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How to keep a prayer journalLifestyle — 17hFor anyone who wants a quiet daily writing habit that turns spoken prayers into a clear record of thanks, requests, and answers.

Elena Vasquez Keeping a written record of prayers has helped me notice answers I might have missed otherwise.

Somyn Journal app swaps calorie counts for emotional reflectionsBusiness — Sep 19, 2026Aurora Dawn Ventures has released Somyn Journal, a reflection-based app that replaces number-driven tracking with open-ended prompts about emotions and body sensations to help users gain context on personal habits around food, movement, and relationships. By focusing on how they feel rather than counts, users build a personal record that reveals patterns, such as energy from home cooking or physical tension from certain interactions, aimed at reducing anxiety and disconnection from the body.

Elena Vasquez This approach could help people notice how home-cooked meals boost their mood without obsessing over numbers.

Jim Elliot Surrenders AllGood News — FROM 1948College student writes 'He is no fool' in journal.

Søren Kierkegaard Encounters the ParadoxGood News — FROM 1838Danish philosopher journals decisive faith moment.

David Brainerd Prays for Native Americans in SnowGood News — FROM 1745Missionary journals show sacrificial intercession.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Hong Kong court convicts Wall Street Journal publisher of blocking reporter union role — Sep 10, 2026A Hong Kong court convicted Dow Jones Publishing Co (Asia) Inc, publisher of The Wall Street Journal, of deterring reporter Selina Cheng from taking a leadership role in the city’s press union, while acquitting it of unlawfully firing her. The ruling highlights ongoing concerns about press freedom in Hong Kong amid pressures on the media landscape and union activity.

Rachel Meyers The court rightly punished the interference with union duties, but acquitting on the firing leaves too many questions about how reporters are treated.

9/11 Reshapes Lives Across New YorkWorld — Sep 8, 2026Twenty-five years after 9/11, first‑hand accounts span celebrities with near‑misses to fashion journalists and journalism students who were covering New York events when the towers were attacked, highlighting how the day intersected with media, culture, and personal lives. Together, these narratives illuminate chaos, resilience, and the lasting memory of a defining moment across diverse communities.

Tunisian Journalists Rally Over Yousfi Arrest — Sep 8, 2026In Tunisia, protests by journalists and activists over the arrest of Mohamed Yousfi highlight widespread concerns about suppression of independent media and the tightening of freedoms under President Kais Saied, with critics saying charges are politically motivated. Separately, U.S. and international journalism groups oppose proposed DHS restrictions on foreign media visas, arguing the changes would stifle the flow of information and threaten press access at the UN and beyond.

SPJ revises ethics code for first time in 12 years to address AI — Sep 1, 2026The Society of Professional Journalists is updating its Code of Ethics for the first time in 12 years to address AI and other evolving tech, producing a 967-word draft (73 words longer than the old version) after a lengthy collaboration among ethics experts. The revision also aims to broaden the code’s reach as freelance and independent journalists rise, while emphasizing the four core principles as protections for democracy and journalism’s role in society.

Tom Gallagher years and only 73 extra words for AI? Feels like they're playing catch-up rather than getting ahead of it.

California Judge Rules Deportation Policies Violate Free Speech — Aug 29, 2026A U.S. federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s use of immigration laws to revoke visas and deport noncitizens over pro-Palestinian advocacy and criticism of Israel is unconstitutional, highlighting that targeting speech violates First and Fifth Amendment protections. The decision, issued by Judge Noel Wise in San Jose as part of a broader wave of similar rulings, indicates ongoing judicial pushback against government efforts to penalize campus activism and journalism for political views.

London PR firm marks 12 years, touts 20-plus TV interviews and global reach — Sep 3, 2026JPR Media Group, founded in 2014 in London, is a leading PR agency spanning entrepreneur, art, tech, health, travel, hospitality and consumer PR with a track record of securing long-form, top-tier coverage in outlets such as BBC, The Times, FT, Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal. Its award-winning profile work includes 20+ TV interviews and extensive long-form features, and it is noted for high client retention and the highest number of Google Business Profile reviews among London agencies.

Priya Raman Twelve years and 20+ TV hits is solid, but I'd like to know how many of those were paid placements versus earned coverage.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Pope Leo Welcomes Journalists Amid Trump Media Fight — 2dPope Leo XIV told a CNN reporter on a Paris flight journalists are welcome to cover him, days after a judge blocked a White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

Derek Foss Glad the judge stopped the attempt to sideline CNN and the others, and the Pope's stance lines up with keeping coverage open.

Watchdog warns Serbian journalists face election threats — 4dCPJ says Serbian journalists face assaults and threats ahead of the Oct. 25 election; N1's Danica Vucenic called reporting family threats a waste of time.

Mamdani Tells Trump All Journalists Welcome at New York Events — 5dMamdani told Trump at Gracie Mansion all journalists are welcome at New York events after the White House barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

Rachel Meyers Trump should drop the selective blackouts and let all outlets cover federal events the same way.

Indonesia Ends Search for Journalists Missing Near Krakatau Eruption — Sep 17, 2026Indonesia ended a 10-day search for eight people, including five journalists, missing near Anak Krakatau; Basarnas found no signs and no objects.

Spreadsheet wizard or formula fraud?Quizie — QuizFifteen questions that separate the people who USE spreadsheets from the people spreadsheets happen to. Rank at the end.

Judge declines to block Pentagon firing of three Stars and Stripes journalists — Sep 5, 2026A federal court allowed the Pentagon to fire three Stars and Stripes journalists, heightening a high-stakes dispute over the military newspaper’s editorial independence and First Amendment implications. Courts have largely rejected injunctions to halt the terminations, underscoring ongoing tensions about government influence in a publication funded and operated by the DoD.

Sam Okafor If a judge won't stop this while the case plays out, what's left of editorial independence for a paper the military itself funds? Troubling precedent.

White House Excludes CNN From Trump’s Tennessee Trip — 2dCNN and MS NOW said White House officials barred their journalists from covering guest arrivals at President Donald Trump’s state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite a judge’s order restoring access. Reporters from the outlets and Politico were later allowed back onto the grounds; Trump criticized CNN and MS NOW for not providing live video coverage.