The resurgence of religion in mainstream media, and why it’s happening
Whether seeing a movie in theaters, streaming a new one on Amazon Prime or tuning into the nightly news, Americans are seeing more and more religious content. Mainstream platforms are dramatically expanding production on religion-based films, documentaries and shows, and they’re not just targeting faith-based individuals. And the content they’re creating? Much of it is […]
What Trump’s marijuana reclassification means — and what it doesn’t
The Trump administration has moved to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, but don’t expect to begin seeing headshops popping up everywhere. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order Thursday that reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana but did not legalize the drug — either medically or recreationally — at the federal level, The […]
Trump claims seized Iran-bound ship carried Chinese ‘gift’; Georgia troopers fired over insurance claim
In this Media Miss Minute, President Donald Trump says a cargo vessel seized by the U.S. military headed for Iran was carrying what he calls a”gift” from China – a potentially deadly one. Plus, why four Georgia State Patrol employees have been fired following an on-duty car chase. Media Miss by the left: Trump says […]
Apple patches bug that let FBI access deleted Signal messages
Apple has patched a security vulnerability that allowed the FBI to view deleted content from the encrypted messaging app Signal. In a post to its website on Wednesday, Apple said it had fixed a bug that allowed notifications marked for deletion to be “unexpectedly retained on the device.” The flaw — first revealed by 404 […]
Shareholders approve Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount deal as acquisition now heads to the DOJ
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted Thursday, approving Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of the company, making way for antitrust regulators at the Justice Department to take up the acquisition. In what could be the biggest media merger in years, Warner Bros. and Paramount could become one, creating a powerhouse in the film and television industry, owning everything […]
Japan opens door to weapons exports, easing pressure on US supply chains
Japan lifted a postwar restriction, allowing it to export lethal weapons to 17 countries with existing defense and technology agreements. The move marks one of the country’s most significant defense policy shifts in decades. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the shift reflects a more challenging security environment, arguing that no country can ensure its safety […]
These newspapers are using reporters’ names on AI-written articles. How will this affect trust in the media?
This article was written by AI … just kidding. The company that publishes the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star, The Charlotte Observer and several other major regional newspapers is facing scrutiny over its use of artificial intelligence to create news stories. A report from The Wrap says the company, McClatchy Publishing, is using AI […]
Renewable energy has caught up to coal as the world’s largest power source
In 2025, renewable energy rivaled coal as the main source of electricity across the globe, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency released several days prior to Earth Day. In the United States, renewable energy growth continues, but the pace has slowed. The IEA’s annual Global Energy Review, a publication looking back […]
Several states rushed into mid-decade redistricting. The payoff appears minimal.
Lawmakers across the nation dove into a gerrymandering fight ahead of the midterm elections, hoping to give their respective party an edge. But with the election 195 days away, the efforts appeared to net small — if any — political gains. President Donald Trump ignited the redistricting push several months ago when he instructed Texas […]
