Playboy's first nudity-free issue is on the newsstands. But not everyone agrees with the decision by the iconic men's lifestyle magazine to stop publishing pictures of naked women in favor of (relatively) more modest cheesecake shots.

The Independent will cease publishing its print edition in March, but will continue publishing on its Web site and a new app, according to publisher ESI Media. The move to digital-only publishing will entail an unspecified number of layoffs.

Every time a newspaper or magazine criticizes the irrepressible real estate mogul, rather than the trying to refute its arguments, he responds with ad hominem attacks on the publication itself.

Newspapers are lagging far behind other providers as a source of political news. 24% of respondents said they considered cable TV news the "most helpful" source of information, followed by social media at 14%, local TV also at 14%, Web sites or apps, at 13%, and radio at 11%.

These niche publications target relatively small groups of interested readers with engaging content that allows them to present a special value proposition to advertisers.

The campaign, which traces back through fake Web sites to an ad platform called SmartyAds, delivers "booby trapped" ads that download malware on to the devices of unsuspecting users. Under certain conditions, the malware will redirect users to "Angler," an "exploit kit" that will then unleash additional malware including the ransomware.

All the concern about the editorial independence of the Las Vegas Review-Journal was apparently more than justified. Recently appointed publisher Craig Moon, far from safeguarding the independent newsroom, has apparently revoked the principles outlining how the newspaper would cover its owner, billionaire Sheldon Adelson.

Michael Ferro, the majority owner of the 'Chicago Sun-Times,' purchased a 17% stake in the publisher of the 'Chicago Tribune,' its arch-rival in the Windy City. It's sort of like 'Wall Street Journal' owner Rupert Murdoch buying a stake in 'The New York Times.'

After just three months on the job, Harper's Magazine editor Christopher Cox has been shown the door at the highbrow title. 'Harper's Magazine' president and publisher fired Cox over "editorial differences," according to press reports, apparently including a clash over a cover redesign supported by Cox.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal published an editorial in staunch support of a $1 billion new stadium proposed for the University of Las Vegas, which would have a number of other potential uses, including possibly hosting an NFL team. The investment group is owned by Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire who owns the newspaper.