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Five Years Later, NYT's 2021 Debate-Team Essay ResurfacesA New York Times opinion essay linking a 2000s college debate team to today's culture wars is circulating five years after publication.
Moyes Dismisses Arteta Criticism Before Arsenal-Everton ClashDavid Moyes calls past criticism of Mikel Arteta 'a load of rubbish' ahead of Arsenal's match against Everton, LiveScore reports.
What We Know About Sanju Samson's Reply to Critics After NZ ChaseSanju Samson addressed online critics after helping India complete a record T20I run chase against New Zealand, a report said.
Does the US-Australia Alliance Survive a Social Media Policy Fight?Canberra says a White House rebuke of its social media rules will not harm the alliance, Reuters reports, though specifics remain scarce.
Broadcaster Taylor Rooks: Criticism Means ‘Get Up and Do Your Job Again’Broadcaster Taylor Rooks describes a simple response to public criticism of her on-air work, according to Us Weekly.
One YouTube Video Claims Media Wants Bo Nix to FailA Wolf Sports video titled 'The Media Wants Bo Nix to Fail' raises a bias claim that is hard to check from the title alone.
What We Know About Turkey's Social Media Verification PlanFreedom House says a proposed identity-verification system for Turkish social media could expose government critics to retaliation.
Chicago — Self-Appointed Food Critics Build Online FollowingsA Chicago Tribune column examines unpaid reviewers drawing social media followings without newsroom training or editorial oversight.
Americans for Prosperity Outlines Ways to Curb Culture WarsAmericans for Prosperity's case for local fixes meets two tests: a Colorado fur-ban fight and Europe's air conditioning dispute.
Wall Street Journal Reports ICE Using Social Media Against CriticsA Wall Street Journal report examines how ICE's official accounts respond directly to journalists and advocacy critics online.
What's Known About the Ad Involving Amy Acton's Estranged MotherCriticism is building over a political ad that features Amy Acton's estranged mother, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
KDDI Subsidiary Faces Scrutiny Over Mongolian WildfireJapan Times reports a KDDI subsidiary faces criticism and unanswered questions after a wildfire broke out in Mongolia, with few details disclosed so far.
Margaret Sullivan: Amanpour's Parting Advice to Journalists Holds UpMargaret Sullivan says Christiane Amanpour's farewell counsel to journalists holds up, according to her Guardian column.
Georgia's Under-16 Social Media Law Clears Federal Court ReviewA federal court ruling lets Georgia enforce limits on social media access for users under 16, setting up a possible Supreme Court test.
Virat Kohli's Sister Says Modi Criticism Post Was AccidentalBhawna Dhingra, identified as Virat Kohli's sister, said a post read as criticism of Narendra Modi was posted by accident, Rediff reported.
One Arkansas Op-Ed Argues Debates Need Substance, Not 'Gotchas'An Arkansas Democrat-Gazette op-ed renews a familiar argument: political debates should test policy, not chase viral exchanges.
Chicago Media Figure Pushes Back on 'Insane' Josh Giddey CriticismA Chicago media figure disputed criticism of NBA guard Josh Giddey, calling the backlash "insane," per a new report.
New York Post's 'Oscar Winner Math' Midterm Claim Offers Scant DetailA widely shared headline cites an unnamed Oscar winner's midterm math, but the public link offers no name, numbers, or quote.
Sydney — Review Hears Seven West Media Culture Was 'Diabolical'A confidential review into Seven West Media's workplace culture heard testimony describing it as 'diabolical,' ABC News reports.
Patrick Queen 'Breaks Silence' Story Lacks SpecificsA Heavy.com headline says Patrick Queen clapped back at critics, but the posts and complaints behind it go undetailed in available reporting.