Investor note: 360 One values Indian startup VerSe, which operates popular news aggregator Dailyhunt, at $2.9B, down from $5B in 2022 when VerSe raised $805M (Manish Singh/TechCrunch)

Mediagazer: Investor note: 360 One values Indian startup VerSe, which operates popular news aggregator Dailyhunt, at $2.9B, down from $5B in 2022 when VerSe raised $805M (Manish Singh/TechCrunch)

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AnandTech:

AnandTech shuts down after covering PC and mobile hardware for over 27 years; publisher Future plans to keep its website and articles live indefinitely— It is with great sadness that I find myself penning the hardest news post I've ever needed to write here at AnandTech.
Discussion: The Verge, @evanrodge@threads.net, @stshank@threads.net, @parkbot@threads.net, @rose_jenavieve@threads.net, @om@threads.net, @hasanahmad@threads.net, @danseifert@threads.net, @benthompson, @hardwarecanucks, @saschasegan, @carygolomb, @whipalash, @aexm, @345triangle, @r3dash, @aschilling, @cliffwade@allthingstech …, @ernie@writing.exchange, VideoCardz.com, @gavbon86, @ryansmithat, @nash076, @anandtech, Hacker News, more at Techmeme »

Discussion:

Victoria Song /
The Verge: AnandTech shuts down after 27 years

Evan /
@evanrodge@threads.net: It's so hard watching the web collapse and ossify into a glorified QVC channel. The Fed is (probably) going to reduce interest rates in September y'all. Polish up your resume, get a desk job, start a forum, and start the cycle over again. https://www.anandtech.com/...

Stephen Shankland /
@stshank@threads.net: So sad to see AnandGech shutting down. Piles of good (if gorpy) chip coverage over the years. Consolation prize: contra usual practice in this situation, the existing site will remain on the web. https://www.anandtech.com/...

Park /
@parkbot@threads.net: So much crazy news in the last 24 hours, starting with Anandtech shutting down. I read Anandtech when Anand was a high schooler and I was still in college learning my craft. It's not just traditional media that got decimated, tech publications have been affected too. https://www.anandtech.com/...

Jenavieve Rose /
@rose_jenavieve@threads.net: Damn AnandTech is shutting down. Literally no one else does in-depth hardware reviews in tech. This is a massive gap now knowledge. Like a review on AnandTech isn't just a few canned benchmarks like you'd see on a site like the Verge. These are deep dives into how the hardware works. … @om@threads.net: End of an era. And there is sadness that some of these kind of technology-first publications are going away, only to be left behind by those who specialize in the spectacle of technology. Thank you Anandtech for 27 great years of learning, and geekery. https://www.anandtech.com/...

Hasan Ahmad /
@hasanahmad@threads.net: Anandtech was amazing up to 2014 . When Anand Shimpi left Anandtech for Apple, the website was only running on brand name. When Dr Ian Cutress left in 2022, it began running on fumes. This was inevitable and no one should be surprised since 2014. At least they didn't sell their quality for clicks like Tom's Hardware has

Dan Seifert /
@danseifert@threads.net: wow, this is a loss, nobody did in depth technical evaluation of hardware like AnandTech. I constantly referred to their work as a journalist and still used it to understand things afterwards. Much respect to the staff for never letting it get shittified, even after an acquisition https://www.anandtech.com/...

Ben Thompson /
@benthompson: Wow. This is a site I learned from as a student and came to rely on as a professional. Salutations and sadness. @hardwarecanucks: This is a sad moments for us. Anand, the founder of AT, played a huge role in supporting HWC and guiding our testing methodologies in the early days. He, like his site, served as an inspiration and true benchmark for the entire tech review industry.

Sascha Segan /
@saschasegan: This suuuuuccccccckkkkkksssssss and I say that not only as a former tech journalist, and a reader of teach journalism, but also as someone now in the chip industry who relied on AnandTech's deep, in-depth coverage of silicon products from both us and our competitors.

Cary Golomb /
@carygolomb: This was THE site I would go to for reviews on new gear. Man. Bittersweet. Nothing gold can stay.

Palash Volvoikar /
@whipalash: This is the definitive end of an era. As a technology journalist, AnandTech was what you looked at and ultimately aspired to be. It was, and will remain the benchmark. Just happy that Future PLC will keep the site live if not active.

Ana Milicevic /
@aexm: I need a word that describes the type of sadness at the slow disappearance of early internet Good Places especially as these are being replaced by slop in the current generation. Like watching Alexandria burn if you knew how to read back then.

Sam Byford /
@345triangle: maybe the greatest ever tech site. whoever failed to ensure it continued forever should feel bad

Ershad Kaleebullah /
@r3dash: Anandtech is one of the reasons why I wanted to be a tech journalist. It is quite shocking to read this editorial and frankly saddening too. The future of long-form, in-depth detailed pieces on the latest processors is looking extremely bleak now. Having said that, thanks for

Andreas Schilling /
@aschilling: Very sad to hear that. @anandtech already existed when I started this job 21 years ago and it was always a daily point of contact for me. @anandshimpi and what he started was at least in some way an inspiration for what I'm doing today!

Cliff /
@cliffwade@allthingstech.social: It is really sad to read this news this morning. AnandTech was such a great site with such great content and they have been doing it for nearly 3 decades, which is insane. — This site will certainly be missed. — End of the Road: An AnandTech Farewell — https://www.anandtech.com/... …

Ernie Smith /
@ernie@writing.exchange: “Still, few things last forever, and the market for written tech journalism is not what it once was - nor will it ever be again.” — Well, that's heartbreaking. I'm glad they got 27 years out of the old horse. — https://www.anandtech.com/...

Gavin Bonshor /
@gavbon86: I'm currently available for employment and/or freelance roles! I am an experienced PC Hardware Editor, but I'm also openpen to Tech PR Roles. (Warning: long tweet!) Please tag or retweet anyone who may be interested in hiring me! I have some big news. My tenure at @anandtech

Ryan Smith /
@ryansmithat: There simply isn't enough space on Twitter to say what needs to be said. I've written for AnandTech for nearly two decades, and I've enjoyed every second of it. Sadly, we've reached the end of the road. But I thank all of our readers over the years; you've made it worth it @anandtech: AnandTech will stay online so readers can continue to access articles from our archive, and the forums will remain active to serve our community. Our sister site Tom's Hardware, will also continue to publish all the latest news, reviews and more from the PC world. Thank you all [image]

@anandtech:
After 27 years of providing in-depth coverage of the amazing world of PC and mobile hardware, AnandTech is saying farewell. We want to thank everyone from the AnandTech community for their support and passion for what we've done over the years https://www.anandtech.com/...

TechCrunch:

Investor note: 360 One values Indian startup VerSe, which operates popular news aggregator Dailyhunt, at $2.9B, down from $5B in 2022 when VerSe raised $805M— Indian tech and media startup VerSe, which operates popular news aggregator Dailyhunt, is worth about 42% below its last private valuation …

Discussion:
Bloomberg, more at Techmeme »

Discussion:

Sankalp Phartiyal /
Bloomberg: Zepto Hits $5 Billion Valuation in Latest Big India Commerce Bet

Axios:

At ESPN's media day, executives said ESPN plans to lean heavily into sports betting, streaming, and social media, including by supporting influencers— - Its biggest priority is a forthcoming streaming service that will include all of its TV networks and its current streaming service ESPN+ …

Discussion:
StreamTV Insider, @kennysmith@mstdn.social, @sarafischer, @jenni4iowa.bsky.social, @beninquiring.bsky.social, The Desk, @maybeacrook.bsky.social, @spartysubs.bsky.social, @2xaught7.bsky.social, @uncle6.org, @chocotaco.bsky.social, @geographer.bsky.social, @schneidremarks.bsky.social, @hobdat.bsky.social, @colewagoner.bsky.social, @dubleahy.bsky.social, @russbengtson.bsky.social, @publichealth.bsky.social, @apocalypticanow.bsky.social, Timothy B Baysinger on LinkedIn, Sara Fischer on LinkedIn, The Streamable, Advanced Television, Engadget, Associated Press, Front Office Sports, Ars Technica, Awful Announcing, Deadline, The Hill, The Verge and Variety

Discussion:

Adrian Pennington /
StreamTV Insider: ESPN aims to turn sports fragmentation into touchdown

Kenny Smith /
@kennysmith@mstdn.social: For decades, ESPN has earned a reputation for being willing to take risks — some more calculated than others. — Part of this plan just feels inherently risky, though. — #ESPN #SportsBetting #SportsGambling #Gambling #Streaming #SocialMedia #Influencers — QT: @Mediagazer — https://mstdn.social/... …

Sara Fischer /
@sarafischer: .@ESPN media day was wild —Polished execs touted big digital moves —Then ESPN hosts defended @PatMcAfeeShow as he ripped the media to our faces (fascinating, transparent exchange) —Bottom line: ESPN no longer precious about its brand. Focus is survival https://www.axios.com/...

Jennifer Rose /
@jenni4iowa.bsky.social: That skeet got worse by the word.

Matthew Keys /
The Desk: Sports fans open to streaming, but still favor broadcast TV @spartysubs.bsky.social: I have to hand it to them, they are finding ways to finally make the in-stadium experience more appealing than watching from the comfort of my own couch [embedded post] @2xaught7.bsky.social: Once upon a midnight dreary, ESPN was considered too big to fail (more or less). — If this is the ongoing path, I would think there'd be more of an appetite for an alternative. Granted, it's a very steep barrier to entry...so there's that. [embedded post] @uncle6.org: “ESPN's media day” is all you need to see to know it's all done shit shaped [embedded post]

Nicholas Campiz /
@geographer.bsky.social: One thing about sports betting is that it's inherently an individual thing and sports experiences are best when shared. — I don't mind my friends' fantasy talk, at least there's a communal aspect to it. But every convo about a person's bets invariably peters out quickly with a “Huh, cool, I guess.” … @schneidremarks.bsky.social: When I was 13 years old, I got invited to a private chat room to talk with Stuart Scott, highlights were published in ESPN Magazine. I wanted to be a sports journalist, and this was the highlight of my young life. — Stuart Scott is dead, ESPN Magazine is dead, and “sports journalism” is casino ads. …

G.T. /
@hobdat.bsky.social: it's wild to see them come out and just say that they think sports betting is more important than journalism [embedded post]

Cole Wagoner /
@colewagoner.bsky.social: This fucking sucks guys [embedded post]

Dub Leahy /
@dubleahy.bsky.social: Probably smart financially, but I cannot pass on this faster. [embedded post]

Russ Bengtson /
@russbengtson.bsky.social: getting real close to simply bailing on sports entirely (although honestly all I really care about anymore are cycling grand tours/one day events and getting mad at the mets/arsenal) [embedded post]

Sean /
@publichealth.bsky.social: i recently uninstalled their app because it's all about betting now. an app that everyone's kids can and often do install [embedded post] @apocalypticanow.bsky.social: centering entertainment on gambling is as bad as making smoking seem cool. Fuck these people. [embedded post]

Timothy B Baysinger /
Timothy B Baysinger on LinkedIn: ESPN is preparing for life after cable by transitioning from a TV news network into a sports lifestyle brand. …

Sara Fischer /
Sara Fischer on LinkedIn: Visited ESPN at its HQ in Bristol, CT yesterday and the experience was wild — I've been to ESPN media days before. This was very different. …

David Satin /
The Streamable: Fans Open to Sports on Streaming, But Platforms Have to Make Things Easier

Colin Mann /
Advanced Television: Survey: Fans open to more streamed sports Associated Press: Your own personalized “SportsCenter”? ESPN working on that for an upcoming streaming service

Dade Hayes /
Deadline: ESPN Launches ‘Where To Watch’ Digital Feature To Guide Viewers To Games Across The Dial

Dominick Mastrangelo /
The Hill: ESPN launching first-of-its-kind ‘Where to Watch’ feature in app

David Pierce /
The Verge: ESPN launches a Where to Watch feature on its website and app, which aims to be a universal guide for streaming sports with data from 250+ streaming services

Wall Street Journal:

Major US publishers sue Florida, claiming a law limiting sexual content in school libraries has motivated sweeping book bans in violation of the First Amendment— The suit challenges a Florida statute that gives parents and residents more say over the vetting of library materials for sexual content

Discussion:
New York Times, The Hill, People, Tampa Bay Business Journal, @revwutruth, @flfreedomread, @swalker_7, WLRN, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, @authorsguild, @swalker_7, @judi_g_hayes, @authorsguild, @veronikellymars, @halseanderson, BOOK RIOT, @maggiejordanacn, Dan Novack on LinkedIn, @jeffjarvis, Central Florida Public Media, Tampa Free Press, Library Journal infoDOCKET, Publishers Weekly and Publishing Perspectives

Discussion:

Filip Timotija /
The Hill: Major publishers sue Florida over ‘unconstitutional’ book ban law

Charlotte Phillipp /
People: John Green and Jodi Picoult Join Publishers, Authors and Advocates in a Lawsuit Against Florida Book Bans Tampa Bay Business Journal: Prominent publishers, authors file lawsuit challenging Florida's book removals

John K. Amanchukwu Sr /
@revwutruth: Major publishers are protecting perverted authors who write and depict p0rn for minors/kids. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ A coalition of the nation's largest book publishers filed a lawsuit Thursday against Florida education officials alleging that a 2023 Florida law that increased scrutiny of school [image] @flfreedomread: HB 1069 censorship isn't just in response to objections. As the lawsuit argues, it's happening in advance. Ex: Okaloosa did not have any objections to report in the 23/24 SY, but go to their website and you'll see dozens of titles removed pending review. https://www2.okaloosaschools.com/ ... [image]

Steven Walker /
@swalker_7: Statement from @EducationFL calling the lawsuit a “stunt” I reached out to the Gov's office too, but they redirected me to the DOE. [image]

Sergio R. Bustos /
WLRN: Top book publishers file suit challenging Florida's ‘unconstitutional’ book ban law

Steven Walker /
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Publishers, authors sue Florida over ‘unconstitutional book-banning’ @authorsguild: @WSJ Publishers incl @penguinrandom, @HachetteUS, @HarperCollins, @MacmillanUSA, @simonschuster, and @Sourcebooks. Authors @writerjalvarez, @halseanderson, @johngreen, @jodipicoult, and @angiecthomas, as well as two students and two parents.

Steven Walker /
@swalker_7: BREAKING: Six major publishers and several prominent authors are suing the state of Florida over “unconstitutional book-banning” The group filed in federal court this morning. Read all about it in my latest for @HeraldTribune/@USATODAY: https://www.heraldtribune.com/ ...

@authorsguild:
We have joined publishers, authors, parents, and students in a landmark lawsuit against the state of Florida to challenge the book removal provisions of HB 1069. Learn more in the article published today by @WSJ. https://www.wsj.com/... @veronikellymars: Six publishers, alongside the Authors Guild, several authors, parents, and students have just sued public officials in Florida over House Bill 1069, which has banned hundreds of books statewide since July 2023. Learn more: https://bookriot.com/...

Laurie Halse Anderson /
@halseanderson: Honored to be a part of this lawsuit fighting for the First Amendment and the right to read in Florida! 🇺🇸❤️📚 @pen_int @PENamerica @OIF @ncte @aasl

Kelly Jensen /
BOOK RIOT: Publishers, Authors Sue Florida Over Book Ban Legislation @maggiejordanacn: Penguin Random House, Hachette Book Group, Harper Collins & 3 other publishers file a lawsuit against school board members in Orange & Volusia County school districts, alleging a 2023 Florida law increased scrutiny of school library books unconstitutionally limits free speech.

Dan Novack /
Dan Novack on LinkedIn: Penguin Random House has filed its third First Amendment challenge to book bans, taking on Florida's HB 1069. … @jeffjarvis: Good. At last. Major Publishers Sue Florida Over Banned School Library Books https://www.nytimes.com/...

Danielle Prieur /
Central Florida Public Media: The Big Five publishing houses, John Green sue Florida over book bans

Mike Jenkins /
Tampa Free Press: Book Publishers Sue Florida Over Law Restricting Sexually Explicit Books In Schools

Gary Price /
Library Journal infoDOCKET: Report: “Major Publishers Sue Florida Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Book Ban Law”

Andrew Albanese /
Publishers Weekly: Major Publishers, Authors Guild Sue Over New Florida Book Banning Law

Porter Anderson /
Publishing Perspectives: Censorship Action: US Publishers and Authors Sue Florida

Press Gazette:

Dyson abandons its libel claim against Channel 4 News over a report about allegations of exploitation in factories, after over two years of court proceedings— Technology company Dyson has ended its libel claim against Channel 4 News and the programme's producer ITN after more than two years of proceedings.

Discussion:
@channel4news, @per_incuriam2, @channel4news, Channel 4 News on YouTube, @channel4news, Business Live, South West and Channel 4 News

Discussion:
@channel4news: Dyson abandons libel case against Channel 4 News over Malaysia worker investigation https://www.channel4.com/...

James Wilson /
@per_incuriam2: Here are the appalling allegations made against Dyson (the claimants) which it is not contesting. Essentially, there are reasonable grounds to suspect Dyson was responsible for exploiting and persecuting workers in Malaysia. Here is a vacuum cleaner designed and made in the UK [image] Channel 4 News on YouTube: Dyson abandons libel case against Channel 4 News over Malaysia worker investigation

@channel4news:
EXCLUSIVE: Dyson abandons libel claim against Channel 4 News report https://www.channel4.com/... Watch the full report on @Channel4News at 6pm

Hannah Baker /
Business Live: Dyson abandons libel case against Channel 4 News

Alex Turner /
South West: Dyson ends libel action against Channel 4

theRighting:

Comscore data: many right-wing and mainstream news sites had YoY gains in unique visitors in July, with Gateway Pundit up 304%, Daily Signal up 273%, CNN up 15%— Trump Assassination Attempt and Biden Decision Drive Huge Audience Gains — Truth Social Attracts Record-Breaking Unique Visitors

Discussion:
@dfwsam.bsky.social, Barrett Media, TVNewsCheck and Mediaite

Discussion:
TVNewsCheck: Most Americans Say They Are Interested In Local Crime Coverage. Far Fewer Say It's Easy To Find.

Alex Griffing /
Mediaite: Trump's Truth Social And Right-Wing Media See Traffic Surge

Adweek:

Sources: former Fortune CEO Alan Murray is joining The Wall Street Journal this fall, where he will play a key role in building out its events business— The former chief executive of Fortune, Alan Murray, is joining The Wall Street Journal this fall, where he will play a key role in building …

Discussion:
Mark Stenberg on LinkedIn and Talking Biz News

Discussion:

Mark Stenberg /
Mark Stenberg on LinkedIn: Scoop: The former CEO of Fortune, Alan Murray, is joining The Wall Street Journal this fall. — Murray left Fortune in April, after nearly a decade with the company. …

Press Gazette:

An analysis of 6,599 keywords shows Google is offering AI Overviews for 17% of queries in the UK and US, but rarely for searches about current events— New research suggests Google AI Overviews are having a significant impact on the visibility of publishers within search results.

Discussion:
@ainemacdermot.bsky.social and Nieman Lab

Discussion:

Áine /
@ainemacdermot.bsky.social: If you're wanting more of that, you can join Google Search Lab. I get overviews around 85-90% of the time, and I find Gemini pretty helpful overall. I do not rely on AI, but I don't dismiss its potential either. Knowing how to write #AI #queries is a priceless skill. [embedded post]

Hong Kong Free Press:

A Hong Kong court finds two former editor-in-chiefs of defunct outlet Stand News guilty of sedition, the first such conviction of journalists there since 1997— Two former chief editors of defunct outlet Stand News have been found guilty of sedition, marking the first such conviction …

Discussion:
The Diplomat, Hong Kong Free Press HKFP, @tmclaughlin3, @tripperhead, @thomasvlinge, @galileocheng, @pete_radcliff, @tomgrundy, @klustout, @xinqisu, @shibanimahtani, @rasmus_kleis, @1br0wn, @behlihyi, @tomgrundy, Committee to Protect …, Reuters, Financial Times, Associated Press, Fox News, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Agence France-Presse, Newser, Wall Street Journal, BBC, Reporters Without Borders and CNN

Discussion:

Kanis Leung /
The Diplomat: What's at Stake as 2 Hong Kong Journalists Await a Verdict in Sedition Trial?

Tom Grundy /
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP: Stand News: NGOs, union, US condemn Hong Kong journalist convictions, as gov't hails ‘justice upheld’

Timothy McLaughlin /
@tmclaughlin3: “...our biggest opponent is the regime...” Chung Pui-Kuen, former chief editor of Stand News who was convicted today of sedition in Hong Kong, gave an unfortunately prescient response to an academic when asked about the media environment in Hong Kong in 2019. [image]

Aaron Busch /
@tripperhead: 🇭🇰👨 ⚖️ List of articles found to have sedition intentions in the Stand News trial. List via @HKFP [image]

Thomas van Linge /
@thomasvlinge: Another low in #HongKong. Back in 2019 Stand News was one of the best outlets to follow for minute-to-minute coverage of the mass protests. Now its chief editors are being send to prison for doing a great job.

Galileo Cheng /
@galileocheng: Judge Kwok Wai-kin argues Stand News was a media “supporting and promoting Hong Kong localism and autonomy...a tool of smearing and criticizing the Central and Hong Kong Government” 11 out of 17 articles were found seditious https://legalref.judiciary.hk/ ...

Pete Radcliff /
@pete_radcliff: The heroic editors of Hong Kong's Stand News found guilty of sedition. Journalists and activists for democracy across the world need to stand in solidarity with them.

Tom Grundy /
@tomgrundy: 1/ A critical, years-long trial has concluded, with Stand News journalists facing jail over 11 “seditious” articles — a top story across the world. An interesting time to check on local news homepages: [image]

Tom Grundy /
@tomgrundy: 2/ Stand News' ex-editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen, 54, appeared in front of judge Kwok Wai-kin on Thur to hear the long-awaited verdict. The outlet's ex-acting editor-in-chief Patrick Lam, 36, was not present for the hearing due to a health issue, HKFP learned. [image]

Tom Grundy /
@tomgrundy: Prosecutors said Stand sought to incite hatred against the gov't through 17 website articles. Included interviews w/activists, op-eds by democrats like Nathan Law, a feature about protests & a hard news piece about an activist winning a rights prize. 11 were found ‘seditious.’

Kristie Lu Stout /
@klustout: “Journalists do not have to be loyal to anyone, support anyone or be enemies of anyone. If we really have someone to be loyal to, it will be the public &only the public because we believe in freedom of the press&freedom of speech” -Stand News ex-editor Patrick Lam/ht @hkchrislau @xinqisu: Chung Pui-kuen, Stand News founding editor who was just found guilty of sedition, leaves court. [video]

Shibani Mahtani /
@shibanimahtani: Stand News' editors were defending the entire profession of journalism in Hong Kong when they pled not guilty. They pushed back against charges that op-eds, features and articles were anything other than normal journalism. Their guilty verdict will have profound implications.

Rasmus Kleis Nielsen /
@rasmus_kleis: “Stand News was among the last openly pro-democratic publications until its closure in December 2021, which saw seven arrested.” Now, editors Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam have been found guilty of “sedition”. #journalismisnotacrime https://www.bbc.com/...

Ian Brown /
@1br0wn: Starmer is busy cosying up to Xi, so sadly doubt we'll see any significant pushback from 🇬🇧 (and how can the few remaining British judges not now resign from 🇭🇰 Court of Final Appeal?)

Beh Lih Yi /
@behlihyi: Journalism is not seditious. Let's be clear: all they are guilty of is doing journalism. This oppressive ruling shows #HongKong is descending further into authoritarianism #StandWithStandNews

Tom Grundy /
@tomgrundy: 1/ 🚨BREAKING: Two former chief editors of defunct outlet Stand News have been found guilty of sedition, marking the first such conviction of journalists in Hong Kong since the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997. In full: https://hongkongfp.com/... [image] Committee to Protect Journalists: CPJ condemns Hong Kong's conviction of 2 Stand News editors for sedition

Helen Davidson /
The Guardian: Two Stand News journalists in Hong Kong found guilty of sedition

Austin Ramzy /
Wall Street Journal: Hong Kong Editors Convicted of Sedition in Landmark Press-Freedom Verdict

Nick Marsh /
BBC: HK journalists found guilty in landmark sedition case Reporters Without Borders: Hong Kong: RSF condemns the guilty verdict for Stand News editors-in-chief

Chris Lau /
CNN: Hong Kong journalists found guilty of sedition in case critics say highlights decline in press freedom

RELATED:
Reuters: A profile of Stand News, a nonprofit founded in 2014 that was Hong Kong's leading online media outlet before coverage of protests in 2019 led to its closure

Discussion:
New York Times, Semafor, Reuters, Al Jazeera and Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

Discussion:

Marta Biino /
Semafor: Hong Kong court convicts two editors of sedition, underscoring press freedom fears

Pew Research Center:

Pew: the most common sources for crime news among US adults are friends, family, and neighbors, and local news outlets; relatively few say info is easy to find— Most say they are interested in several types of local crime coverage, but far fewer say it's easy to find — Table of Contents Table of Contents

Discussion: LinkedIn,
Pew Research Center on LinkedIn and Poynter

Discussion:
Jordan David Weisinger / LinkedIn: Crime is still relatively flat, compared to the preceding few years, but that is a more remarkable fact when examined under the lens of how much household incomes have diminished across generations. … Pew Research Center on LinkedIn: Crime has long been a major area of focus in local news coverage. In fact, more Americans get news and information about crime than any other local topic except the weather. …

Wall Street Journal:

A profile of Disney Experiences Chair Josh D'Amaro, who turned the unit into Disney's main profit engine and is in contention to succeed Bob Iger— Josh D'Amaro, head of the entertainment giant's theme-park division, is in contention to succeed Bob Iger — ANAHEIM, Calif. …

Washingtonian:

Filing: a National Labor Relations Board judge will hear a complaint about the June 2022 firing of former Washington Post reporter Felicia Sonmez— The Post's union claims the reporter's firing was an unfair labor practice. The National Labor Relations Board's general counsel agreed.

Discussion:
@feliciasonmez, @rebeccaaguilar, @tauhidchappell, @feliciasonmez, @kathoh and @clancynewyork

Discussion:

Felicia Sonmez /
@feliciasonmez: You can read the full complaint here: https://www.scribd.com/... The trial is scheduled for December 10.

Rebecca Aguilar /
@rebeccaaguilar: @feliciasonmez @abeaujon Felicia, thank you for speaking up and showing the @washingtonpost that you are not afraid to take on Goliath. Your former managers are hypocrites for wanting a strong reporter to take on the world but not dare speak up in the newsroom. You inspire all journalists to stand up! @tauhidchappell: @feliciasonmez @abeaujon we got your back. it's a shame it's had to come to this, but actions like the ones they've taken have direct consequences and outcomes. May the odds ever be in your favor.

Felicia Sonmez /
@feliciasonmez: The Washington Post's union claims my 2022 firing was an unfair labor practice. Today, the National Labor Relations Board's general counsel agreed. A trial is scheduled for December. With thanks to ⁦@abeaujon⁩ for this report: https://www.washingtonian.com/ ...

Kate Oh /
@kathoh: Good. It's about time. The Post's leaders need to come to their senses and agree to a settlement with reinstatement rather than let this go to trial “NLRB v. The Washington Post” becoming federal case law where the Post is arguing for censorship would be an utter embarrassment

Relix Media:

Steve Silberman, a writer for two decades at Wired, author of the book NeuroTribes, a fan of the Grateful Dead, and a friend of David Crosby, dies at 66— Steve Silberman, the award-winning writer and editor known for journalistic coverage in the Bay Area, including a two decades stint with Wired magazine, has passed away.

Discussion:
The San Francisco Standard, @wardqnormal.bsky.social, The Bookseller, @alxwinter@threads.net, @fraying@xoxo.zone, @derekberes@threads.net, Nicole Radziwill, PhD on LinkedIn, @shawngoldwater@mstdn.ca, @alanpaul66@threads.net, @harrietcannon@threads.net, @allenginsbergofficial …, @joshuacraigvalentine …, @ericmgarcia14@threads.net, @digiphile@threads.net, @GottaLaff@mastodon.social, @Susan60@aus.social, The US Sun, @mikemccaffrey@pdx.social, @ianrosewrites@scicomm.xyz, @jeridansky@sfba.social, @wardqnormal.bsky.social, @ericmgarcia14@threads.net, @alexwild@mastodon.online, @brianvastag@sciencemastodon …, @Carl_Zimmer@mastodon.social, @aetiology.bsky.social, @thinkingautism.bsky.social and @joshsternberg.bsky.social

Discussion:

Stephanie K. Baer /
The San Francisco Standard: Steve Silberman, writer on the Grateful Dead and autism, dies at 66 @wardqnormal.bsky.social: Hi everyone. — Sorry to start your day with bad news. It's my very sad duty to inform you all that @stevesilberman.bsky.social , my wonderful husband and best friend, passed away last night. — I'll have more info later. For now, please take a moment to remember his kindness, humor, wisdom, and love.

Matilda Battersby /
The Bookseller: Neurotribes author Steve Silberman dies

Alex Winter /
@alxwinter@threads.net: RIP to Steve Silberman, a brilliant, lovely person and one of my favorite acquaintances and comrades whom I met over social media during the tumult of the last few years. He will be sorely missed. Read more about Steve and his great work here: https://www.stevesilberman.com/ ...

Derek Powazek /
@fraying@xoxo.zone: Steve was a friend. We met when we both worked at HotWired in 1995. I coded his first personal website. He was a longtime supporter of me and my work. I published him in Fray. He was always a voice for sincerity and sanity in an insane world. The world will be slightly less colorful without him. …

Nicole Radziwill, PhD /
Nicole Radziwill, PhD on LinkedIn: I'm truly saddened to hear about the passing of Steve Silberman at 66 - author of Neurotribes, one of the BEST neurotypical advocates … @shawngoldwater@mstdn.ca: He was one of the best accounts on Bluesky and his last post was a mere 21 hours ago. — https://relix.com/...

Alan Paul /
@alanpaul66@threads.net: Oh man... another big loss for the musical community. Steve Silberman, uber mensch, thoughtful Deadhead commentator, dear friend of David Crosby's, author of Neuro Tribes, a landmark book on autism and neuro divergence, has passed away. He was a gracious online friend for years, thought we never met. …

Harriet Cannon /
@harrietcannon@threads.net: Deeply saddened to hear that Steve Silberman has died. A kind man, generous with his time and respectfully curious, NeuroTribes changed the narrative around autism. I met him a few years ago at the Bradford Literature Festival and we kept in touch online afterwards. An absolute gent, and a huge loss to us all. … @allenginsbergofficial@threads.net: Sad to share the news our dear friend Steve Silberman passed away this moring. There's just so much to say but will keep it short for now, and celebrate the joy, cheer and good humor he brought to our lives. Love and condolences to his close friends, family and his awesome amazing husband Keith! …

Josh Valentine /
@joshuacraigvalentine@threads.net: The lovely @Steve.Silberman has passed away. He was a proud San Franciscan, the ultimate, well-connected Deadhead, and a New York Jew who stood up for the autistic, LGBTQ+, and the oppressed. A brilliant writer, award winner, and staunch liberal, I'm sad he won't see Kamala's victory this fall. …

Eric Michael Garcia /
@ericmgarcia14@threads.net: Steve and I texted literally a few days ago. He listened to my problems as a writer and journalist, kept me in check when I needed it and unapologetically championed my work. I used to tell my mom he was my big gay uncle. He was incredibly hilarious, would rib me about getting married (like any uncle). …

Alex Howard /
@digiphile@threads.net: I was saddened to learn that @steve.silberman passed away last night from his husband, @wardqnormal, who shared the news on Bluesky. Steve was a true mensch: kind, funny, generous, passionate in righteous fury & compassionate. He helped countless people understand neurodiversity, spoke truth to power, & shared joy in good music, great food, & clever humor. …

Laffy /
@GottaLaff@mastodon.social: Oh no! 😭 #RIP Journalist, Editor and Counterculture Enthusiast, Steve Silberman — https://relix.com/... @Susan60@aus.social: Just saw this article and I'm in tears. I had a couple of brief but lovely interactions with him on here while reading his amazing book, Neurotribes. #actuallyautistic @actuallyautistic — https://relix.com/...

Alexandra Chomik /
The US Sun: Author & Grateful Dead superfan Steve Silberman dies age 66 as husband pays tribute to ‘best friend’ after tragic news @mikemccaffrey@pdx.social: Oh no, @stevesilberman has suddenly passed away! He did more than anyone else I know of to normalize and improve the public understanding of #neurodivergence, and was also just an all-around great guy. — https://relix.com/... #SteveSilberman

Ian Rose /
@ianrosewrites@scicomm.xyz: I just saw that Steve Silberman died. What a loss for the autistic and neurodivergent communities, and for all of us who followed his personality and work for decades. “NeuroTribes” is a kind and important book, and was my gateway into understanding so much about myself and the beauty of different minds. …

Jeri Dansky /
@jeridansky@sfba.social: So incredibly sad to learn that Steve Silberman, @stevesilberman, died last night — announced by his husband on Bluesky. His memory will definitely be a blessing to so many. — https://bsky.app/... #RIP #autism

@wardqnormal.bsky.social:
I hadn't seen this. It is so perfectly Steve. He hated that shit. — Thanks to everyone for all of the love. I'm not going to reply or like or anything, but your messages are giving me so much joy to throw onto the pile of sadness. It helps immensely. He had a big impact on this world, for the better. …

Eric Michael Garcia /
@ericmgarcia14@threads.net: I am devastated at the loss of my friend @steve.silberman. His book Neurotribes changed my life. Without his work, I never would have come around to accepting myself as an autistic person. We met in person only once on a train to New York City but he became a sounding promoter of my work, my mentor, and finally, my friend. …

Alex Wild /
@alexwild@mastodon.online: Just learned that the great @stevesilberman unexpectedly passed away last night. What a tremendous loss. — https://bsky.app/...

Brian Vastag /
@brianvastag@sciencemastodon.com: Steve Silberman was such a kind soul, a trenchant writer and observer of culture, and just a straight up truth-telling honest dude. We were friendly acquaintances I guess but I really enjoyed the few times we hung out. Huge loss. — https://bsky.app/...

Carl Zimmer /
@Carl_Zimmer@mastodon.social: Just got the awful news that the writer Steve Silberman died. I was just talking story ideas with Steve the other day. If you haven't yet read his book NeuroTribes, it is well worth your time. https://bsky.app/...

Tara C. Smith /
@aetiology.bsky.social: What an enormous loss. From his FB page; will be thinking of this today, and his loved ones still here. [embedded post] @thinkingautism.bsky.social: We are bereft: Steve Silberman has died. He was our dear friend, and a tireless and enthusiastic ally to our entire community. His book NeuroTribes enlightened, empowered, and educated millions about autism and autistic people. — May his memory be a blessing. — www.thesunmagazine.org/articles/ 249...