The disputes highlight how rising media consolidation and ‘cord-cutting’ have increasingly turned contract-renewal talks into high-stakes affairs.
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Jim Fossel: Senate should be wary of U.N. nominee
At least on paper, President Trump’s pick appears to be unqualified as U.S. ambassador.
Kathie Lee Gifford will leave NBC’s ‘Today’ show in April
The talk icon says she’s departing ‘with a grateful heart.’
Chinese tech executive’s arrest sends stocks tumbling; Federal Reserve reports lift them back up
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that the Fed may break from its current approach of steady rate hikes.
Sean Penn working on documentary about journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s slaying
This week, the actor interviewed a friend of the Washington Post columnist killed in October.
Side issues may overshadow G-20 summit
A trade war between the United States and China, the killing of a Saudi journalist and the conflict over Ukraine threaten to disrupt the gathering.
Commentary: Facebook tries to keep antitrust issues out of public discussion
A focus on political content draws attention away from the company’s dominant position in advertising.
Kathleen Parker: Trump says he’s thankful for himself – but he has nothing to strut about
One can hardly wait for Christmas, when we’ll learn that unto the world a Trump was born.
Commentary: C’mon, liberals, take a break from the bubble
Would-be 2020 Democratic presidential aspirants should seek out tough interviews with interlocutors of every political stripe.
The Maine Millennial: A Playboy magazine blast from the past
It’s fascinating to watch the image of an ideal, desirable woman change over the years.