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How NPR became radio’s authoritative news voice
From its start half a century ago, National Public Radio heralded a new approach to the sound of radio in the United States.
By:
Jason Loviglio

Cartoons, once a children’s staple, are finding an audience with adults once again
Cartoons were historically aimed at adult audiences, but in the decades since, they've swung from becoming a children's staple right back to finding a home in the heart of a more-mature audience.
By:
Julian Lawrence

To thwart misinformation, is it time to assign news services a credibility rating?
Research shows only one in five people can actually spot misleading content. One way to help fight the spread of misinformation: Assign credibility ratings to news sources.
By:
Antino Kim, Alan R. Dennis, Patricia L. Moravec & Randall K. Minas

Will Spotify and Apple lose music the way Netflix has lost movies and shows?
Netflix and others are losing movies and TV shows to startup streaming services owned by content providers. Will music catalogs become fragmented in the same way?
By:
Andres Hervas-Drane & Paolo Aversa

Why parents should think twice about tracking apps for their kids
Tracking apps carry privacy and numerous other risks for children. Parents should think twice before buying them for their kids.
By:
Joel Michael Reynolds