Reading up on media

The documentary 'Whatever It Takes' reveals how eBay employees conspired to cyberstalk journalists and critics, exposing their harassment campaign and the pursuit of justice.

The HBO Max medical drama 'The Pitt' garnered 25 Emmy nominations, while 'Hacks' final season broke records with 24 comedy nods.

The 2026 Emmy nominations featured surprising nods for Chase Infiniti and Love Island USA host Ariana Madix, while Jon Hamm and The Amazing Race were notably omitted.

Through historical cookbooks and his family recipe, the author argues that potato salad is the most American dish for its unifying, adaptable nature.

Argues that Taylor Swift's wedding could outshine the Met Gala as a cultural spectacle, with secrecy and celebrity frenzy.

The private wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce drew a large public spectacle and media frenzy outside Madison Square Garden.

HN commenters debate whether Robin Williams' monologue proves human experience is irreplaceable in art or whether it shows acting can convey depth without lived experience, questioning implications for AI-generated content.

A collection of ten writers each nominate a different film they believe best captures the essence of America's hopes, dreams, heartbreak, and hilarity as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

German news media prioritized coverage of the national team's World Cup loss over a mass shooting in northern Germany the next day.

Om Malik, founder of influential tech blog Gigaom, has died at 59, leaving a legacy of shaping Silicon Valley's self-image.

Om Malik, influential tech blogger and founder of GigaOM, has died at age 60, prompting widespread tributes from the Hacker News community.

Rendi provides a REST API to run FFmpeg commands on its cloud infrastructure without installation, auto-scaling and supporting long run times.

The article coins 'dopamine fracking' to describe how modern internet platforms extract concentrated attention hits, drawing a parallel to environmental fracking's long-term damage.

Netflix ordered a spinoff of the YouTube series "Hot Ones" to air after live sports events, aiming to keep viewers on its platform by mimicking traditional broadcast post-game programming.

Explicit sexual scenarios in the current season of 'Love Island U.S.A.' are alienating viewers who find the content distasteful.

People Inc. uses its large test kitchen to produce authentic recipes as a counter to AI-generated recipe slop online.

Some viral stories about World Cup tourists marveling at American food customs are fabricated or exaggerated for engagement, not reflecting real fan experiences.

The opinion piece contends that Trump's fight night event was predictably absurd and degraded American dignity.

The first half of 2026 had few major hits but offered pleasant surprises like 'Widow's Bay' and returning favorites such as 'The Comeback.'

NBCUniversal News Group chair Cesar Conde predicts mainstream media will regain public trust as audiences tire of polarization and AI-generated misinformation.

Even the world's leading deepfake expert, Hany Farid, can no longer trust his own eyes as AI-generated content becomes indistinguishable from reality, eroding his ability to verify truth.

The White House faced internal paralysis as senior officials clashed in crisis meetings over President Trump's refusal to release Epstein-related documents.

At Chanel's Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner, celebrities including Sofia Coppola, Robert De Niro, and Whoopi Goldberg gathered to watch and cheer on the Knicks during the NBA Finals.

Fashion runways and red carpets embrace messy, unbrushed hair as a trend, requiring minimal effort to achieve the look.

The Ballerina Farm Store, opened by a tradwife influencer in Midway, Utah, has become a tourist attraction, drawing visitors to the small town.

Two New York Times critics analyze the success of horror films 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession', debating which lessons the industry should and shouldn't take from their $100 million breakout.

The article catalogs prominent figures who attended Game 3 of the NBA finals at Madison Square Garden, highlighting celebrities at the Knicks game.

The Broadway revival of 'Death of a Salesman' led with six Tony Awards, while 'Schmigadoon!' won best new musical, and 'Ragtime' and 'Liberation' also won major prizes.

The New York Times polled 25,000 readers to compile a ranked list of the 100 greatest living American songwriters.

After surviving six days alone above 8,000 meters on Everest, Dawa Sherpa's family accuses his expedition team of abandoning him rather than mounting a timely rescue.

Ben Mezrich's 'Checkmate' effectively recounts the 2022 chess scandal but was rushed to print too quickly.

LinkedIn blends professional utility with celebrity posts and paid influencer content, attracting a broader audience while risking its core networking mission.

Viral robot videos often rely on teleoperation, sped-up playback, and familiar training environments, misleading viewers about true autonomous capabilities.

Jill Biden's memoir portrays an insular White House where loyalty was prized and President Biden's feelings were prioritized over health concerns.

James Dolan, longtime Knicks owner, faces persistent boos from fans, and a championship may be the only way to change their perception.

Newly released Justice Department files and employee accounts reveal Bill Gates's decades-long association with Jeffrey Epstein, including multiple meetings, affairs, and attempts by his staff to control media narratives, leading to severed ties with Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway, and international engagements.

Jill Biden said she had never seen Joe Biden in that state before or since, recounting his 2024 debate performance.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangled two nonvenomous snakes during a Florida visit, prompting experts to evaluate his snake-handling technique for safety and correctness.

Maurice Kamara charms passersby, including A-list celebrities, into spontaneous street interviews about their fashion choices.

A man accidentally walked onto an Australian Fashion Week runway while going for a swim, briefly becoming the show's unexpected star.

Elim Chan is named San Francisco Symphony's first female music director, among few women leading major US orchestras.

Jeff Bezos publicly praised Donald Trump's second term as 'more mature' and denied adjusting Amazon or Post policies to win presidential favor.

Steven Rosenbaum's 'The Future of Truth' was found to contain AI-generated fake quotes, exposing the irony of a book about truth in the AI age.

Index launches a platform allowing content owners to track AI agent usage of their work and earn revenue when their content is used.

Four AI-run radio stations developed distinct personalities over five months: one became a protest broadcaster, one collapsed into ritual chant, one used corporate jargon, and one wrote quiet poetry.

Isa Briones discusses balancing her role as abrasive Dr. Trinity Santos on 'The Pitt' with her Broadway debut in 'Just in Time.'

4 in 10 U.S. adults, and half under 50, get health information from influencers; 41% describe themselves as healthcare professionals, while coaches and entrepreneurs are also common.

Obama criticized Trump and urged Democrats to communicate plainly during his Colbert interview, without naming the former president directly.

Ted Turner, the founder of CNN who pioneered 24-hour television news, died peacefully at 87, according to his family.

A comprehensive gallery of celebrity arrivals and standout fashion looks from the 2026 Met Gala's cobblestone carpet on fashion's biggest night.

Former and current Vogue employees held a reunion screening of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' with an 'interview chic' dress code.

AI-generated microdramas boom in China, sparking legal threats from celebrities over unauthorized likenesses and job losses for actors.

A user built a system to print a daily news digest on a vintage dot matrix printer, embracing slow-media and tactile reading over digital feeds.

A NYT panel of critics and music-industry insiders ranked the 30 most significant living American songwriters, based on influence and craft.

Larry Ellison's $212.9 billion net worth is almost entirely in Oracle stock, which he pledges as collateral for personal loans to fund assets like superyachts and a Hawaiian island.

Dwarkesh Patel built a podcast that gains access to top AI figures like Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg by engaging them in deeply technical, substantive conversations.

The New York Times presents a culture quiz testing knowledge of art, film, literature, food, and other topics, tied to its T Culture issue.

a16z announces investment in MTS, a live media company on X that monitors and discusses current events in tech, business, politics, and culture.

Despite the growth of e-books and audiobooks, 64% of US adults read a print book in the past year, still the dominant format.

The article traces how Lena Dunham both shaped and was later repudiated by the millennial cultural moment she helped define through her work on Girls.

Boston Globe reporter Emily Sweeney's thick Boston accent, showcased on social media, has turned her into a viral sensation beloved for its authenticity and charm.

NPR received $113 million from Connie Ballmer and an anonymous donor to support its long-term strategy.

Iran leverages a coordinated global network of accounts and media channels to rapidly spread its propaganda narratives online within minutes.

Since the debut of Euphoria, its stars—Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Jacob Elordi—have ascended to Hollywood A-list status through modern career strategies and cultural influence.

In an asymmetrical conflict, Iran is deploying sophisticated propaganda and disinformation campaigns to undermine global support for U.S. and Israeli attacks.

Wesley Morris argues that the 1970 film 'Love Story' is a horror story where the nightmare begins when the protagonist says 'I do.'

Tech giants' AI narratives cater to investors, fueling public pessimism, but startups can craft optimistic, credible stories about the future.

Chappell Roan denies allegations about a contentious encounter in Brazil involving a security guard and Jude Law's daughter, igniting online debate.

The Bachelorette's casting of Taylor Frankie Paul backfired after a past assault video emerged, derailing the season.

Abuse allegations against Noma's René Redzepi caused swift US backlash but muted reaction in Denmark, where he is a cultural icon.

Chuck Norris balanced his martial-arts mastery with onscreen warrior roles, shaping a distinct action-star identity across decades.

The article reports that a planned season of The Bachelorette starring Taylor Frankie Paul was canceled after she pleaded guilty to aggravated assault.

The article profiles first-time filmmakers Fergus Campbell and Lola Lafia, whose debut film 'Sparks' about friendship, time travel and queer identity premiered at SXSW.

Gavin Newsom's dyslexia is highlighted amid Trump's attack, emphasizing that dyslexia affects 20% of Americans and is unrelated to IQ.

Vanity Fair's new editor shrank the Oscars after-party guest list to boost star concentration per capita.

A24, the indie studio that dominated recent Oscars, was completely shut out at the 2025 ceremony, with 'Marty Supreme' and Timothée Chalamet among the losers.

Pop culture now portrays Silicon Valley billionaires as nihilistic and amoral, replacing earlier quirky-striver archetypes from shows like HBO's "Silicon Valley."

Oscars pundits reject prediction market data, preferring their own expertise over crowd-sourced wagering odds for Oscar race forecasts.

Jeff Bezos, dissatisfied with losses at The Washington Post, is pushing the newsroom to double productivity with half its budget.

Marketing campaigns and social media trends revive the JFK Jr. 'Love Story' aesthetic, but the Kennedy archetype's charm remains unattainable through purchase.

The New York Times Food and Film writers and editors select and recount the 20 best food scenes in movies ahead of the Oscars.

Michael Moore's 2003 Oscar speech against the Iraq War, delivered days after the invasion, is recalled by those onstage.

Long airport security lines during the partial government shutdown are less widespread than social media images suggest, though some TSA absences cause delays.

Sync music — licensed songs placed in ads, shows, and games — has grown into a dominant revenue stream for artists and labels, reshaping how music is discovered and consumed.

The sudden ubiquity of the word 'tranche' stems from its use in reporting on a released batch of documents, reviving a 16th-century financial term.

American Express and Blackbird dropped sponsorship of Noma's Los Angeles dinners following NYT reporting on assault allegations against chef René Redzepi.

The New York Times lists upcoming spring 2025 nonfiction releases, including memoirs by Liza Minnelli and Arsenio Hall, essay collections by David Sedaris and Jesmyn Ward, and new true crime and biography titles.

A video weighs the practical and personal trade-offs of becoming a carpenter, offering advice for those considering the trade.

Using RSS feeds reveals the hidden structure of online content, including SEO articles and paywall circumvention, contrasting with curated homepages.

Fashion designers' uniform dress code of navy sweaters, dark pants, and jeans reveals a professional conformity that shapes their collections and audience perception.

Digg has launched native video uploads on web, iOS, and Android, supporting up to 1080p at 60fps.

Olympians Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu are caught in public narratives that reveal overlapping online tensions between China and America.