Quick reads UK press freedom: RSF Index reveals global crisis and rising risks at home The average global score for press freedom is at its lowest since the Index began in 2002 - as legal threats emerge as the fastest-growing silencer of journalism By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
Quick reads Washington Post joins news aggregation app Cafeyn in bid for global growth The US giant joins a platform with more than 2.5 million users and 5000 other news sources worldwide By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads UK TV news offers limited coverage of May elections, Cardiff study finds Independence debates overshadow other issues in Scottish and Welsh election reporting, with Channel 4 News leading in-depth coverage By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads New UNESCO-SembraMedia guide for women journalism entrepreneurs The resource helps women overcome structural barriers and work towards sustainable business models, audience development, team management, safety, partnerships and more By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Guardian launches fortnightly newsletter on how the climate crisis impacts sport The Hotspot will cover stories ranging from extreme weather’s effects on athletes to fan activism – it's another newsletter in a portfolio of 50 collectively reaching nearly 6m users By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Applications open for European journalist retreat on trauma, resilience and ethical reporting Step away from the daily pressures of the newsroom and learn about psychological resilience - travel, accommodation and meals covered By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads HuffPost UK integrates Taboola's DeeperDive AI The answer engine provides readers with timely, contextual answers based on the publication's own reporting By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads BJTC revamps student journalism awards to reflect digital-first newsrooms New awards focused on social video, live reporting and representation better reflect the realities of the modern newsroom By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads 18-24s embrace AI and chatbots for news, new RISJ report finds Findings from the young audiences report also show a preference for visual platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and lower levels of trust and interest towards the news compared to older generations. By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Schibsted open sources AI text-to-video tool for news content A new open-source tool from Schibsted could make video news production faster and more accessible for newsrooms everywhere By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads PA Media unveils QuickCheck: real-time context feed for live news It promises evidence-based checks for high-pressure newsrooms By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads UK Government launches £12m plan to revive local news A sweeping government initiative promises new funding, reforms to public notices and journalism career campaigns to tackle news deserts By Jacob Granger • 2 min read
