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@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 1:35 PM

U.S. District Court Judge Timothy J. Kelly extended his order allowing CNN, MS Now and Politico to regain their White House press credentials through next Tuesday, at which time he could extend it again.

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@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 6:13 PM

President Donald Trump wants to rebrand AI as super intelligence. That term has already been used in the industry to describe technology that has not been developed yet.

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@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 3:11 PM

There are invisible rivers in the sky — enormous plumes of moisture borne over oceans that, when released back to Earth, can bring a drizzle or deluge.

WaPo’s investigation into the global rise of dangerous rainfall is a wide-ranging yet visceral series.
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@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 1:00 PM

The Cherry Sisters' reviews became so brutal that the sisters sued The Des Moines Leader for libel in 1898. That landmark ruling — which favored the press — helped shape journalists’ right to criticize public performances.

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@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 12:44 PM

The town hall will air at 8 p.m., be moderated by “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil and take place in the key battleground state of Michigan. It gives a high-profile Republican a chance to make the GOP’s case immediately before what is expected to be a close race to control Congress.

@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 12:44 PM

CBS announced Wednesday that it will air a town hall with Vice President JD Vance on Oct. 17 — just two and a half weeks before the pivotal Election Day.
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@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 1:36 PM

Paramount Skydance finally closed its $111 billion deal to take over Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, following an arm-wrestle in court and high-profile pushback, and the big media question now is how CBS News and CNN will carry on under one roof.

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@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 7:15 PM

College reporters nationwide are standing up to university administrations and reporting their stories despite pressure from university officials.

Here are four of their stories: buff.ly/RIkjUcG

@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 2:15 PM

How can an aspiring writer become an opinion writer?

Don’t cut corners when it comes to learning how to do the work, veteran opinion editors and writers told Boston Globe managing editor Cristina Silva. “That’s more important than how you get published.”

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@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 1:45 PM

With Paramount set to officially acquire Warner Bros. Discovery next week, what will happen to CNN when the companies merge?

One hint is that Paramount CEO David Ellison has asked Mark Thompson to stay on as the big boss at CNN.

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@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 3:15 PM

A new study of 112 independent publishers shows something that local news entrepreneurs know well: Success isn’t just about producing great journalism, it’s about finding the right balance.

Read about the study:
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@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 3:00 PM

Here’s how The New York Times’ Emily Baumgaertner Nunn spent years building trust with survivors and investigators to tell the story of Los Angeles’ Figueroa Street – one of the most notorious sex-trafficking corridors in the United States.

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@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 1:15 PM

In his first TV interview since spending 491 days imprisoned in Russia, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich explained what it was like in prison and why he was “relieved” to be charged with espionage.
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@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 2:01 PM

"If you want your story to make a difference, you should be thinking about what that difference might look like from the moment you decide to take it on,” writes ProPublica deputy managing editor Alexandra Zayas.
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@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 1:45 PM

Don’t quit your newsroom job on a whim, writes Boston Globe managing editor Cristina Silva in this edition of “Ask the Recruiter.” Instead, do your research and mull your options.

Here are the questions to ask yourself before you do: www.poynter.org/commentary/2...

@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 1:15 PM

After President Donald Trump banned CNN, MS Now and Politico from White House grounds, the other TV networks in the reporting pool agreed to not participate in the White House TV pool.

Here’s how the networks are fighting back against Trump’s ban: www.poynter.org/commentary/2...

@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 2:02 PM

This exclusive webinar series is part of Poynter Membership, which gives journalists year-round access to training discounts, most popular journalism courses and early access to Poynter events. 🔗 Become a member today and explore what’s included: poynter.org/membership

@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 2:02 PM

Join Poynter faculty members Kelly McBride and Kristen Hare for separate live sessions focused on two essential parts of the craft: making thoughtful editorial decisions and finding the telling details that make stories stronger.

@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 2:02 PM

Strong journalism is shaped by the choices reporters make and the details they uncover. This fall, Poynter members have two new opportunities to sharpen their skills to dig deeper, ask better questions and define their editorial voice.

@poynterinstitute.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 2:00 PM

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. On Monday, the three national news outlets filed a First Amendment lawsuit to restore their access.

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