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Mansfield ISD Candidates Clash Over Partisanship, Culture WarsFort Worth Report examines how partisanship and culture-war disputes are shaping a contested Mansfield ISD school board race.
What We Know About Czech Government's Media Funding ChangesThe Czech government has pushed through media funding changes, South China Morning Post reports, with key details still unconfirmed.
What We Know About Dana White's Response to UFC Media CriticismDana White pushed back on media criticism of UFC fight-card quality, according to a report from MMA Sucka via Google News.
Knoxville News Sentinel Argues Humor Belongs in Local NewsA Knoxville News Sentinel opinion column argues humor and laughter still have a place in serious local news coverage.
What We Know About Dana White's UFC Card Criticism ResponseDana White pushed back on media criticism of UFC card quality, per a report that offers few specifics beyond the headline claim.
South Florida — OutSFL Pitches Advertisers on Local NewsAn Out South Florida opinion piece makes a direct advertiser appeal, arguing that paid support keeps local journalism running.
Karnataka High Court Sets Rules For Social Media Case ComplaintsKarnataka High Court says sharp online criticism alone isn't a threat, issuing guidance for police handling social media complaints.
Prague — Czech Republic Advances Overhaul of Public Media FundingCzech lawmakers moved a bill overhauling public media funding forward despite criticism, Al Jazeera reported, as details remain limited.
Dallas — Editorial Cartoon Spotlights Social Media Regulation DebateDallas News published an editorial cartoon on social media regulation, but no verifiable figures or policy details were available to report.
Ilhan Omar Fundraises as One Federal Probe Draws ScrutinyRep. Ilhan Omar is seeking campaign donations amid an unresolved federal probe, per a Times of India report drawing online backlash.
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.