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Public Media Can Be A Lifeline. Gutting It Hurts Everyone. – What happens when a large portion of America suddenly loses access to their only source of news? We’re about to find out. The House and Senate have just approved a $1.1 billion cut to the federal funding responsible for public radio and television broadcasting. The New York Times looks at the implications.
Trump Administration Pledges To Stimulate AI Use And Exports – As AI continues to solidify itself in our daily lives, the Trump administration has made a decisive move to get ahead on its research. The “AI action plan” aims to remove many AI-development regulations while requiring tech companies that work with the federal government to strip all “ideological agendas” from their AI models. The Wall Street Journal has the scoop.
Los Angeles Times Plans To Go Public – Following months of struggle for the L.A. Times, billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong has revealed plans for the paper to become publicly owned within the next year. Readers and supporters will become shareholders through a financing plan employed by business partner and investment bank Digital Offering. Is this bleak news or a victory for journalism? Read more on the move from Reuters.
Why The ‘Holidaze’ Is Actually A Good Thing – If you’ve recently found yourself distracted at work by summer plans or upcoming vacations, this article from Fast Company is for you. Teams who embrace the summer rhythm by practicing flexibility and allowing for structured time off often reap the largest benefits come September.
The Conflict-Intelligent Leader – The workplace is becoming more polarized. From political tensions and disagreements to clashes over social issues, leaders are now tasked with managing incivility. The Harvard Business Review takes a closer look at what employees need during these unsettled times – and how leaders can help to navigate and mitigate conflict.
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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.