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TK News by Matt Taibbi ā€¢ 9337 implied HN points ā€¢ 01 Dec 25
šŸ“° News Journalism Media Reporting Investigative Media Criticism
  1. Keeping a dispassionate distance and prioritizing accuracy over political outcomes used to be a core journalistic virtue, and it helped reporters focus on facts.
  2. In recent years that model has been displaced by advocacy and moral-certainty journalism, which quickly sidelined many old-school, just-the-facts reporters.
  3. The plan is to refocus on phone calls, primary sources and fewer opinions to revive a fact-based ethos, while adopting a tougher, more unapologetic tone during a brief retooling.

War: What Is It Good For? Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 431 implied HN points ā€¢ 02 Mar 26
šŸ“° News International Politics Defense Technology Opinion Society Crime
  1. The strikes on Iran and the killing of Khamenei risk a wider, messy conflict and could hurt the president politically, and they also play into bigger strategic competition with China.
  2. Western obituaries often downplayed Khameneiā€™s violent record while many Iranian Americans celebrated his death, highlighting a sharp divide in how his legacy is seen.
  3. The Pentagonā€™s clash with Anthropic is a proxy battle over who controls powerful AI ā€” a fight between national security needs and company safety limits that could leave everyone worse off.

Five Craziest Things About the Epstein Case, Part 2

TK News by Matt Taibbi ā€¢ 4902 implied HN points ā€¢ 31 Dec 25
šŸ“° News Law Justice Civil Liberties Crime Courts Media
  1. A federal judge held a rare post-death hearing that let self-identified victims make public, unvetted accusations against an unconvicted, deceased defendant, which weakened the presumption of innocence and other due process protections.
  2. The government funded victimsā€™ travel and used those public statements to advance prosecutions and compensation programs, even though many claims were inconsistent, uncorroborated, or later recanted, raising serious concerns about credibility and evidentiary safeguards.
  3. High-profile lawyers and intense media attention amplified emotional narratives and discouraged critical scrutiny, and the stigma of being seen as "defending" the accused suppressed debate about the resulting erosion of civil liberties.

Can Jews Gather Without Harassment in Todayā€™s New York?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 1326 implied HN points ā€¢ 10 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Antisemitism Protests Public Safety Religious freedom Civil Rights New York
  1. Jews are being harassed even inside long-standing community institutions, where protesters intimidate and confront attendees.
  2. Anti-Israel demonstrations increasingly target Jewish people personally rather than just criticizing policy, turning political protest into personal harassment.
  3. The escalation to physical assaults and aggressive tactics makes it difficult for Jewish communities to gather safely in public spaces.

TGIF: Sorry for all the typos .Sent from my iPhone.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 1562 implied HN points ā€¢ 06 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Politics Culture Entertainment Investigations Legal Music
  1. A longtime TGIF contributor was revealed to be part of Jeffrey Epsteinā€™s email circle and has been suspended for one edition and hit with a $5,000,000 fine, though she says sheā€™ll return.
  2. The Department of Justice released about three million pages of Epstein-related documents, including emails, and the revelations are still causing fallout and public scrutiny.
  3. The newsletter has temporary hosts for this edition and is promoting live events and a subscription paywall to access full reporting.
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In Response to an Epstein Comment

TK News by Matt Taibbi ā€¢ 5489 implied HN points ā€¢ 20 Dec 25
šŸ“° News Media Journalism Investigative Crime Politics Legal Ethics
  1. Publishing photos or lists that put powerful people next to criminal allegations doesnā€™t prove those people were involved; you need context and direct evidence to show any real overlap.
  2. Assembling connections or 'contacts' can suggest a conspiracy even when thereā€™s no proven link to wrongdoing, so such compilations can be misleading without further proof.
  3. To establish a criminal 'ring' investigators must show direct ties to the crimesā€”like victim complaints, documents, or corroborating evidenceā€”rather than relying on friendships or casual associations.

Correction, New York Times

TK News by Matt Taibbi ā€¢ 6201 implied HN points ā€¢ 09 Dec 25
šŸ“° News Media Criticism Investigative Reporting Corrections Journalism Ethics Sexual Abuse Public accountability
  1. A major news outlet misstated the ages tied to a criminal plea; official records show the plea involved a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old, not a conviction related to a 14-year-old.
  2. Reporting on the case is messy and often inaccurate, and many outlets failed to respond to correction requests, though a few reporters quickly clarified their wording.
  3. A broader review of how the case was covered is being planned, with critics saying the overall reporting has serious problems and promising more investigation.

Happy Anniversary!

Steady ā€¢ 32155 implied HN points ā€¢ 20 Jan 24
šŸ“° News Community Newsletter Journalism
  1. Dan Rather and Team Steady are celebrating their anniversary on Jan 20, 2024.
  2. The Steady community's support, guidance, and friendship have been crucial to their success.
  3. Dan Rather expresses gratitude and dedication to the readers for their continued support.

The Epstein Tapes, Part II. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 445 implied HN points ā€¢ 26 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Investigations Politics Technology Business Crime Sports International Culture Health
  1. Newly released lawā€‘enforcement footage from the Jeffrey Epstein investigations shows searches, depositions, and sting operations, and the revelations are still producing fallout like resignations and public apologies.
  2. Fear and uncertainty about AI are roiling markets ā€” a viral essay scared investors and sparked big losses ā€” while tests show some popular AI models can make alarming choices in war simulations, raising safety and governance worries.
  3. Political and cultural tensions are mounting: the administration looks low on new policy ideas, public figures and athletes are getting politicized, and controversies over appointments, intelligence secrecy, and tech decisions (like Starlink) are fueling broader friction.

WATCH: The Epstein Tapes

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 1006 implied HN points ā€¢ 10 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Investigative Crime Justice Government Surveillance Media
  1. The Department of Justice released a massive trove of Epstein-related files that includes roughly 2,000 videos, but the videos are hard to access because thereā€™s no central index and automated downloads are blocked.
  2. Data Set 10 contains about 14 hours of footage taken from Epsteinā€™s devices, and those clips were consolidated so people can view them without downloading the entire archive.
  3. Although many clips are heavily redacted, the videos together reveal Epsteinā€™s lavish lifestyle and disturbing sexual content, including material involving minors, while other released sets include prison CCTV that shows his movements in custody.

The Mediaā€™s Capitulation to Power (w/ Ahmed Eldin) | The Chris Hedges Report

The Chris Hedges Report ā€¢ 187 implied HN points ā€¢ 05 Mar 26
šŸ“° News Media Journalism Press freedom Misinformation Foreign affairs Middle East Human Rights
  1. Mainstream corporate media often protects power by sanitizing language, burying key facts, and treating ā€˜objectivityā€™ as a false balance, which hides context and misleads the public.
  2. Journalism is inherently a form of activism that relies on storytelling, transparency, and empathy to hold the powerful to account, and when large outlets fail this duty, independent reporters and artists must step in.
  3. A dangerous consolidation of corporate and institutional power enables censorship and cultural erasure, but grassroots movements, youth activism, and decentralized media offer real paths for resistance and hope.

Scowls and Smiles at the State of the Union. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 426 implied HN points ā€¢ 25 Feb 26
šŸ“° News U.S. Politics International Crime Climate Business Culture Sports
  1. Trump used an unusually long State of the Union to celebrate achievements, goad opponents, criticize a Supreme Court tariff ruling, and warn Iran as he tries to reset his second term.
  2. A powerful norā€™easter dumped heavy snow on New York City and prompted emergency volunteer snow-shoveling efforts, while experts debate whether such extreme storms are driven by climate change or uncertain science.
  3. Several crises are unsettling old narratives: Epstein-related arrests are prompting a reckoning among Britainā€™s elite, cartel violence has shattered the expat dream in Puerto Vallarta, and U.S. military movements have raised fears of confrontation with Iran.

Flurry of Weekend Shootings, Violence Shows Fourth Estate in Disarray

TK News by Matt Taibbi ā€¢ 4595 implied HN points ā€¢ 15 Dec 25
šŸ“° News Media Journalism Crime Misinformation Politics International Public Safety
  1. A sudden cluster of deadly attacks over the weekend ā€” including a mass shooting in Australia, a campus shooting in Providence, and a high-profile double homicide ā€” made for an unusually violent, chaotic period.
  2. Media, politicians, and social platforms rushed to blame and interpret events before facts were confirmed, turning reporting into a partisan battle instead of clear information-gathering.
  3. Real-time news cycles and social media amplify rumors and mistakes, forcing the public to sort through conflicting claims to find whatā€™s actually true.

Londonā€™s Bonfire of the Vanities

Wrong Side of History ā€¢ 650 implied HN points ā€¢ 11 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Crime Policing Race Justice Media Politics Society
  1. High-profile police shootings quickly become emotional and political symbols, with victims often being sanctified and public pressure mounting before all facts are known.
  2. In this incident, armed officers were following an SUV linked to a recent gang shooting, and an officer fired a single fatal shot after the vehicle moved toward them.
  3. These events fuel mutual fear and grievance: police worry about legal and reputational fallout, while activists use them to mobilise, spreading confrontational, American-style race politics to London.

ACX/Metaculus Prediction Contest 2026

Astral Codex Ten ā€¢ 4060 implied HN points ā€¢ 27 Dec 25
šŸ“° News Forecasting US Politics International Culture Technology Contests Community
  1. A crowdsourced prediction contest on Metaculus is now live, covering U.S. politics, AI, international affairs, and culture, and you can enter using your regular account or a bot account.
  2. Submit forecasts by January 17 at 11:59 PM PT; a snapshot then determines contest rankings and how the $10,000 prize pool is allocated, and forecasts made after that only affect site leaderboards, not contest rankings.
  3. Organizers announced cash awards for the best question submitters, with the top prize being $700 and several other winners receiving smaller amounts.

Noam Chomsky's wife responds to Epstein controversy

Aaron Mate ā€¢ 1131 implied HN points ā€¢ 08 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Politics Crime Media Public Figures Legal Ethics
  1. Noam Chomsky suffered a severe stroke and cannot speak or engage publicly, so his wife has been caring for him and has issued the explanation about their contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.
  2. They describe their interactions with Epstein as professional and socialā€”meetings, dinners, a lunch at his ranch, visits to apartments, a $20,000 payment for a linguistic prize, and Epsteinā€™s help resolving a financial issueā€”while saying they never visited his island, never saw criminal behavior or underage people, and had no investments or account access with him.
  3. They acknowledge Epstein manipulated them, admit Noamā€™s overly trusting nature led to poor judgment and a failure to research his background, apologize for that lapse, and express unrestricted solidarity with Epsteinā€™s victims.

The journalists embracing AI in their reporting

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter ā€¢ 299 implied HN points ā€¢ 20 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Journalism Media Local news Digital Media Subscriptions AI Tools
  1. Freelance journalists are increasingly using AI to speed up pitching, transcribing interviews, researching, and drafting, which frees time to focus on editing and big-picture reporting.
  2. Some streaming platforms are exploring add-on subscription bundles to sell niche services through their storefronts, but those moves can fail if the host lacks scale or international reach.
  3. Local news can thrive with community-funded, membership-driven models that prioritize neighborhood reporting, enabling growth to tens of thousands of paying subscribers.

Is the Epstein Fallout Spiraling Out of Control? Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 588 implied HN points ā€¢ 16 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Politics Crime Technology Health International Business Culture
  1. The Epstein filesā€™ release is triggering broad reputational fallout where people with only loose ties are being punished, and guilt by association is blurring the line between true enablers and innocent bystanders.
  2. Marco Rubio pulled off an unexpected diplomatic win in Europe by sharply criticizing its failures yet still earning applause, showing his message landed because many there feel they have few good options left.
  3. AI has advanced so quickly that humans may soon no longer be the smartest things on Earth, a change that raises urgent questions about what roles people will keep and how society should adapt.

Mr Bean Britain

Wrong Side of History ā€¢ 645 implied HN points ā€¢ 07 Feb 26
šŸ“° News UK politics Immigration Crime Education Policing Justice Society
  1. The government often looks both incompetent and heavy-handed, mixing laughable messaging with intrusive or secretive policies.
  2. Justice and immigration systems are seen as inconsistent and opaque, with selective enforcement and withheld details creating a sense of two-tier treatment.
  3. Rising school violence, stresses on public services, and contested diversity and identity initiatives are producing social unease and cultural friction.

The Looming War with Iran. Brendan Carrā€™s Free Speech Hypocrisy. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 477 implied HN points ā€¢ 19 Feb 26
šŸ“° News World U.S. Politics Business Science Technology Culture
  1. The U.S. is positioned to strike Iran even as last-minute diplomacy continues, while widespread mourning for protest victims inside Iran could fuel more unrest and make a military conflict more dangerous and drawn-out.
  2. Foreign governments are flooding Washington with lobbyists under the current administration, creating a boom in overseas influence and raising questions about oversight and transparency.
  3. The FCC chair who once defended free speech is now backing efforts to silence critics of the president, revealing a partisan shift and hypocrisy around speech enforcement.

Racket is Hiring

TK News by Matt Taibbi ā€¢ 1892 implied HN points ā€¢ 13 Jan 26
šŸ“° News Politics Defense Immigration Business Technology Careers State Politics
  1. A news outlet is hiring general assignment reporters and columnists who have subject-matter or geographic expertise.
  2. Candidates should have strong reporting skillsā€”good writing, phone reporting, public-records research, and source developmentā€”and experience covering beats like Washington politics, defense/intelligence, immigration and law enforcement, regional state politics, or tech and finance is preferred.
  3. Editing or video experience and backgrounds in fields like law, medicine, or academia are helpful. Citizen journalists and independents are welcome, and applicants should submit a brief cover letter, resume, and writing samples.

Monthly Roundup #38: January 2026

Don't Worry About the Vase ā€¢ 1747 implied HN points ā€¢ 16 Jan 26
šŸ“° News Politics Economy Technology Markets Culture Media Health Sports
  1. A proposed California wealth tax that taxes billionaires and illiquid startup equity could drive founders and tech companies out of the state and seriously damage the startup ecosystem.
  2. Saying a large share of taxes just pays interest is misleading; the right things to watch are debt-to-GDP and whether interest rates exceed nominal growth ā€” interest costs are manageable now but the primary deficit is too large.
  3. Burnout isnā€™t just working too hard but specific mismatches like being always on, lacking control, or losing a sense of mission, and it needs early, targeted fixes like real rest, autonomy, novelty, or clearer goals.

The Mother Deported Without Her Kids

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 1340 implied HN points ā€¢ 22 Jan 26
šŸ“° News Immigration Deportation Child welfare
  1. A mother was deported back to Venezuela while her three young children (ages 5, 10, and 12) stayed behind in the U.S., even though officials had told her they would meet her at the airport.
  2. She repeatedly told guards and the immigration judge where her kids were and wrote down her cousinā€™s Dallas address, but the system still failed to reunite her with them before her flight.
  3. The children were left in the care of others and ultimately ended up with a Trumpā€‘voting pastor who is now trying to get them home, highlighting the immediate human consequences of family separations.

This Week in Canada: The Good Guys Donā€™t Always Win

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 319 implied HN points ā€¢ 24 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Politics International Sports Social media Culture Opinion
  1. Many U.S. commentators and social media users treated a hockey win like a major national victory and used over-the-top, warlike rhetoric to celebrate.
  2. The online backlash didnā€™t bother to tell different kinds of Canadians apart and instead flattened the whole country into a single target.
  3. High-profile amplification and cruel jokes, including from official and influential accounts, intensified the mockery and strained neighbourly relations.

Nigeriaā€™s Killing Fields. When a Loved One Gets Kidnapped. Plusā€‰. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 245 implied HN points ā€¢ 27 Feb 26
šŸ“° News International U.S. Politics Technology Crime Religion Media Security
  1. Nigeria is trapped in cyclical, sectarian violence where jihadist groups and militias have killed and displaced large numbers of people, and the crisis gets too little sustained international attention.
  2. When a loved one is kidnapped, families are plunged into a void of fear and helplessness with almost no information or control, and survivors say coping means enduring uncertainty and finding ways to keep going.
  3. Internal documents show Instagram has struggled to protect teens and can amplify harmful content like eating-disorder material, prompting legal scrutiny and questions about whether Meta will change its business model.

Ex-convict and former CIA operative denied bail in narcoterrorism case

All-Source Intelligence Fusion ā€¢ 691 implied HN points ā€¢ 06 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Crime Courts National Security Law enforcement International Corruption
  1. A 75-year-old ex-CIA operative was denied bail and faces charges of conspiring to commit narcoterrorism, distributing cocaine, and laundering about $12 million with a person he believed was linked to the CJNG cartel.
  2. Prosecutors submitted evidence like WhatsApp screenshots alleging he coordinated money laundering, discussed procuring weapons and explosives, and involved family members and business associates in the scheme.
  3. The defendantā€™s past includes a 1990s fraud conviction and ties to a convicted pyramid scheme and lobbying firm, details that were highlighted in court and public records.

šŸš€ FP! Week In Review, Briefly #21

Faster, Please! ā€¢ 639 implied HN points ā€¢ 14 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Technology Economy Space Health Politics Science
  1. Fertility is falling in many rich countries and probably wonā€™t bounce back on its own, but the economic hit looks manageable and immigration plus automation can largely offset it.
  2. AI is rapidly transforming education, business, and the economy, offering big gains while also creating bubbles, supply shortages, and political and industry tensions.
  3. Breakthroughs in space, biotech, and quantum computing are accelerating ā€” from lunar factory plans to inhalable gene therapies and ambitious quantum projects ā€” creating major opportunities and strategic competition.

How America Blew It on EVs. The Trouble with Eileen Gu. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 445 implied HN points ā€¢ 17 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Energy Sports Immigration Culture Technology Politics
  1. America is falling behind in the electric car transition because Detroit didnā€™t build the kinds of EVs buyers wanted and mishandled the shift from gas-powered models.
  2. The positive coverage of Eileen Gu shows how media can be uncritical when an athlete competes for an authoritarian country, making flattering profiles feel more like soft propaganda than scrutiny.
  3. More young people are turning to risk-free monetized intimacy like OnlyFans instead of messy real relationships, which can reduce exposure to rejection and hinder emotional growth.

Jon Stewart is bad again (Odds and Ends #86)

Odds and Ends of History ā€¢ 670 implied HN points ā€¢ 13 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Politics Technology Opinion International Science Business Culture Media
  1. Jon Stewart has done something controversial again and is attracting criticism.
  2. Driverless cars may have a bigger and more surprising impact than people expect, with effects beyond just safety numbers.
  3. AI looks set to transform many parts of life and government, with wide-ranging disruptive consequences.

ATW Livestream on Minneapolis Chaos Today at 4 PM ET/3 PM CT

TK News by Matt Taibbi ā€¢ 1578 implied HN points ā€¢ 12 Jan 26
šŸ“° News Breaking News Local news Protests Law enforcement Social movements Media Coverage
  1. America This Week is hosting a livestream today at 4 PM ET / 3 PM CT with hosts Walter and Matt.
  2. Ford Fischer from News2Share will join to share what heā€™s seen while filming demonstrations in Minneapolis, including actions by activists and law enforcement.
  3. You can watch the livestream on Substack, Rumble, and YouTube.

Theories of power, cattle grids and a blep (Odds and Ends #85)

Odds and Ends of History ā€¢ 804 implied HN points ā€¢ 07 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Politics Government Public Policy Health Urban planning Media Education Culture
  1. A wide-ranging mix of topics is curated, spanning governance, bureaucracy, urban change, creativity, planning rules, NHS challenges, and the future of sports broadcasting ā€” with a lighthearted cat blep thrown in.
  2. Thereā€™s a clear emphasis on governance and reform, highlighting London-level politics, tweaks to how Whitehall works, and calls for a new "Theory of Power."
  3. Practical influence and resource-sharing matter: a personal post about rebooting social life sparked reader action, and recommended resources include a proā€‘nuclear environmental book and a vaccine science event.

Rand Paul Is Going It Alone. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 519 implied HN points ā€¢ 12 Feb 26
šŸ“° News U.S. Politics Technology Finance Crime Education International
  1. Rand Paul is positioning himself as a lone, influential critic inside his party, using his committee role to challenge mass deportation policies and warn about overfunding ICE.
  2. AI is already changing everyday life: tools like ChatGPT can catch medical mistakes and new ā€œno-codeā€ AI platforms let nonprogrammers build useful apps quickly.
  3. Bitcoinā€™s recent crash wasnā€™t about lost faith but about leveraged perp trades; extreme borrowing (10xā€“50x) forced mass sell-offs and wiped out many investors.

The playbook behind one of the fastest-growing social-first newsrooms

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter ā€¢ 49 implied HN points ā€¢ 05 Mar 26
šŸ“° News Digital Media Social media Journalism Content Strategy Platform Strategy
  1. They design journalism to live natively on social platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts instead of trying to pull young audiences back to a website.
  2. Reporters work as "triple-threat" video journalists who shoot, edit, and publish their own short-form stories using formats like vertical video, swipeable carousels, and short documentaries tailored to each platform.
  3. They combine platform-native storytelling with mainstream journalistic standards, which keeps the newsroom social-first while enabling growth into multiple brands, a creative agency, and an experimental creator platform.

Are We at an AI Precipice? David Mamet on Robert Duvall. In Defense of Processed Foods. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 361 implied HN points ā€¢ 18 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Politics Technology Culture Business Food Health Media
  1. People are debating whether AI is at a sudden tipping point that could quickly transform work and society. Some warn of rapid disruption and urge immediate adoption, while others are more cautious.
  2. Robert Duvall is remembered as a raw, unembellished actor who brought truth and intensity to his performances. His grit and straightforward approach influenced an entire generation of performers.
  3. Industrial processed foods have greatly improved food access and safety for many people. Rather than banning them, the argument is to reform and improve these systems to avoid making things worse.

My Fully Automated Romance. Zuck Heads to Court. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 306 implied HN points ā€¢ 20 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Technology Law Housing Environment Politics Culture Business
  1. People are forming real emotional bonds with AI companions, so deleting or changing those systems through updates can cause genuine grief and ethical questions about who is responsible.
  2. Big tech faces growing legal and public scrutiny, with leaders being forced to defend their products while internal documents suggest companies may design features that increase user dependence.
  3. The country is grappling with big social and economic shifts ā€” a housing crisis, experiments in alternative communities, changing views on climate activism, and strategic competition in industries like electric vehicles ā€” pushing people to try new solutions.

Announcing the NonZero Network

Nonzero Newsletter ā€¢ 384 implied HN points ā€¢ 19 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Media Journalism Newsletters Podcasts Subscriptions Curation
  1. The NonZero Network is a new effort to amplify a small group of independent, intellectually honest newsletters and podcasts so readers can more easily separate signal from noise.
  2. Paid NonZero subscribers get a 50% discount on any member newsletter for a one-year subscription, and those discount purchases are reciprocal with proceeds split evenly between NonZero and the partner newsletter.
  3. All NonZero subscribers will get a weekly curated summary of highlights from network members and a few outside picks (with an opt-out option), and founding members were chosen for their independence and underrepresented perspectives.

Old Media Finally Wakes Up from a Coma

The Honest Broker ā€¢ 31251 implied HN points ā€¢ 24 Jan 25
šŸ“° News Media Trends Journalism Digital Platforms Public Discourse Audience engagement
  1. Old media is realizing that it needs to change in order to survive. They can't continue doing things the same way as before.
  2. Influencers and new media figures like Joe Rogan and Elon Musk are now more powerful than traditional journalists. Their ability to reach large audiences is forcing old media to adapt.
  3. Legacy media organizations, like CNN and the New York Times, are starting to imitate the styles and formats of new media to attract viewers. They are trying to be more conversational and engaging.

Canada and the U.S. Now Have Something Horrific in Common

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 426 implied HN points ā€¢ 12 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Crime Education Public Safety Violence Law enforcement Community Canada
  1. A mass shooting at a secondary school in Tumbler Ridge killed and injured many, erasing the belief that school shootings are only an American problem.
  2. The town is tiny and remote, so residents, victims, and the shooter were closely connected and the whole community is deeply traumatized.
  3. Canadian officials used different language and approachesā€”calling the suspect 'gunperson' and respecting a preferred gender identityā€”highlighting a distinct national response to such violence.

Whatever Happened to Sex? Plus . . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss ā€¢ 403 implied HN points ā€¢ 13 Feb 26
šŸ“° News Society Politics Crime Technology Health International Education
  1. Many American couples are having far less sex than in past decades, with factors like tiredness, performance anxiety, hormonal changes, social media, porn, and even AI sex tech all cited as contributing to a real cultural shift toward disconnection.
  2. Rapid advances in AI and growing concern about social mediaā€™s effects on kids are changing everyday life and prompting new policy fights, as people and governments rush to respond to technological disruption.
  3. Institutions and politics are under strain, from debates over grade inflation at elite universities and a high-profile antitrust ouster to problems in refugee resettlement and public-safety failures, reflecting wider organizational and political conflict.