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Ian Hill

@ianhillmedia.bsky.social

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Mostly amplifying outstanding journalism. Audience lead for TEGNA, one of America’s largest independent media companies. Cleveland-based.

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Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · Jan 8

Hello all! Given the changes happening in social media, I'll be shifting this account to focus more on amplifying outstanding local journalism and verified news. I'll still be lurking, replying, posting natively, etc., but you can expect more great journalism. Support local news!

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 2h

The deal will bring more than a dozen shows to Netflix next year, including The Bill Simmons Podcast and Ringer sports shows covering the NFL, NBA and Formula 1.

Netflix and Spotify team up to bring video podcasts to your screen

The deal will bring more than a dozen shows to Netflix next year, including The Bill Simmons Podcast and Ringer sports shows covering the NFL, NBA and Formula 1.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 3h

Scouting America is expanding further beyond outdoor skills, introducing tech-focused badges to reflect the digital age.

Scouts can now earn badges in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity

Scouting America is expanding further beyond outdoor skills, introducing tech-focused badges to reflect the digital age.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 3h

Officials say Carrie Romney, former U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney's sister-in-law, may have fallen or jumped from a parking structure.

Investigation underway after Carrie Romney found dead in Santa Clarita

Officials say Carrie Romney, former U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney's sister-in-law, may have fallen or jumped from a parking structure.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 4h

Walmart is teaming up with ChatGPT maker OpenAI to let customers shop conversationally and complete purchases without leaving the chat interface.

Walmart, OpenAI partner to bring shopping directly to ChatGPT

Walmart is teaming up with ChatGPT maker OpenAI to let customers shop conversationally and complete purchases without leaving the chat interface.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 5h

The social media app is also expanding parental controls, allowing parents to restrict or adjust the automatic content guidelines set by Instagram.

Instagram releases new restrictions for teen accounts based on PG-13 movie rating

The social media app is also expanding parental controls, allowing parents to restrict or adjust the automatic content guidelines set by Instagram.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 6h

The report details thousands of offensive messages in a private Telegram chat, including racist, antisemitic and violent comments.

Politico report exposes racist posts by Young Republican leaders

The report details thousands of offensive messages in a private Telegram chat, including racist, antisemitic and violent comments.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 6h

The president has suggested he could declare cities “not safe” for the 104-game soccer tournament and alter a detailed hosting plan that FIFA confirmed in 2022.

Trump threatens to pull World Cup matches from Boston over 'unsafe conditions'

The president has suggested he could declare cities “not safe” for the 104-game soccer tournament and alter a detailed hosting plan that FIFA confirmed in 2022.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 7h

WestJet is remodeling dozens of aircraft to feature new premium options over the next year.

No more reclining for free in WestJet’s refreshed economy cabins

WestJet is remodeling dozens of aircraft to feature new premium options over the next year.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 8h

The characters from this summer's massively popular animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' are dominating this year's Halloween costume searches. See the full list here.

These are the most-searched Halloween costumes for 2025

The characters from this summer's massively popular animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' are dominating this year's Halloween costume searches. See the full list here.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 9h

Kelvin Howard remains in the ICU days after suffering a spinal injury and brain fracture during a middle school football game.

'We grow, we don't cry': 13-year-old paralyzed in middle school football game fights to walk again

Kelvin Howard remains in the ICU days after suffering a spinal injury and brain fracture during a middle school football game.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 9h

Struzan's distinctive hand-drawn style became synonymous with the action and romance of movies in the 20th century.

Drew Struzan, who made the posters for 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones,' has died

Struzan's distinctive hand-drawn style became synonymous with the action and romance of movies in the 20th century.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 10h

The mother says her son, who is autistic, came home with bruises and scratches.

Mother outraged after video shows school employee restraining 8-year-old son

The mother says her son, who is autistic, came home with bruises and scratches.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 11h

The R&B star, known for defining a generation of soul music, died on Tuesday, his family said.

D’Angelo, whose music helped define neo-soul, dies at 51

The R&B star, known for defining a generation of soul music, died on Tuesday, his family said.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 12h

Edwin Castro, 33, has reportedly spent around $10 million buying up 15 properties in his hometown of Altadena, where he purchased his lucky winning ticket.

Winner of record $2.04 billon Powerball jackpot buys up land in LA area devastated by wildfires

Edwin Castro, 33, has reportedly spent around $10 million buying up 15 properties in his hometown of Altadena, where he purchased his lucky winning ticket.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 12h

Some restaurants and shops across the US are offering free or cheap desserts to celebrate the unofficial holiday.

Here are the best free and discounted treats for National Dessert Day

Some restaurants and shops across the US are offering free or cheap desserts to celebrate the unofficial holiday.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 13h

A new study shows that across nearly 200 cities, the first fall freeze each year is happening later and later.

Fall is losing its chill

A new study shows that across nearly 200 cities, the first fall freeze each year is happening later and later.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 14h

Officials say the skull was approximately 4,270 years old, dating back to around 2300 B.C.

Human skull from 2300 B.C. found on an Indiana riverbank

Officials say the skull was approximately 4,270 years old, dating back to around 2300 B.C.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 15h

Kirk, a close ally of President Trump who worked to steer young voters toward conservatism, was fatally shot Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University.

Trump to posthumously give Charlie Kirk nation's highest civilian honor

Kirk, a close ally of President Trump who worked to steer young voters toward conservatism, was fatally shot Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 15h

“I saw a brief video of him meeting his mom and dad for the first time, and it was beautiful. And he was able to walk and stand on his own, and he was smiling."

'It feels miraculous' | Israeli hostage with Texas ties released by Hamas

“I saw a brief video of him meeting his mom and dad for the first time, and it was beautiful. And he was able to walk and stand on his own, and he was smiling."

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 16h

“He was minding his business, doing nothing,” a family member said. “Just sitting in his room. And now he’s gone.

'Horrible nightmare': 14-year-old killed by stray bullets while playing video games

“He was minding his business, doing nothing,” a family member said. “Just sitting in his room. And now he’s gone.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 17h

Trachtenberg, who played Gellar's onscreen sister on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," died from complications with diabetes at the age of 39.

Sarah Michelle Gellar pays heartwarming birthday tribute to late Michelle Trachtenberg

Trachtenberg, who played Gellar's onscreen sister on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," died from complications with diabetes at the age of 39.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 18h

The national holiday lands on the second Monday in October each year.

Why does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving in October?

The national holiday lands on the second Monday in October each year.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 18h

Alec Baldwin assured fans he and his brother Stephen are both "fine" after crashing into a tree in the Hamptons on Monday.

Alec Baldwin assures fans he is 'fine' after car crash

Alec Baldwin assured fans he and his brother Stephen are both "fine" after crashing into a tree in the Hamptons on Monday.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 1d

Platoon Sgt. Harold Weaver, who was killed in action during World War II, was laid to rest 80 years after his death.

Remains of World War II veteran return home after 80 years

Platoon Sgt. Harold Weaver, who was killed in action during World War II, was laid to rest 80 years after his death.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 1d

Officials have released the names of the 16 people presumed dead after an explosion at a Tennessee explosives plant on Friday.

Sheriff names 16 presumed dead in Tennessee plant explosion

Officials have released the names of the 16 people presumed dead after an explosion at a Tennessee explosives plant on Friday.