In a deal announced on Aug. 21, California will become the first US state to direct millions of dollars from taxpayer money and tech companies to help shore up cash-strapped newsrooms. Under the first-in-the-nation agreement, a mix of funding from Google, taxpayers and possibly other private sources will pay up to $250 million to support California-based news organizations,. The agreement effectively marks the end of a yearlong fight between tech giants and lawmakers over a proposal to require companies like Google, Facebook and Microsoft to pay a certain percentage of advertising revenue to media companies for linking to their content, But some journalists wonder if it's a good deal.

Fall 2024 Open Studios Planner Starting Thursday, September 5: Downtown Artists: Neighborhood Tour Although the New Museum is closed during its expansion, it is still offering art programs IRL. This week marks the first of four guided walks exploring the artistic history of NoHo, NoLita and SoHo. On September 5, 14, 19, and 28, teaching artist will lead a tour of the homes, stuidos and hangouts of artists John Giorno (above), Lynda Benglis, Adrian Piper, Lorraine O’Grady, Keith Haring,...