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23Jemele Hill stands by calling President Trump a white supremacist: ‘I thought I was saying water is wet’
Jemele Hill, former "SportsCenter" host and current writer for The Washington Post and The Atlantic, defends her calling President Trump a white supremacist.
Poll finds Virginia voters have turned against data centers
A Washington Post-Schar School poll indicates that voters in Virginia are turning against data centers due to concerns like pollution, viewing them almost as negatively as nuclear power plants.
Computer science majors are disappearing. Is AI to blame?
The Washington Post article discusses the sudden drop in computer science majors after 15 years of being a top pick, questioning if AI is responsible for this shift.
Anthropic asked Christian leaders for advice on Claude’s moral future
Anthropic consulted with Christian leaders, including those from Catholic and Protestant churches, to gain insights on the moral development of their chatbot, Claude.
How executives survive Elon Musk’s intense leadership style at Tesla
This Washington Post article examines Elon Musk's demanding leadership style at Tesla and how executives adapt to it.
Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence ‘exposing’ U.S. forces
This Washington Post article reports that private Chinese tech firms are marketing detailed intelligence on U.S. forces in Iran, raising concerns about national security.
Why Catholicism is drawing in Gen Z men
A Washington Post article explores the increasing attraction of Gen Z men to Catholicism in search of truth, beauty, and relationships.
More Than 60,000 Washington Post Customers Canceled Subscriptions After Jeff Bezos Axed 44% of Reporters
More than 60,000 Washington Post customers canceled their digital subscriptions after Jeff Bezos supported job cuts of 44% of reporters, according to The New York Times.
Ron Paul’s strange claim about bases and troops overseas
The Washington Post fact-checks Ron Paul's claim that the United States has 900 military bases overseas and troops in 130 countries. The article suggests that the claim is outdated and needs to be updated.
Jordan Schultz: Starbucks scion and … NFL reporter?
This article from The Washington Post profiles Jordan Schultz, the son of Starbucks billionaire Howard Schultz, who works as an NFL reporter, and explores the reactions from other reporters.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter, amid scoops and missteps, isn’t slowing down
This Washington Post article profiles ESPN's Adam Schefter and his successful career, despite facing controversies.
Opinion
The article discusses the difficulty of defining ultra-processed foods and proposes a way to identify unhealthy food effectively.
Picking Off The Post
After recent layoffs at The Washington Post, rival outlets are capitalizing on an opportunity to fill the void in local sports coverage. This includes scooping up displaced talent from WaPo.
Bezos could have saved The Washington Post’s local news and sports reporters
This week's Regulator discusses Jeff Bezos's potential to save local news and sports reporters at The Washington Post. It also touches on DC's perception of Bezos, Newsmax's conflict with Nexstar, and more media-related news.
The 51st is expanding
The 51st, a local news publication, is expanding its team in Washington D.C. after recent layoffs at The Washington Post. The publication is seeking support to hire more local journalists.
The Washington Post Laid Off One-Third of Its Staff. The Internet Has Thoughts.
The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff, sparking reactions across the internet. The article compiles a series of social media posts expressing opinions on the layoffs and Jeff Bezos's role in the company's situation.
The Washington Post isn’t alone: Roughly 3/4 of major American newspapers aren’t endorsing anyone for president this year
Approximately 75% of major American newspapers are forgoing presidential endorsements this year, a trend driven by risk-averse corporate owners. The Washington Post is among those choosing to abstain from endorsing a candidate.
Jeff Bezos declares opinions questioning “free markets” no longer welcome at The Washington Post
Jeff Bezos reportedly declared that opinions questioning "free markets" are no longer welcome at *The Washington Post*. This development comes months after Bezos insisted his personal interests would not influence the newspaper's content.
@sulliview.bsky.social on Bluesky
The author, @sulliview, claims that layoffs at The Washington Post are a gift to Donald Trump, asserting that the Post's hallmark is accountability journalism. They contend that the situation began with Jeff Bezos killing an endorsement of Kamala Harris.
37+ things The Washington Post did wrong and 22+ things they could do to fix it
This Nieman Lab article highlights over 37 mistakes made by The Washington Post and suggests over 22 potential solutions to improve the publication. The piece begins by referencing a tweet directed at MacKenzie Scott, suggesting she could contribute to the paper's turnaround.
Review: Leah Libresco Sargeant’s ‘Dignity of Dependence’
Leah Libresco Sargeant's 'Dignity of Dependence' argues for a better understanding and acceptance of human need and vulnerability. Sargeant posits that valuing women specifically "as women" represents a starting point for this shift.
Opinion
The Washington Post opinion piece discusses Zohran Mamdani's New York mayoral victory speech, characterizing it as divisive and promoting class warfare. It claims Mamdani's rhetoric splits New Yorkers into the oppressed and their oppressors.
Trump appears drowsy in Cabinet meeting, repeatedly closing his eyes
Donald Trump appeared drowsy during a recent Cabinet meeting, repeatedly closing his eyes, according to the Washington Post. This is the second time in a month that Trump has appeared to struggle to stay awake while his advisors addressed cameras about administration initiatives.