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Longtime AP Florida Politics Reporter Brendan Farrington Dies at 60

Longtime AP Florida Politics Reporter Brendan Farrington Dies at 60

Brendan Farrington, a veteran news reporter who covered Florida politics for The Associated Press for over 25 years, has died at the age of 60. Farrington passed away on Friday at his home in Tallahassee after a brief illness, as confirmed by Steve Schale, a close family friend. Based in the state capital, Farrington was widely recognized for his extensive network of sources, fairness, and kind demeanor. He was also an avid sports fan, reportedly having visited every major league ballpark. Many journalists considered him a mentor and a friend, noting his ability to earn the trust of politicians from both sides of the aisle. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush paid tribute to Farrington on X, describing him as an 'old school journalist' and a 'real pro.' Farrington began his career in 1988 at The Patriot Ledger in Quincy, Massachusetts, before joining the AP in Miami in the late 1990s and transferring to Tallahassee in 2001.
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Is Trump's latest White House media ban legal? It could get complicated

Is Trump's latest White House media ban legal? It could get complicated

If recent history is the judge, President Donald Trump faces an uncertain legal landscape in his latest effort to ban certain reporters from the White House.
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Longtime AP Florida politics reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60

Longtime AP Florida politics reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60

Brendan Farrington has died at 60
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White House turns away CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters after Trump announces ban

White House turns away CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters after Trump announces ban

By Waylon Cunningham Sept 19 (Reuters) - The White House on Saturday denied access to journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, following through with US President Donald Trump's announcement that he would ban them from the building's grounds. 
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Trace Gallagher Advocates for 'Common Sense' Approach in News Coverage

Trace Gallagher Advocates for 'Common Sense' Approach in News Coverage

Trace Gallagher, anchor of 'Fox News @ Night,' emphasizes the importance of 'common sense' in news reporting, particularly in political contexts. Since October 2022, his show, airing Monday to Friday from 11 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, aims to provide clear, direct news coverage. Gallagher highlights a segment called the 'Common Sense Department,' where he applies his personal filter of common sense to daily news stories. He notes that in an era where political news often involves 'spin machines' and 'panels of experts' presenting issues as 'deeply nuanced' or 'incredibly complex,' his role is to cut through the perceived complexity and present facts plainly. The popularity of this approach is evidenced by strong ratings, positive social media feedback, emails, and the high demand for merchandise featuring the slogan 'DID I OFFEND YOU WITH MY COMMON SENSE?' Gallagher asserts that his method involves reacting to news like a 'normal, intelligent person' who is not swayed by what he perceives as 'nonsense....
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Trump targets more news outlets, saying he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House

Trump targets more news outlets, saying he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House

President Donald Trump says he is barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatens that more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow
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Book Review Examines Chinese Journalism, Draws Parallels to U.S. Media Challenges

Book Review Examines Chinese Journalism, Draws Parallels to U.S. Media Challenges

A book review by Janice Xu of Northampton Community College discusses Emily Chua's 'The Currency of Truth: Newsmaking and the Late-Socialist Imaginaries of China’s Digital Era.' The book challenges traditional models of journalism by examining news production in a weekly newspaper in Guangzhou, China. It explores how a media organization navigates a restrictive political environment and financial viability in the context of media digitization. The review highlights the book's contribution to understanding news institution operations, media ethics, and global journalism studies, particularly in the context of growing geopolitical tensions between China and the United States. It also connects the analysis to the decline of the 'fourth estate' in Western democracies and the 'post-truth' era in U.S. media.
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EastBoston.com Provides Direct Contact for Editor and Publisher

EastBoston.com Provides Direct Contact for Editor and Publisher

EastBoston.com has made available direct contact information for its Editor and Publisher, Frank Conte. Individuals wishing to reach him can do so by sending an email to editor@eastboston.com. This direct line of communication is provided on the website's contact page, which also serves as a hub for the latest news specific to East Boston. The website emphasizes its role as a local news source, focusing on community-specific information and updates.
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Trump says he's banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House

Trump says he's banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House

President Trump said he's banning reporters from CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House, accusing each of reporting "fiction" and "lies."
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NPR's Planet Money Seeks Temporary Video Producer to Expand Social Video Operations

NPR's Planet Money Seeks Temporary Video Producer to Expand Social Video Operations

NPR's economics-themed media outlet, Planet Money, is actively seeking a Temporary Video Producer III to bolster its social video presence. This temporary role is designed to help the podcast team establish a sustainable social video operation, focusing primarily on short-form video systems. The producer will be instrumental in refining and implementing Planet Money's video strategy, leading experimentation with different video journalism forms, and training audio producers in video production and visual storytelling. This initiative aims to expand how Planet Money and its sister podcast, The Indicator, appear on video platforms more consistently and frequently, building upon their existing successful short video approaches, including a popular TikTok channel launched in 2020. The role emphasizes collaboration with existing Planet Money and Indicator teams, offering wide latitude for experimentation.
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Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House

Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House

President Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatens that more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow