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Minesweeper, Solitaire, and a '90s Moral Panic

When computers came to offices, bosses found a new way to worry that workers were wasting time.

Reason · Oct 22, 2023

Why Travis Kelce relies on ‘instinct’ and ‘panic’ when getting dressed

‘I’m not going to be offended if somebody says I look like a clown if I got a fun hat on and some wacky jeans. It is what it is, I’m gonna have fun with it,’ the NFL tight end says

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Russia charges Radio Free Europe editor with failing to register as a 'foreign agent'

Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva is the second U.S. journalist to be detained in Russia this year. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested for alleged spying in March.

WEKU · Oct 19, 2023

Between the ‘new’ Middle East and media’s myopia, a shrinking Palestinian voice

It’s a strange moment in history for a Matryoshka doll of lies that’s usually re-offered swollen with each flare-up in the Israel-Palestine conflict. 

Newslaundry · Oct 14, 2023

Telegraph auction poses litmus test for value of newspapers in digital age

While falling sales suggest the demise of print, the industry has proved adaptable and remains attractive to media barons

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 595

As the war enters its 595th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023

Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich loses his appeal to be released from Russian prison

Evan Gershkovich is accused of espionage and has now been in Russian detention for over six months

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Wall Street Journal reporter loses appeal in Russia and will stay in jail until the end of November

A Wall Street Journal reporter who was detained in Russia on espionage charges has lost his appeal against his arrest, meaning he will stay in jail until Nov. 30

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

The biggest sports battle isn’t on the field. It’s at the negotiating table as Big Tech fights Big Media for dominance in streaming major league athletics

The cord-cutting phenomenon has turned the world of sports on its head, and everyone wants in on the game.

Fortune · Oct 8, 2023

Often in error but still seductive: Why we can't quit election polls

Their record is uneven. They misfired in one way or another in the past three presidential elections. And yet the prevalence of election polls is undiminished. Thirteen months before the 2024 election, polls are many – and inescapable.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2023