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A look at the advantages and pitfalls of AI use in major newsrooms: from sifting through big datasets to suggesting headlines to causing embarrassing errors — Ryan Sabalow, a reporter for the newsroom CalMatters, noticed something peculiar when he began covering California lawmakers in 2023.

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AMC Networks says it is reducing its 1,800 person workforce by “less than 5%” through voluntary buyouts — AMC Networks, which is continuing to navigate the transition from linear TV to streaming, is shedding less than 5% of its global workforce of 1,800 employees via voluntary buyouts.

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Georg Szalai / The Hollywood Reporter:
AMC Networks reports revenue down 6.3% YoY to $561.7M, operating income down 40.7% to $55.5M, streaming revenue up 14% to $174M, and 10.4M streaming subscribers

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Brier Dudley / Local News Initiative:

How three Northwest newspapers have remained independent and avoided closure: selling to employees, diversifying print operations, and nurturing future owners — As independent newspapers shutter across the U.S., a handful of Northwest publishers defy the trend.

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Caitlin Huston / The Hollywood Reporter:

Disney memo to staff: the YouTube TV blackout remains for now, and “unfortunately, we are headed into another sports-packed weekend without a deal in place” — “When will ESPN and ABC be back on the service? We wish we could give you that answer today, but unfortunately …

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:

Apple Music's growth may be stymied by the lack of a free tier as a funnel; Midia: on a weekly level, 43% of consumers used Spotify and 16% turned to Apple — The service's lack of a free tier might be dimming its prospects with music consumers, particularly in emerging markets — Welcome back to Soundbite.

Discussion: AppleInsider, MacDailyNews, The Streamable, New York Post and Tom's Guide

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A look at Bari Weiss' first month at CBS News, as staffers express concern over unclear lines between the Free Press and CBS, disparate layoff impacts, and more — The opinion journalist took over as editor in chief in October, launching a new era for the network amid layoffs, confusion and shifting expectations.

Discussion: @newsjennifer.bsky.social, @philnugent.bsky.social, @scottnover.bsky.social, @habermatt.bsky.social, @carlquintanilla.bsky.social, @molliebryant.bsky.social, @jfd8.bsky.social, @washingtonpost.com and @forrepdemruleoflaw …

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Farmers' Almanac, first printed in 1818, says its 2026 edition will be its last, citing financial challenges; access to the online version will end in December — Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:

In an interview with Screen International, Eddy Cue says Apple currently has no plans for an ad tier on Apple TV and no plans for a bid for WBD, A24, or Disney — The tech executive appeared to dismiss the long-rumored moves in an interview with Screen International.

Discussion: AppleInsider, 9to5Mac and Screen

Rick Porter / The Hollywood Reporter:

Sony Pictures Television and CBS settle their legal battle over the distribution of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune; Sony will gradually take over distribution — The agreement ends a year-long battle involving the two long-running syndicated game shows. — Sony Pictures Television and CBS …

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Bailey Lipschultz / Bloomberg:

Trump Media reports Q3 net sales down 3.8% YoY to $972.9K and a net loss of $55M, up from $19M in Q3 2024; its stock is down 70% from a January high — Less than one year into Donald Trump's second term and the post-election ebullience has evaporated from shares of his social media company …

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Allegra Kirkland / Talking Points Memo:

A former Teen Vogue editor reflects on the magazine's legacy as a point of entry for early-career journalists and the pressure it faced not to cover politics — If you just skimmed the press release, you wouldn't really get the scale of it. On Monday, Vogue.com announced that Teen Vogue …

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Jake Bleiberg / Bloomberg:

WaPo says it was impacted by a series of breaches involving Oracle's E-Business Suite, whose flaws were exploited by a ransomware gang — The Washington Post was impacted as part of a series of breaches involving a popular Oracle Corp. product, the newspaper company said on Thursday.

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