journalism
BBC Chief Defends Journalism Amid $1 Billion Trump Lawsuit Threat Over Capitol Riot Documentary
Nov 12, 2025 01:17 am CST
BBC's outgoing director general Tim Davie urges staff to "fight for journalism" as Donald Trump threatens a $1 billion lawsuit over a documentary edit suggesting he directly encouraged violence before the Capitol riot. The controversy has exposed internal divisions at the broadcaster regarding coverage of sensitive issues and comes at a critical time as the BBC prepares to renegotiate its Royal Charter expiring in 2027.
AI and Journalism: MIT Researcher Neil Thompson on Trust, Integrity and the Future of Media
Nov 10, 2025 04:06 pm CST
MIT's Professor Neil Thompson offers a nuanced perspective on AI's impact on journalism, arguing that while artificial intelligence will transform newsroom practices and increase competition, the fundamental values of journalistic integrity and truth verification will become more essential than ever. As AI-generated content proliferates, Thompson suggests journalists who maintain rigorous verification standards and build trusted reputations will remain indispensable in an increasingly automated media landscape.
Why Trump's Nobel Peace Prize Chances Are Slim According to Experts
Sep 25, 2025 10:11 pm CST
Nobel Peace Prize experts explain why Donald Trump is unlikely to win the prestigious award despite his lobbying efforts, with the committee instead likely to recognize humanitarian organizations working in challenging environments when they announce this year's winner on October 10.
US Columnist Claims She Was Fired After Speaking Out On Violence, Guns
Sep 16, 2025 05:15 pm CST
Longtime Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah has alleged that she was fired from the paper's Opinions department after "speaking out against political violence," following right-wing activist Charlie Kirk's death.