @espiers
Jason Schwartz / Politico:
Amid Trump's anti-media rhetoric and after the Capital Gazette shooting, TV and print media outlets increase security, including adding bodyguards at rallies — TV networks are employing security guards at the president's high-octane rallies. — Notebooks, mics, cameras, hairspray …
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@philmeyer, @ewstephe and The Daily Caller
New York Times:
As small papers report more layoffs because of Trump's tariffs on Canadian newsprint, one study says US newsprint prices will rise 30%+ in one to two years — WASHINGTON — The Trump administration's decision to impose tariffs on Canadian newsprint is hastening the demise of local newspapers across …
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@sulliview, Wisconsin Newspaper …, @invw, @brettdl and @dangillmor
Erik Wemple / Washington Post:
Sources: 60 Minutes producer Michael Radutzky screamed at colleagues, threw objects, twisted colleague's arm as executive producer Jeff Fager tolerated conduct — In June 2007, “60 Minutes” senior producer Michael Radutzky stepped forward at a Peabody Awards ceremony to accept recognition …
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@postopinions, @washingtonpost and TV Tattle
Lukas I. Alpert / Wall Street Journal:
News Corp beats estimates with revenue of $2.69B, a 29% increase YoY, reports net loss of $372M attributable to shareholders, in part due to Foxtel transaction — Write-off related to Australian TV deal contributes to net loss — The consolidation of Australian television assets helped …
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Sydney Morning Herald, News Corp and Reuters
BBC:
Sky News Australia is removed from Melbourne train stations by Victoria state officials after Sky airs an interview with Nazi sympathizer Blair Cottrell — An Australian state has instructed train stations to stop broadcasting Sky News Australia, amid a widening backlash over a recent TV interview.
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@jacintaallanmp, ABC, NEWS.com.au, The Guardian, The Guardian and iMediaEthics
Dave McNary / Variety:
Lionsgate tops estimates in Q2 with a loss of $7.9M on revenue of $932.7M, announces agreements to launch Starzplay channels in France, Italy, and Spain — Lionsgate has topped Wall Street estimates by reporting a loss of $7.9 million, or 4 cents per share fully diluted …
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The Wrap, Deadline, Hollywood Reporter and The Wrap
Tribune Media Investor Relations:
Tribune Q2 results: revenue rose 4% YoY to $489.4M, net income rose to $84.4M, up from a net loss of $30.4M in Q2 2017 — Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) (the “Company") today announced that it has terminated its merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement") with Sinclair Broadcast Group …
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