<p dir="ltr"><span>The White House briefing room has been transformed under President Donald Trump's administration, welcoming new media personnel such as podcasters, social media influencers, and content creators.</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The move, spearheaded by the youngest Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, aims to provide representation to groups that have not previously had a presence in the briefing room.</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>At her first daily media briefing on Tuesday (Jan 28), Leavitt said, "Millions of Americans, particularly young people, have shifted away from traditional television and newspapers to consume news through podcasts, blogs, social media, and other independent platforms.&rdquo;</span><b></b></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>The &lsquo;New Media Seat&rsquo;</strong><b></b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Leavitt emphasised that the move was crucial for the administration to effectively communicate President Trump's message and adapt to the evolving media environment of 2025.</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>She said the seats along the wall at the front of the briefing room, traditionally reserved for White House press staff, will now be designated the "New Media Seat."</span><b></b></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Leavitt welcomes content creators to apply for White House press credentials</strong><b></b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Leavitt encouraged independent journalists, social media influencers, and content creators to apply for White House press credentials through a new platform on </span><a href="http://whitehouse.gov/newmedia"><span>whitehouse.gov/newmedia</span></a><span>.</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Applications will be reviewed by Leavitt's team, and credentials will be granted to those who meet the criteria and pass the US Secret Service's security requirements.</span><b></b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The press secretary also announced the reinstatement of 440 press passes that had been revoked under the previous administration. Throughout her first briefing, she fielded questions from new media outlets, some of which are among the most viewed news websites but had not previously been represented in the briefing room.</span><b></b></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>The First Amendment and New Media</strong><b></b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Leavitt reiterated the administration's commitment to upholding the First Amendment and stated, "It's a fact that Americans, especially young people, are consuming news from a variety of platforms. As the youngest press secretary in history, thanks to President Trump, I take great pride in opening this room to new media voices to ensure the president's message reaches as many Americans as possible."</span><b></b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>She also pledged that established outlets like Axios and Breitbart would have a permanent seat in the briefing room, and encouraged anyone producing legitimate news content, from TikTok creators to bloggers, to apply for press credentials.</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>
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The White House briefing room evolves with President Trump's era, embracing diverse media voices, including podcasters, influencers, and content creators, for a modern twist.

The White House briefing room has been transformed under President Donald Trump's administration, welcoming new media personnel such as podcasters, social media influencers, and content creators. The move, spearheaded by the youngest Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, aims to provide representation to groups that have not previously had a presence in the briefing room. At her first daily media briefing on Tuesday (Jan 28), Leavitt said, "Millions of Americans, particularly young people, have shifted away from traditional television and newspapers to consume news through podcasts, blogs, social media, and other independent platforms.” Also read | Trump orders Musk to bring astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore home The ‘New Media Seat’ Leavitt emphasised that the move was crucial for the administration to effectively communicate President Trump's message and adapt to the evolving media environment of 2025. She said the seats along the wall at the front of the briefing room, traditionally reserved for White House press staff, will now be designated the "New Media Seat." Leavitt welcomes content creators to apply for White House press credentials Leavitt encouraged independent journalists, social media influencers, and content creators to apply for White House press credentials through a new platform on whitehouse.gov/newmedia. Applications will be reviewed by Leavitt's team, and credentials will be granted to those who meet the criteria and pass the US Secret Service's security requirements. Also read | US President Trump offers federal employees money to quit The press secretary also announced the reinstatement of 440 press passes that had been revoked under the previous administration. Throughout her first briefing, she fielded questions from new media outlets, some of which are among the most viewed news websites but had not previously been represented in the briefing room. The First Amendment and New Media Leavitt reiterated the administration's commitment to upholding the First Amendment and stated, "It's a fact that Americans, especially young people, are consuming news from a variety of platforms. As the youngest press secretary in history, thanks to President Trump, I take great pride in opening this room to new media voices to ensure the president's message reaches as many Americans as possible." Also read | Trump to meet Netanyahu at White House on Feb 4, Israel PM's office confirms She also pledged that established outlets like Axios and Breitbart would have a permanent seat in the briefing room, and encouraged anyone producing legitimate news content, from TikTok creators to bloggers, to apply for press credentials. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Abhradeep Saha aka Angry Rantman, a Chelsea supporter who went viral for his video monologue, criticising the London-based club, has died due to complications triggered by a surgery he underwent last month. Saha was a popular YouTuber and his analysis of sporting events and movies in his unique style had garnered him a huge audience online.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Saha was admitted to the Narayana Cardiac Hospital in Bengaluru, according to reports. Due to health complications, he underwent open heart surgery but soon suffered multiple organ failure and was kept on a life support system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, on Wednesday (Apr 17), reports surfaced that Saha had succumbed, leading to an outpouring of&nbsp;tributary posts and condolence messages. From fan pages to Indian clubs to football experts, the tributes poured from everywhere.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian Super League (ISL) club Bengaluru FC posted a message mourning the loss of Saha.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The BFC family is saddened to learn about the passing of #IndianFootball faithful Abhradeep Saha. A West Block Blue through and through, Abhradeep's love for the game knew no bounds and the passion in his rants will be missed. Rest in peace. #WeAreBFC #ForeverBlue," Bengaluru FC posted on X.</p>

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<p>Kerala Blasters also released a statement, saying they were mourning the "loss of one of the most enthusiastic and passionate voices in Indian football".</p>

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<h2><strong>Who was Angry Rantman?</strong></h2>

<p>Saha gained overnight popularity for his video where he went ballistic after Chelsea lost a match of football.&nbsp;His "There is no passion, there is no vision" rant became a catchphrase and millions of football fans routinely use the meme template whenever their respective teams underperform.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After gaining prominence through the video, Saha became a full-time content creator and posted rants and analyses on sports, cinema and more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the time of his death, Saha's 'Angry Rantman' persona had amassed over 120k followers on Instagram and more than 428k subscribers on YouTube.&nbsp;</p>


Abhradeep Saha aka Angry Rantman, a Chelsea supporter who went viral for his video monologue, criticising the London-based club, has died due to complications triggered by a surgery he underwent last month.

Abhradeep Saha aka Angry Rantman, a Chelsea supporter who went viral for his video monologue, criticising the London-based club, has died due to complications triggered by a surgery he underwent last month. Saha was a popular YouTuber and his analysis of sporting events and movies in his unique style had garnered him a huge audience online. Saha was admitted to the Narayana Cardiac Hospital in Bengaluru, according to reports. Due to health complications, he underwent open heart surgery but soon suffered multiple organ failure and was kept on a life support system. However, on Wednesday (Apr 17), reports surfaced that Saha had succumbed, leading to an outpouring of tributary posts and condolence messages. From fan pages to Indian clubs to football experts, the tributes poured from everywhere. We will miss him and his passion. RIP Abhradeep Saha, famously known as the Angry Rantman 💙 pic.twitter.com/4mVJFsbdKe — Janty (@CFC_Janty) April 17, 2024 × Really sad news, RIP to fellow Chelsea fan and creator Abhradeep Saha (Angry Rantman) 💔 pic.twitter.com/lOJqVcaIsK — Mod (@CFCMod_) April 17, 2024 × Indian Super League (ISL) club Bengaluru FC posted a message mourning the loss of Saha. "The BFC family is saddened to learn about the passing of #IndianFootball faithful Abhradeep Saha. A West Block Blue through and through, Abhradeep's love for the game knew no bounds and the passion in his rants will be missed. Rest in peace. #WeAreBFC #ForeverBlue," Bengaluru FC posted on X. The BFC family is saddened to learn about the passing of #IndianFootball faithful Abhradeep Saha. A West Block Blue through and through, Abhradeep's love for the game knew no bounds and the passion in his rants will be missed. Rest in peace. #WeAreBFC #ForeverBlue ♾️ pic.twitter.com/rfIq4hanM2 — Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 17, 2024 × Kerala Blasters also released a statement, saying they were mourning the "loss of one of the most enthusiastic and passionate voices in Indian football". Today, we mourn the loss of one of the most enthusiastic and passionate voices in Indian football. We will dearly miss his memorable rants and love for the beautiful game. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/QgWfR5C0tH — Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) April 17, 2024 × Who was Angry Rantman? Saha gained overnight popularity for his video where he went ballistic after Chelsea lost a match of football. His "There is no passion, there is no vision" rant became a catchphrase and millions of football fans routinely use the meme template whenever their respective teams underperform. After gaining prominence through the video, Saha became a full-time content creator and posted rants and analyses on sports, cinema and more. At the time of his death, Saha's 'Angry Rantman' persona had amassed over 120k followers on Instagram and more than 428k subscribers on YouTube.

Who was Angry Rantman? YouTuber who went viral for Chelsea monologue dies at 27

<p>Reddit, one of the world's most popular social media platforms, has unveiled a plan to financially reward its top contributors for their valuable posts.</p>

<p>This initiative is set to launch initially in the United States, marking a significant departure from Reddit's traditional approach to content rewards.</p>

<h2><strong>A new era of content monetisation</strong></h2>

<p>Under this scheme, Reddit will share its revenue with users who are granted the coveted "gold" award by fellow community members.</p>

<p>These gold awards will be available for purchase, ranging in price from $1.99&nbsp;to $49. The individuals receiving these accolades will, in turn, pocket up to half of the purchase price, making it potentially lucrative for content creators.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reddit's decision to monetise content creators is also a&nbsp;shift in its business model, especially in light of the backlash the platform faced in June.</p>

<p>During that tumultuous period, a significant portion of Reddit was rendered inaccessible as a form of protest against the company's senior management.</p>

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<h2><strong>Evolution of Reddit's "gold"</strong></h2>

<p>Gold has been a fixture on Reddit for quite some time, initially serving as a virtual token of appreciation for exceptional posts or comments.</p>

<p>In the past, Redditors could purchase and gift gold to others, but it held no tangible real-world value; the funds were used to support the platform.</p>

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<p>However, receiving gold came with perks, such as an ad-free week of browsing Reddit. Later, a more exclusive platinum award offered a month of ad-free browsing.</p>

<p>The announcement of this innovative content monetisation strategy has generated mixed reactions among Reddit users. While some Redditors express concerns that it might adversely impact the platform's overall quality, others remain cautiously optimistic.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/google-admits-reddit-blackout-affected-search-experience-as-users-were-unhappy-609981">Google admits Reddit blackout affected search experience as users were 'unhappy'</a></p>

<p>A few months back&nbsp;thousands of communities on Reddit had gone dark. Meaning, these subreddits had locked themselves as a sign of protest against the site's 'ludicrous' new decision to try to monetise access to its data.&nbsp;</p>

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Reddit, one of the world's most popular social media platforms, has unveiled a plan to financially reward its top contributors for their valuable posts. This initiative is set to launch initially in the United States, marking a significant departure from Reddit's traditional approach to content rewards.

Reddit, one of the world's most popular social media platforms, has unveiled a plan to financially reward its top contributors for their valuable posts. This initiative is set to launch initially in the United States, marking a significant departure from Reddit's traditional approach to content rewards. A new era of content monetisation Under this scheme, Reddit will share its revenue with users who are granted the coveted "gold" award by fellow community members. These gold awards will be available for purchase, ranging in price from $1.99 to $49. The individuals receiving these accolades will, in turn, pocket up to half of the purchase price, making it potentially lucrative for content creators. Reddit's decision to monetise content creators is also a shift in its business model, especially in light of the backlash the platform faced in June. During that tumultuous period, a significant portion of Reddit was rendered inaccessible as a form of protest against the company's senior management. Also read | Explained: Why are thousands of subreddits going dark on Reddit? Evolution of Reddit's "gold" Gold has been a fixture on Reddit for quite some time, initially serving as a virtual token of appreciation for exceptional posts or comments. In the past, Redditors could purchase and gift gold to others, but it held no tangible real-world value; the funds were used to support the platform. Also watch | NASA's spacecraft lands successfully | First-ever poetry written by AI However, receiving gold came with perks, such as an ad-free week of browsing Reddit. Later, a more exclusive platinum award offered a month of ad-free browsing. The announcement of this innovative content monetisation strategy has generated mixed reactions among Reddit users. While some Redditors express concerns that it might adversely impact the platform's overall quality, others remain cautiously optimistic. Also read | Google admits Reddit blackout affected search experience as users were 'unhappy' A few months back thousands of communities on Reddit had gone dark. Meaning, these subreddits had locked themselves as a sign of protest against the site's 'ludicrous' new decision to try to monetise access to its data. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, recently stated that the social media platform will soon start paying verified content producers for their advertisements. The tech tycoon said that the first payment block will be around $5 million.

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