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The state of modern journalism is critiqued for its heavy reliance on PR Newswire and the decline of professional fact-checking. Many news stories are reportedly derived directly from corporate press releases, with interns checking facts against Wikipedia rather than primary sources. This shift has led to a news cycle driven by social media outrage and "native ads" rather than independent investigative reporting.
Scientology Clearwater Expansion and PR Revolving Doors
The Church of Scientology has opened a new facility in Clearwater, Florida, amid negative coverage in The New Yorker regarding a high-profile defector. In a separate industry move, former Bloomberg bureau chief Kimberly Jordan has joined the energy practice at PR firm Hill and Knowlton. This transition is highlighted as an example of the "revolving door" between journalism and corporate public relations.
