Former Publisher Reminds

Commentary: Documentary on Washington Post's former publisher reminds us there's one way forward for media

As publisher, Katharine Graham not only helped change the Washington Post from a small, local daily into a paper of international importance but also set the standard of media ownership.

Los Angeles Times - 21h

Former Meta official's 'explosive dispatch' about the social media giant to be published next week

An insider account being billed as an “explosive dispatch” about “seven critical years” at Facebook/Meta will be published next week

ABC News - 1d

Starmer’s call for ‘coalition of the willing’ sends reminder to US

Phrase holds memories of 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq in which UK played supporting role. Russia-Ukraine war – latest updates Few resonant phrases are repeated in politics without a ...

The Guardian - 4d

The Best Video Game Publishers Of 2024 According To Metacritic

Last year saw dozens of games earn critical acclaim , as studios went all out to deliver exciting and novel experiences. As usual, publishers big and small helped get these games out the door, and ...

GameSpot - 1d

England and Ireland remind Six Nations rivals that points win prizes

Making tries worth more could be worth considering but for now Steve Borthwick’s men remain in Six Nations hunt. Style and beauty count for only so much in top‑level sport, as Welsh and Scottish ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Robert Pattinson reminds audiences that accents are a signature of his performances in 'Mickey 17'

Often when Robert Pattinson gets a script, one of the first things he does is try on different accents to bring his character to life

ABC News - Feb. 26

Win over Spain a reminder England ‘can compete with the best’, says Wiegman

Wiegman: ‘It was an absolute team performance’ Jess Park scores first-half goal in 1-0 win at Wembley The England head coach, Sarina Wiegman, said her team “reminded themselves they can compete ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

LeBron's 50,000 points are yet another reminder that he's one of a kind

With LeBron James' latest incredible milestone, it's exhausting to consider the scrutiny he's been under for over 20 years. Who else wants that responsibility?

Yahoo Sports - 2d

'History Matters,' a posthumous essay collection by David McCullough, will be published this fall

A collection of essays by the late David McCullough, including some never published before, will be released this fall

ABC News - Feb. 18

Warren Buffett on legendary Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham

The investor who was close friends with the Washington Post publisher talks about the woman who became a pivotal figure in Washington politics, whose story is told in a new documentary, "Becoming ...

CBS News - 4d

Acclaim Is Coming Back As Game Publisher Focused On Reviving Classic Franchises

Acclaim, an iconic game publisher from the 1990s behind series like NBA Jam , has been revived as an indie-game publisher.. Acclaim was founded in 1987 and made a name for itself in many ways. It ...

GameSpot - 2d

Acclaim Entertainment reborn as indie game publisher focused on original IP

Acclaim Entertainment, the legendary company published titles like Mortal Kombat in the 1980s and 1990s, is back as an indie game publisher.

VentureBeat - 2d

Harper Lee’s Early Short Stories to Be Published for the First Time

Before she published “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Lee had written short stories in which she explored some of its themes and characters.

The New York Times - 2d

Short fiction and essays by 'To Kill a Mockingbird' author Harper Lee to be published

Essays and early short stories by “To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee will be published this fall

ABC News - 2d

New Tariffs May Lead Publishers To Abandon Physical Games, Says Analyst

When Donald Trump was running for reelection in 2024, he constantly spoke about his desire to add tariffs--or import taxes--on America's trading partners and rivals. Now, President Trump has gone ...

GameSpot - 2d

Facing the Looming Threat of A.I., Publishers Turn to Decentralized Platforms

Facing the looming threat of A.I. as a competitor, some publishers are considering an alternative to the internet’s all-powerful algorithms.

The New York Times - 15h

Harassment of Emma Raducanu reminds us women still bear brunt of abuse | Emma John

Women in sport are left exposed by the lack of backing that men receive, and by toxic attitudes that must be called out. If you watched any of Emma Raducanu’s Tuesday match against Karolina ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

For too long, my wheelchair reminded me of what I’d lost. Then I saw it as liberating

When my rheumatoid arthritis became more aggressive, I clung to the idea of still being a ‘walking person’. Letting go of that gave me more freedom than I could have imagined. It started like any ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Ireland and France’s battle for alpha status reminds me of Arsenal v United | Ugo Monye

Saturday’s likely title decider in Six Nations renews an intense rivalry fuelled not by geography but the two teams’ brilliance. Saturday is a day that has been ringed in the calendar for months. ...

The Guardian - 4d

Retro Publisher Admits SNES And Genesis Re-Releases Contain "Uncredited" Fan Translations

Retro-Bit Publishing, a company that specializes in re-releasing mostly Japan-exclusive 8- and 16-bit games on modern consoles, was recently accused of using existing fan translations in their ...

GameSpot - Feb. 25

Bezos says Washington Post won't publish op-eds that oppose 'free markets and personal liberties'

Billionaire Jeff Bezos is retooling The Washington Post's opinion section to focus on "free markets and personal liberties," saying the newspaper he owns will no longer publish op-eds that are not ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Former Syrian military photographer unmasked

A former Syrian military photographer smuggled his harrowing and haunting images out of Syria at great risk. Until recently, the world knew him only as "Caesar." In February, he revealed his identity.

CBS News - 2d

I have been an AI researcher for 40 years. What tech giants are doing to book publishing is akin to theft | Toby Walsh

Companies claim this is ‘fair use’. I think it’s a digital heist. Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning ...

The Guardian - 9h

Shadow of its former Self: What's going on at Kansas?

After a humiliating road loss to BYU, the preseason top-ranked team is in a sizable rut — and there may not be a way for Bill Self and Co. to rebound.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19

Former IRS worker on being fired by Trump administration

Jonathan Curry, a media relations specialist at the Internal Revenue Service, joined CBS News with more on losing his job as the Trump administration carries on with efforts to slash spending among ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Mourinho 'not a racist' - Drogba defends former boss

Didier Drogba defends former manager Jose Mourinho and insists the Portuguese is "not a racist" after Galatasaray accused the Fenerbahce manager of making "racist statements" following the 0-0 draw ...

BBC News - Feb. 26

Former Congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart dies at 70

Former Rep. Lincoln Díaz-Balart, a prominent Cuban American figure and a longtime Republican politician who represented South Florida in Congress for nearly 20 years, died on Monday morning after ...

NBC News - 3d

Former Red Wings Defender Signs New Deal

It’s the time of year when news is a-plenty.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Former Blackhawks Hagel Accomplishes Extremely Rare Feat

It will continue to haunt the Chicago Blackhawks for moving on from Brandon Hagel at such a young age while he was just breaking out. This season, the current Tampa Bay Lightning forward is playing ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

U.S. offers $10M for arrest of former Olympian

The FBI added Ryan Wedding to its 10 Most Wanted list while also announcing the State Department's reward for information leading to the arrest of the former Olympic snowboarder for Canada, who is ...

ESPN - 1h

Rick Buckler, former drummer for British rock trio the Jam, dies at 69

Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton of the Jam mourn drummer Rick Buckler, who died Monday at 69 after a short illness. 'We went far beyond our dreams,' Weller writes.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19

David Boren, former Oklahoma governor and veteran US senator, dies at 83

David Boren, the former Oklahoma governor and longtime U.S. Senate intelligence chief who went on to lead the University of Oklahoma after his retirement from politics, has died

ABC News - Feb. 20

A flight to a Toronto paramedics conference becomes a real emergency for a former EMT

Former paramedic Peter Carlson is still coming to grips with the shuddering jolt he and 79 others experienced when a Delta Air Lines plane flipped over while landing at Toronto's Pearson ...

ABC News - Feb. 20

10 former prison guards charged in death of inmate Robert Brooks

Ten former prison guards have been indicted in the killing of Robert Brooks, a prisoner who was incarcerated at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Marcy, New York.

ABC News - Feb. 20

Former Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron launches Senate bid

Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R ) announced Thursday that he is launching a bid for the seat being vacated by longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell (R). “Kentucky, it's time for a new ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Former 'Squad' members launching 'Bowman and Bush' YouTube show

Former Reps. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) and Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) are launching a YouTube show, according to a Thursday post from Bush on her Instagram. “I’m beyond excited to announce the launch of our ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

How Fallout 76 Went From A Disappointment To Delight For A Former Project Lead

It's not exactly a secret that Fallout 76's launch was a mess in 2018. Yet, almost seven years later, the online RPG has become a major success for Bethesda and Microsoft--and the source of pride ...

GameSpot - Feb. 21