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Russian drone attack on a city in western Ukraine sparks an inferno at a warehouse and kills 1
Read full article: Russian drone attack on a city in western Ukraine sparks an inferno at a warehouse and kills 1A Ukrainian governor says Russia launched a massive drone attack on the western city of Lviv, burning down a warehouse said to house humanitarian supplies and killing one man.
Zoom, which thrived on the remote work revolution, wants workers back in the office part-time
Read full article: Zoom, which thrived on the remote work revolution, wants workers back in the office part-timeZoom became a symbol of remote work during the pandemic but the company is now joining a growing return-to-office trend.
Outlets hurt by dwindling public interest in news in 2021
Read full article: Outlets hurt by dwindling public interest in news in 2021The metrics are ugly for many television, digital and print news organizations: after record-setting engagement numbers in 2020, many people are cutting back on news consumption.
Snow in Hawaii? Big Island getting blasted by blizzard, over a foot of snow expected
Read full article: Snow in Hawaii? Big Island getting blasted by blizzard, over a foot of snow expectedThe National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for the Big Island of Hawaii, which is expected to get up to 12 inches or more of snow.
Gruden sues NFL over publication of his offensive emails
Read full article: Gruden sues NFL over publication of his offensive emailsFormer Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden has sued Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL, alleging that a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” was used to destroy Gruden’s career by leaking old emails he had sent that included racist, misogynistic and homophobic comments.
Media company Ozy is shutting down as problems mount
Read full article: Media company Ozy is shutting down as problems mountOzy is shutting down less than a week after a New York Times column raised questions about the media organization’s claims of millions of viewers and readers, while also pointing out a potential case of securities fraud.
Remember the 9/11 anniversary by reading these thoughtful pieces about the day
Read full article: Remember the 9/11 anniversary by reading these thoughtful pieces about the dayIt’s hard to believe, but the 20th anniversary of 9/11 is here. It was a horrific day, so on the anniversary, it’s more about remembering and reflecting than anything else.
AP editor, Times columnist among new Pulitzer Board chairs
Read full article: AP editor, Times columnist among new Pulitzer Board chairsNew York Times opinion columnist Gail Collins, Associated Press Editor at Large John Daniszewski and journalist Katherine Boo have been elected as co-chairs of the Pulitzer Prize Board.
NYT reporters writing young person's edition of 'She Said'
Read full article: NYT reporters writing young person's edition of 'She Said'This combination of photos shows the cover image forChasing the Truth: A Young Journalists Guide to Investigative Reporting, left, and a portrait of New York Times journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, at the Time 100 Gala in New York on April 24, 2018.. Their book will be published Sept. 14. (Philomel via AP, left, and AP Photo)NEW YORK – An acclaimed book by two New York Times journalists who won Pulitzer Prizes for their investigation of Harvey Weinstein is coming out in an edition for young reporters. “Chasing the Truth: A Young Journalist’s Guide to Investigative Reporting,” by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, will be published Sept. 14 by Philomel, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers. In 2019, Kantor and Twohey released “She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement.”“With ‘Chasing the Truth,’ we’re inviting young people into investigative journalism," Kantor and Twohey said in a statement Wednesday. "We’re excited to show them how this work can uncover hidden truths, hold the powerful to account and help drive social change.”Kantor and Twohey, along with Ronan Farrow of The New Yorker, won Pulitzers in 2018 for “impactful journalism that exposed powerful and wealthy sexual predators, including allegations against one of Hollywood’s most influential producers.”
NY Times says it needs culture change, better inclusion
Read full article: NY Times says it needs culture change, better inclusionFILE - This June 22, 2019, file photo shows the exterior of the New York Times building in New York. In a report to its employees in February 2021, The New York Times says it needs a culture change to become a better place to work, particularly for people of color. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)NEW YORK – The New York Times says it needs a culture change to become a better place to work, particularly for people of color. A survey of employees didn't just uncover bad news; 95% of Times employees said they felt pride in working at the paper, and most have had positive experiences. “We also believe it will make The Times a better place to work, for all of us.”
NYT's 'Caliphate' podcast withdrawn as Pulitzer finalist
Read full article: NYT's 'Caliphate' podcast withdrawn as Pulitzer finalistFILE - This June 22, 2019 file photo shows the exterior of the New York Times building in New York. The 12-part series won a Peabody Award and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. The Times said its journalists should have done a better job vetting him, and not included his story as part of the podcast. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)NEW YORK – A high-profile podcast on terrorism from The New York Times that had been a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize was withdrawn as a contest entry in the wake of the newspaper saying the claims of a man central to “Caliphate" could not be verified. “We volunteered to return the citation and the Pulitzer Prize Board accepted the offer," The Times said.
NYT's Maggie Haberman has deal for Trump book
Read full article: NYT's Maggie Haberman has deal for Trump bookNEW YORK – One of the top chroniclers of the Trump administration, New York Times White House reporter Maggie Haberman, has a book deal. Penguin Press announced Thursday that the Pulitzer Prize winner's book, currently untitled, would come out in 2022. “Maggie Haberman’s book will be an instant classic, a definitive and fascinating account of Donald Trump, his life and his presidency," Penguin vice president and publisher Scott Moyers said in a statement . Haberman was represented by the Javelin literary agency, whose other clients include former FBI Director James Comey and former National Security Advisor John Bolton. In 2017, Haberman and fellow Times reporter Glenn Thrush reached an agreement with Random House for a book on Trump, but the deal fell through after Thrush was accused by several women of sexual harassment.
Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese Over Lettuce
Read full article: Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese Over LettuceCook and stir the onion until it has become translucent, then add the chopped celery and carrot. Add ground beef, a large pinch of salt and a few grindings of pepper. Crumble the meat with a fork, stir well and cook until the beef has lost its raw, red color. Add the wine, let it simmer until it has evaporated, then add the tomatoes and stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients well. At the end, however, no water at all must be left and the fat must separate from the sauce.
Headlines, op-ed prompt staff protests at NY Times, Inquirer
Read full article: Headlines, op-ed prompt staff protests at NY Times, InquirerFILE - This June 22, 2019 file photo shows the exterior of the New York Times building in New York. Some staff members at The New York Times and Philadelphia Inquirer called in sick to protest editorial decisions they found insensitive about protests over George Floyd's death. Several Times journalists responded on social media by saying the article puts black staff members in danger. Some 30 members, out of a staff of about 210, skipped work for the same reason, a spokesman said. Richard Prince, a former staff member at the Washington Post who writes Journal-isms, an online column about diversity issues, said the online uprising illustrates both newspapers need to do a better job listening to and acting on the concerns of black staff members.
Beijing denounces NYT for publishing leaked Xinjiang documents
Read full article: Beijing denounces NYT for publishing leaked Xinjiang documentsThe documents, which were published by the New York Times on Saturday, represent one of the largest ever data leaks from inside the Chinese government. Xi made the speech just days after a terrorist attack in the Xinjiang capital of Urumqi in April 2014. The far western Chinese region has a long history of unrest and protests, including a 2009 police crackdown which spiraled into citywide violence in Urumqi. Thanks to the preventive counter-terrorism and de-radicalization efforts, Xinjiang ... hasn't seen a single violent, terrorist incident over the past three years," he said. The leaked documents said that a number of party officials were purged for disagreeing with the campaign or attempting to release Uyghur detainees.
FedEx CEO challenges New York Times to debate after critical story
Read full article: FedEx CEO challenges New York Times to debate after critical storyFedEx CEO Fred Smith attacked the New York Times for its story about his company's taxes, and he challenged the newspaper's publisher. MEMPHIS, Tenn. - FedEx CEO Fred Smith attacked the New York Times for its story about his company's taxes, and he challenged the newspaper's publisher. The story said the tax cut did not result in increased investment by either FedEx or businesses overall, as Smith and other advocates of the tax bill vowed would happen if it passed. Its most recent fiscal year reported income taxes of $115 million. "I hereby challenge A.G. Sulzberger, publisher of the New York Times and the business section editor to a public debate in Washington, DC, with me and the FedEx corporate vice president of tax," he wrote.
Netflix, Nickelodeon team up after launch of Disney+
Read full article: Netflix, Nickelodeon team up after launch of Disney+LOS ANGELES - One day after Disney's new streaming service Disney+ launched, Netflix had a big announcement of their own. Netflix announced a deal with Nickelodeon to produce animated television shows and movies that would be based on new characters and old favorites from the network, according to the New York Times. A "SpongeBob SquarePants" spinoff is one part of the multiyear deal that is estimated to be worth more than $200 million to Nickelodeon, the New York Times said. According to the New York Times, Nickelodeon opted for a strategic shift to partner with an established streaming service instead of creating its own. With this being a done deal, let us know in the comments which Nickelodeon shows you want to see on Netflix.
Bloomberg expected to file paperwork for Alabama primary
Read full article: Bloomberg expected to file paperwork for Alabama primary(CNN) - Former New York mayor and businessman Michael Bloomberg is expected to file the paperwork to be on Alabamas Democratic presidential primary ballot, CNN and the New York Times reported Thursday. Bloomberg, who publicly speculated about a 2020 bid for months, announced in March that he would not be running and instead was devoting his efforts to move the US to a 100% clean energy economy. He spent over $100 million in support of Democratic efforts to retake Congress last fall. Distributed by LAKANA. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Lizzo is primed to end cancel culture
Read full article: Lizzo is primed to end cancel culture(CNN) - "Cancel culture" has jumped the shark. Gentle nudging from ex-presidents can help rein in "cancel culture," but what happened Monday with #LizzoIsOverParty may be even more effective at ending it. Perhaps, though, we have reached a breaking point in cancel culture. By proving that the trolls can't keep her from achieving the success she has worked hard for, Lizzo has become uncancelable and has taken back the power the cancel culture attempts to steal from its victim. And this power shift may be what cancels cancel culture altogether.
Rose McGowan sues Harvey Weinstein for alleged campaign against her
Read full article: Rose McGowan sues Harvey Weinstein for alleged campaign against herJulie B. Porter, an attorney for McGowan, refuted that her client sought $6 million from Weinstein, stating that Weinstein offered McGowan $1 million not to publish her memoir. McGowan, 46, is one of more than 80 women to come forward with allegations against Weinstein ranging from sexual violence and harassment to rape. McGowan claims in her suit that Weinstein offered her $1 million to not go public with her rape allegation and to drop the publication of her book. The complaint also alleges that Weinstein enlisted attorney Jose Baez as part of his alleged smear campaign against her. McGowan's suit concludes that she "has suffered tremendously from Defendants' conspiracy and lies."
Spoof video of president in 'Church of Fake News' goes viral
Read full article: Spoof video of president in 'Church of Fake News' goes viralDORAL, Fla. - According to a New York Times report, a spoof video at a pro-President Donald Trump rally showed Trump shooting political and media enemies. The video in question depicts Trump's likeness superimposed over Colin Firth's face from a violent church fight scene from a 2014 movie called "Kingsman: The Secret Service." According to the New York Times report, the video aired during a three-day event at the Trump National Doral Miami resort last week. Among the guests scheduled to speak were Donald Trump Jr. and the governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis. Event organizers indicated the video was submitted by a third party and said they were looking into how the video was shown at the conference, while also condemning it.
Spoof video of president in 'Church of Fake News' goes viral
Read full article: Spoof video of president in 'Church of Fake News' goes viralAccording to a New York Times report, a spoof video at a pro President Donald Trump rally showed Trump shooting political and media enemies. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Townsend and Ahn excel at US Open
Read full article: Townsend and Ahn excel at US OpenLater, wildcard Ahn overcame a leg injury to down the error-strewn 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, 6-3, 7-5. Townsend reached the top of the junior world in 2012 but is seeking her first title -- or semifinal -- at the highest level. Bianca Andreescu, currently a teen phenom herself, is Townsend's next challenger after the Canadian beat last year's Australian Open champion, Caroline Wozniacki, 6-4, 6-4. Ahn back to US Open after a decadeAhn, meanwhile, played the US Open as a 16-year-old qualifier in 2008, acquitting herself well in a first-round loss to then seventh-ranked Dinara Safina. But instead of turning pro, as she wanted to, the parents of Ahn -- who was born within walking distance of the US Open -- wanted her to go to college and get an education.
2 of Michael Phelps' decade-old world records broken this week
Read full article: 2 of Michael Phelps' decade-old world records broken this weekClive Rose/Getty Images(CNN) - Americans Regan Smith and Caeleb Dressel claimed two of the five individual swimming world records that were set this week at the world championships in Gwangju, South Korea. The first of Phelps' records was broken by Hungarian swimmer Kristof Milak, 19, in the 200-meter butterfly with a time of 1:50.73, beating Phelps' 1:51.51 from Rome in 2009. Dressel, 22, broke the second of Phelps' records with a time of 49.50 in the 100-meter butterfly, topping the 49.82 Phelps also swam in Rome in 2009. The trend continued when Smith, 17, broke Missy Franklin's world record in the 200-meter backstroke with a time of 2:03.35. Phelps' lone individual world record left standing is the 400 meters in the individual medley.
Carl Icahn declares war over huge oil takeover
Read full article: Carl Icahn declares war over huge oil takeoverNeilson Barnard/Getty Images for New York TimesNEW YORK - Carl Icahn believes Occidental Petroleum badly overpaid for oil driller Anadarko Petroleum. Now, he wants four Occidental directors to pay for that controversial deal with their jobs. Icahn has previously expressed fear that the Anadarko deal is extremely risky because of the turbulent nature of oil prices. Icahn has proposed replacing the following Occidental directors: Spencer Abraham, Eugene Batchelder, Margaret Foran and Avedick Poladian. He noted that all of Occidental's directors were re-elected at the company's annual meeting in May, albeit with lower support than usual.