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News: Ashton Kutcher Resigns As Board Chair of Anti-Child Sexual Abuse Organization He Co-Founded

Yashar's Newsletter • 2201 implied HN points • 15 Sep 23
📰 News Celebrity Sexual Abuse Organization Resignation
  1. Ashton Kutcher resigned as board chairman of an anti-child sexual abuse organization he co-founded.
  2. Kutcher admitted writing a character letter for a convicted rapist was an error in judgment, but he did not apologize directly to the victims.
  3. The character letters from Kutcher and his wife portrayed the rapist in a positive light, which hurt and infuriated survivors.

Lost at Sea.

News Items • 569 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
📰 News Military Population Global events
  1. The U.S. military has ended the search for two Navy SEALs lost at sea during an operation.
  2. China's population has decreased for the second year in a row, with a significant decline projected for the future.
  3. China's working-age population is expected to dramatically decrease by 2100.
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How Greater Manchester Police failed Rochdale’s girls

The Mill • 609 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
📰 News Crime Politics Weather Local news Events
  1. An independent review found massive failings in how Greater Manchester Police handled reports of sexual exploitation in Rochdale.
  2. The report highlighted serious flaws in protecting children, including leaving victims harassed and intimidated by abusers.
  3. Despite past failures, ongoing efforts include charges against perpetrators and promises to revisit past cases for accountability.

Daily Chartbook #396

Daily Chartbook • 235 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
📰 News
  1. The post is for paid subscribers only, you can click the subscribe link to access it
  2. The Daily Chartbook #396 covers the day with 30 charts for readers to catch up on
  3. Images included in the post provide visual aids to complement the information

Friday brief: Flooded out residents question holiday park living

NN Journal • 687 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
📰 News Local government Crime Elections
  1. Residents living in a Northampton caravan park are questioning their decision after experiencing floods and evacuation.
  2. Northamptonshire's health services are facing financial challenges with overspending predicted for the year.
  3. Local political figures are taking a stance on government issues in their areas and are gearing up for upcoming elections.

Coming soon

The 418 • 19 implied HN points • 01 May 24
📰 News Upcoming Events
  1. The post is about an upcoming release on the418.substack.com by Shayne O'Sullivan in May 2024.
  2. There are options to subscribe, share on Facebook, and email the post.
  3. The post includes a link to Shayne O'Sullivan's profile on Substack.

What's ahead for 2024 with some free essays.

Changing The Channel • 817 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
📰 News Essays
  1. The author shares essays about moving to Italy and changing life paths, resonating with readers' dissatisfaction towards America's state.
  2. The newsletter was paused in April, but relaunched in September as 'Changing the Channel' after the author left a career in political media.
  3. The post is available for paid subscribers and focuses on insights for the year 2024.

Weekly Reality Report

Reality's Last Stand • 569 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
📰 News Current Events Opinion Pieces
  1. The Weekly Reality Report is published every Sunday for paying subscribers, offering a roundup of articles, a reading list, news headlines, and a special Moment of Zen.
  2. Colin Wright appeared on The Rubin Report with Andy Ngo, discussing various topics like a plagiarism scandal, feminist directors, US border issues, and Hamas protests.
  3. To access full content and archives, consider upgrading to a paid subscription on Reality's Last Stand.

With Revenues Declining, Corporate Media Demand Substack Censorship

Public • 515 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
📰 News Social media Censorship Trust Journalism Criticism
  1. Corporate media is pressuring Substack for censorship due to declining revenues, but claims of widespread Nazism on the platform are exaggerated.
  2. A journalist revealed inaccuracies in an article that sparked the anti-Substack campaign, highlighting errors in claims about a writer's earnings through the platform.
  3. Mainstream media's coordinated attack on Substack, framing it as a platform for Nazis, aims to undermine its threat to legacy media, resembling past efforts seen with social media giants like Facebook and Twitter.

The High Tragedy of the Pandemic

Glenn Loury • 2830 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
📰 News Pandemic Research Funding
  1. The pandemic may have originated from a lab leak due to gain-of-function research.
  2. Fauci and others believed they were doing good by conducting this research, but it had unintended consequences.
  3. Cooperation and transparency from both Chinese and American authorities could have potentially prevented the pandemic from reaching a global scale.

Matt Gurney: Australia, but in a bad way

The Line • 2653 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
📰 News Tech Companies Government Response
  1. Some tech giants have exited the Canadian news market due to a new law, C-18, prompting comparisons to the situation in Australia.
  2. Australia implemented legislation on big tech companies supporting local journalism, which initially led to threats of pullouts but ultimately resulted in deals being struck.
  3. The concerns in Canada are whether the deals with big tech companies will save journalism or end up benefiting legacy companies more, potentially undermining media independence.

United Airlines Flight 2007 GUA-ORD from Guatemala to Chicago diverted on March.11, 2023 due to "incapacitated pilot" who had chest pains - now 3rd pilot incident this month

COVID Intel - by Dr.William Makis • 3184 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
📰 News Aviation
  1. United Airlines Flight 2007 from Guatemala to Chicago was diverted due to an incapacitated pilot with chest pains.
  2. This incident marks the 3rd pilot issue for United Airlines this month.
  3. The plane diverted to Houston's George Bush International Airport for the emergency.

Welcome to Striking 13

Striking 13 • 1457 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
📰 News Journalism Politics Media
  1. Striking 13 is dedicated to providing good, clean, and honest journalism that is easy to understand and grounded in evidence and expertise.
  2. The newsletter prides itself on not providing impartial reporting like on TV, but instead offers coverage committed to values like reason, tolerance, truth, and empiricism.
  3. Readers can expect objective political coverage based on evidence, research, reliable sources, and interviews with specialists, even when it may not align with the author's own political biases.

Into 2024 with Development Hell

Development Hell • 552 implied HN points • 31 Dec 23
📰 News Media Opinion
  1. The post discusses the issue of white supremacists using platforms like Substack to monetize their content.
  2. There is a mention of the platform Substack allowing white supremacists to have a voice on their platform.
  3. The author expresses their disapproval towards Nazis and white supremacists using platforms like Substack.

Leaked Messages Reveal Plan to ‘Deploy the New Variant’ in Covid Messaging to ‘Get Proper Behaviour Change’ in UK Lockdown Compliance

The New Normal • 3026 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
📰 News Government COVID-19 Lockdowns Messaging
  1. Leaked messages revealed a plan to use fear tactics to enforce lockdown measures in the UK.
  2. Government officials discussed deploying scare tactics like a new Covid variant to increase compliance.
  3. The leaked messages highlighted the use of fear, guilt, and manipulation to control public behavior during the pandemic.

Disappearing media

SHuSH, by Kenneth Whyte • 255 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
📰 News Media Journalism Trust Books Opinion
  1. Authors write books to be part of a bigger conversation and gain media coverage for visibility and sales.
  2. Traditional media outlets are struggling, with many layoffs and declining trust from the public.
  3. Emerging digital media has not yet reached the employment levels of traditional journalism, and news trust among the American public is low and declining.

A December Shout To My Co-Conspirators

CrashOut by Ioan Grillo • 589 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23
📰 News Investigative Journalism Podcasts Cartels
  1. Independent journalism can have a powerful impact by uncovering exclusive stories and challenging authority
  2. Growing newsletter subscriber numbers show a demand for unique content, with paid subscribers crucial for sustainability
  3. Newsletter updates and content variety, including podcasts and bilingual stories, keep readers engaged and interested

BREAKING: CMS cancels school for Tuesday

The Charlotte Ledger • 412 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
📰 News Weather Schools
  1. CMS has canceled school for Tuesday due to a powerful storm with high winds and rain expected.
  2. Other school districts in the region have also canceled in-person classes for tomorrow.
  3. Prepare for severe weather by staying informed, keeping electronic devices charged, and securing outdoor items.