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fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The Paramount-Skydance merger, worth $8 billion, has been approved the FCC

Paramount Global and Skydance Media's $8.4 billion merger approved by U.S. regulators amid controversies over press freedom and Trump's influence.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

The LA Times' billionaire owner says he plans to take the paper public and 'allow it to be democratized'

LA Times will go public over the next year to democratize ownership.
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Hearst buys the The Dallas Morning News, and 140 years of local ownership ends - Poynter

Hearst agrees to acquire the Dallas Morning News for $75 million, ending its era as a publicly traded company.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

CBS is the latest news giant to bend to Trump's power

Paramount Global settled a lawsuit from President Trump over a 60 Minutes interview, impacting independent journalism.
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UK news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

UK to allow foreign states to own 15% stake in British newspapers

UK to allow 15% foreign state ownership in newspapers, balancing investment needs with concerns over media influence.
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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

MPs call for inquiry into how RedBird Capital is funding 500m Telegraph deal

Concerns over transparency and possible foreign influence have arisen regarding RedBird Capital's acquisition of the Telegraph.
MPs demand an investigation into potential links between RedBird Capital and Chinese state funding, citing national security risks.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

WaPo's Erik Wemple on Buyouts, Bezos and Trump's Fox Problem

Wemple emphasizes journalist independence despite industry turmoil and pressures, illustrating the complexities of media ownership and editorial accountability.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Foreign states should not be co-owners of UK newspapers | Nils Pratley

Protecting UK news media from foreign state influence is vital, balancing the need for funding with ownership limits.
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