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 (Jacob Gershman/Wall Street Journal)

Mediagazer: 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 (Jacob Gershman/Wall Street Journal)

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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: @kennysmith@mstdn.social, @jenni4iowa.bsky.social, @beninquiring.bsky.social, @sarafischer, 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:

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/... …

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

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/...

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

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:
VideoCardz.com, @gavbon86, @ryansmithat, @nash076, @anandtech and more at Techmeme »

Discussion:

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/...

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, @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. @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

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:
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:

Hillary Leung /
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP: Press freedom is no excuse for breaking law, China's foreign ministry says after Stand News sedition convictions

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

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. …

Columbia Journalism Review:

Mathew Ingram, chief digital writer for Columbia Journalism Review and formerly a senior writer for Fortune and GigaOm, is leaving after nearly seven years— Before we go any further, I should note that this is my last newsletter for CJR, as I am moving on from my job as the magazine's chief digital writer.

Discussion:

Tom Jones /
Poynter: Looking back at Kamala Harris' first interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee

Michael Socolow /
@michaelsocolow: “The journalism *business* may be tanking, but the practice itself has never been more robust.” In his final @CJR column, @mathewi offers a typically excellent review of recent media (dev)evolution(s), w/ a smart, succinct kicker on the current paradox. https://www.cjr.org/...

David Clinch /
@davidclinchnews: @mathewi You should be very proud of all the work you have done there Mathew.

Ryan Singel /
@ryansingel@writing.exchange: @mathewi, one of the smartest chroniclers of online media, announced he's leaving Columbia Journalism Review: — https://www.cjr.org/... In his going away post he writes about what he's optimistic about: small, independent sites. Of the 5 he listed, three of them use @ghost and @Outpost (which I co-founded) …

Kerry Flynn /
@kerrymflynn: @mathewi “I should note that I am also there because I enjoy the memes.” This made me laugh. Your writing is so insightful and always a joy to read. Congrats on your amazing CJR career and hope to read more from you soon!

Jon Allsop /
@jon_allsop: I'm very sad that @mathewi is leaving CJR! He's always been a generous colleague and an incisive writer at the intersection of media and tech. Read his final reflections on his work for us here: https://www.cjr.org/...

Mathew Ingram /
@mathewi: @Jon_Allsop Thanks Jon — I have probably seemed more incisive thanks to your editing! 😀

Mathew Ingram /
@mathewi@threads.net: So long and thanks for all the fish: My final piece for the Columbia Journalism Review after almost seven years as the chief digital writer there — some thoughts about what has changed and what hasn't https://www.cjr.org/... Columbia Journalism Review on LinkedIn: So long, and thanks for all the fish: Mathew Ingram looks back on some of the changes he has seen in his seven years as CJR's chief digital writer https://lnkd.in/gHMQFGmH

Chris Roush /
Talking Biz News: Ingram departing Columbia Journalism Review

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:
Nieman Lab

Discussion:

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:
TVNewsCheck, @dfwsam.bsky.social and Mediaite

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. …

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, @shawngoldwater@mstdn.ca, @derekberes@threads.net, Nicole Radziwill, PhD on LinkedIn, @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. … @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/...

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 …

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...

Washington Post:

Reuters denies Russia's claim that slain security adviser Ryan Evans was a UK spy and calls Russia's claim that Western agencies control Reuters “ludicrous”— Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman connected the killing of security adviser Ryan Evans to foreign mercenaries aiding Ukrainian troops.

Discussion:
PetaPixel, @jefffisch, @macwbishop, @siobhan_ogrady, Reuters and Talking Biz News

Discussion:

Matt Growcoot /
PetaPixel: Reuters Camera Operator Seriously Injured After Russian Strike @jefffisch: I swear. If Russia killed the Pope in an errant bombing, they'd claim he was an Italian spy before admitting fault. https://www.washingtonpost.com/ ...

Mac William Bishop /
@macwbishop: Incidentally, this claim could figure in establishing the mens rea element of command responsibility for the Russian military deliberately targeting civilians, in future war crimes prosecutions...

Siobhán O'Grady /
@siobhan_ogrady: A beautiful tribute to Ryan that captured him perfectly “I knew Ryan would be the person who would keep them safe in a war zone & still have time to feed the local dogs & make sure the team had enough sweets in the car and a decent playlist.” https://www.reuters.com/...

Elizabeth Piper /
Reuters: Ryan Evans, killed in Ukraine, played a vital role for Reuters

Chris Roush /
Talking Biz News: Reuters denies claim that killed staffer was spy

Lowpass:

Sources: The Trade Desk is building its own smart TV OS to license to device makers and promises better revenue sharing deals than its established competitors— Also: Niantic is splatting the world … Digital advertising giant The Trade Desk is getting ready to more directly compete with Roku …

Discussion:
TVIQ on LinkedIn, Janko Roettgers on LinkedIn and The Desk

Discussion:

Tviq /
TVIQ on LinkedIn: Wow - huge potential news from The Trade Desk. The cardinal rule of ad tech is ‘aggregate & move upstream’ and there is nothing more upstream than the operating system. …

Janko Roettgers /