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Andrea Tempestini, deputy editor of the Italian newspaper Libero, has died. The news was reported by Affaritaliani and is drawing tributes and reactions from Italian media and journalism circles. Details about his age, cause of death or career history were not immediately available, but colleagues and commentators have been remembering his work at the Rome-based daily.
- 2Johns Hopkins science writing program hosts Siri Carpenter and Ferris Jabr▼Science Writing program hosts talk with Siri Carpenter and Ferris Jabr
The Johns Hopkins Science Writing program hosted a talk featuring Siri Carpenter, editor-in-chief of The Open Notebook, and science journalist Ferris Jabr, author of 'Becoming Earth'. The discussion focused on the craft of science writing, reporting practices, and career paths in the field, drawing interest from students and aspiring science writers at the university.
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CNBC's Rick Santelli, the finance editor famous for his 2009 on-air rant widely credited with helping launch the Tea Party movement, has said goodbye to the network, per Talking Biz News. His departure marks the end of a long run covering bond markets from the Chicago trading floor, prompting reflection on his influence on financial journalism and politics.
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A letter to the editor argues that Thompson does put people before politics. Published by the Herald Journal, the piece is a reader's opinion defending Thompson against the suggestion of political motivation. No further details about Thompson's role, location, or the specific controversy were available.
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A reader in Lubbock, Texas has published a letter to the editor responding to a column by Tibor Nagy, the former U.S. ambassador and Texas Tech figure, about United Nations diplomacy. The exchange in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal has drawn attention locally as residents debate Nagy's assessment of the U.N.'s role and effectiveness in world affairs.
- 6Nobel laureate and Science editor to speak at Boston College event▼Nobel Laureate and 'Science' editor to speak at BC Research Day
Boston College says a Nobel laureate and an editor of the journal Science will speak at its upcoming Research Day. The announcement confirms only that the two figures will appear at the event; their names, the date, and the format of their participation were not detailed in the notice. Research Day showcases the university's scholarly work.
- 7What Being Opinion Editor Taught Me About Education▼What being Opinion Editor taught me about our education system
A former opinion editor at Drexel University's student newspaper, The Triangle, reflects on lessons drawn from the role about the wider education system. The piece draws on the editor's experience handling student commentary to make observations about how education works in practice. The reflection is circulating among readers interested in education and student journalism.
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The Journal of Gospel Music has announced its Pick of the Week for September 30, 2026, highlighting a gospel music release or artist chosen by the publication's editors. The feature spotlights new gospel music for readers following the genre, though the specific artist or album selected has not been detailed in the announcement.
- 9Kyiv Independent editor: readers want Russia to suffer, but we can't be propagandists●Kyiv Independent editor: 'Our readers want Russia to suffer but we can't be propagandists' https://www.theguardian.com/w
Olga Rudenko, editor of the Kyiv Independent, told the Guardian that while her publication's readers overwhelmingly want Russia to suffer for its invasion of Ukraine, the outlet refuses to become a propaganda vehicle. She defended the newspaper's commitment to independent journalism even amid a war that stirs strong emotions among Ukrainians and its international audience.
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The Dallas Morning News has appointed Jeff Schnick as its business editor. The announcement, reported by Editor and Publisher, adds to a series of staffing moves at major US regional newspapers as they reshape coverage priorities. Industry observers see the appointment as part of the paper's effort to strengthen its business desk and local enterprise reporting.
- 11IBS Director Han Woong Yeom Named Senior Editor at Physical Review Letters▼IBS Director Han Woong Yeom Joins Physical Review Letters as Senior Editor
Han Woong Yeom, director at South Korea's Institute for Basic Science, has been appointed a senior editor of Physical Review Letters, the leading journal of the American Physical Society. The appointment places a Korean physicist in a key editorial gatekeeping role for one of physics' most prestigious publications, and is being reported in South Korean science media as recognition of his standing in the international physics community.
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A reader letter published in the Pierce County Journal carries the headline 'No longer science fiction', arguing that something once confined to fiction has become reality. The letter does not specify in the available evidence what development it refers to, but its framing suggests rapid technological or scientific change has outpaced expectations. Letters like this typically reflect local debate over emerging issues in the community.
- 13Readers bid farewell to retiring LA Times classical music critic Mark Swed●Letters to the Editor: Retiring critic Mark Swed’s classical music coverage will be dearly missed
Longtime Los Angeles Times classical music critic Mark Swed is retiring, and readers are using letters to the editor to praise his decades of coverage. Correspondents say his writing shaped how audiences in Los Angeles experienced orchestras, opera and new music, and that his departure leaves a gap in serious classical criticism at the paper and in American journalism more broadly.
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Mel Meléndez is retiring from his role as editor-in-chief of the South Florida Business Journal. The announcement was published by The Business Journals, which operates the outlet. No further details about the timing of his departure or his successor have been made available, and the news has so far drawn limited public reaction.
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Alta Journal has published a preview list of 18 books its editors are most looking forward to this fall. The roundup highlights upcoming titles across genres expected to shape the season's reading, giving book lovers a guide to new releases and likely bestsellers in the months ahead.