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10:10 PM ET, August 28, 2025

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Katie Robertson / New York Times:
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution plans to end its print edition at the end of 2025, despite being profitable; AJC has 115K paid subscribers, 75K digital-only  —  The publication says the time is right to pour all of its resources into its online news operation and get its journalism “in front of the most people.”
Todd Spangler / Variety:
YouTube TV and Fox reach a new carriage deal for Fox News, local Fox stations, Fox Sports, and other channels  —  Financial terms were not disclosed.  —  A YouTube rep said, “We're happy to share that we've reached an agreement with Fox to keep their content on YouTube TV …
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Justin Baragona / The Independent:
YouTube strikes a deal to carry Herring Networks' One America News on YouTube TV's base package in Q4 2025; in 2022, DirecTV and Verizon Fios dropped OANN
Columbia Journalism Review:
Analysis: in Trump's second term, the number of articles published by the White House included in Google News has soared, a tactic to reach audiences directly  —  The Trump administration is publishing articles that are top-ranked on Google News.  —  A few days ago, we searched for the latest news …
Scott Nover / Washington Post:
A district court judge blocks the Trump administration from firing Michael Abramowitz as Voice of America's director, weeks after Kari Lake tried to remove him  —  Michael Abramowitz was given an ultimatum: Relinquish his post or be fired.  A judge ruled the Trump administration lacks the authority to remove him.
John Volk / Local News Initiative:
Study: the loss of local newspapers is linked with more local and state government secrecy; wait times and copy fees also hinder access to government documents  —  The loss of local news is linked with increased government secrecy, according to a new study conducted by the Brechner Center …
New York Times:
Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai's Hong Kong trial wraps up, with three judges set to take months to give a verdict; he looked thin and tired after years in prison  —  As the outspoken Hong Kong publisher awaits a verdict, his trial has become a test of China's resolve to crush dissent, and of whether President Trump can free him.
Jennifer Shutt / North Dakota Monitor:
Tribal radio stations say the Trump administration has not said when or how much they will get of the $9.4M that Senator Rounds negotiated in a handshake deal  —  WASHINGTON — Tribal radio stations that are supposed to receive millions to fill the hole created when Congress eliminated funding …
Hanaa' Tameez / Nieman Lab:
In its first-ever strategic plan, The 19th announces a $30M “quasi endowment” it can use in case of financial crisis, for which it's raised $25M so far  —  “To me, success is a news organization that looks unlike any other news organization in America.”
Discussion: The 19th and @niemanlab.org
 
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Brian Steinberg / Variety:
NBCUniversal and Amazon reach distribution deals for Prime Video, Peacock, Fire TV, and Xfinity X1, including offering Peacock Premium Plus on Prime Video
Emily Brooks / The Hill:
Two House Republicans open a probe into alleged organized efforts to inject bias into Wikipedia, citing an ADL report about anti-Israel bias on the site
Todd Spangler / Variety:
Fubo launches Fubo Sports, a standalone streaming plan with 20+ sports-centric channels, including access to ESPN Unlimited, for $56 per month
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Taylor Lorenz / Wired:
Sources: a secretive project offering influencers $250 to $8,000 per month to boost Democrats kicked off in July; creators were told 90+ people were taking part
Marina Adami / Reuters Institute:
Some journalists detail how they are covering the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including using trusted contacts, OSINT, and filming from airdrop flights
 

 
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Kurt Wagner / Bloomberg:
Sources: Meta is considering deep budget cuts to its metaverse efforts in 2026, potentially as high as 30% and most likely including layoffs as early as January

Kif Leswing / CNBC:
Apple says general counsel Kate Adams and policy chief Lisa Jackson will retire, and Jennifer Newstead, Meta's former chief legal officer, will replace Adams

Will Oremus / Washington Post:
Two studies suggest AI chatbots can shift political views more effectively than TV campaign ads, especially by presenting many claims, regardless of accuracy
 
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