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The HillCBS News Names New Executive Producer for 60 Minutes
CBS News has appointed a new executive producer to lead its long-running program 60 Minutes. The network also ended contracts with two correspondents as part of ongoing changes.
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news.google.comNew York court sentences man for plotting to kill Iranian-American journalist
A federal court in New York handed down a sentence to a man convicted of planning the assassination of Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad. Alinejad, who contributes to CBS News, responded to the outcome.
app.buzzsumo.comSTAT Seeks Reporter to Cover Declining Trust in Science
STAT posted a job opening for a reporter to establish a new beat on declining trust in science. The role focuses on explanatory and investigative coverage of where trust is eroding and its effects on public health.
New York PostFormer CNN Anchor Criticizes Ex-Boss in Essay on Media Leadership
A former CNN anchor published an essay Thursday criticizing his former boss at the network. The piece also addressed the end of a late-night program and its implications for journalism.
The Sydney Morning HeraldSeven Reporters from One Australian Masthead Named Walkley Award Finalists
Seven journalists received nominations for the Mid-Year Walkley Prizes across multiple categories. The masthead earned the highest number of finalists among Australian publications.
bbc.co.ukPolice Question Three Journalists in Qatargate Investigation
Israeli police summoned three journalists to give testimony in the Qatargate case. The questioning focused on their relationships with Eli Feldstein and possible efforts to shape public messaging about Qatar.
newrepublic.comNew York Times Opinion Column Draws Internal Criticism Over Sourcing
Dylan Byers reported at Puck that some New York Times newsroom staff expressed frustration over an Opinion column by Nicholas Kristof. The column relied on accounts from Palestinian detainees alleging sexual abuse by Israeli prison guards.
eonline.comAnderson Cooper Ends 20-Year Tenure at 60 Minutes
Anderson Cooper concluded his two decades with the CBS newsmagazine in a final interview. He discussed the stories and interviews that marked his time on the program.
New York PostCBS News Anchor Tony Dokoupil Barred From Broadcasting at Taiwan Hotel
CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil was prevented from broadcasting from his hotel in Taipei after the owner objected to the network's coverage of China. The incident occurred after Dokoupil had already been forced to report from Taiwan instead of Beijing due to a visa delay du…
deadline.comNPR's Steve Inskeep Tours Massive Electronics Component Market in Shenzhen, China
NPR correspondent Steve Inskeep toured a vast electronics market in Shenzhen, China, where buyers can source components for virtually any device. The report aired on Morning Edition on May 15, 2026. Audio from the segment will be available later in the day.
Usa TodayWall Street Journal Subpoenaed in Probe of Leaks About Iran Military Plans
The subpoenas, dated March 4, seek records related to a February article detailing Pentagon warnings to President Trump before Operation Epic Fury. Press freedom groups condemned the action on May 12, citing risks to newsgathering during wartime. The development follows earlier a…
france24.comDRC Presidential Guard Detains Nyota TV Journalist After Kolwezi Mining Erosion Report
Camera operator Stéphane Shisso has been held for more than four months without charge or court appearance following a report on mining-induced erosion in Kolwezi. His colleague Guelord Shamba remains in hiding. AllAfrica reported the details, citing the Committee to Protect Jour…
NewsweekTrump Criticizes Reporter Over Ballroom Renovation Budget Question on South Lawn
President Donald Trump responded to a reporter questioning the cost of his planned ballroom expansion by saying "I doubled the size of it you dumb person." The May 12, 2026 exchange is the latest in a series of confrontations with female journalists dating to late 2025. Newsweek…
winnipegfreepress.comRex Reed, Longtime Film Critic, Dies at 87
Rex Reed, a writer for the New York Observer for many years, died Tuesday at his home in Manhattan. He was 87. Reed was known for his direct style of film criticism over a career that lasted more than six decades.
deadline.comTamron Hall Says She Turned Down $2 Million Annual NBC Contract After 2017 Today Show Change
Hall, 55, received the offer via text while preparing to go live on MSNBC. She cited concerns for young Black women in journalism as a key reason for declining to stay at the network. Her syndicated talk show was renewed for an eighth season earlier this year.
winnipegfreepress.comAFP Journalists Visit Chernobyl Site for 40th Anniversary of 1986 Accident
AFP journalists Genya Savilov and Maryke Vermaak entered the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which suffered a huge meltdown in 1986. The visit formed part of AFP reporting on the 40th anniversary of the accident, which falls in 2026. The Chernobyl accident occurred in 1986.
thesouthafrican.comCBS News Managing Editor Charles Forelle Denies Trump Influence Over Bari Weiss Hire at SABEW Conference
Charles Forelle, managing editor of CBS News and deputy to Bari Weiss, told Semafor that owners remain independent of the news operation under new owner David Ellison. He rejected suggestions from President Donald Trump that the ownership change involved a deal for favorable cove…
The TimesBBC Pauses Verify Live Blog to Focus Fact-Checking on Main News Pages
The BBC has discontinued its Verify Live service, which launched in June 2025 with prominent placement on the homepage and app. Executive editor Lindsay McCoy cited poor audience reach in an internal email. The decision comes as the broadcaster pursues a £500 million cost-cutting…
newser.comTMZ Expands Coverage to Washington DC Political Scene
TMZ has established a presence in Washington DC and begun reporting on members of Congress during a partial government shutdown. The outlet has covered congressional recesses, confronted lawmakers on legislation and produced stories mixing entertainment-style questioning with pol…
The GuardianSomali Police Detain Three Journalists in Mogadishu for Questioning After Prison Torture Report
Mohamed Bulbul, Abdihafid Nor Barre and Abdishakur Mohamed Mohamud were detained Friday evening after Bulbul reported on the alleged torture of prisoner Sadia Moalim Ali. They were beaten, threatened with death by the Mogadishu police chief and released early Saturday. The arrest…
bleedingcool.comBloomberg News Wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Illustrated Reporting
Bloomberg News received the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Illustrated Reporting and Commentary for its graphic novel “trAPPed.” The work depicts the experience of a woman in India held under “digital arrest” as part of a widespread scam. The Pulitzer board recognized the piece for its…
hrw.orgRwandan YouTuber Aimable Karasira Dies in Hospital on Day of Scheduled Prison Release
Aimable Karasira Uzaramba, 48, died at Nyarugenge hospital in Kigali on 8 May 2026 after overdosing on prescribed medication, according to the Rwanda Correctional Service. He had completed pre-release procedures that day at the end of a five-year sentence. The Committee to Protec…
rediff.comLife in Tehran Continues With Some Normalcy During Ongoing Conflict
Reporter Ali Hashem spent six weeks in Tehran and described shops, malls and restaurants operating during the war with the United States and Israel. Residents have shown a rally-around-the-flag effect according to his observations, even as the country maintains a local intranet i…
nypost.comSharyn Alfonsi Leaves 60 Minutes After Contract Expires
The longtime CBS correspondent, who joined the program in 2015, told an audience in Washington on May 1 that she hoped she still had a job. nypost.com reported that Alfonsi has hired litigator Bryan Freedman and is leaving after a dispute with CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss…
The IndependentFamily Calls for Release of Imprisoned Chinese Journalist Over Health Issues
Family members and activists have called for the release of a Chinese journalist imprisoned since 2022 on espionage charges. The journalist was hospitalized in late April with heart arrhythmia and a lung tumor. The family said he faces a death sentence without medical parole and…
abcnews.go.comSalvadoran News Outlet Reports Asset Freeze on Two Members
A Salvadoran investigative news outlet announced on Thursday that assets belonging to two of its members, including a bank account and property, have been frozen. The outlet said the action follows its reporting on government corruption and comes amid ongoing audits by authoritie…
msnbc.comSemafor Uses AI to Extract 4,900 Claims from Its World Economy 2026 Conference
Semafor Intelligence, a new AI-enabled editorial product, began as a prototype built the Sunday after the five-day conference ended. The system analyzed transcripts from more than 300 speakers across three simultaneous stages and turned distinct claims into numerical fingerprints…
jta.orgMasha Gessen Wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Opinion Writing
The New York Times writer received the award on Monday for a collection of essays, most of which critique President Donald Trump. Gessen, who identifies as nonbinary and uses the pronoun Gessen or X on official documents, has a long history of writing on authoritarianism, gender…
nationalpost.comWashington Post Reporter's Articles Win Journalism Award Four Months After Device Seizure
A reporter's work for The Washington Post received a journalism award on Monday. This recognition came four months after federal agents searched her home and seized her devices. The articles anchored a package that earned the honor.
nypost.comPulitzer Prizes Awarded for Coverage of U.S. Administration Policies and Other Topics
The Pulitzer Prizes were announced on May 4, recognizing journalism on various subjects including U.S. administration actions. Awards went to outlets like the Washington Post and New York Times for reporting on federal bureaucracy changes and financial opportunities linked to pow…
thewrap.comThe American Conservative Staff Featured in Recent Media Appearances
Staff from The American Conservative appeared in various media outlets between April 27 and May 4. These appearances included features in The Financial Times and the Spectator. One involvement was with U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz.
winnipegfreepress.comReuters Wins Pulitzer Prize for Reporting on Meta's User Exposure and Ad Practices
Reuters received the Pulitzer Prize for beat reporting based on a series of stories about Meta. The stories detailed how the company exposed users, including children, to harmful AI chatbots. They also covered how Meta generated billions of dollars from fraudulent ads.
motherjones.comWhite House Counterterrorism Director Responds to Reporter Inquiry with Social Media Criticism
A ProPublica reporter contacted Sebastian Gorka, the White House counterterrorism director, for comment on a story about his role. Gorka did not respond directly but posted criticism on X, calling the work a 'putrid piece of hackery.' The article detailed Gorka's public statement…
financialpost.comSoutheast Asian Newsrooms Launch 'Good As News' Podcast on Journalism and AI Challenges
A coalition of independent newsrooms in Southeast Asia has launched the 'Good As News' podcast series to address the future of journalism amid AI advancements. The pilot episode, released on May 4, 2026, features discussions on the hidden news crisis and its impacts. Moderated by…
manilatimes.netRSF Releases 2025 Press Freedom Index
On World Press Freedom Day, a leading press freedom organization reported the worst year for media freedom in its history, with more than half of countries facing difficult conditions. The Pope honored journalists killed in conflict zones and condemned violations of media rights.…
citizen.co.zaPope Leo XIV Addresses Press Freedom Threats and Honors Killed Journalists on UN Day
Pope Leo XIV addressed crowds in St. Peter’s Square on May 3, 2026, marking World Press Freedom Day by highlighting threats to independent journalism and remembering reporters killed in conflicts. He noted violations of press freedom occur in blatant and hidden forms. Reports cit…
theindependent.sgOver a Dozen Southeast Asian News Outlets Issue Joint Statement on AI's Effects on Journalism for World Press Freedom Day
More than a dozen Southeast Asian news organizations issued a joint statement on May 3, 2026, highlighting the adverse effects of large language model AI systems on journalism, facts and democracy. The statement, released on World Press Freedom Day, addresses challenges from big…
bleedingcool.com'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Debuts with A- CinemaScore Rating Following May 1 Theater Release
The sequel to the 2006 film 'The Devil Wears Prada' opened in theaters on May 1, 2026, earning an A- rating on CinemaScore, higher than the original's B score. Directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, it features returning stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, E…
earther.gizmodo.comMcClatchy Journalists Remove Bylines From AI-Summarized Articles at Sacramento Bee and Miami Herald
More than 30 journalists at the Sacramento Bee are protesting McClatchy's use of artificial intelligence for writing stories. Reporters across the chain, including at The Miami Herald, are refusing to allow their names on AI-generated summaries. The affected articles now appear u…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Ranks Last Among G7 in RSF World Press Freedom Index
The United States has fallen to 64th place in Reporters Without Borders' annual press freedom index, marking a historic low amid concerns over media consolidation and government policies. The global report highlights a decline in press freedom worldwide, with more than half of co…
pbs.orgDOJ Briefing Lasted Longer Than Correspondents' Dinner, Reporter Says
A CBS News reporter stated that entry to a Department of Justice press briefing took 30 times longer than to the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The reporter, who attended both events, highlighted differences in security measures. The briefing occurred on Tuesday, following t…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewArgument Erupts Between Journalists at Substack Party Amid Assassination Attempt Lockdown
An argument between Jim Acosta and Michael Tracey escalated at a Substack party in Washington, D.C., shortly after a Secret Service lockdown due to a presidential assassination attempt. The incident involved heated exchanges and security intervention. President Trump was evacuate…
thegatewaypundit.comIndependent Journalist Confronts Former CNN Host at Washington Hotel
Independent journalist Michael Tracey invited former CNN host Jim Acosta to fight outside a Washington, D.C. hotel early Sunday after an altercation at a Substack afterparty. Acosta accused Tracey of harassing Miami Herald journalist Julie K. Brown. The incident ties into ongoing…
india.comTrump Cancels US-Iran Talks in Pakistan, Cites Iranian Disarray
President Trump sent a direct text message to a New York Post reporter in Islamabad, urging her to return home amid the cancellation of planned US diplomatic talks with Iran. The reporter shared screenshots of the exchange, which occurred shortly before Trump's public announcemen…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPolitico Expands Video and Audio with New Global Anchor Role Amid Media Shifts
Politico has appointed journalist Dasha Burns as its Global Anchor to enhance video and audio offerings, coinciding with leadership changes and industry adjustments. This move follows staff reductions at the Washington Post and comes as Robert Allbritton expands his separate news…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS-Kuwaiti Journalist Leaves Kuwait After Release from Detention, US Official States
A US-Kuwaiti journalist has departed Kuwait following release from detention there. A US official confirmed the development. The events were reported by @FirstSquawk without additional details on the detention or release circumstances.
hollywoodreporter.comStephen Colbert Announces He Will Not Attend White House Correspondents' Dinner
Stephen Colbert, host of CBS's 'The Late Show,' stated he will skip the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner set for Saturday. He cited a preference to avoid Washington, D.C., when possible. The event gathers journalists, politicians, and celebrities to support j…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCBS Staffers Question Tony Dokoupil's Readiness for Evening News Anchor Role
Current and former CBS News staffers have anonymously criticized anchor Tony Dokoupil's rapid rise and suitability for the role, citing imposter syndrome and hiring as a fallback choice. The network defended Dokoupil amid reports of editorial missteps and viewership challenges. N…
en.mercopress.comArgentina Restricts Journalists' Access to Presidential Palace
The administration of Argentine President Javier Milei has barred accredited journalists from entering the Casa Rosada following an incident involving alleged unauthorized filming. Officials stated the measure aims to ensure national security. The decision has drawn criticism fro…
tvinsider.comMentalist Oz Pearlman Set to Headline White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25
Oz Pearlman, a 43-year-old mentalist, will perform at the White House Correspondents' Dinner scheduled for April 25, 2026, at the Washington Hilton. The event marks President Trump's first attendance as president. Pearlman aims to unify the audience through mind-reading acts amid…
winnipegfreepress.comFBI Investigated New York Times Reporter Over Article on Director's Girlfriend
The FBI launched an inquiry into New York Times reporter Elizabeth Williamson following her story on FBI Director Kash Patel's use of agency resources for his girlfriend's security. The investigation examined potential stalking law violations but did not result in charges. Times…
france24.comHaiti's Le Nouvelliste Goes Online-Only Following Gang Looting of Its Printing Press
Le Nouvelliste, Haiti's 128-year-old newspaper, has shifted exclusively to online publication following the destruction of its downtown Port-au-Prince offices by armed gangs two years ago. The attack included looting, vandalism and the dismantling of its 130-foot printing press.…
thewrap.comVeteran Washington Post Editor Dan Eggen Found Dead at 60 in Washington Home
Dan Eggen, a longtime editor at The Washington Post who contributed to multiple Pulitzer Prize-winning projects, was found dead at his home in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. No foul play is suspected, and an autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death. Eggen, recently laid o…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJournalist Jesse Barron Secures Book Deal for Story on Hedge Fund Manager's Lawsuit
Journalist Jesse Barron has obtained a book deal with Riverhead for a book based on a 2023 lawsuit filed by hedge fund manager Michael Pollack. The lawsuit alleges misconduct by Pollack's psychologist. The deal followed a bidding process, according to sources.
ecns.cnVisual Journalist Documents Return of Displaced People to Southern Lebanon Amid Cease-Fire
A visual journalist traveled with displaced individuals returning to their homes in southern Lebanon following a cease-fire that paused fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The journey highlighted the immediate effects of the temporary halt in hostilities. The events occurred r…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSupporters of Burkina Faso Junta Leader Campaign Against Sky News Journalist
Supporters of Burkina Faso's junta leader have initiated a campaign targeting a journalist from Sky News. The reasons for this campaign remain unclear based on available reports. The situation highlights ongoing tensions in the region.
deccanchronicle.comIsraeli Military Posts Altered Image of Journalist Killed in Strike
The Israeli military published a doctored image of Lebanese journalist Ali Shoeib, who was killed in an airstrike, depicting him in a Hezbollah uniform. The Foreign Press Association issued a statement criticizing the action. The military later admitted the image was photoshopped…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS-Kuwaiti Journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin Detained in Kuwait After Sharing Iran War Content
US-Kuwaiti journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin was detained in Kuwait after sharing publicly available videos and images related to the Iran war. Press and human rights groups stated that the detention occurs amid tighter censorship in Kuwait and the broader Gulf region. France 24's me…
hrw.orgHungarian Journalists Call for Restoration of Impartial Coverage at State Agency
Over 90 journalists from Hungary's state news agency MTI have requested the immediate restoration of impartial news coverage. This follows a pledge by election winner Peter Magyar to reform state media. The request was detailed in a letter obtained by Reuters.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUnnamed Individual Transitions from 25 Years at Washington Post to Public Broadcasting Executive Role
An unnamed individual who worked at The Washington Post for 25 years has become a top executive in public broadcasting. In this role, the individual helped secure a $200 million donation for NPR. The Washington Post reported these details.