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Friday brief exclusive: Fire chief candidate under investigation by police watchdog

NN Journal • 178 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
📰 News Investigation Local government Crime Elections Journalism
  1. The fire chief candidate is under investigation by the police watchdog for behavior during her time as deputy chief constable.
  2. North Northamptonshire Council is facing scrutiny for a planning fiasco involving a warehouse approval mix-up.
  3. A University of Northampton student has been sentenced to prison for the murder of another student during a drug dispute.

3 médias bonus

L'Atelier Galita • 199 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
📰 News Media Journalism Funding Politics Online Platforms
  1. The Media is an alternative cooperative media outlet with a focus on independence, collaboration, and diversity.
  2. The Media faced challenges with funding due to a dysfunctional economic model and a shift towards advertising.
  3. Blast, a media outlet created by a former dissident of The Media, gained more popularity despite both facing similar issues.

We are banning slop from The Dossier

The Dossier • 142 implied HN points • 23 Jul 25
📰 News Media Journalism Content Information Publishing
  1. The Dossier is committed to removing low-quality or misleading content, referred to as 'slop', from its publication. This is to help readers find valuable and accurate information.
  2. The focus will shift from chasing clicks and analytics to providing meaningful stories and insights that educate and engage readers at a deeper level.
  3. Moving forward, The Dossier aims to be a reliable source for unique knowledge and ideas, ensuring the content is thoughtfully curated for subscribers.
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The Work of the Truth

Oliver Bateman Does the Work • 157 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
📰 News Misinformation AI Journalism Internet Content creation
  1. Misinformation online can be rampant and dangerous, especially when created by exploiting the absence of accurate information.
  2. AI-generated content is becoming more prevalent, but it often sacrifices accuracy for speed and efficiency.
  3. Access to reliable information may become a privilege, leading to an information divide between those who can afford it and those who can't.

Why So Many People Told Me To Kill Myself This Weekend

Singal-Minded • 1644 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
📰 News Online Harassment Journalism Podcasts Social media Ethics
  1. The author received harsh and disturbing responses online, including calls to kill themselves, after tweeting about an issue they disagreed with.
  2. There was a situation where a podcast misinterpreted and misrepresented a doctor's recommendation regarding hormone treatment for a transgender individual, leading to a Twitter controversy.
  3. The author faced escalating online harassment and suicide-baiting from certain individuals and their followers, highlighting the toxic nature of social media interactions.

Top Links 629 The Credit Suisse Nazi cover-up. Global bond tremors. The Atlas of drowned towns & Eric Dolphy's last date.

Chartbook • 357 implied HN points • 25 Jan 25
📰 News Current Events Investigative International Finance Politics
  1. Credit Suisse was involved in a Nazi cover-up, suggesting significant issues with accountability in major financial institutions.
  2. Global bond markets are experiencing turbulence, which may affect investors and the economy overall.
  3. Eric Dolphy's last performance and the concept of towns that have been drowned offer cultural and historical insights into forgotten places and stories.

The rush for the doors

City Hall Watcher • 255 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
📰 News Local news
  1. The post discusses the high turnover of senior staff members at Toronto City Hall since 2020.
  2. There is a focus on retirement ceremonies for senior City staff.
  3. The author provides insights on departures from the top City Hall executive offices since 2000.

About that supposed Nazi problem at Substack

Tilting At Windmills • 137 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
📰 News Opinion
  1. Some were pressuring Substack to remove so-called Nazis from the platform, but it seems like that might not actually be a big issue.
  2. There was concern about Substack profiting from newsletters of questionable content.
  3. The author discusses the lack of a real Nazi problem on Substack, suggesting that the concern may not be as serious as thought.

The Last Iowa Poll.

News Items • 137 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
📰 News
  1. The post is about the last Iowa poll
  2. One important fact is discussed
  3. There is an option for a 7-day free trial to access full archives

A Beating Heart.

News Items • 137 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
📰 News Paid content
  1. The post discusses a metaphorical "beating heart."
  2. It mentions the importance of a steady hand.
  3. There is an option for a 7-day free trial to access more content.

Odds and Ends #42: An Elizabeth Line extension, some mad planning law nonsense, and the world's most pointless letter

Odds and Ends of History • 402 implied HN points • 13 Nov 24
📰 News Politics History Culture Environment Education
  1. There's a big extension happening for the Elizabeth Line, which is good news for public transport in the area.
  2. Some planning laws are causing headaches between government bodies, which shows how complicated regulations can be.
  3. A new bat tunnel that cost £100 million exists, and it raises questions about how resources are used in environmental projects.

That Might Have Been The Strangest Thing That Has Ever Happened To Me On Twitter

Singal-Minded • 1670 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
📰 News Social media Ethics Academia Transparency
  1. A controversy on Twitter erupted when a researcher accused a writer of misinterpreting a sentence in the Standards of Care document
  2. The writer engaged in a debate on social media to defend their interpretation of the sentence
  3. The controversy reached a dramatic conclusion when it was revealed that the writer was falsely accused, leading to public embarrassment for the accuser

Disinformation & Why People Believe It

The Digital Anthropologist • 19 implied HN points • 03 Jul 24
📰 News Disinformation Storytelling Conspiracy Theories Online Communities Critical Thinking
  1. Disinformation and misinformation are unintended consequences of the early days of the Digital Age, impacting societies globally.
  2. Disinformation often revolves around storytelling, with different groups creating narratives to shape their reality.
  3. The spread of disinformation is fueled by the rapid dissemination of stories in our hyperconnected world, highlighting the need for critical thinking skills in education.

The ‘Cultural’ Questions that Follow the Alaska Airlines Blowout.

Breaking the News • 795 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
📰 News Aviation Safety Investigation
  1. The incident with Alaska Airlines did not likely contribute to the recent string of aviation close calls, but it could reveal systemic issues.
  2. The plane experienced a panel blowout at 16,000 feet, with no passengers seated next to the gaping hole, showcasing the clean structural break.
  3. In a scenario like this, with a hole in the airplane at high speed and altitude, it would be both terrifying and extremely dangerous.

Plandemic playbook (3) $5TRILLION spent on Covid by the US government; $400billion was misused and half of that went to organized foreign criminals in the biggest transfer of wealth in history

DrV’s Newsletter, Notes, Essays, Articles, Videos, and Book Chapters • 196 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
📰 News Corruption Public Health Finance
  1. $5 trillion spent by the US government on Covid.
  2. $400 billion was misused, half to organized foreign crime syndicates.
  3. This is the biggest transfer of wealth in history due to medical fraud.

Hello and an Update

Zero Day • 1283 implied HN points • 06 Apr 23
📰 News Journalism Surveillance Government Surveillance
  1. Kim Zetter is working on various projects that are taking longer than expected.
  2. She is co-teaching a course about government surveillance and classified leaks at Johns Hopkins SAIS.
  3. Students in the course show a deep understanding of surveillance nuances and the importance of balancing security with civil liberties.

Journalists Are Exhibiting Far Too Much Credulousness Toward Jamie Reed’s Critics

Singal-Minded • 1348 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
📰 News Investigative Journalism Media Coverage Youth Gender Medicine
  1. Journalists should exhibit more skepticism towards the claims of Jamie Reed's critics.
  2. Care should be taken to disclose relevant ties of individuals quoted in news articles.
  3. Reporting should aim for accuracy and thoroughness, especially in cases involving complex controversies and personal testimonies.

Under the Dowdy Ferry Bridge

Marlene’s Newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 02 Jan 26
📰 News Crime Religion Cartels Forensics Law enforcement Local history
  1. Police found a genuine palo mayombe nganga with a human skull and ritual items near two murdered bodies, showing ritual or occult elements were involved and linking the scene to Afro-Cuban criminal practices.
  2. Luis Campos and Linoshka Torres were kidnapped, brutally tortured and killed in what investigators tied to drug-cartel violence, and subsequent prosecutions relied on plea deals, short sentences, parole, and a mistakenly deported suspect that left families frustrated about justice.
  3. The Dowdy Ferry Bridge has a long history as a dumping ground for murder victims, with multiple cases over the years—some unsolved or gang-related—giving the site a grim reputation and causing community fear.

What’s Left of My House

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 227 implied HN points • 12 Jan 25
📰 News Current Events Disasters Journalism Local news Climate Issues
  1. Many houses on the street were completely destroyed by a fire, with only chimneys remaining.
  2. There were no emergency alerts sent out for the fire, which was surprising given how often we get alerts for other situations.
  3. The author, along with their dog, experienced a sense of disbelief and vulnerability during the chaos of the situation.

Blaze Aid are here to help with River Murray flood recovery

Murray Bridge News • 98 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
📰 News Community Natural Disasters Volunteering Recovery Fundraising
  1. Blaze Aid volunteers are helping with River Murray flood recovery by replacing damaged fences on flood-affected farms.
  2. Farmers needing help and volunteers willing to assist can contact Blaze Aid for assistance in fixing fences or volunteering.
  3. Blaze Aid volunteers focus on boundary fences, and the organization welcomes volunteers of all skill levels to help with various tasks.

The College Board lied about AP AfAm

Science Forever • 159 implied HN points • 01 May 23
📰 News Education
  1. The College Board made revisions to the AP African American Studies course that were not in line with AP procedures, despite claiming otherwise.
  2. Emails revealed College Board's lack of consultation with a professor regarding changes to the course, leading to acknowledgement of violating core processes.
  3. College Board executives publicly maintained that all procedures were followed correctly, while privately apologizing for deviating from core processes.