Top News:
Aidan McLaughlin / Mediaite:
Hungary scrubs Tucker Carlson's criticism of Xi Jinping from a transcript of his Orban interview sent to reporters; Carlson broadcast from Hungary last week — Tucker Carlson trip to Hungary to promote its populist leader took an awkward turn when a transcript of his interview was censored by the Hungarian government.
Discussion:
New York Magazine, The Atlantic, New York Times, @atrupar, Washington Post, @wajahatali, @jivedurkey, @mediaite, Politics and History, Hungary Today, @oliverdarcy, Washington Post, Raw Story, @sykescharlie, BBC, Vox, NBC News, Media Matters for America, Politico, Fox News, Slate, The Guardian and The Guardian
RELATED:
Todd Spangler / Variety:
YouTube launches protections for kids: default private uploads, turning off autoplay, and adding “take a break” and “bedtime” reminders by default — Google, responding to critics urging the internet giant to improve child safety in its services …
RELATED:
Jon Porter / The Verge:
Google will let under 18s delist photos by request, restrict ad targeting of children based on age, gender, or interests, and more — As part of a new series of protections for kids under 18 — Google will no longer allow ad targeting of children based on their age, gender …
Discussion:
Axios, more at Techmeme »
William J. Broad / New York Times:
How the Black reporter Charles Loeb defied the US military's denials to report on radiation poisoning from the Hiroshima strike, even as NYT ignored the topic — Charles H. Loeb defied the American military's denials and propaganda to show how deadly radiation from the strike on Hiroshima sickened and killed.
Discussion:
New York Times, Boletín Catacrocker, @juliaangwin, @keithboykin, @nhannahjones, @nytimes, @benyt, @nytimes and @nytimes
Alexa Corse / Wall Street Journal:
Dominion sues OANN and Newsmax for defamation over 2020 election rigging claims and seeks $1.6B+ in damages, citing lost profit and other costs — Voting-machine company seeks billions of dollars in damages, citing lost profit and other costs — WASHINGTON—One of the largest voting-machine companies …
Discussion:
Mediaite, Insider, Forbes, @nycsouthpaw, @bradheath, @alexacorse, @anthony and @brianstelter
Sara Fischer / Axios:
Salesforce launches Salesforce+, a free streaming service aimed at business professionals, with original programming from Salesforce and eventually its clients — Salesforce is the latest tech giant to venture into video streaming with the launch of a new service aimed at business professionals …
Discussion:
@sarafischer, @ashleyrcarman, @jesserpound, @taralach and @levynews, more at Techmeme »
Erik Wemple / Washington Post:
CNN must investigate Chris Cuomo about his conduct in Gov. Cuomo's sexual harassment pushback effort, as it is more than just an optics problem for the network — Brian Stelter, host of CNN's “Reliable Sources,” attempted a demonstration of journalistic independence on his Sunday program.
Discussion:
@dellcam, Poynter, Columbia Journalism Review, New York Times, @emilyctamkin, @janicedean, @zaidjilani, @keitholbermann, @kimzetter, @janicedean, @jkarsh, @brithume, @iamsophianelson, @derekahunter, @fearthefloof, Mediaite, @nicdawes, Insider, Words For the Wise, Mediaite, @sulliview, Fox News, CNN and Forbes
Tiffany Hsu / New York Times:
NBCUniversal says average nightly viewership for Tokyo Olympics was 15.5M, down 42% from 2016 and the lowest since it won exclusive US media rights 33 years ago — Average nightly viewership was 15.5 million, NBCUniversal said, the lowest since it won exclusive U.S. media rights 33 years ago.
Discussion:
Wall Street Journal, @peterspeaking, @parrishwalton, @christophclarey, @thetowncrier, @richlightshed, NPR and Los Angeles Times
Andrew Marchand / New York Post:
Sources: MLB and Barstool Sports are in talks about a deal to create a new type of broadcast of national midweek games with a focus on in-game gambling — Major League Baseball and Barstool Sports have had significant negotiations about having national midweek games on the site's platforms, The Post has learned.
Discussion:
The Hill, Variety, @craigcalcaterra, Wagers.com Earnings+More, @billshaikin, @andybcampbell, @eboland11, Sportscaster Dan's Newsletter, @normcharlatan, @cwilliamson44, @jtfoz, @barstoolwsd, @michaelgr1011, @jonbernhardt, @femme_thoughts, @amandasmithsays, @karate_bad, @andrewmarchand, @lizhebert, @valleyshook, @icehockeystick, @lgontv, @themaxburns, @prof_gabriele, @markjburns88, @jay_jaffe, @natalieweiner, Sports Media Watch, Mediaite, The Comeback, Front Office Sports, Awful Announcing and Sports Illustrated
Reuters:
Suspected Taliban fighters kill a Kabul radio station manager; report: 30+ media workers were killed, wounded, or abducted by militants in Afghanistan this year — Suspected Taliban fighters killed an Afghan radio station manager in Kabul and kidnapped a journalist in southern Helmand province …
Discussion:
Committee to Protect …
Mark Di Stefano / The Information:
Pacvue: cost per click of sponsored product ads on Amazon averaged $1.22 in Q2, up from 90 cents at the start of the COVID-19 shutdowns — The cost to place key ads on Amazon's main marketplace has surged more than a third since the start of the pandemic, a sign of the intense demand among merchants …
Sara Fischer / Axios:
PitchBook: digital media startups raised $298.5M in 2020 and $115.4M so far in 2021, as investment slows from a peak of $1.1B in 2015 and $836.2M in 2014 — Media upstarts are attracting far less cash compared to the venture-backed media boom of 2014 and 2015, according to new data from Pitchbook.
Discussion:
@blackamazon and @dskok
Sam Thielman / The Guardian:
Sources: comic writers whose work features prominently in Marvel films receive just a check for $5,000 or very rarely a “special character contract” — As the comics giants make billions from their storylines and characters, writers and artists are speaking out about their struggles for fair payment
Output Producer, CA — 
China Markets Correspondent, Shanghai — 
Senior Assignment Editor, DC — 
Breaking News Editor, Tokyo — 
Senior Correspondent - Wealth, NY — 
Reporter - Ottawa Bureau — 
Local Government Reporter, IA — 
Research Director, CA — 
Immigration Enforcement Reporter — 
Presque Island Reporter, ME — 
Contributing Parks Ed. - SW, CA — 
AI Content Editor, WA — 
Legislative Reporter, TN — 
Editorial Assistant, Remote US — 
Elon Musk Reporter, NY or CA — 
Government & Politics Editor, WA — 
Business & GA Reporter. VT — 
Sports Reporter, WA — 
Energy Reporter, TX — 
Senior Reporter, SC — 
Trade & Climate Correspondent, DC — 
Reporter, WI — 
Political Newsletter Writer, CO — 
Jackson Reporter, MS — 
Music Editor, AZ — 
Breaking News Reporter, NV — 
Fearless Reporter/Producer, IA — 
Reporter II - Technology, Remote — 
Editor, Remote US — 
City Reporter, WA — 
Executive Editor, OR — 
Education & Budget Reporter, CA — 
Senior Writer/Editor, FL — 
Media Editor, Remote — 
