Journalists critical of their own companies cause headaches for news organizations

apnews.com This spring, NBC News, The New York Times and National Public Radio have each dealt with turmoil for essentially the same reason: journalists taking the critical gaze they…

Poynter Journalism Prizes honor excellence in U.S. journalism

poynter.org ST. PETERSBURG, Florida – (April 23, 2024) The Poynter Institute is pleased to announce the 10 winners of the 2024 Poynter Journalism Prizes, a contest that honors the best…

Kroger, Albertsons announce plan to sell more Illinois stores amid merger quest

nbcchicago.com Note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. In an effort to secure federal approval for a proposed merger, Kroger and Albertsons announced that they would…

Former Houston Astros Pitcher Tragically Passes Away at 24

newsweek.com Former Houston Astros pitching prospect Ronny Garcia, 24, and his father were killed in a traffic accident in their native Domincan Republic on Friday. Hector Gomez of Z101…

The Black Tax: why have African Americans been cheated by the system for so long?

theguardian.com Property value assessment may not sound like the most thrilling of topics, but according to historian Andrew W Kahrl’s new book The Black Tax, it represents a hugely…

Bulls News: Chicago All-Star Hints at Possible Summer Departure

newsweek.com Following a second straight exit before the playoffs properly, Chicago Bulls small forward DeMar DeRozan was surprisingly candid in his postgame press conference about his…

Trump's Bid To Pause Jan.6 Capitol Riot Case Denied By Judge

benzinga.com The latest development in the legal battles surrounding former U.S. President Donald Trump has seen his bid to delay several lawsuits linked to the Capitol attack denied.…

'A speaker courageous enough to stand up to the extremists in his own party'

theweek.com 'A GOP speaker risks his neck to finally help a desperate Ukraine. He deserves Democratic support.' House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is risking his job by pushing Ukraine…

Another 26 women sue Endeavor Health and gynecologist Fabio Ortega, convicted of sexual abuse

chicagotribune.com Another 26 women filed lawsuits against former gynecologist Dr. Fabio Ortega and Endeavor Health this week, with many alleging the doctor sexually assaulted them and that…

How Will Israel Retaliate?

newsweek.com If the penultimate question last week was how Iran would respond after Israel bombed an Iranian diplomatic facility in Syria on April 1, the question this week is how Israel…

What science is just starting to understand about periods

vox.com Menstruation has been understudied for decades. Scientists are trying to change that. | the_burtons via Getty Images Menstruation affects the body and mind in countless…

Clarence Thomas faces backlash over Jan. 6 case comments: "What a disgrace"

newsweek.com Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas faced criticism on Tuesday over comments he made during a case focused on the January 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol. "In oral argument…