The Latest: Trump at NABJ convention; Norah O’Donnell to exit anchor seat; Election 2024 coverage ‘pure adrenaline’; Improving your financial literacy

July 30, 2024

Top stories

Trump to speak at NABJ convention (journal-isms.com) / Trump invite sparks fierce infighting within Black journalist group (Axios) / National Association of Black Journalists leaders defend planned Donald Trump convention Q&A as some members blast decision to invite him (Deadline) / ‘The NABJ Monitor asks NABJ President Ken Lemon about Trump accepting the organization’s invite: “This is a great opportunity for us to vet the candidate right here on our ground .” ’ (Philip Lewis) / NABJ co-chair Karen Attiah steps down after Trump accepts convention invite (Daily Beast)

Washington Post issues editor’s note after backlash over front page (The Wrap) / AP says damages suit for use of Oct. 7 freelancer photo 'fatal blow' to press freedom (The Times of Israel) / Clarissa Ward on the incredible challenge of reporting on Gaza (Rolling Stone)

How a school district took its spat with a local TV station to the FCC (Washington Post)

Norah O’Donnell to exit as ‘CBS Evening News’ anchor to become senior correspondent (Variety) / ‘... O’Donnell tells me she will step down ... for a new role focusing on major cross-platform interview specials . … Evening News may pivot to rotating anchors…’ (Dylan Byers)

Washington Post CEO accused in court of deceiving police about U.K. hacking scandal (NPR)

‘I’m thrilled to be joining Semafor next month as senior Washington editor …’ (Elana Schor)

Campaign reporters energized by remade 2024 race: ‘Pure adrenaline’ (Washington Post)

Russia's state-run TASS says four journalists lose Olympics accreditation (Reuters) / Olympics commentator dropped from Eurosport over sexist comments about women’s swim team (CNN)

Perplexity is cutting checks to publishers following plagiarism accusations (The Verge)

The [Seattle] Stranger sold to former state legislator Brady Walkinshaw (KUOW Public Radio)

Can a veteran journalist unseat one of three senators he used to report on? (VTDigger)

Why public media needs to let younger decision-makers call the shots (Current)

Press Freedom

Why an Oaklandside reporter is suing Alameda County over its sideshow law (Oakland Side)

Morocco releases imprisoned journalists after pardons from King Mohamed VI (Associated Press)

For Cuban journalists, exile no protection from Havana's threats (Voice of America)

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3 considerations to improve your financial literacy

“Possessing financial literacy is critical to success in nearly every professional role , particularly as you move from individual contributor to managerial positions. ... It’s easy to see the impact of financial illiteracy on personal finances, but the connection to professional success is less direct. Ask yourself these questions:

Does your position require you to plan budgets of any size and advocate for their approval?

Once approved, are you responsible for managing budgets and allocating resources within them?

Are you required to report on budget vs. actuals and other performance metrics?”

-- Kate Johanns, freelance writer, excerpt from “The importance of financial literacy for career success ” (Washington Post Jobs)

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