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BuzzFeed shutters its newsroom as the company undergoes layoffs

3:47pm April 20, 2023

by Jaclyn Diaz

BuzzFeed News started in 2012 and grew to have more than 100 journalists across the world. Moving forward, BuzzFeed will concentrate news efforts in HuffPost, the company said.

Arts

Ned Fulmer's Try Guys cheating scandal, explained

3:37am September 28, 2022

by Ayana Archie

Ned Fulmer was an original member of The Try Guys, a group that attracted a large YouTube following by trying unusual antics. Now he has departed the group following revelations of infidelity.

Jill Abramson, former executive editor at The New York Times walks in with faculty and staff during commencement ceremonies for Wake Forest University on May 19, 2014 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Abramson delivered the commencement address at the uni

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Journalism's Battles Are On Display In Jill Abramson's 'Merchants Of Truth'

3:33pm February 05, 2019

by Annalisa Quinn

The former New York Times editor's examination of four news outlets pits new against old, mercenary versus honorable — and is unlikely to inspire the next generation of journalists.

Politics & Government

Mueller Team Breaks Usual Silence To Dispute Buzzfeed's Cohen Perjury Report

7:04am January 19, 2019

by David Folkenflik

The special counsel's office, normally tight-lipped, issued a rare statement Friday night, saying the story — which said the president ordered Cohen to lie to Congress — mischaracterized the evidence.

The White House And Congress React To The Explosive Cohen Allegations

7:04am January 19, 2019

by Ryan Lucas

President Trump's ex-lawyer has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about a Trump Tower project in Moscow. Now, a Buzzfeed report says he told investigators that Trump asked for that lie.

Greg Calhoun, President-elect Donald Trump and Steve Harvey speak with the media Friday at Trump Tower in New York.

Politics & Government

Trump Is Bringing His Love-Excoriate Relationship With Media Into Office

9:24am January 14, 2017

by David Folkenflik

As during the campaign, the president-elect wants the established media's attention and craves its respect — but gladly will feed outlets into the news grinder if they cross him. Ask CNN and BuzzFeed.

BuzzFeed's K-File (from left: Andrew Kaczynski, Nathan McDermott, Chris Massie and Megan Apper) has been covering the 2016 election by revealing the candidates' contradictions, hypocrises and misstatements.

Politics & Government

The BuzzFeed BuzzSaw: Why Campaigns Should Fear These 4 Twentysomethings

6:14am March 15, 2016

Even before he became "BuzzFeed Andrew," Andrew Kaczynski spent hours a day scouring archives for political research. The 26-year-old brings controversies and scoops to the public for the election.

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National

BuzzFeed Deleted Stories After Complaints From Advertisers

5:35pm April 20, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

In a memo to staff, editor in chief Ben Smith acknowledged that the site had deleted more than 1,000 posts — three of them after complaints from advertisers. Gawker first reported on the deletions.

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Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post Media Group, speaks at the 2014 World Economic Forum. Reporters and editors in 15 countries will contribute to "What Works," her site's new initiative focused on covering positive ne

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Huffington Post Bets People Will Read Good News — And Share It, Too

2:24pm February 07, 2015

by David Folkenflik

Arianna Huffington says readers need more positive news coverage, so her site is launching an effort focused on good stories. Their shareability may make "What Works" a smart business move, too.

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National

Uber Exec In Hot Water After Suggesting A Journalist Smear Campaign

9:39am November 18, 2014

by Lauren Hodges

A senior vice president of the ride-service company has issued an apology after news broke of his comments about digging up info about reporters' personal lives.