We have a new newsroom leader at the Dallas Morning News.

News picks 28-year veteran journalist as its next newsroom leader

Colleen McCain Nelson currently serves as executive editor of The Sacramento Bee and is McClatchy Media’s California regional editor.

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Progress can be simultaneously cool and frightening. Calling John Connor.

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Chinese startups are using AI to make their robots smarter, after long trailing the US in the field. Elon Musk is worried they may soon dominate

Doing my best to blend in with the locals.

In Dublin, the one on the Emerald Isle. Aside from injecting myself with Guinness, one pint at a time, what else should I do if I have only a day to enjoy? Where should I go?

In Dublin, the one on the Emerald Isle. Aside from injecting myself with Guinness, one pint at a time, what else should I do if ai had only a day to enjoy? Where should I go?

So glad Slavic cuisine is so light. Enjoying Prague.

Today is my Big 6-0. I love chasing the horizon. I’ll be traveling around the world to begin my seventh decade, ticking a few places off my bucket list along the way. First stop is New Zealand.

Among the joys of being an editor: Working with a reporter like Tracey McManus who is dogged, fearless and has accountability journalism in her DNA.

Ambulance chasing is rampant in Texas. Now the Dallas County judge’s law firm is accused

Ambulance chasing is rampant in Texas, yet there is very little scrutiny over the practice.

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Woohoo! The AP (@apnews.com) keeps on giving, even if I’m no longer a member of the AP team. fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?ch...

I won my group playing Men's Tournament Challenge!

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🤠 Howdy! We've officially joined Bluesky. What topics are you interested in reading more about? Reply to this post and share your thoughts. Some of our journalists have joined, too. You can follow them here. ⬇️

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The government accountability team at the Dallas Morning News is looking for a 10th reporter. Looking for a reporter who can craft a story and will revel in keeping public officials and institutions of power honest. dallasnewscorporation.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posti...

Looking for a fearless, resourceful and nimble journalist to join the government accountability team at the Dallas Morning News. (You’d work me.) interested? Drop me a line. dallasnewscorporation.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posti...

First day at the Dallas Morning News complete. Left The Associated Press about a month ago to become the DMN’s deputy editor for government accountability.

Kristi Noem's immigration rhetoric overlooks stark economic realities in her own state

Selfless heroic actions.

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Many Latino immigrants in Los Angeles worked to extinguish some of the fires with hoses. They aren't firefighters, they were just helping people in other neighborhoods.

NEW(S): Stuart K. Spencer, a Republican strategist who took a washed-up movie actor named Ronald Reagan and helped make him California governor and, later, president — helping invent the modern political consulting business along the way — has died. www.latimes.com/obituaries/s...

Stu Spencer, a Republican strategist who took a washed-up movie actor named Ronald Reagan and helped elect him California governor and, later, president, has died

Spencer helped invent the modern political consulting business with its emphasis on TV-centric campaigning.

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Some Israeli soldiers refuse to keep fighting in Gaza

The 12th day of Christmas is either today or tomorrow, the day of Epiphany, depending on what your church believes. Hope you got your partridge, two turtle doves, and three french hens. Had your fill of 11 pipers piping? Be ready for 12 drummers drumming.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

Discover the real twelve days of Christmas and Tudor Christmas traditions.

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Blue Sky and LinkedIn are now the only social media platforms on which you'll find me. No more Facebook, Instagram, Threads or X. I hope to become more active here, if not to post, at least to lurk.

How many of you — like me — scan the annual list of the departed and was so sure that a person had died long before?

The year in review: Influential people who died in 2024

A list of noteworthy people who died in 2024

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Together with family the night before my niece Amanda and her husband-to-be Cory — they are in here somewhere — exchange vows

At least my potential AI “clone” would be having fun? www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/p...

‘Modern Love Podcast:’ Dating Apps Suck. A.I. Clones Are Making Them Even Weirder.

Eli wasn’t finding a connection on the apps, so he did something drastic.

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Saddened by the news of the passing of my AP colleague, Adam Pemble. First met Adam in 2007 at a war training camp in Virginia. I was unaware of his illness, making it even more unusual that I had tried to reach him several days ago after having lost touch for many years apnews.com/article/ap-v...

Adam Pemble, AP journalist whose compassionate lens brought stories to life, dies at 52

Adam Pemble, an Associated Press journalist who covered some of the biggest global news of the past two decades, from earthquakes and conflicts to political summits and elections, has died.

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Already seen but a free ticket is a free ticket.

Women: Non-job-related criticisms, like your accent, weight or marital status are distractions. It may feel like it is about you but it's about larger, systemic gender bias. Thank you for the coverage of our research @inc.bsky.social www.inc.com/jessica-stil...

Researchers Counted All the Biases Women Face at Work. You’re Going to Be Shocked by the Number

Researchers rounded up all the irrelevant factors, double standards, and annoying biases women face at work. It’s a lot.

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Applications are open for AAJA's Executive Leadership Program. I'm a 2008 ELP graduate. I had no intention of becoming a manager, but I soon embraced my responsibility to help other journalists of color by becoming a leader myself. aaja.submittable.com/submit/dee11...

Asian American Journalists Association - 2025 AAJA Executive Leadership Program (ELP) Application

The Executive Leadership Program (ELP) is for journalists and media professionals who are interested in advancing their careers and developing the skills necessary to achieve their professional and pe...

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Been rough in the journalism industry -- but opportunities remain. Here's one with The Dallas Morning News. www.linkedin.com/posts/katric...

Katrice Hardy on LinkedIn: #hiring

We're looking for an aviation reporter. It's a great beat in a region that is headquarters to both Southwest and American airlines. #hiring.

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A blast from the past — pizza box + trash barrel + step ladder = improvised work station. (Photo courtesy of @mikesisak.bsky.social)

apnews.com/article/pete... Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat

Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat

Pete Hegseth has spent the week on Capitol Hill trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegatio...

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