Important new research from my @towcenter.bsky.social colleague @klaudia.bsky.social on the evolving relationship between news publishers and search platforms, and what it might mean for the future of journalism. Must-read for anyone who needs to understand the business of journalism.

Our cover this week.

On a darker note - the hyper partisan dark money funded ‘news’ websites we have studied for 5 years or more @towcenter.bsky.social are taking an ugly AI turn. This was always going to happen - will not be the first or last incidence . www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/u...

👏 👏 👏 Housing Money on Hand, #Montclair Plans for New Affordable Units from @montclairlocalnews.bsky.social montclairlocal.news/2025/04/hous...

Universities are mapping where local news outlets are still thriving − and where gaps persist by @coreyhutchins.bsky.social theconversation.com/universities...