Alexandra Olson, Associated Press Updated 1:56 pm CDT, Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Local newspaper thriving in former 'news desert' Waves of layoffs continuing to hit both traditional newspaper chains and digital news startups. Cities and towns so denuded of coverage that they're described as "news deserts ." But then, there's The Berkshire Eagle. (June 19) Now Playing: Local newspaper thriving in former 'news desert'AD: Waves of layoffs continuing to hit both traditional newspaper chains and digital news startups. Cities and towns so denuded of coverage that they're described as "news deserts ." But then, there's The Berkshire Eagle. (June 19) Media: Associated Press PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — These days, the news about local news seems relentlessly bad: Newsroom employment, down by nearly half over the past 15 years. Waves of layoffs continuing to hit both traditional newspaper chains and digital news startups. Cities and towns so denuded of coverage that … [Read more...] about A newspaper bucks layoff trend, and hopes readers respond
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New England newspaper owner fights to save local journalism
Alexandra Olson, Associated Press Updated 11:08 pm CDT, Tuesday, June 18, 2019 In this Thursday, April 11, 2019 photo, copies of The Berkshire Eagle newspaper are placed in a machine before being bundled for distribution, in Pittsfield, Mass. The paper now features a new 12-page lifestyle section for Sunday editions, a reconstituted editorial board, a new monthly magazine, and the newspaper print edition is wider. That level of expansion is stunning in an era where U.S. newspaper newsroom employment has shrunk by nearly half over the past 15 years. less In this Thursday, April 11, 2019 photo, copies of The Berkshire Eagle newspaper are placed in a machine before being bundled for distribution, in Pittsfield, Mass. The paper now features a new 12-page lifestyle ... more Photo: Steven Senne, AP … [Read more...] about New England newspaper owner fights to save local journalism
Melania Trump’s wind-blown hair makes headlines
A story about Melania Trump and Karen Pence’s joint visit to Fort Bragg on Monday to support military families is being slammed by the first lady’s director of communications — because it’s all about FLOTUS’s messy, wind-blown hair.Stephanie Grisham took to Twitter to call out an article by British tabloid the Daily Mail, which featured multiple shots of the first lady’s long hair blowing in the wind as she flew out of Maryland and arrived in North Carolina. 16 PHOTOS Melania Trump's wind-blown hair See Gallery Melania Trump's wind-blown hair U.S. first lady Melania Trump exits a vehicle as she arrives for a visit to Fort Bragg to meet with U.S. troops and their families in Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S., April 15, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson First lady Melania Trump waves as she arrives at Fort Bragg, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) US First Lady Melania Trump(L) and … [Read more...] about Melania Trump’s wind-blown hair makes headlines
Vietnam makes int’l headlines as host for second DPRK-USA Summit
Vietnam, the host of the second summit between US President Donald Trump and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un, has grabbed international headlines for its socio-economic development as well as meticulous preparation for the summit. National flags of the DPRK, the US and Vietnam attached to a plaque with a friendship symbol of handshake are decorating many streets downtown Hanoi. Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the DPRK’s Workers’ Party of Korea, ran an article on Vietnam’s economic development on February 27, in which it hailed Vietnam’s economic potential. The article highlighted the Vietnamese Government’s efforts to accelerate economic renovation and consolidate the socialist regime, which indicated the DPRK’s interest in Vietnam’s Doi Moi (renewal) process. The same day, an article on Singapore’s Chinese-language Zaobao spotlighted Hanoi’s preparation for the rare summit on February 27-28. Both Trump and Kim received … [Read more...] about Vietnam makes int’l headlines as host for second DPRK-USA Summit
Bid for Gannett latest challenge for newspaper industry
Mae Anderson, Ap Technology Writer Updated 3:34 pm CST, Monday, January 14, 2019 FILE - In this July 14, 2010, file photo, the Gannett Co.headquarters sign stands in McLean, Va. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that MNG Enterprises, better known as Digital First Media, is preparing to bid for newspaper publisher Gannett Co. less FILE - In this July 14, 2010, file photo, the Gannett Co.headquarters sign stands in McLean, Va. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that MNG Enterprises, better known as Digital First Media, is preparing to ... more Photo: Jacquelyn Martin, AP Photo: Jacquelyn Martin, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 FILE - In this July 14, 2010, file photo, the Gannett Co.headquarters sign stands in McLean, Va. The Wall Street Journal is reporting … [Read more...] about Bid for Gannett latest challenge for newspaper industry