by Sydney Smith on Dec 12, 2019
UK needs new election broadcasting rules, Guardian editor says
The UK needs new broadcasting rules for elections, the Guardian's public editor Paul Chadwick argued. Chadwick explained that, traditionally, fairness...
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by Sydney Smith on Dec 12, 2019
UK newspaper deletes, but stands by story on teen’s death
It wasn't an invasion of privacy or a breach of suicide reporting guidelines for Teesside Live to report on a...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 11, 2019
Atlanta Journal Constitution wants disclaimer from Clint Eastwood film ‘Richard Jewell’ over ‘offensive’ reporter depiction
The Atlanta Journal Constitution thinks Clint Eastwood's upcoming film Richard Jewell defames the newspaper over its depiction of its reporter,...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 11, 2019
Australian actor suing Telegraph after dropping defamation lawsuit in August
Actor John Jarratt is suing the Australian Sunday Telegraph again. Earlier this year, Jarratt sued the newspaper for defamation over...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 10, 2019
Canada’s CTV regrets hockey bully comments
Last month, Canada's Sportsnet fired professional hockey analyst Don Cherry for his offensive comments about immigrants and poppies. Canada's CTV...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 10, 2019
Devin Nunes’ lawsuit calls CNN ‘mother of fake news’
Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) is suing CNN for defamation over the network's reporting that he allegedly met with Ukrainian prosecutor...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 10, 2019
Corrections: Black Panther family, Pete Buttigieg, Conversion Errors
1. Again? The New York Times wrongly reported that Mayor Pete Buttigieg is the first openly gay presidential candidate. This...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 10, 2019
UK Channel 4 miscaptions Boris Johnson ‘people of colour’
Channel 4 miscaptioned a video of UK prime minister Boris Johnson. The error was noteworthy because Johnson said, "I'm in...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 10, 2019
SC newspaper falls for fake interview
South Carolina's Morning News was duped by a fake interview. In a Dec. 3 retraction, SCNow.com reported that it had...