The Latest: NABJ + Harris interview; TikTok ban pending?; Public health webinar, Sept. 27

Sept. 16, 2024

‘■ President Joe Biden sat down with The Washington Blade, marking the first time that a sitting president has given an exclusive interview to an LGBTQ+ news outlet .’ (POLITICO)

■ NABJ to host in-person conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia at WHYY on Sept. 17 (NABJ)

■ BBC News to increase coverage of U.S. election (Adweek) / New York Times' tech staff threatens strike during Election Day crunch (Semafor)

■ Smartmatic’s case against Newsmax over 2020 election lies will proceed to trial this month , judge rules (CNN)

■ Will TikTok be banned in January? That question is headed to court (New York Times) / TikTok faces tough questions from court over challenge to U.S. law (Reuters)

■ U.S. hits Russian state media with sanctions for raising money for Moscow's troops in Ukraine (Associated Press) / Blinken says Russia's RT is conducting intelligence activities overseas (Reuters) / Right-wing influencers say they were dupes in an alleged Russian influence operation . They’re keeping their millions, for now (CNN)

■ The Puente News Collaborative expands to report on the entire U.S.–Mexico border (Nieman Journalism Lab) / Semafor Gulf launches with lineup of expert contributors (Arab News) / Plus magazine rebrands to expand coverage and is now 'Health Plus Wellness' (MediaPost)

■ Missouri Valley Conference, Inc. and Gray Media execute multi-year broadcasting agreement (Gray Media)

■ CBS News and Stations unveil assignments for community journalism ‘news hubs’ (Deadline)

■ $4 for one week? $7? $10? The Washington Post tests ‘flexible payments’ (Nieman Journalism Lab)

■ New York Public Radio cuts 26 positions , ends 'Notes From America' (Current)

■ Columnists resign from the Jewish Chronicle over allegations Gaza articles were fabricated (Associated Press)

■ The New York Times names new editors in Photo (New York Times) / ‘I’ve joined NBC as an on-air contributor , where I’ll be sharing my Punchbowl News reporting & political analysis across all their platforms.’ (Melanie Zanona) / Vivek Ramaswamy to host roundtable series on Fox Nation, Fox News (Variety) / Erica Harrington hired as chief copy editor at Forbes Advisor (Talking Biz News) / Meet Dispatch Ohio Statehouse Bureau reporter Erin Glynn (Columbus Dispatch) / Meet the Post Independent’s new reporter (Post Independent)

■ Rupert Murdoch is set to face his kids in court, with Fox News' fate in the balance (NPR) / Secret Murdoch succession fight to remain sealed after judge rejects media petition for access (CNN) / ‘Rupert Murdoch has arrived at a Reno courthouse for the hearing over the future of his family trust - and his media empire’ (Katherine Sayre)

■ Jason Kilar on WarnerMedia, CNN+, and the future of media (Oliver Darcy)

■ Plans unveiled for National Mall memorial for slain journalists (Washington Post) / Iraqis unveil monument to the ‘Guardians of Truth,’ including 2 CBS News journalists killed in Baghdad (CBS News)

Press freedom

■ The crackdown on Cuba’s independent press (Columbia Journalism Review)

■ Dozens of Hong Kong journalists and some of their families have been harassed , media group says (Associated Press) / Hong Kong police chief vows to probe claims of journalist harassment 'without bias' as NGO urges 'firm action' (Hong Kong Free Press)

■ X has been blocked in Brazil. Does it matter for journalism ? (Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism)

Building Bridges: Success stories in closing the gap in public health and care systems

Public health and health care delivery may seem to go hand in hand to the public they exist to serve. But partnerships for the public good often are complicated by a patchwork of elaborate administrative practices, ownership, funding models, and other systemic barriers resulting in less effective results despite a shared mission of serving healthy, thriving communities.

Knocking down the silos to collaborative health systems that drive improved outcomes is vital to addressing our most pressing public health issues. Join us over Zoom on Friday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m. ET to learn from experts whose solutions-oriented approaches on critical public health issues have shown how innovation and disruption, particularly in times of crisis, can radically shift how communities can access care.

Jointly produced by the Common Health Coalition and the National Press Club Journalism Institute, the 90-minute conversation will highlight research on high-impact public health and care delivery system partnerships while addressing the core components of their success. Expect a robust discussion on practical aspects of these important collaborations.

The featured initiatives were published in a special themed issue of NEJM Catalyst, guest edited by Dr. Nicholas Stine. The edition includes articles, case studies, and research reports on coordination across public health and care delivery, COVID 19 response, tuberculosis screening, the 2022 mpox outbreak, pediatric asthma intervention, abortion and reproductive health care, and public health data. Click here to see the list of confirmed speakers.

Program participants will gain:

Managers: 3 tips to better manage your time

“Time management is about defining goals and priorities to save time instead of losing track of it. It requires delegation, organization, prioritization, and firm boundaries. No matter your position, time management is essential for staying on task and productive. ...

Set boundaries : It’s easy to find yourself pulled in multiple directions. After all, flexibility is important. But it’s also important to have boundaries when needed. Boundaries help managers avoid taking on too much work. ...

Block your calendar : You’ll be surprised how much more creative you are when working uninterrupted. But to do so, you must take the first step and put some time on your own calendar.

Prioritize your tasks : No matter the task size, asking yourself, “Is this my number one priority right now?” is crucial. If not, determine its priority and move on to whatever should be accomplished first. This small act may seem simple, but it gives managers a significant sense of relief and autonomy.”

-- Bob Helbig, contributor, Washington Post Jobs, excerpt from “10 time management strategies for managers ”

See you at ONA24 in Atlanta

The Institute team will be at the Online News Association’s annual convention in Atlanta this week: Sept. 18-20.

We hope you’ll stop by Booth 622 to say hi, or schedule some time to chat. We’d love to meet you and learn more about how we can support you and your important work!

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