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Salem agrees to pay FCC fine of $50,000 over “live” programming
Salem Media Group has agreed to pay a $50,000 civil penalty after one of its stations violated federal requirements over pre-recorded programming.
ABC News suspends correspondent over errant Kobe Bryant report
ABC News has suspended correspondent Matt Gutman after he erroneously said all four of Kobe Bryant's daughters were on board a helicopter that crashed on Sunday.
Facebook, YouTube moderators forced to sign PTSD disclosure forms
Moderators for Facebook and YouTube are being asked to sign a form saying they understand work conditions could result in PTSD and other mental wellness issues.
Washington Post “regrets” airing personnel matter over reporter’s Kobe Bryant tweets
A Washington Post executive says the company "regrets" discussing its decision to place a political reporter on leave over her series of tweets following the death of retired basketball player Kobe Bryant.
Washington Post reporter suspended following Kobe Bryant tweet backlash
Washington Post reporter Felicia Sonmez was suspended on Sunday after posting a screen grab of an email inbox tied to her job.
Quibi CEO Meg Whitman “super sorry” for comparing journalists to sex predators
"None of us are ever perfect. I didn’t intend it, and it’s not at all how I think, how I feel."
BBC editor steps back from role after PTSD diagnosis
Fergal Keane has stepped down as the lead editor for BBC News' Africa coverage after several decades reporting in conflict zones around the continent.
Kid Kelly, iconic radio programmer, parts ways with SiriusXM
Kid Kelly, an iconic radio programmer who for nearly two decades helped launch a variety of key music channels for SiriusXM, has left the company.
Comcast’s NBC, Sky to launch new international news channel
Comcast will launch a co-branded international news channel based on regional variants of its news operations in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Former California crime journalist charged with forgery, theft
A former journalist who filed crime stories for an independent news website has found herself on the other end of the story.
Southern California business owner arrested after attacking reporters, photographers
A Southern California man is in custody after attacking a group of reporters and photographers who were investigating a viral social media post.
Poll finds Apple TV Plus lagging behind Disney Plus in adoption
Both Apple and Disney offer their service to free, but to very different audiences.