Rupert Murdoch Fails in Bid to Change Family Trust

DealBook Summit: Building Trust in an Age of Distrust

At this year’s DealBook Summit, there was a sense that trust was becoming harder to come by and that the rules for how people judge the truth had shifted.

The New York Times - 5h

Albertsons Gives Up Kroger Bid, Sues the Grocery Chain for Failed Deal

The lawsuit follows two separate Monday rulings blocking what would have been the largest ever grocery chain merger.

Inc. - 19h

Fantasy Football Trust Meter: Will A.J. Brown course correct in the fantasy playoffs?

Fantasy football analyst Dalton Del Don breaks out his handy Trust Meter to help us evaluate the reliability of our fantasy stars to carry us to a championship.

Yahoo Sports - 21h

How Rupert Murdoch Could Fight Back After a Big Legal Defeat

Rupert Murdoch lost a bid to rewrite a family trust to give his son Lachlan control of his empire after he dies. But the nonagenarian media titan plans to appeal.

The New York Times - 1d

Rupert Murdoch cannot hand control of his media empire to son Lachlan, commissioner rules

Conservative media titan Rupert Murdoch cannot change his family trust and give control to his son Lachlan after his death, according to a Nevada probate commissioner ruling.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Murdoch family feud left hanging over media empire’s future

A court ruling that rejected an attempt to overhaul the family trust leaves Rupert Murdoch and his children at odds

Financial Times - 7h

Gabbard tests trust of allies as Trump’s potential intel director

Controversy over President-elect Trump’s pick for intelligence chief, former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii), is raising uncomfortable questions for America’s closest allies over whether the U.S. will ...

The Hill - 18h

Trump, team trail Fauci on trust as medical information source: Survey

President-elect Trump and those in his circle may have some ground to make up compared to former White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci when it comes to earning trust related to medical ...

The Hill - 22h

Succession showed us the rich are largely miserable – and the Murdochs are living proof | Zoe Williams

What does Rupert’s failed attempt to hand his empire to son Lachlan tell us? They’d be happier giving their money away. Rupert Murdoch has lost an epic legal battle against three of his children: ...

The Guardian - 1d

Tobago’s push for greater autonomy fails at final hurdle

Local politicians decry major setback in decades-long battle for more political and economic independence. A new attempt to give the Caribbean island of Tobago more self-governance has been ...

The Guardian - 1d

Judge Denies Rupert Murdoch’s Bid to Change Family Trust Over Fox Media Control

The media mogul sought to steer his son Lachlan to the top spot in the conservative news organization, bypassing the other Murdoch children, Prudence, Elisabeth, and James.

Inc. - 1d

Murdoch blocked from altering family trust to put son in charge of Fox News empire

The 93-year-old media mogul has argued family trust must be changed to allow Lachlan Murdoch to maintain Fox News' conservative bent.

CBS News - 1d

Murdoch loses real-life 'Succession' court battle against his children

The court says Murdoch acted in "bad faith" by trying to give control of his empire to his eldest son.

BBC News - 2d

Why Murdoch’s succession case could be major blow to his rightwing legacy

Court ruling could mean that more liberal Murdochs may have say in content from world’s most powerful conservative media empire. A Nevada court dealt nonagenarian media mogul Rupert Murdoch a ...

The Guardian - 2d

Rupert Murdoch loses battle to control succession to his media empire

Media mogul’s three adult children will retain control despite attempt to give his son Lachlan complete control. Analysis: Why Murdoch’s succession case could be major blow to his rightwing ...

The Guardian - 2d

Rupert Murdoch loses attempt to overhaul family trust in bitter legal dispute

Media mogul’s attempt to put control of his news empire in son Lachlan’s hands is rejected by Nevada court

Financial Times - 2d

Rupert Murdoch loses bid to change family trust

Billionaire business mogul Rupert Murdoch lost a bid this week to change a family trust to consolidate control of his media company around his eldest son Lachlan. A Nevada commissioner ruled ...

The Hill - 2d

Billionaires plan overhaul of US news groups as media confronts trust issue

Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bezos announce efforts to address bias at LA Times and Washington Post

Financial Times - 3d

South Korea crisis live: bid to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol fails after ruling party boycotts vote

Main opposition Democratic Party said it would not give up its attempt to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol after losing vote. Full report: Motion to impeach South Korean president fails ...

The Guardian - 4d

Effort to impeach South Korean president fails after ruling party walkout

Opposition leaders hoping to oust South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief declaration of martial law hit a roadblock Saturday, after members of the ruling party left the room, ...

The Hill - 4d

'That is extraordinary' - Marsh fails to review phantom edge

Australia's Mitchell Marsh is dismissed in "extraordinary" fashion during the second Test vs India - failing to review a non-existent edge off Ravichandran Ashwin.

BBC News - 5d

British pubs are changing — but is it enough?

Group valuations have fallen over the past decade but there are signs that larger companies can still eke out growth

Financial Times - 5d

CFPB sues Comerica Bank, alleging it failed to administer federal benefits program

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accused the bank of intentionally terminating calls and mishandling fraud complaints.

CNBC - 5d

The Biggest Business Fails of 2024

What do a global IT outage, glue on pizza, and the decline of an aviation giant have in common?

Inc. - 6d

Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'

Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.

BBC News - 6d

Eurotrash — unearthing a family’s collaboration and complacency

A mother-and-son road trip is propelled by guilt and unease in Christian Kracht’s hilariously unsettling novel

Financial Times - 6d

Belfast Health Trust questioned over hospital delays

Belfast's new maternity hospital at the Royal Victoria site is almost a decade behind schedule.

BBC News - 6d

What are Social Security's trust funds? New debate emerges on program's financing

As Social Security's trust funds run low, one politician is questioning the way the program is financed.

CNBC - 6d

My Dog Had Trust Issues. So Did I.

We needed a steady presence in our lives. Enter Kevin.

The New York Times - 6d

South Korean Military Leaders Describe Confusion During Failed Crackdown

Top military officials offered the first inside account of when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. Mr. Yoon faces impeachment on Saturday, and massive protests against him are planned.

The New York Times - 6d

In Sam Altman We Trust?

This week on Uncanny Valley, we do a deep dive on Open AI’s Sam Altman.

Wired - 6d

Bob Dylan trusts Timothée Chalamet will be 'completely believable' as the singer in his biopic

Bob Dylan endorsed Timothée Chalamet's lead casting in the folk singer's biopic 'A Complete Unknown,' calling him a 'brilliant actor.'

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

Prince Harry Vows to Keep Fighting Rupert Murdoch’s Tabloids Over Phone Hacking

The British royal says his legal battle against parts of the media is about “accountability” and defending legitimate journalism.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

South Korean Lawmakers Move to Impeach President Yoon After Failed Martial Law Bid

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to break a political deadlock by imposing military rule collapsed within hours, leaving him with few defenders. A vote to impeach him could come as soon as Friday.

The New York Times - Dec. 4