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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

A warning to the news industry: act now or the Joe Rogan/Piers Morgan ecosystem will leave you far behind | Deborah Turness

News consumption is shifting from institutions and TV to direct, individual-led platforms like YouTube and TikTok, reshaping journalism and monetization.
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fromEBONY
55 minutes ago

Don Lemon Grows Independent Network to 10M Followers

Lemon Media Network reaches 10 million followers, expands operations and coverage, and launches new programming amid strong independent journalism momentum.
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fromThe Walrus
23 minutes ago

The New York Times Got Caught Using AI Hallucinations in Its Reporting | The Walrus

AI-generated text was mistakenly published as a direct quote, requiring later correction after verification failures.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 hour ago

MrBeast teases a new membership program at an invite-only advertiser party

Beast Industries plans a membership program offering exclusive content, early access, challenges, and a philanthropic element to compete for brand budgets.
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fromFortune
1 hour ago

Ted Turner built the original infinite scroll. The attention economy is running on his playbook | Fortune

CNN’s launch replaced finite news with an always-on stream, creating an open-loop format that reshaped information businesses.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

BBC staff fear meagre pay rise after bosses forgo own increase

BBC executive pay will be frozen this year while up to 2,000 jobs may be cut, and staff are urged to expect limited pay outcomes from union talks.
fromTruthout
3 hours ago

Trump's Justice Department Subpoenas News Outlets Over Iran War Coverage

In April, Trump said he would work to imprison journalists involved in reporting on a US fighter jet shot down in Iran and subsequent efforts to rescue the warplane's crew. The previous month, Trump floated "charges for treason" against journalists he accused of circulating "false information" about the Iran war.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Top MS NOW Journo Details Latest Kash Patel Scoop: Sending a Real Chill Through the FBI'

Kash Patel ordered polygraphing of over two dozen staff, reportedly walling off from senior leaders and avoiding operational meetings amid fears of leaks and leadership turmoil.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

FBI Denies There's a Criminal Investigation Into Reporter Who Wrote Unflattering Kash Patel Story

The FBI denies any criminal or national security leak investigation targeting Sarah Fitzpatrick’s reporting about Kash Patel workplace behavior.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Top MS NOW Journo Details Latest Kash Patel Scoop: Sending a Real Chill Through the FBI'

Kash Patel ordered polygraphing of over two dozen staff, reportedly walling off from senior leaders and avoiding operational meetings amid fears of leaks and leadership turmoil.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

FBI Denies There's a Criminal Investigation Into Reporter Who Wrote Unflattering Kash Patel Story

The FBI denies any criminal or national security leak investigation targeting Sarah Fitzpatrick’s reporting about Kash Patel workplace behavior.
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fromAdExchanger
16 hours ago

On Neutral Ground: Why Content Licensing Needs Independent Settlement And Verifiable Payments | AdExchanger

Content licensing for LLMs is rapidly expanding, but current payment systems remain fragmented and cannot scale to handle massive, simultaneous usage transactions.
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fromAdExchanger
5 hours ago

TelevisaUnivision's Upfront Pitch To Advertisers: 'We Get Hispanics' | AdExchanger

TelevisaUnivision is pitching sports, streaming, and culture to reach Hispanic audiences with exclusive rights and fast-growing ViX offerings.
#media-acquisitions
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fromComplex
6 hours ago

Byron Allen to Buy BuzzFeed in $120M Deal, Eyes AI-Powered YouTube Rival

Byron Allen buys a majority stake in BuzzFeed, becomes CEO, and plans AI-driven video and streaming expansion while pursuing late-night programming control.
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fromAllHipHop
5 hours ago

Byron Allen Takes Over BuzzFeed In $120M Acquisition Deal

BuzzFeed is being acquired by Byron Allen for $120 million, granting him majority control and CEO leadership while Jonah Peretti shifts to AI.
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fromAxios
20 hours ago

Byron Allen strikes deal to buy controlling stake in BuzzFeed and become CEO

BuzzFeed will be led by Allen as CEO and chairman after a $120 million share purchase, with Peretti shifting to president of BuzzFeed AI.
#streaming-services
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from24/7 Wall St.
4 hours ago

Netflix vs Disney: Only One Is a Winner of The Streaming War

Netflix emphasizes ad-tier growth and software-like efficiency, while Disney balances streaming profitability with record experiences revenue and ESPN restructuring.
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fromJezebel
23 hours ago

Netflix Just Removed One of the Last Features to Make its UI Even Slightly Usable

Netflix and major streamers prioritize directing viewing choices over enabling user control, and UI changes can remove sorting functionality without improving content access.
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from24/7 Wall St.
4 hours ago

Netflix vs Disney: Only One Is a Winner of The Streaming War

Netflix emphasizes ad-tier growth and software-like efficiency, while Disney balances streaming profitability with record experiences revenue and ESPN restructuring.
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fromJezebel
23 hours ago

Netflix Just Removed One of the Last Features to Make its UI Even Slightly Usable

Netflix and major streamers prioritize directing viewing choices over enabling user control, and UI changes can remove sorting functionality without improving content access.
#upfront-advertising
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fromwww.cnbc.com
1 day ago

At TV upfronts, AI is in and corporate shuffles are reshaping the line-up

Upfront advertising pitches focus on audience reach and AI-driven data improvements, with advertiser sentiment staying positive and seeking flexible terms amid internal industry changes.
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fromAdExchanger
3 hours ago

Upfronts Day One: Publishers Jostle For Position As Performance Drivers | AdExchanger

NBCUniversal, Fox, and Amazon emphasized performance outcomes to media buyers through ad tech, measurement, and audience engagement innovations.
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fromwww.cnbc.com
1 day ago

At TV upfronts, AI is in and corporate shuffles are reshaping the line-up

Upfront advertising pitches focus on audience reach and AI-driven data improvements, with advertiser sentiment staying positive and seeking flexible terms amid internal industry changes.
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fromVariety
5 days ago

Amazon Sees 'Strong' Upfront Market, Despite Signals of Caution

The upfront advertising market shows positive signals for a healthy season despite macroeconomic uncertainties and shifting streaming commitments.
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fromemptywheel
6 hours ago

Will the Very Able Caine Expose the Devil Inside Trump's Garden of Paradise? - emptywheel

Grand jury subpoenas sought Wall Street Journal reporters’ records tied to real-time warnings about risks of an extended Iran campaign.
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fromWIRED
10 hours ago

The Creators of 'Hacks' Really, Really, Really Hate AI

Human creativity is portrayed as irreplaceable, while AI is framed as harmful to art through shortcuts, consolidation, and censorship risks.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Bryson DeChambeau could give up golf for YouTube in his athletic prime. Is he right?

DeChambeau links his career goal to growing his YouTube channel, even prioritizing views over traditional golf achievements and motivations.
#financial-results
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fromThe Motley Fool
19 hours ago

GoPro GPRO Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool

Revenue fell to $99 million, gross margin collapsed to 4.5%, and losses widened, prompting withdrawal of guidance and a board-led strategic alternatives review.
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fromThe Motley Fool
4 days ago

News Corp (NWS) Q3 2026 Earnings Transcript | The Motley Fool

Third-quarter fiscal 2026 results show revenue growth, higher segment EBITDA margins, rising net income and EPS, and robust free cash flow enabling accelerated share buybacks.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Media Lost More Than $400 Million Last Quarter While Notching Paltry Sales Figure

Trump Media reported $871,200 revenue and a $405.9 million net loss in early 2026, with most losses driven by non-cash accounting charges.
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fromThe Motley Fool
4 days ago

News Corp NWSA Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool

Total revenue rose 9% to $2.2 billion, segment EBITDA grew 18% with margin expansion, and net income from continuing operations increased 13%.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Reality Don't Sell Papers': Jon Stewart Trashes Media's Panic'-Driven Coverage of Hantavirus Non-Pandemic'

Cable news coverage of a hantavirus outbreak was criticized as alarm-driven, despite expert assurances that it posed a limited public health threat.
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fromNewsNation
21 hours ago

Byron Allen taking over BuzzFeed

Byron Allen is set to become BuzzFeed’s CEO, replacing Jonah Peretti, with Allen Family Digital buying 40 million shares and planning AI-driven expansion into free streaming.
#press-freedom
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fromwww.nytimes.com
18 hours ago

Justice Dept. Subpoenas Wall Street Journal in Leak Investigation

Federal prosecutors issued rare subpoenas seeking reporters’ records tied to Pentagon warnings about Iran, raising First Amendment concerns about press freedom and leak investigations.
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fromPoynter
4 days ago

The Atlantic isn't backing down - Poynter

FBI leadership pursued legal and investigative pressure against a reporter, but The Atlantic publicly backed her and continued publishing.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Press Freedom Groups Accuse Larry Ellison of Promising Trump Admin He'd Fire CNN Anchors if He Acquires Warner Bros

Press freedom groups allege Larry Ellison promised favors to the Trump administration to secure regulatory approval for a CNN parent takeover.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Telling the truth about Iran is more dangerous than ever

Press reporting from Iran has become more fragile and dangerous due to communications blackouts, restricted access, and criminalized tools, forcing reliance on rare, risky contacts.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
18 hours ago

Justice Dept. Subpoenas Wall Street Journal in Leak Investigation

Federal prosecutors issued rare subpoenas seeking reporters’ records tied to Pentagon warnings about Iran, raising First Amendment concerns about press freedom and leak investigations.
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fromPoynter
4 days ago

The Atlantic isn't backing down - Poynter

FBI leadership pursued legal and investigative pressure against a reporter, but The Atlantic publicly backed her and continued publishing.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Press Freedom Groups Accuse Larry Ellison of Promising Trump Admin He'd Fire CNN Anchors if He Acquires Warner Bros

Press freedom groups allege Larry Ellison promised favors to the Trump administration to secure regulatory approval for a CNN parent takeover.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Telling the truth about Iran is more dangerous than ever

Press reporting from Iran has become more fragile and dangerous due to communications blackouts, restricted access, and criminalized tools, forcing reliance on rare, risky contacts.
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fromEntrepreneur
6 hours ago

Kevin Hart's $650 Million Media Empire Is Shrinking - Here's What Went Wrong

Hartbeat’s founder-dependent model collapsed, leading to leadership churn, layoffs, and the removal of endorsement deals from the company.
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fromEsquire
5 hours ago

How Dare They Reboot 'Westworld' Without Finishing the TV Series

Westworld creators planned an evolving endgame for immortal characters, and a new Warner Bros. film is being developed by David Koepp with major filmmaker interest.
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fromForbes
1 day ago

How To Stay Ahead Of Marketing Trends: 17 Experts' Top Resources

Platform updates, creator-led content, and AI-driven insights require continuous monitoring across multiple sources to spot early market opportunities.
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from48 hills
1 day ago

Looking for trustworthy health info? Here are six sites that cut through the noise - 48 hills

Do not rely on mass media for critical health information because sensational, click-driven coverage often omits nuance and caveats.
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fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Joanna Stern is not a robot, but she lived with them

AI hype outpaces readiness for many gadgets, while wearable AI may deliver a practical killer app and support new media ventures.
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fromPoynter
1 day ago

Journalism students know the industry is struggling. They're choosing to enter it anyway - Poynter

Journalism graduates pursue reporting despite newsroom layoffs, local closures, political attacks, and AI disruption, motivated by a drive to deliver organized facts.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

MrBeast is wooing big advertisers at an invite-only gathering in NYC. Here's what he's planning.

Beast Industries is courting traditional TV ad budgets by hosting an invite-only Madison Avenue breakfast during TV upfronts week.
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fromNieman Lab
1 day ago

In Atlanta, the push for digital subscriptions hasn't taken off as much as hoped

American newspapers are prioritizing digital subscriptions, but many chains and local papers are seeing declining subscriber totals and only modest digital growth.
#wordle
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

You're right to feel suspicious: Wordle is the TV spinoff the world does not need

Wordle is being adapted into a competitive NBC gameshow, filmed in Manchester, using teams to solve puzzles for cash.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Savannah Guthrie will host Wordle TV game show

A Wordle-based TV game show will be produced by Jimmy Fallon and co-produced by The New York Times and NBCUniversal, filmed in Manchester and airing in 2027.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

You're right to feel suspicious: Wordle is the TV spinoff the world does not need

Wordle is being adapted into a competitive NBC gameshow, filmed in Manchester, using teams to solve puzzles for cash.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Savannah Guthrie will host Wordle TV game show

A Wordle-based TV game show will be produced by Jimmy Fallon and co-produced by The New York Times and NBCUniversal, filmed in Manchester and airing in 2027.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Comcast vs Netflix: Which Is the Better Dip Buy Now?

Comcast offers stronger income through a dividend and lower valuation, while Netflix offers higher growth potential without dividend payments.
fromDeadline
23 hours ago

Fox Upfront Leans Into Tech, Invoking Silicon Valley's "First Principles"

Technology innovation is core to Fox,” she said. “Our sports team has pushed the boundaries of live production since day one. And when we acquired Tubi six years ago, our technology center of gravity moved to Silicon Valley. We now run more than 2,000 product experiences yearly, and we were the first streamer to natively integrate into ChatGPT. We've spent the last two years doing something that most media companies haven't, partnering with frontier AI labs.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Glenn Beck Makes the Case For Why Trump's FCC Should Leave The View Alone

FCC scrutiny of The View centers on whether equal time rules apply and whether ABC licenses could be affected if compliance is not met.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

FCC Commissioner Declares Trump Admin Has Turned Her Agency Into Censorship' Weapon in Stunning Letter Urging Disney Not to Bow

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez warned Disney that the FCC is being used to pressure ABC and other media into submission through coordinated regulatory actions.
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fromArs Technica
3 days ago

ABC fights Trump FCC's attempt to control content of broadcast TV shows

ABC said The View qualifies as a bona fide news program and challenged FCC orders tied to license renewal and an investigation into DEI compliance.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Glenn Beck Makes the Case For Why Trump's FCC Should Leave The View Alone

FCC scrutiny of The View centers on whether equal time rules apply and whether ABC licenses could be affected if compliance is not met.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

FCC Commissioner Declares Trump Admin Has Turned Her Agency Into Censorship' Weapon in Stunning Letter Urging Disney Not to Bow

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez warned Disney that the FCC is being used to pressure ABC and other media into submission through coordinated regulatory actions.
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fromArs Technica
3 days ago

ABC fights Trump FCC's attempt to control content of broadcast TV shows

ABC said The View qualifies as a bona fide news program and challenged FCC orders tied to license renewal and an investigation into DEI compliance.
fromBusiness Insider
21 hours ago

Byron Allen wanted to own Paramount. He's buying BuzzFeed instead.

Go back in time to 2016: BuzzFeed, Vice Media, and Vox Media are supposed to be the future of media. Now back to present tense: Vice filed for Chapter 11, Vox is breaking up, and BuzzFeed just sold itself for a fraction of its former value. Meanwhile, many of the companies the digital upstarts were supposed to replace - big publishers and TV companies - are still here.
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fromInvesting.com Australia
1 day ago

Earnings call transcript: Townsquare Media Q1 2026 earnings beat expectations By Investing.com

Q1 2026 delivered EPS and revenue above forecasts, driven by digital-first growth, programmatic advertising gains, and improved margins despite a slight revenue decline.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Disney takes the lead at the 25th Golden Trailer Awards with 109 Nominations

The 25th Golden Trailer Awards will shine a spotlight on the creative minds behind the most exciting movie and TV marketing. The awards celebrate the behind-the-scenes talent that shapes the movie and TV marketing landscape, recognizing the brilliance behind unforgettable campaigns. Known to be unconventional, the Golden Trailer Awards honors the creativity and innovation in trailers and posters and includes categories such as Best Summer Blockbuster Trailer, Best of Show, and more.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Gaza filmmakers slam BBC after shelved documentary wins Bafta

Accepting the award, executive producer Ben de Pear thanked the journalists behind the film before directly addressing the BBC, which aired the Bafta ceremony on BBC One with a delay of more than two hours: Finally, just a question for the BBC: Given you dropped our film, will you drop us from the Bafta screening later tonight? Journalist and presenter Ramita Navai also criticised the broadcaster during her speech, citing findings from the documentary's investigation into attacks on Gaza's healthcare system.
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#ted-turner
fromFortune
2 days ago
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'I lost more money than anybody in the history of capitalism!': Remembering Ted Turner | Fortune

fromFortune
2 days ago
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'I lost more money than anybody in the history of capitalism!': Remembering Ted Turner | Fortune

fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

The Indo Daily: Rose of Tralee row - The US millionaire and a bittersweet battle for control

Depending on who you ask, it's a proud symbol of Irish society and culture. Or it's an outdated, glorified "lovely girls" competition. Maybe it's just a bit of harmless craic to pass the time on the TV once a year. Or perhaps you have a genuine connection that inspired you to devote time, energy and a lot of money to the festival and its birthplace.
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fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Writers are fleeing the Substack Tax

Writers are leaving Substack for Ghost and Beehiiv due to better control, social-feature focus concerns, and lower or more favorable pricing, with reported revenue gains.
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fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the generation that grew up in the 1960s and 70s didn't become tough because they wanted to - they became tough because the world handed them consequences with no safety net and no explanation, and by the time they were twelve they had already learned that nobody was coming to save them, and that lesson cemented itself so deep into their nervous system that they still can't ask for help sixty years later - Silicon Canals

Content provides general information and reflection, not medical or professional advice, and directs serious situations to qualified support services.
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fromFortune
3 days ago

Why GameStop's bid for eBay echoes one of the worst business deals of all time | Fortune

AOL-Time Warner and GameStop-eBay rely on inflated stock premiums to buy larger assets, promising synergies while fundamentals suggest value destruction.
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fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I'm 37 and I've started noticing that the friends who text back fastest aren't always the ones who show up when you actually need them - and sometimes the slow responders are the ones sitting beside you when it matters - Silicon Canals

Buddhist principles and practical experimentation can translate psychology into routines and decision-making for better everyday living.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Bill Maher Rips CNN Which Airs His Show for Not Focusing Enough on the News: Too Much Opinion'

Maher the son of an NBC Radio reporter said that shouldn't be the prime objective. News organizations shouldn't be making money to begin with. They didn't used to. CNN just finished third again in the cable news battle in April, when it was trailing MS NOW and getting lapped by Fox News. On the bright side, CNN pulled just under 1 million viewers in prime time, which was a major increase from the approximately 600,000 it averaged the year prior.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Ben Shapiro Takes Shot at Tucker Carlson, Vows Daily Wire Won't Clickwhore by Embracing Radical Islam'

The Daily Wire layoffs followed content bets that underperformed, while Ben Shapiro defended his approach over Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens’ style.
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fromKotaku
3 days ago

Ryan Cohen Says He 'Isn't Passionate' About GameStop

Ryan Cohen says he lacks passion for GameStop and is driven by belief in eBay’s business.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Watching us is like watching a cousin': the online creators reshaping Africa's news ecosphere

Social media news creators in parts of Africa attract substantial attention and influence, translating current affairs for younger audiences who avoid traditional news.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Justin Bieber played ultra A-list Montecito party, with AI defense execs in the crowd

Justin Bieber headlined a private A-list event featuring major tech, entertainment, and defense figures, alongside prominent weapons and surveillance companies tied to the Trump administration.
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fromNieman Lab
4 days ago

Semafor's new AI tool helped boil down its entire flagship conference into nine takeaways

Semafor Intelligence uses a custom AI tool to distill event transcripts into nine curated global-economy themes with verified quotes.
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fromThe Verge
4 days ago

ABC and Disney accuse Trump admin of violating First Amendment rights

ABC alleges FCC policy changes threaten broadcast editorial discretion and could chill First Amendment-protected political speech.
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fromIndieWire
4 days ago

The Standing Ovation Is Not a Distribution Strategy

Festival-driven acquisition terms are weakening as buyers invest less capital and urgency, while festival audiences continue growing.
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fromFast Company
4 days ago

How Ask Jeeves blew it

Ask Jeeves launched as a promising search startup but lost relevance as search quality and business focus shifted, leading to its shutdown by IAC.
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fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

AI Accents the Role of Media Psychology in Shaping Culture

Media psychology studies how mediated content shapes behavior, thoughts, emotions, and culture across evolving technologies.
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fromJezebel
3 days ago

Mark Ruffalo says peers didn't speak out about WBD-Paramount merger out of blacklisting fears

Fear of retaliation has discouraged artists from signing an open letter opposing a media merger, while legal and political pressure remains a path to blocking it.
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fromConsequence
5 days ago

Robert Downey Jr. Calls Social Media Influencers "Evangelical Hucksters of the Information Age"

Influencer fame is dismissed as inauthentic when it relies on self-promotion, while authentic celebrity should come from creating, building, and learning.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

CNN Throws Cold Water on Trump Jobs Report: Monthly Avg Pretty Low' Wage Growth Meh'

Jobs growth beat expectations, but low three-month averages, negative revisions, and weak wage growth signal underlying economic cracks.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Top 60 Minutes Correspondent Reportedly Heading For the Exit, Lawyering Up to Take on CBS Leadership

CBS News will reportedly not renew Sharyn Alfonsi’s contract, ending her decade-long run on 60 Minutes after she criticized corporate meddling.
fromPoynter
5 days ago

After years of cuts, Lee is adding reporters, says new chairman and billionaire David Hoffmann - Poynter

For the first time since he acquired a majority stake in Lee, Hoffmann spoke on an earnings call Thursday, sharing that the company is undergoing a "decisive transformation." Along with a change in top leadership, the company has started to invest more resources in local coverage and is eyeing opportunities for expansion - a reversal from the past several years, which have been marked by local cuts.
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fromTNW | Insider
4 days ago

PR & Media lessons from EU-Startups Summit 2026: what works, what does not

Seed and Series A founders should consider PR agencies to cut through high-volume pitching, while avoiding AI-generated press releases that look identical.
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fromVulture
5 days ago

Mark Ruffalo Calls on State AGs to Stop Paramount-WBD Merger

Hollywood consolidation into larger corporate giants enables harmful cost-cutting, and blocking the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger on antitrust grounds can protect competition and creative risk-taking.
fromDefector
5 days ago

World Cup Tallies Another Human Rights Abuse

The legacy of the World Cup is intertwined with human rights abuses and propagandizing on behalf of killers and despots. The 2026 tournament has already sullied itself with things like the handing of a totally real FIFA Peace Prize to Donald Trump, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino's botched attempt to engineer a Palestine-Israel handshake photo op. Even Fox, the tournament's broadcast partner in the United States, has taken it upon itself to further make watching this World Cup an act of moral compromise.
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fromPoynter
4 days ago

Sensitive documents exposed a flawed algorithm harming California wildfire survivors. A Pulitzer-winning series followed. - Poynter

Major insurers used the same 360Value algorithm to set coverage limits, contributing to widespread underinsurance after California wildfires.
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fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The End of the World as He Knew It

A commissioned CNN “Doomsday video” imagines the network broadcasting the end of the world, using “Nearer My God to Thee” to frame apocalypse as dignified spectacle.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

X Purges Charlie Sykes's Account After Article Critical of Elon Musk

X locked a conservative commentator out of his account and erased recent posts after emails alleging copyright policy violations and account security changes.
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fromVulture
3 days ago

ABC Defends The View As Real Journalism

FCC actions challenge ABC’s broadcast licenses and require equal time for political candidates, while ABC argues The View qualifies as journalism under the First Amendment.
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fromMiami Herald
5 days ago

Chilean TV networks sue Google, claiming anti-competitive practices

Chile’s five largest TV networks sued Google for antitrust violations in search and digital advertising, alleging revenue loss and threats to media pluralism.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Kyle Loftis, street racing media pioneer who founded 1320Video, dies at 43

"We are extremely saddened to share that Kyle Loftis, the founder of 1320video, passed away last night," the company wrote in a statement posted on social media. "We are in a state of shock."
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fromRoger Ebert
4 days ago

A True American Original: Ted Turner (1938-2026)

Ted Turner built major media brands through bold broadcasting moves and became known for outspoken, controversial public statements.
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