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MarketWatch - Business
KKR’s Pete Stavros launches group promoting stock ownership for employees
Pete Stavros, a high-ranking executive at private-equity firm KKR & Co. Inc. known for rewarding staff with stock, on Tuesday launched an organization aimed at promoting employee stock ownership ...10 minutes ago -
Wired - Tech
Russia-Backed Media Outlets Are Under Fire in the US—but Still Trusted Worldwide
The US government says outlets like RT work closely with Russian intelligence, and platforms have removed or banned their content. But they’re still influential all around the world.54 minutes ago - Russia -
BBC News - Top stories
Murdoch family fights in secret over future of media empire
A succession drama has played out in a Reno courtroom - and the outcome is likely to be withheld from the public.2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Social media owners top global survey of misinformation concerns
Co-founder of expert group says ‘unchecked power of these entities poses grave risk’ to news environment. Social media owners, politicians and governments are the biggest threats to a trustworthy ...7 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
U.S. firm Friedkin Group agree Everton takeover
The Friedkin Group has agreed on a deal to take over Everton owner Farhad Moshiri's 94.1% controlling stake, the club announced Monday.8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Spurned by Social Media, Publishers Chase Readers on WhatsApp
News outlets are experimenting with a feature in the world’s most popular messaging app that allows them to send links and headlines directly to followers.8 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
TikTok removes accounts linked to Russian media groups for ‘engaging in covert influence operations’
TikTok has removed accounts on the platform linked to Russian media groups for engaging in what it calls “covert influence operations” ahead of the 2024 U.S. election. The video-streaming platform ...9 hours ago - Russia -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Southern California News Group journalists vote to authorize strike
Journalists employed by Southern California News Group have voted 94% in favor of authorizing a strike, according to their union.12 hours ago - California -
Financial Times - World
Labour shortages squeezing UK food supply, warns dairy group
Wage inflation and end of free movement threaten Britain’s food security, says Arla15 hours ago - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
Trump Media plummets 10% as post-lockup selloff picks up steam
Donald Trump is the majority owner of Trump Media, which owns social media platform Truth Social and trades as DJT on the Nasdaq.15 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Republican group not planning additional ad buys in North Carolina gubernatorial race
A group committed to electing Republicans as governors across the country appears to be pulling back from the North Carolina gubernatorial race following the latest reports about the GOP nominee, ...16 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Heather Knight apologises for historical blackface photo posted on social media
England women’s captain reprimanded and fined £1,000 Knight will continue to lead England at T20 World Cup The England women’s captain, Heather Knight, has apologised after she was reprimanded ...19 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Knight admits historical blackface social media post
England women captain Heather Knight admits a charge over a historical social media post when she was pictured in blackface.21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Friedkin Group agrees deal to buy Everton from Farhad Moshiri
Deal subject to approval, including from Premier League Friedkin Group pulled out of talks with Everton in July The Friedkin Group has agreed a deal to buy Everton, two months after pulling out ...23 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Friedkin Group agrees deal to buy Everton
The Friedkin Group reaches an agreement to buy Farhad Moshiri's majority 94% stake in Everton.Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
As arts groups struggle, San Diego Symphony debuts a $125-million makeover
San Diego Symphony used its pandemic closure as an opportunity to gut parts of Jacobs Music Center, built in 1929 as a movie palace. The goal: improve sound and sight lines, replace seats and ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Swedish buyout group EQT plans to sell stake in €15bn software group IFS
Private equity firms have been forced to sell slices of their businesses as higher interest rates have hit the IPO marketYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Drug industry, social media helped fuel fentanyl crisis
The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration says that the drug industry bears a lot of the blame for starting the nation's fentanyl crisis. Social media is making the situation worse.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Explosion at an Iranian Mine Kills Dozens, State Media Says
A methane leak set off the explosion, the country’s official media said, and a rescue effort was underway for those believed to be trapped in the mine.Yesterday - Iran -
Financial Times - Business
With Bluesky, the social media echo chamber is back in vogue
The great migration from Elon Musk’s X has seen users, especially progressives, retreat into one particular siloYesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Newsom Signs Bill That Adds Protections for Children on Social Media
The California legislation comes amid growing concerns about the impact of cellphones and social media on adolescents’ mental health.2 days ago -
The New York Times - World
Canadian Doctors Group Apologizes for Health Harms to Indigenous People
Indigenous patients faced abuse, experimental treatments and other harms in Canada’s health system, which still has disparities.3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Economist Group cancer conference cancelled due to links to tobacco firms
Exclusive: Speakers and attendees pull out of Economist Impact event over ties to Philip Morris and Japan Tobacco. A division of the publisher of the Economist has been forced to cancel a ...3 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
California governor signs law to protect children from social media addiction
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law making it illegal for social media platforms to knowingly provide addictive feeds to children without parental consent3 days ago - California -
CBS News - Top stories
U.S.S. Eisenhower captain fights false Houthi claims with social media
Houthi rebel groups claim to have struck and sunk the U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower that protected Red Sea shipping lanes for nine months. However, the ship floats safely on America's shores as the ...3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Waffle House cheats workers on pay, labor group says
Waffle House accused of using tip credit to avoid federal minimum wage, allegedly paying workers $3 an hour to cook and clean.3 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Trump Media Stock Falls to New Lows as Insiders Are Able to Sell
Although Trump has vowed not to sell, the stock has tumbled as insiders like Truth Social's co-founders are free to cash out.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politico - Politics
Elon Musk steps up political giving with 6-figure donation to House Republicans
The August contribution is more than Musk has previously given to a party committee.3 days ago - Elon Musk -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock hits low as insider stock-sale ban lifts
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.’s stock dropped to its lowest level since it went public in March Friday, as a ban on stock sales lifted.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Civil Rights Groups Push Back on Anti-DEI Efforts
A collective of 19 organizations reminded top U.S. companies to maintain DEI programs is not only ethically right, but also beneficial to their businesses.3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘We set up a WhatsApp group to veto it’ – does The Perfect Couple have TV’s most terrible credits?
The Nicole Kidman whodunnit opens with a dance so cringe-making its stars tried to stop it – and it’s now gone viral. But it’s not the first hit show with an awful opening sequence …. Anyone who ...4 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Social-Media Firms Lack Adequate Privacy Controls, FTC Report Says
The agency said the companies engaged in vast consumer surveillance while failing to provide adequate privacy controls or safeguards for children.4 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Relevent to Manage Bundesliga Media Rights in the Americas
The DFL, Germany’s top professional soccer organizer, is partnering with Stephen Ross’ Relevent Sports to expand the visibility of the Bundesliga and second-level Bundesliga 2 in North and South ...5 days ago -