William Hosie - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

I am a versatile and creative journalist with experience in daily newspapers and magazines. I specialise in arts, books and lifestyle trends.

Content

Total articles 507

• Is Wikipedia in trouble?

  By William Hosie Verified| Yahoo Canada Verified Wikipedia is the crown jewel of the old internet. An encyclopaedia for the digital age, it was founded in 2001 by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger and has since been the go-to website for anyone looking for clear, unbiased information. Even academics use it – if only (they’ll have you believe) as a starting point. But times are changing. The post-truth economy has cast doubt on the website’s future – and that of its parent company, the Wikimedia Foundation.

  By William Hosie Verified · Yahoo Canada

  Apr. 12, 2025

• Melinda Gates' book review: in The Next Day, Melinda plays her cards too close to her chest

  By William Hosie Verified| The London Standard Verified Contrary to the headlines, The Next Day is neither a divorce memoir nor a riposte. Melinda French Gates — who’s gone by a double-barrel since leaving her ex-husband, Bill Gates, in 2021 — has decided to write something of a memoir/self-help hybrid. The Next Day — following 2019’s clunkily titled The Moment Of Lift — is about “periods of transition” which she calls “formative”: leaving home for college, becoming a parent, losing a best friend and (yes) ending a marriage.

  By William Hosie Verified · The London Standard

  Apr. 16, 2025

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The London Standard

The Evening Standard is a historic daily newspaper based in London, founded in 1827. Initially launched as *The Standard*, it introduced its evening edition in 1859. The publication transitioned to a free distribution model in 2009, making it accessible to a wider audience. It focuses on local, national, and international news, with a strong emphasis on London-centric reporting. The Evening Standard offers a daily newspaper that covers a range of topics, including breaking news, politics, business, culture, and lifestyle. It also has a digital platform that provides online articles, newsletters, and multimedia content. Known for its rich history, the paper has been a significant voice in London’s media landscape, with notable features like the *Londoner’s Diary* gossip column introduced in 1915. With nearly 200 years of operation, the Evening Standard continues to adapt to the changing media environment while maintaining its local focus.