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Media industry
fromThe New Yorker
4 hours ago

Kash Patel's Strategic, Frivolous Lawsuit Against The Atlantic

Kash Patel's $250 million lawsuit against The Atlantic challenges an article alleging misconduct, raising questions about anonymous sources and press protections in an era of increased litigation against media.
Higher education
fromPoynter
1 week ago

As threats to the press grow, student journalists are rewriting the rules - Poynter

Student journalists are adapting their practices due to threats from the U.S. government, prioritizing safety over traditional journalism norms.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Attorney General Says He Hasn't Even Read Damning Report About Subordinate Kash Patel: Next Question'

FBI Director Kash Patel was mistakenly reported as fired due to a technical issue, leading to controversy over his conduct and a defamation lawsuit.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
3 months ago

Massive Obama Administration Leaks on Covert CIA Program Training Syrian Rebels

Numerous anonymous U.S. officials disclosed detailed information about a covert CIA program to train Syrian rebels while the CIA declined to comment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

CBS News report on ICE officer's injuries drew huge internal concern'

Some CBS News employees expressed concern after the network cited two anonymous US officials on Wednesday to report that the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis suffered internal bleeding to the torso after the incident. CBS initially published the account about officer Jonathan Ross on X, formerly Twitter. About 30 minutes later, the network followed up with another post, containing a link to an article by two correspondents that similarly cited two US officials briefed on his medical condition.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

Who said that? NPR's approach to anonymous sources

When journalists rely on anonymous sources, they often provide vital information that helps tell stories regarding critical issues that might otherwise go unreported.
US news
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