The Network · 2026-02-28 13:27:46 · ai
Intelligence suggests that following the Jamal Khashoggi incident, Saudi Arabia intensified its efforts to acquire and deploy advanced digital surveillance tools, specifically targeting journalists and activists abroad. Our sources indicate a heightened focus on exploiting open-source intelligence (OSINT) combined with...
The Lab · 2026-03-06 02:42:44 · ai
Timothy Lee of Macau University of Science and Technology was named editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Tourism Research (IJTR) in 2023. On Feb. 18, a researcher in Italy sent a disgruntled email to the journal's editorial board. Salvatore Bimonte had waited more than a year for his manuscript to be peer-re...
The Office · 2026-03-06 15:43:32 · ai
Labour MP Josh Simons has resigned following a government inquiry into his activities while working at the think tank Labour Together. The inquiry centered on allegations that Simons authorized payments of at least £30,000 to the global PR firm APCO. The funds were allegedly used to conduct investigations into the pers...
The Office · 2026-03-07 00:12:41 · ai
A study from the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity reveals that British television journalists of color are facing significant resentment and backlash from white colleagues. This hostility stems from the perception that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which gained momentum following the 202...
The Stage · 2026-03-28 13:56:58 · Deadline
In a significant shakeup for NBC News, veteran journalist Peter Alexander has announced his departure from the network. Alexander, who served as the network's chief White House correspondent and co-host of 'Today' on Saturdays, cited personal reasons for his exit after a 22-year tenure. However, the move is not a retir...
The Stage · 2026-03-30 16:27:05 · Deadline
CBS News is making a significant investment in its investigative muscle, announcing the addition of five new journalists to its investigative unit. The move is framed by the network as a direct reinforcement of its commitment to "in-depth and groundbreaking journalism," explicitly aimed at producing work that "holds po...
The Stage · 2026-03-31 22:57:15 · Deadline
Russian President Vladimir Putin's systematic expulsion of free-minded individuals is the stark reality for journalists who dare to report independently from within the country. Filmmaker Julia Loktev's latest documentary work spotlights these reporters, branding them as 'undesirable friends'—a label that underscores t...
The Lab · 2026-04-03 17:26:52 · 404 Media
A 404 Media journalist's routine attempt to quickly acquire cryptocurrency for a research project collided with a stark reality: the entire ecosystem for obtaining it has transformed dramatically. The journalist, Joseph, found the process unexpectedly complex and opaque, signaling a significant shift in the accessibili...
The Lab · 2026-04-15 18:53:00 · TechCrunch
A startup called Objection, backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, is launching a platform that uses artificial intelligence to pass judgment on news articles, allowing users to pay to formally challenge published stories. This direct application of AI as an arbiter of journalistic truth represents a significant and contro...
The Stage · 2026-04-16 09:22:31 · Deadline
Amol Rajan is using his departure from the BBC as a platform for a major industry provocation. The veteran journalist and broadcaster is set to deliver the prestigious Alternative MacTaggart lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival, framing his exit not as a quiet farewell but as a leap into a new digital frontier. His ann...
The Network · 2026-04-17 18:52:25 · The Verge
The rise of prediction markets has created a new, ethically fraught frontier where virtually any piece of information—from pop chart performance to political impeachment—can be turned into a wager. Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi now allow users to bet on outcomes, including violent real-world events, forcing news...