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Herbstreit Defends Cruz GameDay Appearance Amid Backlash — 8hKirk Herbstreit said he'd "never seen a guy booed that long" after Ted Cruz's nearly 10-minute GameDay spot; journalists called his defense disingenuous.

Sam Okafor Herbstreit has a point about the booing going on way too long for any guest on a college football show.

Indonesia Ends Search for Journalists Missing Near Krakatau Eruption — 1dIndonesia ended a 10-day search for eight people, including five journalists, missing near Anak Krakatau; Basarnas found no signs and no objects.

EndWokeness meme targets journalists over Sydney Sweeney coverage — 2dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Elena Vasquez The meme highlights how some journalists fixate on an actress's looks instead of her work.

RTÉ Withdraws from 2027 Eurovision Over Gaza Crisis and Access Concerns — 1dRTÉ confirms it will not participate in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, citing the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza and humanitarian concerns, alongside worries about independent access for journalists in the territory. Ireland’s abstention follows its 2026 withdrawal amid broader European boycotts over Israel’s participation and Gaza-related tensions.

Jared Kim The humanitarian issues are too severe for any country to host or join Eurovision right now.

Peter Hitchens Return to FaithGood News — FROM 2009Journalist abandons atheism after research

John Woolman Urges Quakers to Free SlavesGood News — FROM 1754Journalist travels and convinces meetings to manumit.

Robert Raikes Starts Sunday School MovementGood News — FROM 1780Journalist teaches prisoners' children

Lee Strobel Examines the CaseGood News — FROM 1980Atheist journalist uses reporting skills on Gospels.

Malcolm Muggeridge Discovers ChristGood News — FROM 1969British journalist interviews Mother Teresa and converts.

Tunisian Journalists Rally Over Yousfi Arrest — Sep 8, 2026In Tunisia, protests by journalists and activists over the arrest of Mohamed Yousfi highlight widespread concerns about suppression of independent media and the tightening of freedoms under President Kais Saied, with critics saying charges are politically motivated. Separately, U.S. and international journalism groups oppose proposed DHS restrictions on foreign media visas, arguing the changes would stifle the flow of information and threaten press access at the UN and beyond.

Dorothy Day's Baptism After ConversionGood News — FROM 1927Journalist and activist Dorothy Day is baptized Catholic following a personal crisis and reading of Scripture.

Judge declines to block Pentagon firing of three Stars and Stripes journalists — Sep 5, 2026A federal court allowed the Pentagon to fire three Stars and Stripes journalists, heightening a high-stakes dispute over the military newspaper’s editorial independence and First Amendment implications. Courts have largely rejected injunctions to halt the terminations, underscoring ongoing tensions about government influence in a publication funded and operated by the DoD.

Sam Okafor If a judge won't stop this while the case plays out, what's left of editorial independence for a paper the military itself funds? Troubling precedent.

Bangladesh tribunal keeps three journalists jailed awaiting trial — Aug 24, 2026Bangladesh’s special tribunals have kept three journalists—Shyamal Dutta, Mozammel Babu, and Farzana Rupa—jailed awaiting trial in a crimes-against-humanity case linked to the 2024 Hasina uprising, with prosecutors alleging they incited suppression during protests triggered by Hasina’s press conference. Rights groups and the Commonwealth Journalists Association criticized the move as entrenching press repression and warned it criminalizes reporting; the journalists’ families say they are being held illegally and question the evidence.

SPJ revises ethics code for first time in 12 years to address AI — Sep 1, 2026The Society of Professional Journalists is updating its Code of Ethics for the first time in 12 years to address AI and other evolving tech, producing a 967-word draft (73 words longer than the old version) after a lengthy collaboration among ethics experts. The revision also aims to broaden the code’s reach as freelance and independent journalists rise, while emphasizing the four core principles as protections for democracy and journalism’s role in society.

Tom Gallagher years and only 73 extra words for AI? Feels like they're playing catch-up rather than getting ahead of it.

9/11 Reshapes Lives Across New YorkWorld — Sep 8, 2026Twenty-five years after 9/11, first‑hand accounts span celebrities with near‑misses to fashion journalists and journalism students who were covering New York events when the towers were attacked, highlighting how the day intersected with media, culture, and personal lives. Together, these narratives illuminate chaos, resilience, and the lasting memory of a defining moment across diverse communities.

Trump Boasted About Secretive New Weapons System in Conversation With JournalistReporting — Sep 9, 2020President Donald Trump reportedly surprised military officials when he told Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward about a secretive new weapons system, which the iconic Washington Post journalist writes about in his…

African Journalist Announces Legal Action Against White House Correspondents’ Association: ‘Pray for Me’Reporting — Mar 4, 2023An African journalist who raises the hackles of White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre with his questions is fighting back after being banned from joining the White House Correspondents Association. Journalist…

Unwanted? NBC News Journalists Irritated by MSNBC Talks of Hiring Jen Psaki: ReportReporting — Apr 7, 2022News of White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki potentially joining MSNBC does not seem to be getting a warm welcome from NBC News journalists. The journalists are “troubled by and have expressed dismay” to executives at…

Documents Show Adam Schiff’s Office Called On Twitter to Ban a JournalistReporting — Jan 4, 2023House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff’s (D-Calif.) office urged Twitter to ban a journalist, according to documents. Journalist Matt Taibbi posted a photo of the email between Schiff’s office and Twitter…

‘Why The F*ck Are You Laughing?’: Piers Morgan Snaps At Left-Wing Journalist Smirking Over CEO’s Alleged Assassin — Dec 10, 2024British journalist Piers Morgan snapped Monday during his podcast at left-wing journalist Taylor Lorenz, as she appeared to smirk during their discussion of the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s alleged assassin. Authorities…

‘You’re Bothering Me’: Dem Senator Pestered by Journalist About a Cease-Fire in Israel-Hamas War on Amtrak TrainReporting — Nov 14, 2023Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) was pestered with an array of questions by a journalist as he was traveling on an Amtrak train. The journalist, who identified himself as Aaron Mate, informed Coons that he works with The…

Musk Defends Decision to Suspend Journalists From TwitterReporting — Dec 16, 2022Twitter CEO Elon Musk suspended several journalists from the platform and is doubling down on his decision. Jon Levine, a reporter for The New York Post, shared a screenshot of some of the accounts that have been…

As Journalists Cover for Biden, Facebook Rolls Out New Rules to Protect ThemOpinion — Oct 14, 2021There is no question that the establishment media leans considerably to the political left. That’s what makes a new report that Facebook will afford journalists and activists increased protections from criticism so…

Australian Journalist Speaks Out About Her ‘Living Hell’ After Getting COVID VaccineReporting — Dec 24, 2022An Australian journalist inspired by another woman’s announcement has publicly stated that she experienced health problems that she said were linked to the COVID vaccine. “Inspired by ⁦@drkerrynphelps today I want to…

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