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BuzzFeed layoffs show that “winter is here for digital news,” says former NYT editor Jill AbramsonBuzzFeed layoffs show that “winter is here for digital news,” says former NYT editor Jill Abramson
Technology

Abramson’s new book Merchants of Truth profiles the New York Times, the Washington Post, Vice, and BuzzFeed.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Full Q&A: “Be Fearless” author and early AOL executive Jean Case on Recode DecodeFull Q&A: “Be Fearless” author and early AOL executive Jean Case on Recode Decode
Technology

Case talks with Recode’s Kara Swisher about her new book, which explains how to make breakthroughs and find purpose in your life.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Apple is getting closer and closer to spelling out its TV strategyApple is getting closer and closer to spelling out its TV strategy
Technology

Tim Cook won’t come out and explain Apple’s plan to take on Big TV. But he’s almost there.

By Peter Kafka
Politics
Cracks are showing in Trump’s media firewallCracks are showing in Trump’s media firewall
Politics

Ann Coulter inspired Trump’s immigration strategy. Now she’s furious with the president.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Why Trump is tweeting about studying the BibleWhy Trump is tweeting about studying the Bible
Politics

It’s not just because he was watching Fox News.

By Aaron Rupar
Technology
What’s all this fuss about “digital detox” — and does it really work?What’s all this fuss about “digital detox” — and does it really work?
Technology

Too much tech can be bad for you. Here’s what happens when people are left to fighting their own devices.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
If you want to understand the age of Trump, read the Frankfurt SchoolIf you want to understand the age of Trump, read the Frankfurt School
Technology

Why now is a great time to dust off this forgotten school of criticism.

By Sean Illing
Technology
Full Q&A: Attorney Laura Wasser on making a “TurboTax for divorce”Full Q&A: Attorney Laura Wasser on making a “TurboTax for divorce”
Technology

Wasser’s online platform, It’s Over Easy, is aimed at people who couldn’t afford her $850/hour fees.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Will Tesla change the world or go out of business? Yes.Will Tesla change the world or go out of business? Yes.
Technology

Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher discuss Tesla on the latest Pivot, plus Tucker Carlson, Fyre Festival and the MAGA teens from Covington Catholic.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
BuzzFeed has started its layoffs, but it’s also talking about a mergerBuzzFeed has started its layoffs, but it’s also talking about a merger
Technology

BuzzFeed is cutting costs and getting leaner, but it still wants to get bigger — by exploring a deal with Group Nine.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
WhatsApp is fighting fake news by limiting its virality. Could Facebook and Twitter do the same?WhatsApp is fighting fake news by limiting its virality. Could Facebook and Twitter do the same?
Technology

What if Facebook and Twitter were less viral?

By Kurt Wagner and Rani Molla
Culture
Weezer’s surprise cover album is half karaoke, half internet memeWeezer’s surprise cover album is half karaoke, half internet meme
Culture

The band’s viral cover of Toto’s “Africa” was rapidly eclipsed by its version of TLC’s “No Scrubs” — a sincere jam from a cheeky album.

By Aja Romano
Technology
NYU’s Jay Rosen says 2020’s political journalism will be even worse than 2016’sNYU’s Jay Rosen says 2020’s political journalism will be even worse than 2016’s
Technology

“This should be a time when people in the political press are searching for alternatives to the horse race,” Rosen says. But they aren’t.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
BuzzFeed is laying off more than 200 people, its second round of cuts in 14 monthsBuzzFeed is laying off more than 200 people, its second round of cuts in 14 months
Technology

“Unfortunately, revenue growth by itself isn’t enough to be successful in the long run,” CEO Jonah Peretti wrote in an email to staff.

By Kurt Wagner and Peter Kafka
Technology
Verizon says some of its media assets are so useless it won’t try to sell themVerizon says some of its media assets are so useless it won’t try to sell them
Technology

The wireless giant is shutting down some of its AOL and Yahoo properties. It’s also laying off 800 people.

By Peter Kafka
Media
How journalism can win back public trustHow journalism can win back public trust
Media

In a new book, the former Guardian editor explains what journalists — and readers — need to do to fight fake news.

By Julia Belluz
Technology
Hulu is cutting the price of its most popular streaming service — and raising the price of its most expensive oneHulu is cutting the price of its most popular streaming service — and raising the price of its most expensive one
Technology

The moves come after a Netflix price hike.

By Peter Kafka
Media
The Black Hebrew Israelites and their connection to the Covington controversy, explainedThe Black Hebrew Israelites and their connection to the Covington controversy, explained
Media

How a rarely discussed religious group became part of the viral Covington story.

By P.R. Lockhart
Technology
Full Q&A: McSweeney’s editor Claire Boyle and EFF boss Cindy Cohn on Recode DecodeFull Q&A: McSweeney’s editor Claire Boyle and EFF boss Cindy Cohn on Recode Decode
Technology

The EFF and McSweeney’s teamed up last year to produce a special edition of the quarterly magazine about the “end of trust.”

By Eric Johnson
Politics
How conservative media became a “safe space”How conservative media became a “safe space”
Politics

Former talk radio host Charlie Sykes on the crisis of conservative media.

By Sean Illing
Technology
Is being woke the business strategy of 2019?Is being woke the business strategy of 2019?
Technology

On the latest episode of Pivot, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss the Gillette ad and more.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Netflix is finally sharing (some of) its audience numbers for its TV shows and movies. Some of them are huge.Netflix is finally sharing (some of) its audience numbers for its TV shows and movies. Some of them are huge.
Technology

The streaming service says it now accounts for 10 percent of TV viewing time.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Full Q&A: Axios business editor Dan Primack on newsletters, IPOs, and the economy in 2019Full Q&A: Axios business editor Dan Primack on newsletters, IPOs, and the economy in 2019
Technology

“I want to tell a reader something they don’t know yet ... I want to make them feel smart when they get to work and feel like they’re ready to do their jobs.”

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Full Q&A: Glossier CEO Emily Weiss on the “art and science” of the beauty businessFull Q&A: Glossier CEO Emily Weiss on the “art and science” of the beauty business
Technology

Glossier wants to rekindle the “humanity of things and the connections you feel with people” while shopping.

By Eric Johnson
Media
Vox 2019 Audience Survey: help us serve you betterVox 2019 Audience Survey: help us serve you better
Technology
Facebook made a $300 million pledge to help journalists — just like Google did last yearFacebook made a $300 million pledge to help journalists — just like Google did last year
Technology

The internet giants make billions from ads. They want news publishers to sell subscriptions instead.

By Peter Kafka
Politics
Mueller’s investigation will dominate Bill Barr’s confirmation hearingMueller’s investigation will dominate Bill Barr’s confirmation hearing
Politics

Trump’s nominee for attorney general will face questions about his past comments and that memo.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Fox & Friends keeps pushing misinformation about Ocasio-Cortez’s tax ideaFox & Friends keeps pushing misinformation about Ocasio-Cortez’s tax idea
Politics

Ironically, the latest example occurred during a discussion of how Democrats supposedly don’t understand economics.

By Aaron Rupar
Technology
A resolution for journalists in 2019: Earn the public’s trust by showing your workA resolution for journalists in 2019: Earn the public’s trust by showing your work
Technology

CNN.com Editor in Chief Meredith Artley says slogans like “facts first” aren’t enough.

By Eric Johnson
Culture
Megyn Kelly wanted to be the next Oprah. Her split with NBC shows why that may never happen.Megyn Kelly wanted to be the next Oprah. Her split with NBC shows why that may never happen.
Culture

Kelly is taking the remainder of her $69 million contract with her.

By Amanda Sakuma
Politics
Mo Brooks’s CNN interview shows how detached from reality Trump’s GOP has becomeMo Brooks’s CNN interview shows how detached from reality Trump’s GOP has become
Politics

Like the president, Brooks won’t let the facts get in the way of his narrative.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Trump’s Hannity interview reveals a president out of touch with realityTrump’s Hannity interview reveals a president out of touch with reality
Politics

He can’t explain what he’s trying to do or why.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Trump uses Border Patrol agents as props during Fox News interviewTrump uses Border Patrol agents as props during Fox News interview
Politics

The president attacked Democrats while CBP agents stood behind him.

By Aaron Rupar
Media
Fox News cuts away from Trump roundtable after he describes human trafficking in grisly detailFox News cuts away from Trump roundtable after he describes human trafficking in grisly detail
Media

“They have tape over their mouths, electrical tape, usually blue tape, as they call it.”

By Aaron Rupar
Technology
America desperately needs fiber internet, and the tech giants won’t save usAmerica desperately needs fiber internet, and the tech giants won’t save us
Technology

Harvard’s Susan Crawford explains why we shouldn’t expect Google to fix slow internet speeds in the US.

By Eric Johnson
Politics
People over 65 are the most likely to share fake news on Facebook, study findsPeople over 65 are the most likely to share fake news on Facebook, study finds
Politics

Blame the baby boomers.

By Emily Stewart
Tucker Carlson has sparked the most interesting debate in conservative politics
Explainers

“All I’m saying is don’t act like the way things are is somehow ordained by God.”

By Jane Coaston
Politics
President Trump’s primetime TV speech: news and updatesPresident Trump’s primetime TV speech: news and updates
Politics

Trump will address the nation during primetime television on Tuesday evening, speaking about immigration and the border wall.

By Vox Staff
Technology
Jon Lovett explains why Democrats in Congress probably won’t regulate FacebookJon Lovett explains why Democrats in Congress probably won’t regulate Facebook
Technology

Even if, in private, they might really want to.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Twitter hopes you want to watch NBA games from a camera focused on just one playerTwitter hopes you want to watch NBA games from a camera focused on just one player
Technology

Twitter cut a streaming deal with the NBA to show you individual players, not full games.

By Kurt Wagner