Gawker reports The New York Sun will call it quits after its September 29th issue. However, Michael Moi, the newspaper's spokesman, told FishbowlNY on September 24 that the publication is “running as normal.” Sun editor Seth Lipsky told The New York Observer that he has no comment on the rumors.
Also in the media glare:
Digg says it will double its staff over the next year.
USA Today announces executive editor Kinsey Wilson will leave for National Public Radio.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette management reportedly tells staffers to prepare for layoffs.
Luke Russert apologizes for saying that “smart” University of Virginia students are voting for Obama.
Fox News Channel fires the producer best known for labeling Michelle Obama a “baby mama.”