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11:45 AM ET, May 16, 2019

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Casey Newton / The Interface:
As the definition of “bias” expands to include instances where social media users don't have the desired outcome, it's harder for platforms to say there is none  —  Three years ago this month, Mark Zuckerberg gathered together a group of influential conservatives to defend Facebook against allegations of political bias.
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Makena Kelly / The Verge:
White House launches tool to solicit information from people who had social media accounts suspended or banned and who suspect political bias behind the actions  —  'If you suspect political bias caused such an action to be taken against you, share your story with President Trump'
Eric Beech / Reuters:
Trump signs full pardon for former media mogul Conrad Black, who was convicted in 2007 of fraud and obstruction of justice and spent 3.5 years in prison  —  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a full pardon for former media mogul Conrad Black …
Radhika Jones / Vanity Fair:
Vanity Fair launches a fully searchable archive of its 700+ past issues, available for free until June 30, then open only to subscribers  —  The magazine's editor in chief welcomes readers to the first fully searchable collection of its entire history, from its Jazz Age beginnings to its 1983 revival and on to the present day.
Max Willens / Digiday:
WaPo's Arc debuts subscription tools, including a paywall and an email registration system, with plans for a tool to identify readers likely to subscribe  —  There is a vacuum in the consumer revenue tech stack, and The Washington Post is hoping to fill it with Arc.
Jim Waterson / The Guardian:
UK to launch inquiry into Britain's reality TV programming industry regarding aftercare and mental health support offered to participants  —  ITV faces particular scrutiny over treatment of Love Island and Jeremy Kyle participants  —  ITV's treatment of reality show contestants will be scrutinised …
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Yashar's Newsletter:
Sources: Sen. Kamala Harris will not appear on Fox News for a town hall, joining Sen. Elizabeth Warren in declining to appear on the network  —  Scoop: Sen. Kamala Harris Will Not Appear On Fox News For A Town Hall  —  Presidential candidate and California Sen. Kamala Harris will not appear …
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Sources: Quibi, the upcoming mobile streaming service led by Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman, is planning to raise up to $1B, following a $1B raise in August  —  Quibi, the mobile video streaming service headed by Hollywood and tech veterans Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman …
Cara Lombardo / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Gannett is likely to keep all eight seats on its board despite a takeover attempt by Digital First Media, which had proposed three nominees  —  USA Today owner's eight nominees have received significantly more support than the three put forward by Digital First
Discussion: Phoenix New Times and USA Today
Issie Lapowsky / Wired:
Because of US law, Google keeps advertisers from naming sanctioned countries as targets or exclusions in campaigns, leading to ads being served in those places  —  AS DIRECTOR OF paid search at Greenlane Marketing, a web marketing firm based in Eagleville, Pennsylvania …
Matt Donnelly / Variety:
Layoffs begin at the combined Disney and Fox studios, a spokesperson confirms; source says cuts were specifically affecting film staff  —  Layoffs are going down across both Disney and Fox, a spokesperson confirmed to Variety.  —  It's unclear what departments might be impacted …
 
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