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One of the reasons for our upcoming partial hiatus is to explore all the different ways we can bring you additional value. Here’s how future

… over healthcare benefits. The shop has always been a high-stress place to work. We’ll see who gives in first. The Wrap broke the news.

A thousand words about The Messenger, a well-funded news startup that had a few challenges out of the gate? Read for yourself (password probably required)

Mia Sato at The Verge has the story. Hollywood writers aren’t the only writers with livelihoods at stake.

SWMS turns 25 today — only because our subscribers made it possible. Thank you for all the support over all the years.

David Carr has the story on the Similarweb blog.

In descending order: who’s still left at ZDNet and TechRepublic; cheat sheets on SF-based tech reporters and AI in retail; Esther Ajao Q&A; cheat sheets

If you’re interested in a truly global picture of how tech is transforming business and society, explore Rest of World, a fascinating newsletter franchise.

The new section, DR Global, will focus on the Middle East and Africa, where build-outs are now off the chart.