Mia Sato

The News Creator Corps, led by longtime journalism professor Jay Rosen, is trying. Content creators will be paid a $5,000 stipend as they “hear from experts in fact checking, sourcing, AI, interviewing, and more.” Trust in media is at historic lows — but people do trust influencers and individuals, the thinking goes:

Unionized employees are striking for a codified four-day work week and more money for the lowest paid employees, Kickstarter United announced. Importantly, the union isn’t asking for a boycott of the crowdfunding platform — instead, they’re asking creators to complain about issues they run into, use the union logo in projects, and to send letters of support to management.

MrBeast is the face of the content creator industry; he’s the exception, not the rule, going from being a guy online to a household name. His business is also increasingly not in YouTube videos but in chocolate bars, snack boxes, and more.

Mangione was facing with two terrorism-related charges in the New York State case. It will likely be seen as a big win for Mangione. In his ruling Judge Carro wrote:

This is the first time Mangione is appearing in court since February’s chaotic hearing that became a public spectacle. We’re expecting more news to come of this hearing — the judge may even set a trial date.