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Note to Readers

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 9337 implied HN points • 01 Dec 25
📰 News Reporting
  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.

The Analytical Skills No One Teaches You

SeattleDataGuy’s Newsletter • 1165 implied HN points • 23 Jan 26
💼 Business Reporting
  1. Practice analytical intuition by doing rough estimates, breaking problems into proxy values, understanding baselines and natural variance, and always running manual spot checks instead of blindly trusting tooling.
  2. When a metric moves unexpectedly, first confirm the data with multiple sources, then generate and test product, market, user, and external hypotheses to pinpoint the root cause and escalate with concrete analysis.
  3. Choose KPIs that are relevant, measurable, specific, prioritized, and balanced — pick the right type (North Star, top-level, secondary, or OMTM), avoid vanity metrics, and use simple, trusted proxy metrics tailored to your product.

Some news from us: The Bulwark is growing.

Bulwark+ • 10299 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
📰 News Reporting
  1. The Bulwark is expanding its team with new members like Bill Kristol and Andrew Egger.
  2. They are focused on providing valuable content for their audience, not chasing clicks.
  3. The Bulwark leverages Bulwark+ memberships to support their mission of saving democracy.

How to Report Post-Dobbs Deaths

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 6014 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Reporting
  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.

The Link in Bio Guide to Goal Setting

Link in Bio • 904 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
💼 Business Reporting
  1. Understand the difference between goals and intentions in social media strategy.
  2. Set SMART goals - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely - for success.
  3. Track, adjust, and report on goals regularly to drive social media progress.
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Sustainability by any other name

Irina Slav on energy • 864 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
💰 Finance 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.

Problems at Hindenburg Research

The Bear Cave • 1982 implied HN points • 15 Oct 24
💼 Business 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.

We need more than Westminster reporters to understand government

Odds and Ends of History • 1072 implied HN points • 09 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Reporting
  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.

American Eagle 5342 and the Worst Club There Is

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 788 implied HN points • 04 Feb 25
📰 News Reporting
  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.

Journalists’ Day Shouldn't be a Celebration

Pekingnology • 83 implied HN points • 09 Nov 25
📰 News Reporting
  1. Journalism today needs serious change, not celebration. The industry faces many problems like fake news and clickbait, making it hard for people to trust the media.
  2. The impact of local news is huge. When local newspapers disappear, communities suffer because people lose valuable information on local issues and businesses.
  3. Journalists must focus on producing high-quality content that helps society see the truth. It’s important to avoid sensational headlines and meaningless jargon that distract from real reporting.

No injuries were reported

muddyclothes • 432 implied HN points • 12 Feb 23
📰 News Reporting
  1. A fire broke out but thankfully no injuries were reported.
  2. The fire resulted in the loss of over a hundred thousand chickens.
  3. Even though the barn was destroyed, the workers were safe as they had already left.

The Vanishing Craft of Journalism in China

Pekingnology • 67 implied HN points • 18 Nov 25
📰 News Reporting
  1. Journalism in China is struggling because many reporters don't leave their desks anymore. They rely on copying content instead of doing real investigation and writing clearly.
  2. Headlines and news stories have become sensational and confusing, focusing more on attracting viewers than on delivering accurate information. This lack of professionalism is making journalism less trustworthy.
  3. The push for digital transformation is causing media outlets to forget the basics of journalism. They focus too much on traffic numbers instead of producing quality reporting that matters to the public.

10X Full Year

ASeq Newsletter • 21 implied HN points • 12 Jan 26
💰 Finance Reporting
  1. 10X published preliminary full-year results on Jan 12, 2026.
  2. Excluding patent litigation revenue, total revenue matched the expectations set in Q3.
  3. The full report and details are behind a paywall and available only to paid subscribers.

The collapse of journalism

Trickle-Down Wellness • 157 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
📰 News Reporting
  1. Journalism is facing a collapse due to layoffs and shrinking opportunities.
  2. The importance of the 'middle' in journalism for diverse and experimental reporting.
  3. The challenges faced by journalism are not just due to internet shifts, but also C-suite greed.

"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 Reporting
  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 Reporting
  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.

What Is Journalism?

Castalia • 119 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
📰 News Reporting
  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.

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

Unmasked • 56 implied HN points • 24 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics 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.

Genesis of a News Story

Random Minds by Katherine Brodsky • 79 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
📰 News Reporting
  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.

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 Reporting
  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.