Sameer Padania

Sameer Padania

@sdp.bsky.social

public interest x journalism x information ecosystems x tech/AI accountability vs information inequality linkedin.com/in/sameerpadania #COYS #FRSA

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Sameer Padania
@sdp.bsky.social

“Data indicates that 59-75 % of people never read past the headline, so it's particularly important that journalists try to, you know, avoid lying in the headline. Of those that click past the headline, about half give up after 15 seconds. 20% of people actually fully read stories.“ #flyingcars

Victor Pickard@victorpickard.bsky.social

Once again, @karlbode.com cuts through the madness and brings some desperately needed clarity to the situation: karlbode.com/musks-fake-f...

karlbode.comMusk's Fake Flying Car And 'CEO Said A Thing!' JournalismThe U.S. consolidated press once again demonstrates its dedication to lazy "CEO said a thing!" pseudo-journalism.

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Justin Hendrix
@justinhendrix.bsky.social

Today, a judge in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay $25 billion for misleading users on data privacy and a range of other statements that a jury deemed deceptive (and willfully so). Last month I broke down the jury's determinations on each of the questions posed to it:

techpolicy.pressEight Years On, Cambridge Analytica Scandal Catches Up With Meta in Santa FeA jury found that Meta—then Facebook—misled the public in statements about Cambridge Analytica and its policies on hate speech, violence and misinformation.
Sameer Padania
@sdp.bsky.social

I love Richarlison so much, and further evidence of how extraordinary he is is the fact he has become a factor in the Brazilian presidential campaign. It’s mind-blowing (I’ve been following on IG, but it’s only really hit the British media today, it seems).

Sameer Padania
@sdp.bsky.social

“For the rest of the week, I would find my mind drifting towards the pigeon. Small tasks seemed impossible. I would begin conversations but find myself losing the thread halfway through, all thoughts returning to Percy.” www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

theguardian.comThe pest I’ll never forget: the relentless pigeon who stared and stared and ruined my springA living room encounter with a toast-loving pigeon proved a big mistake. It led to weeks of drawn curtains and crawling around on the floor to avoid its eerie and unerring gaze

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Sathnam Sanghera
@sathnam.bsky.social

Dear tv and radio producers. Thankyou for the invitation. But, no, I do not want to appear on your show to defend the idea that I am English, after 50 years of living and working here, because the increasingly feral right want to turn this into a "debate" and you cannot see how you're being played

Sameer Padania
@sdp.bsky.social

The tactical meta on preparing you for the entry of a syringe has now changed again. The formerly dominant “sharp scratch” has apparently jow given way to the more alarming “tiny bee sting”.

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Ariane Lavrilleux
@arianelavrilleux.com

Sans le soutien du @fondspresselibre.org on n' aurait pas pu enquêter à @disclose.ngo sur le partenariat secret de Stérin avec l'Université catholique de l'ouest Jamais un fonds n'a autant aidé l'investigation indépendante en France 💪

Fonds pour une presse libre (FPL)@fondspresselibre.org

Le 18 avril 2027, la France élit son président. Pour la première fois depuis la Libération, une candidate d'extrême droite est donnée favorite. Six mois pour ne pas sombrer : notre campagne de dons commence aujourd'hui. 🎯 100 000 € avant le 29 octobre fondspresselibre.org/soutenir

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Arena for Journalism in Europe
@journalismarena.eu

📣 Our latest Arena Paper is out, on the decline of labour journalism: 'The invisibles': Why we need to talk about work. While it is possible to trace good, regular, in-depth reporting about labour, these stories are now rare; labour desks are, in effect, extinct.  🧵 👇 [1/3]

Sameer Padania
@sdp.bsky.social

Sometimes arguments over the 'value of #journalism' can feel a little 'how many angels can dance on the head of a pin'. But the brute effort expended on attacking journalists & stopping them reporting shows the value of silence to authoritarians: www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s... #brazil

theguardian.com‘We’re afraid of dying’: Brazilian news site will not cover upcoming elections after threatsCo-founder of independent website Tapajós de Fato said decision was made to protect journalists and their families
Sameer Padania
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cc #journalism

Carl T. Bergstrom@carlbergstrom.com

"I believe that science derives its authority from something more than mastering the pipeline from data generation to publication. Rather, it comes from interactions within a community of people trained to interrogate evidence and answer for the conclusions they draw from it."

Sameer Padania
@sdp.bsky.social

#COYS #THFC

James Cracknell@jollyjourno.bsky.social

Tottenham Hotspur spent over £300m in the summer on eight players who have helped them slump to the bottom of the Premier League. But the ill-advised spending spree may not end there. Today I can reveal Spurs want to buy two historic buildings in Enfield 👇 enfielddispatch.co.uk/moves-by-spu...

enfielddispatch.co.ukMoves by Spurs to buy two historic buildings in Enfield revealedTottenham Hotspur entered into discussions with Enfield Council and Lee Valley Regional Park Authority over purchasing Whitewebbs House and Myddelton House respectively

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Duncan Hothersall
@dhothersall.bsky.social

For all that it's been barely reported in the UK press, it's still hard to understate the importance of the stance @labourunionsuk.bsky.social has taken on trans and non-binary rights this week. Every single trade union affiliated to the party of government has stood up and said we will not comply.

Sameer Padania
@sdp.bsky.social

“Shah says part of ube’s rise in popularity could be attributed to social media & the yam’s striking colour. Jennifer Creevy, content director at WGSN Food & Drink, says that, “coupled with its visual appeal”, demand is “coming on the back of the matcha effect”. www.theguardian.com/food/2026/se...

theguardian.comPurple reins: Philippine export ban casts shadow over UK’s love of ubeAs Britain goes mad for yam, shortage of planting material and concerns over control of crop prompts sales halt