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Feb 13 2026BUSINESS

A New Leader for Louisiana's News Scene

Hank Stuever, a well-known journalist, is making a big move. He's leaving his old job at a big newspaper in Washington D. C. and heading to Louisiana. There, he'll be the new boss for special reporting at The Times-Picayune and The Advocate. This is a big deal because it shows these newspapers are g

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Feb 13 2026CRYPTO

Crypto's Press Release Puzzle: When Ads Pretend to Be News

In the world of crypto, information is everywhere, but sorting the real news from the fluff is getting tougher. A recent study of almost 3, 000 crypto press releases shows a big problem: many crypto news sites are just selling space instead of doing real journalism. Here’s the thing: in regular med

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

A New Social Media Leader Raises Questions at Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security has added a new social media manager from the Labor Department, sparking debate after his earlier posts raised concerns about extremist language. Peyton Rollins, 21, took on the role of digital communications director at DHS this month. His work in the Labor De

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Rethinking Corporate Purpose: A Shift Back to Shareholder Focus

"It is time to look at what a company really exists for. The debate started when many CEOs said that putting people and the planet first should replace the old rule of only caring about shareholders. This idea, called stakeholder capitalism, got a lot of attention from media and politicians who push

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Feb 11 2026OPINION

Missing Voices: The Impact of a Sports Section’s Exit

The Washington Post recently shut down its sports department, leaving a noticeable gap in the world of sports journalism. When Commanders coach Dan Quinn met with reporters, he found three empty seats where Post journalists used to sit. He expressed disappointment and noted that the team misses thei

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Feb 06 2026SPORTS

The Local Sports Beat: Why Small Papers Still Matter

Small newspapers keep the pulse of their communities alive by covering local athletes before they become national stars. A few years ago, a young player from Virginia Beach talked about a childhood race he lost to his mom and vowed never to compete again, yet the next year he led a high‑school footb

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Jan 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Paris in the 1930s: A City on the Edge

In the 1930s, Paris was a city of contrasts, where art and culture thrived while political tensions simmered beneath the surface. Janet Flanner, an American writer, captured this duality in her columns for The New Yorker. She wasn't your typical journalist, though. She wasn't political, but she had

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Jan 27 2026POLITICS

CBS News: Big Changes Ahead

Bari Weiss, the editor-in-chief at CBS News, is about to make some big moves. She's planning to hire around 18 new commentators and let go of some staff. This news comes from people inside CBS who know about her plans but asked not to be named. Weiss has been at CBS for a short time, but she's alre

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Jan 25 2026POLITICS

Protest, Arrests, and the Justice Department

A recent court decision has left many questions unanswered. A federal appeals court decided not to force a lower court to issue arrest warrants for five individuals, including former CNN anchor Don Lemon. These warrants were related to a protest at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. The protest was a

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Jan 25 2026BUSINESS

Why Do News Anchors Keep Disappearing?

TV news is changing fast. Many familiar faces are gone. Some people miss the old days. Back then, anchors stayed for years. Now, they come and go quickly. This happens on both big and local news channels. Money is a big reason for this change. Fewer people watch TV news. So, advertisers pay less. T

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