Journalism
Sotomayor dissents as Supreme Court declines to hear Texas journalist’s wrongful-arrest appeal
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The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by Texas citizen journalist Priscilla Villarreal, leaving in place a divided ruling that she cannot sue local officials over her 2017 arrest for obtaining nonpublic information from police. Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a lone dissent, calling the arrest an obvious First Amendment violation.
The Huila Assembly awarded a special recognition to journalist Luis Eduardo Hernández Prada, known as “Lucho Noticias”. The body praised his rigorous and humane reporting.
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Veteran South African journalist Terry Bell, a longtime critic of inequality and apartheid opponent, died on 25 March 2026 at the age of 84 from a heart attack while on a family trip in Graaff-Reinet.
Swedish-Brazilian journalist Henrik Brandão Jönsson has cut off his ponytail and quit smoking as part of a fresh start in 2026, a year numerology views as year one. The decisions reflect themes of change and initiative. His friend, numerologist Paulinha, describes the year as foundational for lasting changes.
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The Nigerian Union of Journalists FCT Council has urged stronger synergy between government and stakeholders to dismantle barriers hindering women’s progress. Meanwhile, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists FCT Chapter demands deliberate actions for justice and equal opportunities for women.
The videocast RivoNews, hosted by journalist Cecília Flesch, will join the streaming platform of RBS, Globo's affiliate in Rio Grande do Sul, starting in March. The programs emerged in 2023 after Cecília's dismissal from GloboNews and now form part of the RivoStudio lineup.
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The Washington Post reported a loss exceeding $100 million in 2025, according to a Wall Street Journal report, following similar deficits in prior years. This financial strain has led to significant staff reductions and leadership changes at the Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper. Internal discussions revealed declining productivity amid rising costs.
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