Freedom IndexMedia & Culture
Media & Culture explores how journalism, entertainment, and creative industries influence—and are influenced by—free speech. From press freedom to artistic expression, this category highlights the cultural impact of censorship and the ongoing struggle for open dialogue.
It goes without saying that any tool or power government acquires for addressing some crisis of the moment will eventually—often,…
In brief Bitcoin jumped to a three-month high Wednesday, on reports that the U.S. is nearing an agreement to end…
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In brief Strategy posted a $12.54 billion net loss for Q1 2026, driven by a $14.46 billion unrealized loss on…
In brief Pavel Durov announced Telegram’s “next step” will see it replace the TON Foundation and become the network’s largest…
Tracey Matthews, a teacher at Wonder Junior High School in West Memphis, Arkansas, was charged with aggravated assault after he…
In brief Google, Microsoft, and xAI agreed to give the U.S. government early access to frontier models for national security…
In brief Bullish announced a definitive agreement to acquire transfer agent Equiniti from private equity firm Siris Capital for $4.2…
I.In the introduction to his 1991 book Orwell: The Authorised Biography, Michael Shelden distinguishes his approach from that of Bernard…
In brief An anonymous crypto whale sued Coinbase, alleging the platform refused to return their stolen funds. The stolen funds…
In brief The lawsuit claims Iggy Azalea’s meme coin, MOTHER, was marketed with misleading promises. Investors point to failed integrations,…
Last week, President Donald Trump said late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel “should be immediately fired” for making a “really shocking” joke…