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News Not Noise logo

#1 News Not Noise

Separating the news from the noise. We give you information, not a panic attack.

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Katie Couric logo

#2 Katie Couric

Smart reporting, exclusive conversations, and candid commentary

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the news logo

#3 the news

notícias escolhidas a dedo e enviadas diariamente para você, propícias para leitura com uma boa xícara de café (sem açúcar). conteúdo informativo, descolado e tudo que você precisa para começar seu dia.

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NextDraft logo

#4 NextDraft

The day's most fascinating news from the Internet's Managing Editor

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André Carvalhal logo

#5 André Carvalhal

Previsões para o presente

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Anti-Clickbait News logo

#6 Anti-Clickbait News

A daily newsletter delivering summaries stripped of sensationalism and clickbait. Non-partisan. For decision makers interested in Finance, Technology, and US Politics. I'm aiming to publish the news 30 minutes before the US markets open.

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Latest in U.S logo

#7 Latest in U.S

LatestinUS your daily source for the most important news, trends, and insights from across America., timely updates straight to your inbox. Stay informed and ahead of the curve with expertly optimized content designed for today’s fast-paced world.

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BattleLines with Owen Jones logo

#8 BattleLines with Owen Jones

Original work, including holding media outlets and the powerful to account, observations on the big issues of the day, article versions of my video content - all with a relentless focus on exposing injustice.

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NewsGuard's Reality Check logo

#9 NewsGuard's Reality Check

A report on how false claims online are undermining trust — and who’s behind them. Produced by co-CEOs Steven Brill, Gordon Crovitz, and the NewsGuard Team.

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The Charlotte Ledger logo

#10 The Charlotte Ledger

Delivering smart and essential news to Charlotte, one email at a time.

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News Sidequest logo

#11 News Sidequest

A collection of stories you might have missed while everyone was focused on the Red Team vs. Blue Team fight

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The New Paris Dispatch logo

#12 The New Paris Dispatch

Paris news, stories, events, insights, and essays by journalist and five-time author Lindsey Tramuta

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The Best of Journalism logo

#13 The Best of Journalism

Links to exceptional nonfiction. Stay informed and engaged without the anxiety of endlessly surfing the web.

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Contrarian Boston logo

#14 Contrarian Boston

Fact-based news, commentary and original reporting with a contrarian edge about local, regional and national events.

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Mesoscale News with Rebekah Jones logo

#15 Mesoscale News with Rebekah Jones

At the nexus of climate and people: Where science, disasters, and political power collide.

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20 Percent Berlin logo

#16 20 Percent Berlin

Berlin's news in English for the 20 percent of Berliners without a German passport.

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Nieuwsbrief van Jan logo

#17 Nieuwsbrief van Jan

Wat is er gebeurd? Wat staat er te gebeuren? Plus: ordinair pluggen.

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London Minute logo

#18 London Minute

Today's local news without the noise. Written by Michael MacLeod, a local journalist with 20+ years media experience and winner of the INMA 'best local newsletter' award. Always free & proudly subscriber-supported. Join 10,000+ Londoners in the know.

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LEFT SUBSTACK—FIND ME AT WWW.THEHANDBASKET.CO logo

#19 LEFT SUBSTACK—FIND ME AT WWW.THEHANDBASKET.CO

The Handbasket is 100% independent journalism by writer and reporter Marisa Kabas. It can now be found at https://www.thehandbasket.co/

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No bine, Cluj logo

#20 No bine, Cluj

Revistă online de umor. Ştiri şi evenimente din Cluj şi alte oraşe cu metrou.

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Cajueira logo

#21 Cajueira

Uma curadoria de conteúdos produzidos pelo jornalismo independente nos estados do Nordeste

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The Assignment Desk, by Jill Schildhouse logo

#22 The Assignment Desk, by Jill Schildhouse

Discover the stories I'm reporting for national publications, respond to exclusive source requests, and gain insider insights to help you pitch more effectively, build stronger media relationships, and stay ahead of what's happening in journalism.

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Top of the World News logo

#23 Top of the World News

About the Arctic from the Arctic: your go-to independent source for Arctic intelligence and analysis. Free daily Arctic news feed and regular news summaries. Paid subscribers access proprietary columns, full archive, and specialty on-the-ground research.

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[SIC]  logo

#24 [SIC]

A Digest of Developments

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DD Geopolitics logo

#25 DD Geopolitics

Transcending borders in a multipolar world.

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Dominick Bonny Reports logo

#26 Dominick Bonny Reports

Independent investigative journalism in the Inland Northwest.

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London Spy logo

#27 London Spy

A news magazine for Londoners, by email. Round-ups, features and weird stuff.

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Mural Inbox logo

#28 Mural Inbox

Receba nossa newsletter com os bastidores do jornalismo local e periférico no seu e-mail.

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Today's Facts logo

#29 Today's Facts

A daily list of verified nonpartisan facts because the truth matters.

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👁️👄👁️ então, mas e se... logo

#30 👁️👄👁️ então, mas e se...

calma aí, deixa eu falar.

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Newsletter Farol Jornalismo logo

#31 Newsletter Farol Jornalismo

Uma curadoria crítica sobre os movimentos do jornalismo no Brasil e no mundo.

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Kloshletter logo

#32 Kloshletter

Kloshletter es la primera newsletter independiente de información general que se edita en España, un resumen con información de calidad y relevante que podrás recibir en tu buzón de correo electrónico de lunes a viernes a las 7am

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Portugal Weekly logo

#33 Portugal Weekly

News about Portugal, written in English, delivered to your inbox once a week.

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The Canadian Independent logo

#34 The Canadian Independent

The Canadian Independent is an independent media publication with a strong focus on exposing matters of public interest on a wide range of topics in Canada and around the world.

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Reading the Pictures logo

#35 Reading the Pictures

The non-profit Reading the Pictures is dedicated to the analysis of news photography and media images.

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Feel Good Newsletter logo

#36 Feel Good Newsletter

Uplifting, inspirational, feel good news stories from around the globe.

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Overton logo

#37 Overton

Your window into a world beyond the headlines.

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Jeff-alytics logo

#38 Jeff-alytics

I write about crime, data, and crime data. Come join, it'll be fun! Also, you can subscribe to the Jeff-alytics Podcast at: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2540141.rss

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Gov Brief Today logo

#39 Gov Brief Today

What Happened Daily - free human curated headlines, no fluff

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[PMP] Briefings logo

#40 [PMP] Briefings

Receive our Mid-Week and Weekend Briefings in your inbox.

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Daily Crossword Links logo

#41 Daily Crossword Links

**Find us at our new home at DailyCrosswordLinks.com** From the NYT to the newest indie site, the day's crosswords in one place

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Second Acts logo

#42 Second Acts

My take on news, sports, little known American history, travel and stories about people doing unusual or cool things as their "second act."

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Tools for Reporters logo

#43 Tools for Reporters

A new tool in your inbox, every other week.

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Alexey Guzey logo

#44 Alexey Guzey

In pursuit of a hyperhuman, beautiful, and sincere future.

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Din aviație logo

#45 Din aviație

Buletin informativ care conține noutăți din industria aviatică locală și globală. Din aviație este trimis în fiecare vineri și vă este oferit gratuit de BoardingPass.ro.

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Alice Dubin Media logo

#46 Alice Dubin Media

Press opportunities, media industry insights, published work, and behind-the-scenes intel from veteran lifestyle journalist and content creator Alesandra (Alice) Dubin.

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VilagHelyzete Alternatív Média - Minden hír egy helyen logo

#47 VilagHelyzete Alternatív Média - Minden hír egy helyen

The Hungarian Truthseeker & Alternative Media

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Sebastopol Times logo

#48 Sebastopol Times

An independent publication with local news and views of Sebastopol, CA, and parts of West Sonoma County

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TrueNorth Independent News Update logo

#49 TrueNorth Independent News Update

TrueNorth curates the best news & views from Australia’s independent publishers, journalists & commentators - delivered to your inbox FREE every weekday at 4pm. Join thousands of Australians who trust TrueNorth for all the independent news that matters!

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Man About Town logo

#50 Man About Town

The latest commentary from Marquette, MI by Brian Cabell.

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Brian Stelter's space  logo

#51 Brian Stelter's space

I’m taking a break from the newsletter beat, but I might be back someday.

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Scottsdale’s Newsletter logo

#52 Scottsdale’s Newsletter

Scottsdale News

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看鉴中国每日新闻 logo

#53 看鉴中国每日新闻

每天聚焦一则关于中国的新闻事件,带你客观对比来自中外不同媒体多元的、不一样的观点。

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New England Weather Guy logo

#54 New England Weather Guy

New England Weather

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julioprotopapas.com logo

#55 julioprotopapas.com

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POW MAG logo

#56 POW MAG

We know the truth.

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Mike’s Reno Report logo

#57 Mike’s Reno Report

Take a deeper dive into the Reno news.

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Totalcrime Substack logo

#58 Totalcrime Substack

I cover crime (as in true crime), cover court cases, the underworld and bring to bear 30 years of experience, which can sometimes be very helpful.

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News @ Knight logo

#59 News @ Knight

The future of news, now.

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Inside the News in Colorado logo

#60 Inside the News in Colorado

A weekly newsletter about the news behind the news in Colorado

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The Truth Does Not Change According to Our Ability to Stomach It logo

#61 The Truth Does Not Change According to Our Ability to Stomach It

Journalism + Essays + Thoughts on Writing from Leah Sottile

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Ari Shapiro logo

#62 Ari Shapiro

Journalist, Author, Singer, Speaker, and a few other things too

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Robert Jobson logo

#63 Robert Jobson

Dubbed “the Godfather of Royal Reporting” by the Wall Street Journal. Thirty-five years. No. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author. He doesn’t just comment on history, he was there when it happened.

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Charlottesville Community Engagement  logo

#64 Charlottesville Community Engagement

A regular newsletter about how and why things get built in the southern Piedmont region of Virginia

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Fahmidan’s Substack logo

#65 Fahmidan’s Substack

Fahmidan's monthly Substack newsletter

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Nick Valencia News logo

#66 Nick Valencia News

On-the-ground journalism you can trust. Nick Valencia blends national credibility with grassroots authenticity to deliver stories that inform, engage, and spark change.

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South Shore News logo

#67 South Shore News

Local news for the South Shore of Massachusetts. The meetings, votes, and decisions that matter.

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Portland News logo

#68 Portland News

Portland News

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Five things on Friday is no longer on Substack logo

#69 Five things on Friday is no longer on Substack

Do not subscribe here. Substack supports monetising Nazi content. Please head to fivethingsonfriday.com for the new address x Please don't subscribe here, I've moved to Buttondown - https://buttondown.email/fivethingsonfriday

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De DocUpdate logo

#70 De DocUpdate

de wekelijkse documentairenieuwsbrief voor Nederland en Vlaanderen

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Click this Week logo

#71 Click this Week

Da Gummy Industries, ogni giorno clicchiamo un sacco di link. Cosa abbiamo cliccato nelle ultime settimane? Vuoi cliccarlo anche tu? Iscriviti! La newsletter ha una cadenza irregolare.

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Lee Camp Ledger logo

#72 Lee Camp Ledger

News The Corporate Media Is Scared You'll See!

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Periodismo Digital logo

#73 Periodismo Digital

Las claves para entender cómo la IA está transformando el periodismo, los medios y la comunicación.

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El Substack de RED/ACCIÓN logo

#74 El Substack de RED/ACCIÓN

Aquí encontrarás las newsletters de RED/ACCIÓN, el medio argentino especializado en Periodismo Humano

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18 Degrees North Investigations  logo

#75 18 Degrees North Investigations

18° North Investigations is an investigative journalism newsletter whose main purpose is to uncover stories related to the Caribbean that have global impact.

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RQ1 logo

#76 RQ1

A monthly newsletter highlighting the latest in research on news and journalism

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San’s Newsletter logo

#77 San’s Newsletter

San Antonio News

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Denver’s Newsletter logo

#78 Denver’s Newsletter

Denver News

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Tokyo Paladin with Jake Adelstein logo

#79 Tokyo Paladin with Jake Adelstein

Articles and essays about Japan and the world, plus content from the archives.

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KMZ Announce logo

#80 KMZ Announce

KMZ Announcements

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Eureka Free Press logo

#81 Eureka Free Press

News and views you can trust.

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Bed-Stuy Stoop logo

#82 Bed-Stuy Stoop

Get the scoop with the Bed-Stuy Stoop: a new publication covering Bedford-Stuyvesant and Clinton Hill. A weekly newsletter with local gossip, small biz news, interviews — and impactful reporting about gentrification in Brooklyn’s best neighborhood.

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NN Journal logo

#83 NN Journal

A newsletter for people who care about Northamptonshire.

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OttawaStart.com logo

#84 OttawaStart.com

What's happening in Ottawa this week.

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The Level Party’s Substack logo

#85 The Level Party’s Substack

News and musings from the Level universe...

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18º Congresso’s Newsletter logo

#86 18º Congresso’s Newsletter

Notícias sobre o 18º Congresso da Abraji

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285 South logo

#87 285 South

285 South is a news publication centering the stories and perspectives of immigrant and refugee communities in metro Atlanta.

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DutchReview’s Substack logo

#88 DutchReview’s Substack

News, culture, and everything Netherlands 🇳🇱🚲

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IBRAF News logo

#89 IBRAF News

Updates on Brazil Africa Institute for subscribers

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News Breaking LIVE logo

#90 News Breaking LIVE

Your #1 source for Breaking News Alerts on Substack. Get fast, reliable breaking news and in-depth reporting from journalist Albert Boe. Never miss a top story by joining our breaking community.

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Best of Twitter logo

#91 Best of Twitter

The only timeline you'll ever need.

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Sourceurs? Non, peut-être! – 🔥L’essentiel du recrutement logo

#92 Sourceurs? Non, peut-être! – 🔥L’essentiel du recrutement

Chaque dimanche, un décryptage clair et actionnable sur le recrutement, les KPIs, l’IA appliquée aux RH et les pratiques TA & People qui fonctionnent. Sans blabla. Sans pitch commercial. Rejointe par déjà plus de 3 800 recruteurs et RH.

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FXBG Advance logo

#93 FXBG Advance

Telling stories, exploring ideas, forging connections, sweetening lives in the 540.

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Civic Journalism Lab logo

#94 Civic Journalism Lab

Connecting professional, community and student journalists

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The Knot logo

#95 The Knot

Good news for Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire 🗞 Positive journalism that champions and challenges ✅ No clickbait. No pop-up ads ❌

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On the Trail logo

#96 On the Trail

Isaac Peltz' (and often Gabrielle Brassard-Lecours) trying to do journalism.

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Joachim Spieth logo

#97 Joachim Spieth

Sound Artist | DJ | owner of Affin

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Cloudcroft Reader logo

#98 Cloudcroft Reader

The voice of the mountain. The most widely read publication serving the greater Cloudcroft community. Subscribe for free to receive our reporting.

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The Quietside Journal logo

#99 The Quietside Journal

An online journal which chronicles the steady decline in quality of life wrought by unchecked tourism on Mount Desert Island, Maine. The QSJ is written in the traditions of Pamphleteers in the late 18th Century and Muckrakers in the early 20th Century.

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The Daily Beagle logo

#100 The Daily Beagle

General News, Analysis, Politics

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