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BBC chairman says 'determined to fight' Trump's threatened defamation lawsuit: report
“There is no basis for a defamation case and we are determined to fight this,” BBC Chairman Samir Shah said
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Disney, YouTube TV announce deal that ends 15-day standoff
The standoff began late last month after the companies failed to reach a deal on pricing when its contract renewal period came up. YouTube previously said it was for “advocating for fair pricing” to offer its customers “the best TV experience.”
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Anti-Trump media gadfly at NIH put on paid leave for 2nd investigation since pandemic: director
The face of the resistance in NIH, dubbed "radical leftist" by unnamed HHS official, shared essay valorizing those who "break the law" and recommending "acts of noncompliance," but Director Bhattacharya cites earlier investigation over spending.
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MSNBC fires analyst after comments on Charlie Kirk shooter: report
"We don’t know if this was a supporter shooting their gun off in celebration," Matthew Dowd said
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Ronald Reagan foundation postpones Ben Shapiro event in light of Charlie Kirk shooting
Shapiro and Kirk frequently ran in the same circles as conservative commentators and influencers. Shapiro was expected to sign his latest book at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.
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MSNBC spurs backlash after guest suggests Charlie Kirk shooter could have fired gun in 'celebration'
The interview took place before Kirk was confirmed dead and information on the shooting was preliminary.
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Univision fears it will be kicked off YouTube TV. Is it reprisal for Trump’s 2024 Hispanic townhall?
Internal communication to execs at top Hispanic television network raises concern it may be victimized by political bias in current renewal negotiations with Google-owned platform.
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CBS News names conservative policy veteran as ombudsman
Kenneth R. Weinstein was president and CEO of Hudson Institute from 2011 until 2020 and is currently its Japan chairman.
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Lachlan Murdoch secures control of family's media empire upon death of Rupert Murdoch
The new agreement consolidates the media empire, which includes Fox News, the New York Post and the Wall Street Journal, under Lachlan in exchange for $1.1 billion buyouts to Elizabeth, James and Prudence Murdoch.
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CBS changes 'Face the Nation' broadcast policy after backlash over Noem interview
“FACE THE NATION will now only broadcast live or live-to-tape interviews (subject to national security or legal restrictions),” CBS said
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DHS Secretary Noem accuses CBS of 'deceptively' editing her 'Face the Nation' interview
This follows the settlement in July in which Paramount, the parent company of CBS News, agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Trump accusing the network of selective editing of an interview with Kamala Harris on CBS’ “60 Minutes.”
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Fox News anchor John Roberts hospitalized with malaria
Roberts told People Magazine that he was diagnosed with malaria earlier this week on Aug. 25.
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White House reporter shares personal DC mugging story during Cabinet meeting
New Tang Dynasty Television reporter Iris Tao said she was robbed near her apartment in January of 2023. The robber pointed a gun at her face, demanded her phone and personal belongings and hit her face with the gun when she declined.