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In a note to readers, the WSJ editorial board reacts to a letter signed by 280+ WSJ employees by telling readers it will not change “our principles and content” — These pages won't wilt under cancel-culture pressure. — By The Editorial Board
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US Press Freedom Tracker says it has received 52 reports of journalists being abused in Portland as horrifying stories of law enforcement attacks emerge — This week, Dave Miller, who hosts a daily talk show on Oregon Public Broadcasting, interviewed “two very tired people” …
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Federal judge temporarily bars federal officers from using force, threats, or dispersal orders against journalists or legal observers at Portland demonstrations — A federal judge on Thursday issued a 14-day order temporarily barring federal officers from using force, threats and dispersal orders …


Troy Young, president of Hearst's magazine unit, resigns a day after reports surfaced of his history of lewd remarks amid a culture of discrimination — Troy Young was elevated to lead the magazine division in 2018 as the face of digital transformation despite complaints of bullying and harassment.
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Ebony Media Holdings is sued by creditors who want to push the company into bankruptcy to pay off its debts; Parkview Capital Credit says it is owed $11.8M — The owner of Ebony, one of nation's top African-American publishers, is being sued by creditors who want the company pushed into bankruptcy to pay off its debts.
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Seattle judge rules that five outlets must comply with SPD subpoena and provide unpublished protest videos and photos as SPD met a burden to overcome shield law — Five news outlets, including The Seattle Times, will have to comply with a subpoena and give the Seattle Police Department unpublished video …
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Two filmmakers making a Netflix series on immigration and ICE say they were threatened with legal action and were pushed to delete scenes and delay its release — A new documentary peers inside the secretive world of immigration enforcement. The filmmakers faced demands to delete scenes and delay broadcast until after the election.
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Fox News's Tucker Carlson set up two NYT freelancers for harassment when he misled viewers into thinking the NYT was about to publish his Maine address — Two freelance journalists in Maine have sustained abuse and threats after being named by Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Monday night …
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Pandora expands interactive voice ads in beta and lets users of its free tier search for on-demand music by voice if they agree to watch a video ad — Pandora is expanding the scope of its interactive voice-based advertising today, launching the service in beta for more listeners and advertisers …
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Sources: Warner Bros.' Tenet likely to get a staggered release, in international markets in late August, then in the US in early September if more theaters open — The $200 million tentpole is planning on opening first overseas as a surge in COVID-19 cases hits the U.S.
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BuzzFeed has laid off 50 of 74 employees who had been furloughed this spring, including 10 from news and the rest from its studio, sales and administration — - Loss of affiliate revenue from Amazon also squeezes publisher — Cost-cutting moves expected to keep losses under $20 million
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Wonya Lucas named president and CEO of Hallmark Channel parent Crown Media, following January ouster of Bill Abbott over commercial with same-sex couple — Former TV One CEO Wonya Lucas will take over for Bill Abbott, who was pushed out in January following a fraught holiday season …