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Medium:
Medium is once again seeking writers and editors to launch new publications on its platform, offering temporary contracts which may or may not be renewed — We are looking to fund more great editors, writers, and publishers — Every day, millions of people read unique, thought-provoking stories on Medium.
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Jaclyn Peiser / New York Times:
Former New York Times food writer Mark Bittman is launching Salty, a publication covering “practical” stories about food, on Medium — Mark Bittman wants you to know he's not dead. — Since his departure from The New York Times in 2015 to join a food start up …
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@chronotope, @samsifton, @adamerace, @nytimesbusiness and Mark Bittman
Variety:
21st Century Fox and “New” Fox are now standalone entities, with Fox adding four new board members including Chase Carey and former House Speaker Paul Ryan — UPDATED: 21st Century Fox said Tuesday it has completed the distribution of shares to birth the Fox Corporation.
Media Matters for America:
Despite Alex Jones' YouTube ban, an account posting only InfoWars content, called Resistance News, had millions of views, before YouTube took it down today — Update (3/19/19): Following the publication of this post, the Resistance News channel was removed from YouTube …
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Digiday, @joshuatopolsky, @jewishworker, @mmfa, @cwarzel, @kerrymflynn and Right Wing Watch, more at Techmeme »
Peter Kafka / Recode:
Reed Hastings confirms that Netflix won't be offering its content through Apple's upcoming video service — In other news: Turns out Netflix is not a tech company, Hastings says. — Apple is planning a big announcement to unveil its new video strategy next week, and there is a long list of unknowns about Apple's plans.
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Janko Roettgers / Variety:
Netflix to debut interactive series “You vs. Wild”, in which viewers will choose the story of survival expert Bear Grylls' expeditions around the world, Apr. 10 — - The Next ‘Bandersnatch’: Netflix to Debut Interactive Series ‘You vs. Wild’ Starring Bear Grylls
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VentureBeat, TechCrunch, @beargrylls, BGR, UPROXX, Engadget, The Wrap, Deadline, The Verge, The Week and Broadcasting & Cable, more at Techmeme »
CNN:
The State Dept. press corps was barred from a Pompeo briefing, and the department won't release a list of attendees but said it was for “faith-based media only” — (CNN)The State Department on Monday said it would not be distributing a transcript or list of attendees …
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Juliegrace Brufke / The Hill:
Rep. Devin Nunes is suing Twitter and some of its users for defamation, alleging Twitter is shadow banning conservatives, seeks $250M+ in damages — House Intelligence Committee ranking member and former chairman Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) is suing Twitter and a number of its users for more than $250 million.
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Wall Street Journal:
Sources: the National Enquirer acquired Jeff Bezos' racy texts from his lover's brother for $200,000 — Michael Sanchez sold the billionaire's secrets to American Media, the Enquirer's publisher, said people familiar with the matter — Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos and his allies …
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NBC News:
Politico's Publisher Robert Allbritton is preparing to launch a technology news site, helmed by Politico's former Managing Editor Tim Grieve — Market Scoop: Robert Allbritton, the executive chairman of private equity firm Perpetual Capital and publisher of Politico, is preparing to launch …
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@dylanbyers and @timgrieve
The Incline:
Spirited Media has sold Pittsburgh news site The Incline to local news startup Whereby.us, which operates sites in Miami, Seattle, Orlando, and Portland — The Incline's getting a signal boost and new partners in journalism. — Dear Incline readers, — Some personal news: we've got a new owner!
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Nieman Lab, @lexibelc, @theinclinepgh and @phillydesign
Ryan Faughnder / Los Angeles Times:
Warner Bros. Chief Executive Kevin Tsujihara steps down following allegations that he had an affair with a young actress and tried to get her cast in movies — Warner Bros. Chief Executive Kevin Tsujihara will step down after allegations that he had an affair with a young actress and tried …
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Facebook:
Facebook says original Christchurch attack video was viewed <200 times during live broadcast; first user report came in 12 minutes after live broadcast ended — Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and the community affected by the horrific terrorist attacks in Christchurch.
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ProPublica:
Cook County Juvenile Court judge bars ProPublica Illinois from publishing info that could identify families in a child welfare case the site is investigating — In an unusual move, a Cook County Juvenile Court judge has barred ProPublica Illinois, as well as other media …
Facebook Journalism Project:
Facebook announces the Facebook Journalism Project Community Network to support projects aimed at building community through local news — Product Marketing Manager, Today In Local News Partnerships Lead — Over the last twenty-five years, news deserts - communities with little or no local reporting …
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