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"Plain Dealer's Moonwalk Error Mystery Solved After 55 Years"
The mystery of The Plain Dealer's misquote of Neil Armstrong's famous moon landing words has been solved after 55 years. An early edition of the newspaper incorrectly quoted Armstrong, but the error was corrected in later editions. Former reporter William D. McCann, who was present during the moon landing coverage, recently confirmed the circumstances leading to the mistake, revealing that the newsroom was unaware of the error at the time. Armstrong's actual words were also subject to misinterpretation due to a radio glitch.
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Honoring the Legacy of Brazilian Journalists and Indigenous Communities.
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Justice sought for journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, one year after her killing.
The death of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh a year ago marked the loss of an objective voice of authority who broke the mold in ways relating to politics, gender and religion. For friends and family, the 51-year-old reporter’s death was acutely felt due to her compassion, vivacity and empathy, which has created a void that remains unfilled to this day. For senior Palestinian journalist Mohammed Daraghmeh, the loss of his decades-long friend and colleague hit hard both personally and professionally.
Resilient Voices: Surviving Online Abuse and Refusing to be Silenced.
Women journalists are increasingly facing online harassment, which often leads to offline violence. A report by the International Center for Journalists and UNESCO reveals that women journalists are the primary targets of online violence and the first responders to it. The report also highlights the role of political actors in instigating and fueling online violence campaigns against women journalists. The violence takes a physical, psychological, and emotional toll on women journalists and threatens democracy itself. The report presents 28 recommendations, including making social media companies more accountable for combating online violence against women journalists. Support networks and creating safe spaces for women journalists to talk about their experiences are crucial for their recovery and resilience.
Global Press Freedom Rankings: Poland Rises, India Falls, and Southeast Asia Faces Challenges.
The 2023 World Press Freedom Index reveals that the environment for journalism is "bad" in seven out of ten countries, with disinformation and propaganda posing a threat to journalism. The report evaluates the environment for journalism in 180 countries and territories and is published on World Press Freedom Day.
The Arrest of Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia Sparks International Outrage.
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal correspondent in Russia, has gone missing after arriving at a steakhouse in Yekaterinburg. Gershkovich, who loved Russia, had been reporting on the country for years. His disappearance has sparked concerns about press freedom in Russia, with leaders of top news organizations calling for his release and President Biden calling on Russia to release him.