For the Record

Doubling Down:

Following a recent redesign, the MIT Tech Review will feature "heavier," book-like paper and "an emphasis on graphic design." Each print issue will focus on a single issue in science and technology. "Our ambitions [...] are huge," CEO/Publisher Elizabeth Bramson-Boudreau said. "Part of the rationale behind the rebrand was to have a product that we have the confidence to put out to our aggressive market."

"A Powerful, Important Statement":

Time Editor-in-Chief Edward Felsenthal defended the magazine's use of a photo of a two-year-old Honduran migrant girl who was not separated from her family on its most recent cover, characterizing her as "the face of this debate." The magazine retracted early reporting indicating that the girl was "carried away screaming by U.S. Border Patrol agents."

"Richer Than God":

A "negotiating impasse" between a union that represents non-management Washington Post employees and owner Jeff Bezos has led to the first "crack" in their relationship. According to a staffer, "Bezos has done amazing things for this place, but the disaffection with Silicon Valley monopolies may be coming home to roost."

"Another Horrific Event":

Social media professional and part-time journalist Max Robinson was an integral source for national coverage of the recent Ellicott City, Md. flood. "I know that the folks riding news desks and navigating the latest national tragedy all have bosses to satisfy and bills to pay," he wrote. "But there doesn’t appear to be a guidebook for potential sources confronted with a sudden swell of media requests."

Tribune Again:

According to an "insider" who spoke exclusively to the New York Post, Tronc is returning to its previous moniker of Tribune Publishing. The company's portfolio includes such publications as the Chicago Tribune, the New York Daily News and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

"Hello, Blockchain":

Staffers from the beleagured Denver Post have formed The Colorado Sun in conjunction with the Civil Media Company, an "ambitious New York start-up that aims to use blockchain technology and crypto economics to start 1,000 publications nationwide by the end of the year." Individuals who purchase the CVL cryptocurrency "will have a say concerning the projects hosted by Civil."

Critical Cartoonist Fired:

Pulitzer Prize finalist in Editorial Cartooning Rob Rogers was fired by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette after 25 years on the job. Rogers, whose work has been critical of the Trump administration, said in a statement: "The Post-Gazette's leadership has veered away from core journalistic values that embrace diverse opinions and public discourse on important issues."

"A writer who knew me":

In a recent reminiscence, Nathaniel Rich lauded 1998 Fiction winner Philip Roth (who died on May 22) for his embrace of "ruthless intimacy."

Connectivity:

According to a recent report from the United Nations, refugees spend up to one-third of their household income on digital connectivity. In particular, a black market of illegal SIM cards and other devices has proliferared among the Rohingya population of Myanmar.

"A sacred business":

June 15 marks the 40th anniversary of the death of longtime St. Petersburg Times owner Nelson Poynter. Throughout his career, Poynter was an ardent advocate for local media ownership and new technologies — read 10 of his top quotes.