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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will be sold to the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, the nonprofit publisher of the Baltimore Banner, effective May 4, with the newsroom staying in Pittsburgh and print days maintained (Thursday and Sunday) while staff may shrink; the sale prevents the paper from closing after years of losses by Block Communications, and unions await talks with the new owners.
A review of the new TV show 'The Paper' streaming on Peacock, which humorously and accurately depicts the modern newspaper industry in 2025, blending satire with genuine respect for local journalism, and eliciting laughs from those familiar with the field.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will cease its print edition on December 31 to become a digital-only publication starting January 2026, reflecting a broader industry shift towards digital media due to declining print circulation and revenue, while continuing to expand its digital offerings and audience.
The Enquirer is offering various subscription plans with discounts, including Essential Digital for $1 per month for 12 months, which provides unlimited digital access and a free additional user. The Sunday Plus plan offers all digital features plus Sunday print delivery and USA TODAY Crossword for $1 for the first month. The Daily Plus plan includes print delivery from Sunday to Friday for the same initial price. Subscriptions can be canceled anytime, and assistance is available via phone with a specific offer code.
An Oklahoma jury awarded Scott Sapulpa $25 million after the state's largest newspaper mistakenly identified him as the announcer who made racist comments during a 2021 girls basketball game broadcast. The jury found The Oklahoman acted with actual malice, awarding Sapulpa $5 million in actual damages and $20 million in punitive damages. Sapulpa faced threats and harassment after being falsely identified, leading to his virtual termination from his position. The newspaper's owner, Gannett, expressed disappointment with the verdict and plans to appeal, claiming there was no evidence of malicious intent.
An Oklahoma jury awarded Scott Sapulpa $25 million after the state's largest newspaper mistakenly identified him as the announcer who made racist comments during a 2021 girls basketball game. The jury found the newspaper defamed Sapulpa and awarded him $5 million in actual damages and $20 million in punitive damages. The newspaper's owner, Gannett, expressed disappointment with the verdict and plans to appeal, stating that there was no evidence of acting with awareness of falsehood or intention to harm. The incident occurred when an announcer for a livestream made racist remarks, but it was later revealed that the owner of the streaming service was responsible and attributed his language to his blood-sugar levels.
The Los Angeles Times Guild expressed dissatisfaction with the recent layoffs at the paper, stating that the company reneged on promises to diversify its ranks and that young journalists of color were disproportionately affected. The Guild also criticized the absence of a publisher, middling strategy, and lack of clear direction as contributing factors to the staffing cuts. Last week, the Guild organized the paper's first union-organized work stoppage in its 142-year history, and a group of California Democrats, including Rep. Adam Schiff, expressed concern for the layoffs in the hopes of saving the struggling paper.
A Colorado man was cited for stealing over 200 newspapers in Ouray County after a story about a reported sexual assault at the local police chief’s house was published. The newspapers were returned to the publisher, and the suspect, who is not associated with local law enforcement or the defendants in the sexual assault case, was cited for petty theft. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate the sexual assault case, and the Ouray County Plaindealer received over $2,000 in donations to reprint the stolen newspapers.
The Baltimore Sun, Maryland's largest newspaper, has been purchased by David D. Smith, the executive chairman of the conservative Sinclair Broadcast Group, raising concerns among staff and observers about potential political influence on the publication. The acquisition marks the return of the 186-year-old newspaper to local ownership, but many fear that Smith's political interests may impact the paper's editorial independence, given Sinclair's history of aligning with former President Donald Trump and requiring stations to film promos echoing his attacks on the news media.
The closure of The Welch News, a 100-year-old newspaper in McDowell County, West Virginia, has left residents feeling isolated and uninformed. The loss of the local news outlet means that public meetings go unreported, local crises are overlooked, and disinformation spreads unchecked. The closure disproportionately affects rural Americans, who rely on newspapers for crucial information. The county, once a symbol of American progress, now faces poverty, low graduation rates, and a lack of infrastructure. The disappearance of the newspaper has left a void that is being filled by cable news and social media, leading to the circulation of unverified information.
The closure of The Welch News, a 100-year-old newspaper in McDowell County, West Virginia, has left residents feeling isolated and uninformed. The loss of the local news outlet has resulted in a lack of coverage on public meetings, local events, and important issues such as infrastructure upgrades and disinformation. With limited internet access and no local radio or television stations, the community is struggling to stay connected and informed. The closure highlights the ongoing decline of American newspapers, disproportionately affecting rural communities and exacerbating the information gap.
Project E Ink, a hobbyist side project turned product, offers a 32-inch e-ink display that can load URLs of newspaper front pages, bringing the allure of a newspaper's front page to your wall. Created by Alexander Klöpping, the display is not affiliated with any newspaper and is intended as functional art. The display, available for €2,783 ($3,050), uses off-the-shelf hardware and is the same size as an unfolded newspaper front page.
The Daily Telegraph, a 150-year-old British newspaper, is up for sale as its current owners, the Barclay brothers, are looking to exit the media industry. The newspaper has faced financial challenges in recent years, including declining print circulation and advertising revenue. Potential buyers include wealthy individuals and private equity firms.
The Philadelphia Inquirer was hit by a possible cyberattack that disrupted its print operation over the weekend and prompted it to close its newsroom through at least Tuesday. The newspaper discovered "anomalous activity on select computer systems" on Thursday and "immediately took those systems offline." The Inquirer was unable to print its regular Sunday edition, and its ability to post and update stories on its website was "sometimes slower than normal." The newspaper is working with Kroll, a corporate investigation firm, to restore its systems and to investigate the episode.