"Keeping “minimize harm” front and center matters because most harm from shared information isn’t malicious, it happens when we don’t stop to think about the ripple effects of what we share or publish." newscreatorcorps.org/2025/11/crea...

We know that humor captures attention and creates a more engaging learning environment, as evidenced by decades of late night TV. NCC's upcoming virtual workshop will demonstrate how basic improv and standup tactics can be integrated into anyone's writing or performing style. Join us Dec. 10.

"People shouldn't just automatically assume if they have a flight this weekend, that everything is going to be exactly perfect," she said. "There's still going to be kind of the snowball effect." www.businessinsider.com/why-flight-d...

We have a new series so you can meet the NCC fellows, and we're kicking it off with Kahja Elliott. “Kay in the Bay is a platform about all of the different ways we can interact with food that encourages communities." newscreatorcorps.org/2025/11/meet...

The Supreme Court agreed to rule on a high-stakes case that could have profound impacts on the 2026 and 2028 elections. Are states required to count mail-in ballots that are postmarked on or before election day but arrive after? www.scotusblog.com/2025/11/just...

Major concession from Democrats here is enhanced ACA funds aren’t extended. Preserving them was Dems’ central demand in this fight. They secured a promise of a vote (which Thune has been offering for weeks), but that could still fail. Even if it passes, Johnson has made no promise of a House vote.

PSA from 404 Media: you can opt-out of a data broker selling your flight travel data to the government to be searched without a warrant. Here's how I did it. This is ARC, the data broker owned by major U.S. airlines like United, Delta, American, etc www.404media.co/how-to-opt-o...

My husband always says he feels like he’s at a wedding during boarding

Last week, NCC put out a call for pitches for our blog. We received many interesting ideas that I'm thrilled to commission. But this week I noticed a trend in the pitches and confirmed that we were receiving a deluge of pitches for what would likely be AI created work impersonating journalists.

I love the concept of this project. I'm regularly seeing creators use similar explainer devices, often comparing a policy or government process to something in pop culture, like a love triangle or the Kendrick-Drake beef.

In this week's NCC newsletter: Gen Z audiences are using creator content as a jumping off point, often then digging for more details from more traditional media sources or public records. As creators take on this role of being the new 1A or homepage, it makes their work even more important.

Sometimes I wonder if my toddler is slow to move when asked because problem solving shows like Paw Patrol and PJ Masks address their missions in the least efficient manner possible. If someone is hanging off a cliff, maybe don’t regroup at the tower before heading over?

Let's be realistic about how people are getting information. We'd love for you to join us in this mission. I chatted with @neeldhanesha.com about what we're building at News Creator Corps: www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/a-ne...

How's your personal network literacy? @matthewfacciani.bsky.social shares his research with NCC: "surrounding yourself with more people who share your beliefs increases the likelihood of bias. But even a single person in your network who thinks differently can significantly reduce that bias."

There's a new nonprofit newsroom in Sacramento, and @abridgedpbskvie.bsky.social is already shaking things up. They launched a Community Reporters program, which makes creators a key part of their editorial strategy. newscreatorcorps.org/2025/10/abri...

Almost 80% of US counties where SNAP participation has risen since 2010 voted for Trump in 2020. www.socialexplorer.com/home/post/po...

This is worth reading to understand the history of the East Wing. newsnotnoisejessicayellin.substack.com/p/100-years-...

A study reviewed how AI represented news content and found that nearly half of all AI answers had issues with accuracy, sourcing, distinguishing opinion from fact, and providing context. www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...

Early voting in NYC starts this weekend, and Saturday is the last day you can register to vote. vote.nyc/page/registe...

NCC is hosting our first IRL event! Participants will learn to distinguish between sources, identify public documentation, and cite information. Hosted by the wonderful @travelinganna.bsky.social + @morisy.bsky.social. Spots are very limited, so RSVP today. See you in Philly!

Still appalled at how paltry and terrible the NYT coverage of the protests were and how nobody there feels any responsibility to address the criticism. This was not something that caught them off guard. This was many levels of decisions.

📣 Call for pitches: NCC captures industry news, academic research, examples of creator partnerships, and other relevant content. We are not the arbiter of what is wrong or right, but a destination for dialogue about creators, the information economy, newsroom innovation, and audience trust.

Introduce yourself with the last five concerts you saw: Death Cab Head and the Heart Something Corporate/Jack’s Mannequin (at Red Rocks) Kacey Musgraves Taylor Swift

Trump's big IVF announcement is a retreat from his campaign promise. It doesn't make IVF available for all. 1. Employers don't have to offer the "fertility benefit" it creates 2. The benefit doesn't have to cover IVF 3. It could cover the conservative alternatives criticized by mainstream med

We're obsessed with how people get information, and we curate a reading list for anyone interested in the intersection of creators, information, and journalism: newscreatorcorps.org/what-were-re... Get our reading list directly in your inbox every week: newscreatorcorps.substack.com

Excited doesn’t even begin to describe how I’m feeling today. Grateful to be part of this cohort along with so many talented individuals. Can’t wait to get started! 🙏🏽

It’s official 🎉 I’ve joined the News Creator Corps Fall 2025 Trusted Creators Class! I look forward to learning from this amazing cohort and our instructors and continuing to tell stories that spark empathy and curiosity through food, language, and travel. Grateful for this opportunity! ❤️

We are thrilled to announce the 20 creators chosen for our fall 2025 training fellowship: newscreatorcorps.org/classes/2025... These creators have demonstrated that they care deeply about serving their audience with factual, impactful information and are actively working to fight misinformation.

The Trump administration has banned drone photography across 935 square miles of airspace above Chicago, preventing journalists from documenting its use of force in the city. www.nppa.org/news/814

yet the airport is still operating. i did not know you could…do that.

@ryankellett.com started tracking his media intake in May. He writes: "If I knew more about what news sources I was taking in, maybe I could better control how to manage and change my consumption in ways I wanted instead of letting news wash over me." He shares his learnings with NCC:

“Editing for things like short sleeper” read to me as being able to get a baby that sleeps well. Then it became clear that they think families would want a child who only slept for four hours.

165+ foundations have signed a statement in response to the Trump Administration’s expected crackdown on foundations post-Charlie Kirk shooting. medium.com/@uniteinadva...

"In every category surveyed — groceries, housing, child care, medical bills and retirement — women are more likely to say they are worried about covering those expenses." 19thnews.org/2025/09/poll...

Creator Anna O'Brien shares her secret sauce: She has been able to grow as a creator and increase her impact by centering her audience and intentionally building community, both online and offline. newscreatorcorps.org/2025/09/anna...

Applications for our trusted creator training fellowship are due Sunday, Sept. 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. If you create content that informs or connects people, this program will teach you the skills to ensure you are disseminating accurate info. It comes with a $5k stipend. newscreatorcorps.org/apply/

In this week’s News Creator Corps newsletter: The Tylenol in pregnancy story is a great example of our core tenets. Information impacts action. The quality of the information you receive while pregnant can drastically change your experience—and outcome. newscreatorcorps.substack.com/p/nuance-bui...

The tariff applies to branded medications: “Branded or patented pharmaceutical products are drugs sold under trade names and protected by patents or other intellectual property, which block generic competition until those protections expire.” www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/09/...

NCC's first trusted creator training program kicks off next month, and we're so excited about the trainers that will join us from the media, teaching, and PR worlds. Meet a few of them: Traci Lee, Adriana Lacy, Steven Potter, Joy Mayer, and Jessica Parker. newscreatorcorps.org/2025/09/meet...

News creators seek the right balance of perspective and objectivity. Pratika Katiyar writes for NCC on how she walks that line: "I’ve learned that if I let my passion for a topic overshadow the facts, I risk losing credibility and even spreading disinformation." newscreatorcorps.org/2025/09/walk...

“Mr. Carr is working to transform the F.C.C. from a once sleepy agency into a protector of conservative speech. In particular, he is working on broadening the agency’s mandate to referee what appears on televisions.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/t...

Brendan Carr did not “make a joke on social media,” he went on a podcast and said ABC had to take action against Kimmel or the FCC would revoke licenses! We all saw it! Ted Cruz quoted it on HIS podcast in a silly mafia accent!

BREAKING — Notices for the Disney+ price increase went out at noon ET today, confirming my scoop from last night. Details: www.vulture.com/article/disn...

A California district attorney said there is “circumstantial evidence” indicating that a former lobbyist accused of shooting at ABC’s affiliate station in Sacramento was “politically motivated.” www.cnbc.com/2025/09/22/j...

"When right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk was shot [the] next thing that followed was typical of any tragedy these days: a whirlwind of online misinformation. Except, it also included AI-generated false claims" from e.g. Grok, Google AI Overviews www.techpolicy.press/what-does-it...

Information impacts action. The quality of the information you receive while pregnant can drastically change your experience. It’s important for medical professionals to share information with their credentials and research information to fight misinformation.

MetLife Stadium blasts “Welcome to New York” while Giants fans loudly boo. The camera eventually pans to Lawrence Taylor, which is a clever nod but a strange choice to highlight. www.latimes.com/archives/blo...

“With a single post or video, we can influence thousands of guests to try a food, drink, or experience in the parks,” she says. “I couldn’t, in good conscience, keep giving them free publicity knowing they don’t support free speech and are willing to bow to fascism."

Creators! NCC is partnering with @outrider.org. They recognize the importance of content creators & will cover your expenses to attend their conference on how national security, artificial intelligence, climate, health, and the environment are interconnected in the new nuclear landscape. Email me.

An important post from @travelinganna.bsky.social: "A deeper Google search confirmed their message. I had been duped." newscreatorcorps.org/2025/09/figh...