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American Eagle 5342 and the Worst Club There Is

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 788 implied HN points • 04 Feb 25
📰 News Disasters Aviation Journalism Reporting Current Events
  1. The crash of American Eagle flight 5342 was sudden, giving passengers only a couple of seconds to react before impact. This highlights how quickly disasters can occur in aviation.
  2. The author reflects on a past aviation incident involving their father, suggesting that experiencing a longer fall can be more agonizing for those on board.
  3. Overall, the piece touches on the complexities and emotional toll associated with air disasters and the personal connections many have to such tragedies.

Problems at Hindenburg Research

The Bear Cave • 1982 implied HN points • 15 Oct 24
💼 Business Finance Investing Research Media Reporting
  1. Hindenburg Research has been accused of copying or closely mirroring reports made by The Bear Cave without giving credit. This includes similar wording and findings in their investigations.
  2. The Bear Cave has done extensive work on issues such as safety and child abuse on platforms like Roblox, which Hindenburg has also reported on without mentioning The Bear Cave's previous contributions.
  3. There are growing concerns about the ethics of Hindenburg's reporting practices, as many see it as taking credit for others' research without acknowledgment.

How to Report Post-Dobbs Deaths

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 6014 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Abortion rights Health care Reporting Anti-Abortion Movement Maternal health
  1. Abortion bans have resulted in deaths since Roe was overturned, but they are often not reported accurately.
  2. It is crucial to clearly state the impact of abortion bans on women's lives without allowing for misinformation or equivocation.
  3. The broader systems failure, combined with abortion bans, leads to dangerous outcomes, emphasizing the urgent need for accurate reporting and advocacy.

We need more than Westminster reporters to understand government

Odds and Ends of History • 1072 implied HN points • 09 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Media Reporting Lobbying Policy
  1. Relying only on political reporters can lead to misunderstandings of complex topics. We need experts in various fields to report accurately.
  2. Specialist journalists can provide important context that general political reporters might miss. This can help clarify complicated subjects for the public.
  3. The issue isn't about political bias, but rather the dominance of lobby reporters in news coverage. This can result in incomplete or unclear stories about significant issues.
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Platformer’s Reporting On Substack’s Supposed “Nazi Problem” Is Shoddy And Misleading

Singal-Minded • 3933 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
📰 News Journalism Controversy Reporting Ethics Platform
  1. The controversy about Nazis on Substack led to different responses from users and platform
  2. Some publications were removed from Substack due to violation of content guidelines
  3. There were discrepancies in the reporting of the number of Nazi accounts on Substack, leading to criticism of the reporting process

Sustainability by any other name

Irina Slav on energy • 864 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
💰 Finance Investment Sustainability ESG Reporting
  1. French government banning oil and gas investments in certain sustainable funds may set a precedent for future regulations.
  2. The rigorous certification process for ESG labels includes evaluating impact indicators like CO2 emissions and renewable energy output.
  3. Investors may face challenges if funds in different countries have conflicting preferences for including oil and gas stocks in ESG portfolios.

New Congressional Report Details Biden Administration's Catastrophic COVID Messaging Failures

Unmasked • 56 implied HN points • 24 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Public Health Policy COVID-19 Reporting
  1. The Biden Administration is said to have misled many people about COVID-19, which caused a lot of harm.
  2. A new report claims that they wasted nearly a billion dollars on spreading incorrect information about the pandemic.
  3. This situation may have made the spread of COVID-19 worse and raised questions about how health authorities communicated.

"Somehow They Died": The Iraq War, Civilian Deaths, and the Meaning of Objectivity

Humanities in Revolt • 219 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics War Media Reporting Ethics
  1. Popular culture often glorifies warfare while minimizing the harsh realities of war and its impact on civilians.
  2. Media outlets frequently fail to attribute responsibility for civilian deaths in conflicts, leaving out crucial details and hiding the agents behind these tragedies.
  3. True objectivity in reporting on war must involve providing meaningful context and addressing ethical and moral implications, rather than just stating sterile statistics.

Pandemic Reporting Failed to Seek Facts While Favoring Biopharma Public Relations

The DisInformation Chronicle • 665 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Journalism Pharma Reporting Misinformation Advocacy
  1. Pandemic reporting should prioritize seeking facts over favoring biopharma public relations.
  2. Journalists should uphold journalistic ethics and verify claims before publishing articles.
  3. Advocacy journalism threatens democracy by undermining informed decision-making and should be countered with fact-based reporting.

Genesis of a News Story

Random Minds by Katherine Brodsky • 79 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
📰 News Reporting Ethics Resources
  1. Story assignments can involve staff writers, editorial discussions, or pitches from freelancers, with a focus on relevance, timeliness, and writer expertise.
  2. Journalists often gather story ideas from various sources like industry relationships, events, document research, and personal interests, contributing to the newsworthiness of a piece.
  3. Determining newsworthiness involves subjective factors like public impact, reader interest, and editorial priorities, along with practical considerations such as resource availability and space constraints.

What Is Journalism?

Castalia • 119 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
📰 News Journalism Media Reporting Opinion
  1. Journalism should be about curiosity and exploring the world. It's not just about following strict rules or writing the same way as everyone else.
  2. Many news organizations focus too much on entertainment and opinions instead of real reporting. This shift takes away from the true purpose of journalism.
  3. The internet offers a chance to bring back the original spirit of journalism, where anyone can share their views and stories without being limited by old-school standards.

Jobs and Opps at Climate Home News, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, Insider, ITV, and Many, Many More 🦋

Journo Resources - The Opportunities • 39 implied HN points • 30 May 23
💼 Business Jobs Events Media Reporting Freelance
  1. There are many job opportunities in journalism available this week, ranging from journalism researchers at BBC Sport to a lifestyle fellowship at Insider.
  2. It's important to push yourself out of your comfort zone to achieve personal growth, just like how the author ventured outside her comfort zone for a cycle race.
  3. Different people have different ways of working, and it's okay to find what works best for you without feeling guilty about it.

Input Metrics for SEO

The SEO MBA • 32 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
💼 Business SEO Metrics Investment Reporting Strategy
  1. SEO success depends on more than just the SEO team - it's a cross-functional effort.
  2. Use input metrics, not just output metrics, to drive buy-in for SEO programs.
  3. Choosing measurable input metrics and evolving them over time helps predict success and guide actions for SEO programs.