Wikipedia Loses Major EU Speech BattleAug 19
in a precedent-setting case with far-reaching implications, a portuguese court rules that wikipedia published defamatory claims masquerading as fact, forcing a global takedown order
New Media is Dead, Long Live New Media
tuesday report # 13 // buzzfeed news is dead, and the future of media is still just the new york times; twitter vs. substack launches influencer arms race; a storm of fire links
Mike Solana
Apr 26, 2023
Welcome back to the Pirate Wires weekly digest. Every week, the Tuesday Report delivers a brief, lead story followed by a storm of fire links to catch you up on everything you need to know. This week, before we get into it: the whole Pirate Wires team is in Miami. If you’re a paying subscriber, and you haven’t yet RSVPd for this afternoon’s happy hour, email me directly, and we’ll add you to the list.
Onward!
Wikipedia Loses Major EU Speech Battle
A Eulogy for Dial-UpAug 15
aol announces it's shutting down dial-up, marking the end of an era when the internet was a new frontier. soon the sound of dial-up will be a curious relic, like the telegram. rest in power.
American PowerAug 6
feature // scott nolan, general matter, and the resurrection of america’s nuclear enrichment capacity; from el segundo to paducah, a history of decline and rebirth