Mediagazer: Sources: Tribune Publishing execs fear a deal with McClatchy would be impeded by lengthy review from DoJ because McClatchy's chairman has donated to Democrats (Nabila Ahmed/Bloomberg)

Shannon Liao / The Verge:

Tumblr says it will permanently ban adult content from its platform beginning December 17 — Existing posts containing porn will be switched to private mode — Tumblr will permanently ban adult content from its platform on December 17th in a move that will eradicate porn-related communities …

Sapna Maheshwari / New York Times:

AOL owner Oath agrees to a ~$5M settlement over charges its ad exchange placed targeted ads on websites directed to kids, violating a federal privacy law — Oath, the owner of AOL and Yahoo, has agreed to pay about $5 million to settle charges from the New York attorney general …

Discussion: TechCrunch, Engadget, @joshsternberg, @justinbrookman, @nytimesbusiness and @nytmedia, more at Techmeme »

Benjamin Mullin / Wall Street Journal:

BuzzFeed, PopSugar to give data to Memo, launching Jan., which sells info on how readers respond to brand mentions in articles; Memo to split revenue with pubs — Memo builds a marketplace for audience metrics on brands mentioned in the news — A startup is pitching the cash-strapped news industry …

Discussion: @memoinsights

Nabila Ahmed / Bloomberg:

Sources: Tribune Publishing execs fear a deal with McClatchy would be impeded by lengthy review from DoJ because McClatchy's chairman has donated to Democrats — - Tribune is said to work with advisers to preempt concerns — Florida's pivotal role in U.S. presidential elections could become …

Cynthia Littleton / Variety:

Nexstar Media Group CEO Perry Sook says he has already spoken with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai about Tribune acquisition, as company seeks federal approval — Nexstar Media Group CEO Perry Sook is taking a friendly approach to the FCC and other regulators as he begins the PR effort …

Discussion: Variety, Radio & Television …, Broadcasting & Cable and Adweek

Discussion: Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Broadcasting & Cable, Variety, Multichannel News, Radio & Television …, Ad Age and CNBC

Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:

Two Northern Irish investigative journalists arrested on fabricated charges by police feel like “pawns in state attack on press freedom” — Two investigative journalists in Northern Ireland have said they feel like “pawns in a state attack on press freedom” …

Jessica Davies / Digiday:

The Financial Times says its new marketing services business, finalized over the last six months, will grow its paid content revenue by 30% per year — The Financial Times is betting on its newly assembled marketing-services business to bump up its paid-content revenue by 30 percent per year, according to the publisher.

Liam Stack / New York Times:

Reporters Without Borders: 24+ reporters killed by organized crime since Jan. 2017, with crimes often ignored by authorities who are corrupt or hostile to media — In Mexico, journalists have been killed by arson, gunned down at a cafe and shot execution-style while out at a bar.

Discussion: @raju and Reporters Without Borders

Washington Examiner:

Clarity Media Group is relaunching the Washington Examiner magazine, with a new look and expanded coverage in bid to attract subscribers from outside DC — DENVER - Today Clarity Media Group announced plans to relaunch its weekly magazine, the Washington Examiner, with a new look …

Discussion: Politico

Margaret Sullivan / Washington Post:

As digital outlets, which became entry points for young journalists after the demise of local newspapers, go under, journalism may lose a generation of talent — About five years ago, I was asked to visit the newsroom at Mic, a digital-media start-up backed by venture capital and focused on news for the millennial audience.

Discussion: @mekosoff, @genepark, @jamilahking, @gaybonez, @dnvolz, @scottnover, @chrisburkeshay, @danielleiat, @kelseymsutton, @glennthrush, @jimrutenberg, @lainnafader, @mmckinne17, @lfung, @sulliview, @moorehn and @sulliview

Sheila Dang / Reuters:

FuboTV launches streaming service in Spain for €3.99 per month; CEO says company picked Spain as its first offering outside the US due to its high piracy rates — (Reuters) - FuboTV, a sports-focused internet television streaming service, expanded into Spain on Monday in its first move outside North America.

Discussion: Fast Company, Cord Cutters News, Light Reading and MediaPost

Max Willens / Digiday:

Internet publishers like Mic wanted to remake the news for millennials but have struggled to reach them, with Mic reaching just 2.6% of the 25-34 demo — Once upon a time, news needed to be remade for millennials. — The 21st century's second decade was new, and a perfect storm was brewing …

Discussion: @digiday and @arctictony