Facebook Is Weaker Than We Knew

A trove of leaked documents, published by The Wall Street Journal, hints at a company whose best days are behind it.

What They Saw in Ozy

The story behind the story is about the elite investors who plowed millions into a media dream without much due diligence, persuaded by the charm of Ozy’s head, Carlos Watson.

South Korea Shelves ‘Fake News’ Bill Amid International Outcry

Right groups warned that a proposed new law would discourage the media from reporting critically on powerful people.

Ozy Media, Once a Darling of Investors, Shuts Down in a Swift Unraveling

The digital media start-up had come under scrutiny for its business practices after articles in The Times.

Carlos Watson, the chief of Ozy Media, resigns from NPR’s board.

The development is latest following reports in The New York Times questioning Ozy’s business practices.

Ozy Built a TV Show on a False Claim, Says Its Former Producer

Producers say they were led to believe they were making a talk show for A&E, which said no to the program. “You are playing a dangerous game with the truth,” the top producer wrote in his resignation email.

At Ozy Media, a Star Journalist Quits, and a Key Investor Backs Away

Katty Kay, who had left the BBC for Ozy, resigned, and the A&E cable network canceled the broadcast of a documentary it had co-produced with the company.

Facebook groups promoting ivermectin as a Covid-19 treatment continue to flourish.

In some of the groups, members are given advice on how to evade the company’s rules on misinformation.

Goldman Sachs, Ozy Media and a $40 Million Conference Call Gone Wrong

The digital media company has raised eyebrows for its claims about its audience size for years. Then came the strange voice on the phone.

Bobby Zarem, ‘Superflack’ and Maker of Stars, Dies at 84

As a spirited impresario of public relations, he promoted entertainers, films and the “I Love New York” tourism campaign.

Remembering Richard Buckley

Mr. Buckley was a well known fashion journalist who, despite being married to Tom Ford, largely avoided being the story.

That Comment Someone Left on Facebook? It Can Get You Sued.

Australia’s top court has said media companies can be held liable for replies to their posts, prompting some to step back from the platform.

Opinion | Chris Cuomo Sexually Harassed Me. I Hope He’ll Use His Power to Make Change.

His former boss wants harassers and enablers held accountable.

New Taliban Guidelines Stir Fear About the Future of Press Freedom

The directives for journalists include rules against publishing topics in conflict with Islam or insulting to national personalities.

Opinion | Gwen Ifill Was Right About ‘Missing White Woman Syndrome’

I’ve seen it happen time and again. Missing white women and girls receive outsize media coverage when other missing people receive none.

News Media Can’t Shake ‘Missing White Woman Syndrome,’ Critics Say

Major outlets have highlighted the case of Gabrielle Petito while often ignoring stories about women of color who go missing.

Opinion | How They Failed: California Republicans, Media Critics and Facebook

Ezra Klein and Kara Swisher join Jane Coaston to debate recent and ongoing mistakes dominating the news.

How the Case of Gabrielle Petito Galvanized the Internet

The disappearance of a 22-year-old woman sparked national interest, in large part because of the online sleuthing of amateur detectives.

The Washington Post is adding 41 new editing jobs as part of its expansion.

The roles include two new deputy managing editors and a number of positions for other editors as the news outlet expands its national and international coverage.

Life After Proclaiming a Trump Re-election as Divinely Ordained

When you are in the business of prophecy, what do you do when prophecy fails?