Sky News Scrambles for Survival Amid Exodus of Viewers
With viewers tuning out, finances in freefall and an industry in flux, Sky News is betting everything on paywalls, podcasts and a political reset to save itself from oblivion.
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The Mysterious Ownership Tensions at the Guardian
Hugh Grant and 70 other "leading cultural figures" have written an open letter protesting the Guardian's plan to sell the Observer to loss-making start-up Tortoise Media. Charlotte Gill looks at what the fuss is about.
Three Problems with the 24-Hour News Cycle
The relentless, social media-driven 24 hour news cycle is not conducive to the calm acquisition of knowledge about the world, says Professor James Alexander. How can we escape from it?
People Turning Away From the News in Their Droves
In the UK, interest in news has halved since 2015 amidst a worldwide plummet in engagement with current affairs. The BBC reports on a global survey showing a sharp loss of trust in news providers and a hiding from reality.
No Phones in Lavatories
Are you reading this on the loo? If so, put down your phone RIGHT NOW! Joanna Gray explains why phones in loos are destroying society.
