By John Patrick Pullen, founding editor of Long Lead My new podcast has a big problem: Despite our best intentions, there are far too many journalists appearing as sources. If you’re part of the WAN-IFRA community, you might wonder, “What’s so bad about that?” The rub is that this show isn’t about the news at…
The NBA faces a concerning pattern this season with Achilles injuries reaching alarming levels across the league. The playoffs brought even more devastating news as Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard, and Tyrese Haliburton all suffered the same fate. Commissioner Adam Silver recently revealed the league’s response to this troubling trend. “Adam Silver says they’re using…
India’s Yes Bank expects to sell a 20% stake to Japan’s second-largest bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, for $1.58 billion, pending regulatory approvals from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Competition Commission of India. If successful, the transaction will represent the biggest cross-border…
Led by WAN-IFR in collaboration with the Association of Independent Regional Press Publishers of Ukraine (AIRPPU) and the Norwegian Media Association (MBL), with crucial financial backing from Norway, the initiative has selected 40 deserving Ukrainian independent media outlets, from 234 applicants. The grants aim to provide essential support to local and regional news organisations, enabling…
The Brooklyn Nets were all over the NBA draft on Wednesday night, and they quite literally made history with their choices. According to Legion Hoops, the Nets set a record with five first-round picks. That has simply never been done before, but was it really the right move for this struggling team? The Brooklyn…
Before downloadable mods, pay-to-win mechanics, and built-in game accessibility options, cheat codes were the key to unlocking hidden power, skipping difficult levels, and just plain having fun. For many gamers, cheat codes weren’t just shortcuts — they were part of the adventure. But where did cheat codes come from? Why did developers include them? And…
In trading, your platform is everything. It’s where you read the market, place your trades, and manage your strategy. None of it works without the right setup. That’s why so many traders stick with MetaTrader 4 (MT4). It’s been around for years, and it’s still one of the most trusted trading platforms out there. It’s…
Panathinaikos announces the acquisition of Jay Shorts II for the next two years. Timothy Niocarc (what Jay) shorts was born on October 15, 1997 at Irvine, California, USA, is 1.75m high and competes in Point Guard. He started his basketball journey from Tustin High School, with Saddleback College being his first NCAA stop. After his…
Nationwide planned demonstrations to honour people killed during last year’s anti-government protests have turned violent, with clashes between police and protesters occurring in Nairobi and around the country. Over 60 people died in June 2024 as police opened fire on a crowd that tried to storm parliament in opposition to planned tax rises. The 2024…
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense will look fairly different next season. Aaron Rodgers will be an upgrade at the quarterback position, even at this point in his career. They will also have a proven star at wide receiver, and one that’s not going to be easily distracted on the field. That’s why NFL analyst Isiah…