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Wichita Police Respond to Online Criticism of Two IncidentsWichita Police Department addressed social media criticism of two incidents, though officials have released few specifics publicly so far.
Columbia Journalism Review Runs Opinion Essay 'Almost Persuaded'Columbia Journalism Review's opinion desk published a piece titled "Almost Persuaded," though early wire feeds omit its argument.
Globe Opinion Says Trump's Press Fight Reaches Stars and StripesA Boston Globe opinion column places Stars and Stripes, the military's newspaper, inside a broader fight over press independence.
LA Times Contributor Says Journalism Bias Isn't Simply Left vs. RightA Los Angeles Times contributor column argues bias hampers journalism in ways neither conservative nor progressive critics typically describe.
Converse Pulls Ad, Apologizes Over Claims of Racist ImageryConverse pulled an advertisement and apologized after critics said its imagery evoked racist tropes, The Guardian reported.
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri Faces German Media Criticism, Site SaysRead Arsenal argues that German media criticism of teenage Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri could ultimately benefit the club and the player.
What We Know About Scouts' Flag Retirement CriticismHeraldNet.com reports a Scouts flag retirement ceremony drew social media criticism, though full details remain limited.
What Is Washington Post's 'Odyssey' Culture-War Op-Ed About?A Washington Post opinion column ties a renewed culture-war moment to 'The Odyssey,' and similar fights are surfacing elsewhere this fall.
Natasha Cloud Calls for WNBA to Ban Enes Kanter FreedomNatasha Cloud wants Enes Kanter Freedom barred from WNBA circles and calls the league's culture-war debate an 'intentional distraction.'
Crain's Chicago Business Argues Local News Is Civic InfrastructureA Crain's Chicago Business opinion piece contends local journalism should be funded and protected like roads or schools, not run purely as a business.
El-Sayed Faces Questions on Piker, Israel as Rogers Skips DebateAbdul El-Sayed faced pointed questions on Hasan Piker, Israel and socialist ties as Mike Rogers skipped the Michigan Senate debate.
New York — Opinion Piece Argues the News Industry Needs HelpCity & State New York ran an opinion column arguing journalism needs outside support, though its specific fixes weren't detailed in aggregation.
Tokyo — Japan Ministry Faces Criticism Over Anti-Terror Drill CostumesJapan's Foreign Ministry used costumes in an anti-terrorism drill, and the choice drew public criticism, per a Japan Times report.
How Social Media Algorithms Are Reshaping the UK SEND DebateDisability Horizons examines how platform ranking systems influence which voices are heard in Britain's SEND policy fight.
Pebble Beach Defends Removal of Historic Tree From CoursePebble Beach Company defended the removal of a tree described as historic after criticism spread on social media, Golf Digest reported.
The Crimson White — Opinion Piece Links NATO Plane, JournalismA Crimson White opinion column pairs NATO aircraft with press ethics, but no news event or incident is documented in it.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young Faces Backlash Over Social Media PostFOX13 Memphis reports Memphis Mayor Paul Young is drawing public criticism over a social media post, with few details confirmed so far.
St. Petersburg, Fla. — Poynter Opinion Revisits Journalism's Hiring DivideA Poynter opinion piece examines journalism hiring from both sides of the desk — as a manager who hires and a candidate who gets turned down.
Far-Right Parties Turn Air Conditioning Into Europe's Culture WarEUobserver reports far-right parties are framing air conditioning as a front line in Europe's climate culture war amid record heat.
Fur Ban Proposal Divides Colorado Over Wildlife, Rural LifeA proposed ban on selling and making fur products has split Colorado, pitting animal welfare advocates against rural industries.