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How A CBS News Anchor Became MAGA’s Favorite Punching Bag – CBS host Margaret Brennan has built a career on holding powerful figures accountable. Last week, following a heated exchange with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on “Face the Nation,” Brennan found herself in the hot seat as questions were raised about her knowledge of history as well as what her critics said was an anti-Trump bias. It’s an all-too familiar place for the news veteran as the debate about biased media rages on. Newsweek has the story.
Now That We Can Transcribe Work Meetings And Conversations, Should We? – For many, work these days is little more than a series of Zoom meetings. And worse than virtual meetings is the time it takes to prepare a recap. But now, thanks to AI, all of that can be done for us. It’s all upside. Or is it? The Wall Street Journal explains the obvious pros and surprising cons.
How Charlie Kirk Became The Youth Whisperer Of The American Right – Charlie Kirk is 31 years old. And in just a few years has managed to become one of the most influential and powerful forces in the Republican party. Who is Charlie Kirk, and how did he rise to such prominence so quickly? The New York Times Magazine explains it all.
RIP Duo, The Duolingo Owl. Why Would The Company Kill Its Own Mascot? – Those who use Duo Lingo are familiar with the app’s lovable owl mascot, Duo (full name: Duo Keyshauna Renee Lingo) who gently reminds you to do your daily language lessons. But last week the app announced the untimely death of Duo. Why would they kill their own mascot? NPR explains.
Leaders: Sometimes Your Best Move Is Calling A ‘Time-Out’ – The mantra started in Silicon Valley, and we’ve all been hearing it for years: “Move fast and break things.” Today smart leaders are seeing the value in a strategic pause. Fast Company explains the rationale and gives examples of when to use it.
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flack
: one who provides publicity
flack
: to act as a press agent or promoter for something
The word flack was first used as a noun meaning “publicity agent” during the late 1930s. According to one rumor, the word was coined in tribute to a well-known movie publicist of the time, Gene Flack.