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Associated Press to Cut Staff by 8%
The reductions come just two weeks after Election Day, when The A.P. played a key role in calling races across the United States.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Associated Press cutting staff through buyouts
The Associated Press is slashing a number of jobs as a cost cutting measure, the company confirmed this week. In a note to staff on Monday, CEO Daisy Veerasingham wrote the AP is will offer "a ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
‘It is a little analog’: how the Associated Press calls election winners in the US
AP’s David Scott talks about how the newsroom predicts who won, the ‘red mirage’ and one county’s whiteboard. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates The way the US counts ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Associated Press to cut 8% of staff through layoffs and buyouts
Agency president says fewer than half of cuts should affect news division as 121 people reportedly given buyout offers. The Associated Press announced on Monday that it plans to reduce its ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
The Associated Press says buyouts and some layoffs are ahead as it seeks to cut its workforce by 8%
The Associated Press says it is looking to cut 8% of its workforce, primarily through buyouts, and employees eligible to leave their jobs would begin getting notificationsEntertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Kemp to serve as Republican Governors Association chair
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) will be the next chair of the Republican Governors Association (RGA), the group announced on Wednesday, following an election at the RGA’s annual conference. Kemp is ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Advice for the next White House press secretary (from a former press secretary)
Because no day is ever the same, and there is no playbook for the job, I have a few tips for the next press secretary.Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Trump vows to be 'open and available' to press
President-elect Trump is promising to make himself available to the press and keep an open mind when dealing with journalists when he takes office next year. "In order to Make America Great Again, ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Translators association honors English-language editions of Italian prose and French poetry
The English-language translators of an Italian collection of short stories and a French book of poetry have won awards from the American Literary Translators AssociationEntertainment - ABC News - October 28 -
2024 election updates: Biden angers GOP associating 'garbage' with Trump supporters
Biden is under fire for turning a comment about "garbage," first used to disparage Puerto Ricans at a Trump rally Sunday, back toward his supporters.Top stories - ABC News - October 30 -
‘A large part of my life’: a former Banksy associate sells his archive
At a Los Angeles-based auction, Steve Lazarides is preparing to say goodbye to a giant trove of Banksy artwork and memorabilia, expected to make millions. After several tumultuous years, the former ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Business leaders and their associations should take a stand to defend democracy
When it comes to the long-term value of speaking out, we in America should learn from the experiences of other countries, including Turkey and Hungary, which have slid toward autocracy in recent ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
The news industry needs a bar association to restore readers' trust
To truly address the media’s trust crisis, journalism needs an approach that goes beyond stopping endorsements and borrows from a historic model of reform: the American Bar Association.Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
The Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say
A coalition of over 100 organizations has reported that nearly 20,000 individuals were displaced from informal housing in Paris and surrounding areas during preparations for the 2024 Summer OlympicsWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
Bar association presidents warn lawyers against frivolous election lawsuits
Former presidents of the American Bar Association and other state and local bar associations published an open letter condemning election lawsuits brought forth in swing states across the country. ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Canada Soccer Association says Olympics drone-spying scandal was not an isolated misstep
The Canadian Soccer Association says an independent review confirmed the Paris Olympics drone-spying scandal was not an isolated misstepSports - ABC News - November 8 -
People around world associate rolled R with a jagged line, study finds
Speakers of 28 languages linked sound and shape at least 88% of the time, in ‘strongest case of sound symbolism to date’. A rolled R is a sound that many struggle to produce, but research suggests ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMA Awards, but Morgan Wallen gets entertainer of the year
It was mostly Chris Stapleton’s night at the Country Music Association AwardsEntertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Megyn Kelly presses Sheehy on gunshot wound controversy
Podcast host Megyn Kelly pressed Republican Montana Senate candidate and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy about a gunshot wound he claims he received in open combat during a Friday interview. Throughout ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Caldwell, Tennessee hope to restore tradition with relentless press
With an unconventional brand of basketball and zero ties to Tennessee, Kim Caldwell looks to return the Lady Vols to their championship glory.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
Richard Winfield, Protector of Press Freedom, Dies at 91
As a lawyer for The Associated Press and other news outlets, he challenged efforts to muzzle reporters and organized lawyers to promote free expression around the world.Business - The New York Times - November 6 -
Leavitt 'will respect' Trump decision on press secretary gig
The spokesperson for President-elect Trump's electoral campaign, Karoline Leavitt, brushed aside questions during a Fox News interview Thursday about whether she is interested in serving as White ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Tech group presses Trump to review AI regulations
A tech lobbying group called on President-elect Trump and his team to ensure the U.S. maintains leadership in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) as it crafts the ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Trump taps Karoline Leavitt for White House press secretary
President-elect Donald Trump announced that he is selecting Karoline Leavitt, his campaign's national press secretary, to serve as White House press secretary.Politics - NBC News - November 16 -
Slegers presses case for Arsenal job with derby win
The calls for Renee Slegers to be appointed permanent Arsenal manager could soon reach a crescendo after an impressive north London derby win over Tottenham.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
AP sources: Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, people associated with Harris campaign
Chinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his running mate, JD Vance, and people associated with the Democratic campaign of Kamala HarrisTech - ABC News - October 25 -
Formula 1: Drivers association speaks out against FIA's punishments for drivers' use of profanity
Charles Leclerc was fined over $10,000 for using a swear word during an interview after the Mexco City Grand Prix.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7 -
Supreme Court hears New York crime family associate’s gun charge appeal
Dropping poison in a drink. Serving food gone dangerously bad. Or, hiring hitmen to take out a foe. Are those violent crimes? The Supreme Court appeared unconvinced Tuesday by a New York crime ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
How UConn's system, led by Geno Auriemma and associate head coach, is Huskies' secret sauce to success
Chris Dailey, the other half of the team's dynamic duo on the bench, has been key in the recordSports - CBS Sports - November 16 -
Wes Streeting orders review to end 'toxic' row over NHS physician associates
The health secretary says fears over physician associates need looking at, but laments nature of debate.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
England v Germany buildup, Premier League press conferences – football news
Your weekly Friday fix of rolling news including a look back at the midweek European action and buildup to the Lionesses at Wembley and another big Premier League weekend . Ian Graham was one of ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Florida senators press HHS to use domestic IV manufacturers to ease shortages
Florida Sens. Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) are questioning why the Biden administration hasn’t done more to leverage domestic IV fluid manufacturing in the wake of shortages caused by ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Stefanik presses Harris to disavow Cuban's comment on female Trump supporters
New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, who is the No. 3 ranking member in the House majority, said she thinks Vice President Harris should speak out against billionaire Mark Cuban's comments ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Warren calls for pressing forward, taking 'opportunities to fight back'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called on Democrats to press ahead and take “opportunities to fight back” despite President-elect Trump’s triumph in the 2024 U.S. presidential election against Vice ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Michael McMonagle jailed for child sex offences
Michael McMonagle has been sentenced to nine months in custody and a further nine months on licence.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Greece and Turkey press ahead with talks in effort to smooth often volatile relations
The foreign ministers of Greece and Turkey say that recent efforts to smooth the frequently volatile ties between the neighboring countries and regional rivals are bearing fruit, although ...World - ABC News - November 8 -
Trump’s wild threats put press freedom in the crosshairs in second term
Free press advocates are alarmed by Trump’s talk of revoking broadcast licenses and jailing journalists – but express hope in the US’s first amendment. Donald Trump could have an easier time ...World - The Guardian - November 10