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- 1CNN Staff Morale Sinks as Paramount Takes Over Warner BrosโผCNN Mood 'Like a Funeral' as Paramount Acquires Warner Bros
Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. has left employees at CNN describing the atmosphere inside the network as being 'like a funeral'. Staff reportedly face an uncertain future as the new owners weigh restructuring and possible layoffs across the combined media empire. Commentators are watching closely to see how CNN's editorial direction and newsroom staffing will change under Paramount's control.
- 2California closes chemical-safety loophole exposed by journalistsโCalifornia just closed a chemical-safety loophole CalMatters found
California has moved to close a chemical-safety loophole after CalMatters' reporting drew attention to the regulatory gap. The state's action follows the nonprofit newsroom's investigation into how hazardous chemicals avoided oversight under existing rules. Officials are presenting the fix as a step toward stronger consumer and environmental protections, and the story has put renewed focus on the role of accountability journalism in prompting policy change.
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Nicaraguan journalists forced out of the country are rebuilding their newsrooms from abroad, finding new ways to keep reporting under a government that has shut down independent media at home. Outlets operating in exile are experimenting with new formats and funding models to continue covering Nicaragua. The story highlights both the repression facing press freedom and the resilience of reporters determined not to stop working.
- 4OpenAI expands support for Lenfest AI journalism programโ๐ค The Lenfest Institute grows landmark program with expanded OpenAI support OpenAI is expanding the Lenfest AI Collabora
OpenAI is expanding the Lenfest Institute's AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program, pledging $5 million in funding plus up to $5 million in software credits and engineering support. The program helps news organizations adopt artificial intelligence tools, and the enlarged commitment makes it one of the most significant AI-and-journalism initiatives to date.
- 5Courtsdesk UK relaunches with first UK courts data licenceโDelighted to be able to say that Courtsdesk UK - our platform for the news media - is back. We have just made history wi
Courtsdesk UK, a platform providing court data to news media, has relaunched after securing what it describes as the first-ever licence for computational use of restricted UK courts data. The company says the deal will allow journalists and newsrooms to access and analyse court records at scale, calling the agreement a historic milestone for open justice and legal reporting in the UK.
- 6Lenfest AI Collaborative helps newsrooms share AI toolsโThe Lenfest AI Collaborative lets newsrooms explore a new technology together - but more importantly, it gives them the
The Lenfest AI Collaborative is bringing newsrooms together to experiment with artificial intelligence as a group rather than in isolation. Beyond joint exploration of the technology, the initiative's key benefit is said to be giving participating newsrooms the collective muscle to open source their work, so tools and lessons can be shared and reused across the industry instead of duplicated behind closed doors.
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CNN is using data analytics and artificial intelligence across its news media operations, according to a Forbes report. The piece examines how the network applies these technologies to its business, from audience understanding to newsroom workflows. The discussion comes as news organizations worldwide weigh the opportunities and risks of adopting AI in journalism and media strategy.
- 8AMD Ryzen AI Max PCs to run Perplexity's Portable Computer on WindowsโSystems using AMD Ryzen AI Max Series processors can run Portable Computer on Windows for Perplexity subscribers. Source
AMD announced that systems built on its Ryzen AI Max Series processors will be able to run Perplexity's Portable Computer application on Windows, offered to Perplexity subscribers. The move pairs AMD's on-device AI silicon with Perplexity's AI assistant software, part of the broader push toward so-called agentic PCs that handle AI workloads locally. AMD shared the announcement through its newsroom, drawing attention from tech and semiconductor watchers.
- 9Samsung Art Store Launches First Cinematic Film Collection for TVsโผSamsung Art Store Expands into Film with Its First-Ever Cinematic Collection for Samsung TVs
Samsung has announced that its Art Store, previously focused on visual artworks for its Frame TVs, is expanding into film with its first-ever cinematic collection. The move brings curated film content to Samsung televisions, positioning the store as a broader cultural platform. The announcement was published through Samsung's Global Newsroom, and coverage so far centers on the company's push to merge art and cinema on the big screen at home.
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The Dallas Morning News has appointed Jeff Schnick as its business editor. The announcement, reported by Editor and Publisher, adds to a series of staffing moves at major US regional newspapers as they reshape coverage priorities. Industry observers see the appointment as part of the paper's effort to strengthen its business desk and local enterprise reporting.
- 11Samsung Art Store launches first cinematic collection for its TVsโผSamsung Art Store Debuts First-Ever Cinematic Collection for Samsung TVs
Samsung has introduced the first-ever Cinematic Collection in its Art Store, bringing film-style artwork to Samsung televisions. The collection is presented as a new category on the platform that turns Samsung TV screens into displays for cinematic visuals. Details on featured artists, pricing and regional availability have not yet been shared, and there is limited reaction or commentary so far.
- 12Daraj CEO mulls selling chewing gum to fund newsroomโผDaraj CEO considers selling chewing gum to support newsroom โ Daily Maverick
The chief executive of Daraj, an Arabic-language independent news outlet, is reportedly weighing the sale of chewing gum as a way to raise money to keep the newsroom running. The idea, reported by Daily Maverick, highlights the financial pressure facing independent media outlets, whose leaders are resorting to increasingly unconventional fundraising ideas to sustain journalism.
- 13Nashville newsroom launches voter guide for general electionโWe're here to help Nashville voters prep for general election
The Nashville Banner says it is helping voters prepare for the city's upcoming general election, positioning itself as a local resource for election information. The announcement signals the newsroom's focus on covering the race and giving residents practical guidance ahead of voting day.