Semafor news site makes its debut intent on reinventing news
NEW YORK (AP) — The media organization Semafor launches on Tuesday with no less an ambition than reinventing the news story. The brainchild of Ben Smith, former media reporter for The New York Times, and Justin Smith, ex-CEO of Bloomberg Media, Semafor has raised $25 million and hired more than 50 staff members since both men quit their previous jobs in January.