Quick reads SaySo survey reveals how US adults are engaging with creator news ahead of US midterms Nearly half of US adults turn to creators at least weekly for midterm election news By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Cross-border investigation uncovers network of 'disposable' Russian agents behind sabotage in Europe Journalists from four public broadcasters reveal how vulnerable recruits were directed by Russian intelligence to carry out attacks across multiple countries By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Tarbell Center opens applications for 2027/28 AI journalism fellowship as record cohort begins placements Apply before 22 November to get on a remote learning course on AI and journalism fundamentals By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Mill Media nets £100k from Postcode Lottery, giving 16-25s a free local news subscription The partnership gifts 1,150 young readers a free, annual news subscription to titles based in six major UK cities By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Retrospectives, corrections and crosswords: How NYT celebrated its 175th anniversary Anniversary series blends proud milestones, corrections, personal stories and reader memories to reflect on the paper’s legacy. By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads NewsGuard releases fact-checking chatbot for European news The new service is trained on 12,000 rigorously vetted publishers on a revenue share model By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads BBC and Birmingham City University launch specialist centre for creative skills The initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and employment, strengthen Birmingham’s creative sector and support regional growth beyond London By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads RISJ report: Definitions of 'news' shifting, core standards still matter News is still defined in classic terms by most people, but a growing minority puts influencers and emerging subjects like gaming and fashion into the mix By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Pew study: Americans value press freedom, but most want limits to ensure accuracy US consumers hold nuanced, sometimes conflicting views on press freedom — supporting a free press in theory, but often willing to allow government or tech companies to restrict content in the name of security or accuracy By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads OpenAI-WAN-IFRA initiative to futureproof Ukrainian media New masterclass and catalyst programmes give Ukrainian newsrooms hands-on support to adopt AI, bolster resilience and drive innovation By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Man of Many launches podcast on modern fatherhood The Australian publisher breaks down clichés using data and candid conversations to explore how men parent in 2026 By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Media Party Barcelona 2026: two weeks to go Registration is now open and free for all attendees, including journalists, technologists, and media leaders By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
