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30 Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned off in support of public television

October 08, 2025 30 Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned off in support of public television On November 11, Bonhams in Los Angeles will auction three of Ross’ paintings, with other sales to follow in London, New York, and Boston. Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction … Continue reading 30 Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned off in support of public television

Corporation for Public Broadcasting will close, putting public TV and radio at risk

August 01, 2025 Corporation for Public Broadcasting will close, putting public TV and radio at risk BY Taylor Hatmaker Federal funding cuts have claimed their latest victim. On Friday, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced that it will wind down operations in light of a fatal federal funding shortfall.  The Trump administration asked for the targeted … Continue reading Corporation for Public Broadcasting will close, putting public TV and radio at risk

Why public relations is thriving in today’s global marketing mix

PR isn’t just about spinning a yarn; it’s about weaving a brand’s story into the fabric of society. Eric Dates on September 26, 2024   This article was co-authored with Ronen Shnidman, Head of Content at okoora. With digital marketing and social media taking center stage, it’s easy to assume traditional public relations (PR) is … Continue reading Why public relations is thriving in today’s global marketing mix

National Public Data confirms breach that exposed Americans’ social security numbers

  National Public Data confirms breach that exposed Americans’ social security numbers The billions of records stolen from the company had been leaked online mariella moon   Sat, Aug 17, 2024   Glowimages via Getty Images A data dump that contains 2.7 billion records of personal information for people living in the US, including their … Continue reading National Public Data confirms breach that exposed Americans’ social security numbers

Mpox outbreak 2024: map, infections, symptoms as WHO declares public health emergency

August 15, 2024 Mpox outbreak 2024: map, infections, symptoms as WHO declares public health emergency The viral disease formerly known as monkeypox is spreading in parts of Africa. The World Health Organization says it’s an emergency of international concern. BY Michael Grothaus On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that an acceleration in mpox infections … Continue reading Mpox outbreak 2024: map, infections, symptoms as WHO declares public health emergency

Truth Social, Trump’s conservative social media platform, is now public. Here’s how it works

March 26, 2024 Truth Social, Trump’s conservative social media platform, is now public. Here’s how it works There’s an abundance of conservative-leaning political posts, voices of support for Trump, railing against immigration and President Joe Biden. BY Associated Press Former President Donald Trump launched his social media platform, Truth Social, in early 2022, after he was … Continue reading Truth Social, Trump’s conservative social media platform, is now public. Here’s how it works

Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity

Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity More digital payment options means more chances to collect sensitive data. Katie Malone   Tue, Nov 21, 2023 Gary Hershorn via Getty Images Security experts were skeptical about the New York MTA’s switch to an OMNY tap-and-go system when it was first announced years ago. … Continue reading Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity

Twitter’s feud with Substack means we all lose out on the public square

  By Chris Stokel-Walker April 07, 2023 Twitter’s ongoing decline and chaotic confusion continues as the app has now introduced features that block or downplay in the algorithm any posts containing links to newsletter platform Substack.   The change comes hot on the heels of Substack announcing Notes, a feature that allows Substack users to … Continue reading Twitter’s feud with Substack means we all lose out on the public square