JOURNALISM

Chris Mohney: Why Tumblr Needed an Editor-in-Chief

Tumblr wants a team of journalists to report the latest and greatest happening on its microblogging platform. The NYC-based website made its first major move in that direction by hiring Chris Mohney on Thursday, to serve as the site's editor-in-chief.

Gasland director responds to arrest; court date set

GasLand director Josh Fox has been processed and released following his arrest at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Fox, who was charged with unlawful entry for trying to film a House Science Committee meeting on hydraulic fracturing -- aka fracking -- is due in court on the matter February 15.

The Big Lead on the USA Today Acquisition: A Q&A with TBL Editor in Chief Jason McIntyre

Take a look at The Big Lead's site and you'll see a list of the Top 15 online sports properties along the side. It's a measure of how far the once-fledgling site started in 2006 by former newspaper and magazine journalist Jason McIntyre has come in those five years. Now, Big Lead Sports by FSV ranks No. 6 in online sports properties, in front of the sports media group that just took over a majority stake in it -- USA Today. The Big Lead makes up the centerpiece for USA Today and Gannett...

Tracy Morgan Homophobic Rant to Air on ’30 Rock,’ Should NBC, Tina Fey Rehash Controversy?

Last summer, comedian Tracy Morgan went on a lengthy rant which showcased some homophobic sentiments he harbored during a Nashville stand-up gig, causing a major backlash from fans and the media. While many have forgotten about the offensive anti-gay tirade or have simply moved onto criticizing other celebrities, NBC has plans to rehash the controversial rant and air as a part of its hit show, 30 Rock, written by Tina Fey.

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TomTom Cleared of Data Probe Violations

TomTom said on Thursday an official probe had cleared it of accusations that it violated Dutch data protection laws by sharing its customers' individual location and traffic information with third parties, including Dutch police.
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TomTom Cleared of Data Probe Violations

TomTom said on Thursday an official probe had cleared it of accusations that it violated Dutch data protection laws by sharing its customers' individual location and traffic information with third parties, including Dutch police.
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TomTom cleared of data probe violations

TomTom said on Thursday an official probe had cleared it of accusations that it violated Dutch data protection laws by sharing its customers' individual location and traffic information with third parties, including Dutch police.
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