CNN boss Mark Thompson addresses his future in tense exchange with staffers over Paramount deal: report

CNN boss Mark Thompson reportedly told staff he intends to remain in his role once Paramount Skydance completes its purchase of the network’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery. The promise came Wednesday as CNN journos have been fretting about their fate under new ownership, according to the Status newsletter. They pressed the CNN president during a meeting at the network’s London bureau. On-air talent and staffers reportedly grilled Thompson over whether the network would maintain editorial independence under Paramount CEO David Ellison, who’s overseen controversial changes at CBS News since buying its parent company last year. In a separate Zoom…

Judge tosses lawsuit by Elon Musk’s X accusing advertisers of illegal boycott

A US judge on Thursday dismissed X Corp.’s antitrust lawsuit that accused the World Federation of Advertisers and a group of major companies including Mars, CVS Health and Colgate-Palmolive of illegally boycotting billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s social media company. US District Judge Jane Boyle in the federal court in Dallas said Musk’s X failed to…

US inflation will soar to 4.2% if Iran war drags on, says OECD

The OECD on Thursday issued a somber warning about the economic impact of the Iran war if it drags on, saying inflation could reach a painful 4.2% in the US this year. That would mark the highest inflation rate among G7 member countries as Iran’s blockade of the Strait of…

Astronauts may struggle to reproduce in outer space, study suggests — what does that mean for the future of space colonization?

When it comes to successful fertilization, zero gravity means zero game, a new study suggests. When looking at sperm and eggs in simulated microgravity, scientists found that this environment hampered sperm navigation, fertilization and embryo development, posing serious challenges for the future of space colonization.This human, mouse and pig study,…

Mets signing Tommy Pham hours before Opening Day

On the brink of the season opener, the Mets bolstered their outfield depth with an interesting addition from their past. The Mets and Tommy Pham are in agreement on a minor league deal, a source confirmed Thursday, just a few hours before first pitch of Mets-Pirates Opening Day at Citi…

Brent Celek’s ex-wife goes Instagram official with another longtime Eagle

Susie Celek, the ex-wife of retired Eagles tight end Brent Celek, appears to be dating the team’s former defensive tackle Hollis Thomas. Susie made the relationship public in an Instagram post on Monday, including a video of the pair kissing and sharing PDA moments on various dates. “Life trends show…

Fine Arts Commission gives Trump’s ballroom the green light

Washington, DC’s Commission on Fine Arts — which is packed with allies of President Trump — unanimously voted to approve his new White House ballroom. “This is a facility that is desperately needed for over 150 years, and it’s beautiful,” Commission Chair Rodney Mims Cook Jr. said. Thursday’s meeting was…

West Virginia accuses Apple of allowing iCloud to become ‘greatest platform for distributing child porn’

West Virginia’s attorney general sued Apple on Thursday, accusing the iPhone maker of allowing its iCloud service to become what the company’s internal communications called the “greatest platform for distributing child porn.” Attorney General JB McCuskey, a Republican, accused Apple of prioritizing user privacy over child safety. His office called the case the first of its kind…

Trump announces  billion donation to Board of Peace

President Trump announced a $10 billion donation to the Board of Peace. That is double the $5 billion total that other nations have given to his new endeavor. “I want to let you know that the United States is going to make a contribution of $10 billion to the Board…

Howie Rose, 72, cutting down his Mets radio schedule in 2026

Howie Rose won’t be hitting the road this season unless the Mets make the playoffs. The longtime radio voice of the Mets will call 84 games this season, he told Newsday — all 81 home games and the three-game series against the Yankees in The Bronx. The 72-year-old, who worked…

United Airlines slashing rewards for travelers who don’t own its credit card

United Airlines is revamping its frequent-flyer loyalty program to further reward travelers who carry a United co‑branded credit or debit card, while dialing back mileage earning for members who do not. The airline said the changes are designed to boost adoption and usage of its card products. Across the industry, loyalty programs have evolved…

Solar flares may be triggering earthquakes, controversial study claims

Solar flares often disrupt Earth’s upper atmosphere and help power stunning auroras. Now, scientists suggest those same bursts of solar energy might also influence earthquakes.When a solar flare erupts toward our planet, it can subtly rearrange charged particles in Earth’s ionosphere, a region of the upper atmosphere filled with electrically…

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