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Qatar Tribune
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Al Jazeera English named ‘Broadcaster of the Year' at 2025 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards for 9th year in a row
Tribune News Network Doha Al Jazeera English was named the 'Broadcaster of the Year' at the 2025 New York Festivals TV and Film Awards for the ninth consecutive year. The Broadcaster of the Year accolade, considered the premier prize by the organisers, goes to the media organisation providing consistent excellence in covering international issues and a diverse array of themes. This is reflected in the channel's seven gold, nine silver and eight bronze awards for its news and programmes screened during the festival's virtual ceremony on May 22. Commenting on the recognition, Issa Ali, acting managing director of Al Jazeera English, said: 'This accolade serves as a profound affirmation from our industry peers of the professionalism and significance of the work we do at Al Jazeera English. Our journalists work tirelessly around the world to inform and empower audiences with in-depth and accurate reporting. 'This is no easy task, especially given the rising challenges posed by increasing attacks on journalists and media organisations. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all our journalists for their unwavering commitment, particularly our colleagues in Gaza, whose efforts have been crucial in helping the world grasp the realities of the war on Gaza and its devastating effects on civilian populations.' Fault Lines' harrowing and powerful documentary 'The Night Won't End', which looks at the human cost of war, won two gold awards in the International Affairs and Investigative Journalism programme categories. This brings the film's international awards tally to six thus far this year. The Fault Lines' investigative team won another two gold medals with 'All that Remains' (Human Concerns) and 'Children of the Darien Gap' (Human Rights), which has also won two other international awards. Al Jazeera English's other gold winners are 101 East's India's Disappearing Mountains (Social Issues), the Dying Earth's series documentary 'Beyond the Oil Age' (Environment and Ecology), and People and Power's 'Myanmar Army on the Ropes'. In addition, Al Jazeera Digital won a number of awards, showcasing its commitment to outstanding journalism and storytelling. This includes 'True Crime Reports', securing a gold in the Mystery Podcast category in the Narrative/Documentary Podcast section, two silver awards for 'Mexico's Migrant Crackdown – Start Here' in the categories of Streaming Documentary and Documentary: Current Affairs, as well as bronze awards for 'Start Here', 'The Take', and 'Sports Social Justice' coverage. The Al Jazeera Arabic channel was also recognised for its outstanding programmes. The awards featured entries from over 50 countries, covering content screened on US and international broadcasters, including ITV, BBC, NBC and CBC. All contents were screened and judged by the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards Grand Jury of over 200 producers, directors, writers, and other creative media professionals from around the globe. For over 60 years, New York Festivals TV & Film Awards have honoured exceptional and innovative content created on all continents and seen across all platforms. Since launching in 2006, Al Jazeera English has garnered international praise for its impartial and fact-based reporting, winning prestigious awards from journalism's most respected institutions. Today, the Al Jazeera Media Network with 70 bureaus around the world, it reaches more than 440 million households in over 150 countries.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Veteran Meteorologist James Spann Voices Support for NOAA and NWS in Anticipation of Trump Cuts
WBMA chief meteorologist James Spann has voiced his support of the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Spann's post comes in response to Trump's promise to cut the budget at the NOAA, which could undermine the agency's ability to provide critical weather forecasts, thereby affecting people's safety. 'This post is not about politics, but about support for my friends that work for the National Weather Service, part of NOAA, a federal agency. NWS meteorologists work long, hard hours serving the people of this country, not only during times of severe weather, but on the routine days as well,' Spann posted to social media. 'Their service is absolutely invaluableIf NWS products and services are reduced, we all suffer…especially during times of life-threatening weather. ' Layoffs at the agency could weaken NOAA's ability to track hurricanes and extreme weather, with some insiders fearing lives could be at risk. The Hill reports that 'mass firings are set to hit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 'imminently. Below is the text of the post, which as of this writing has received 1.3 million views: Long time followers here know that I don't do politics, and there's no political content on this account. I vote; and that's it. The world does not need another social media nitwit telling people how to think and vote. This post is not about politics, but about support for my friends that work for the National Weather Service, part of NOAA, a federal agency. NWS meteorologists work long, hard hours serving the people of this country, not only during times of severe weather, but on the routine days as well. Their surface and upper air observation networks along with computer models, radars, and satellites are critical for all meteorologists, including those of us in the private sector. Most NWS field offices are currently understaffed right now. I can only imagine morale is not especially high. Many high-level politicians follow this page, both Democrats and Republicans. I would encourage them and all of you to support my colleagues at the National Weather Service during this time. Their service is absolutely invaluable. If NWS products and services are reduced, we all suffer…especially during times of life-threatening weather. James Spann Spann has been the chief at the Birmingham, Alabama ABC affiliate for more than 28 years. His bio said that he was named Broadcaster of the Year by the National Weather Association. He was also given the AMS (American Meteorological Society) Award for Broadcast Meteorology. The AMS stated he was the winner in part because of 'his tireless efforts to advance the public's awareness of and engagement in the science of meteorology, particularly severe weather forecasting and response'.
