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The FDA has approved daraxonrasib (Rasonque), a once-daily pill from Revolution Medicines, for adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer who have received prior therapy or cannot take combination chemotherapy. A 500‑patient trial has shown median survival of 13.2 months versus 6.7 months for chemotherapy; a 30‑day supply will cost about $39,800 and expanded access has already treated thousands.
Public biotech firms are riding a wave of clinical breakthroughs and new drugs, with Moderna, Revolution Medicines and Novo Nordisk driving optimism as trials progress and regulatory approvals shape the market.
The Supreme Court is considering whether federal law requires ballots to be received by Election Day or merely mailed by it, affecting California’s seven-day postmark window and other state rules. Late counts are reshaping runoff prospects in Los Angeles and ongoing tally delays are prompting concern about timely results.
The FBI has fired several analysts linked to the 2023 Richmond memo amid a broader personnel purge under Director Kash Patel, amid congressional criticism and ongoing debates over the bureau's actions during the Biden era.
The New York Times and New York Post report that after a leadership purge at CBS News’ 60 Minutes, Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim are debating whether to remain. Ellison’s Paramount takeover is under scrutiny as staff confronts management over editorial independence and leadership changes.
Fired 60 Minutes anchor Scott Pelley has accused CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of steering coverage to align with the administration, saying changes were demanded to depict protesters as more violent and to frame a shooting victim’s car a certain way. The uproar follows a broader leadership overhaul at 60 Minutes and CBS News, with longtime staffers departing and new leadership pledging independence.
Multiple outlets confirm the death of Daniel Shalit, longtime Today Show film critic, who has died at age 100. The tributes praise his wit, distinctive appearance and role in shaping American film criticism on television since the 1970s.
Broadcasters weigh airing a primetime Trump speech on election security as FCC investigations loom; several networks have limited or preempted coverage, while others are airing clips or streaming live updates.
The CBS News program 60 Minutes is undergoing a major personnel shakeup. Nick Bilton has announced five new hires, including Ross Douthat and Norah O’Donnell, along with Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni and Trevor Phillips, to join as correspondents or contributors. The changes follow previous layoffs and leadership shifts under Bari Weiss’s editorship.
The CBS News division, led by Bari Weiss, has seen a wave of departures at 60 Minutes, including Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega, Tanya Simon, and other veterans. Anderson Cooper has left, and Scott Pelley was fired, as the network faces internal tensions and questions about editorial direction. New hires across the program aim to stabilize coverage and restore trust amid ongoing changes and a larger merger dispute involving Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Federal Communications Commission has voted 2-1 to remove the statutory 39% national TV ownership cap and replace it with case-by-case reviews of proposed mergers. Chair Brendan Carr has said the change will let broadcasters scale up and invest in local news; Democrats and press advocates say the commission lacks authority and will spur consolidation and legal challenges.
Columbia Journalism School has announced that Alfonsi and Pelley will serve as Journalists in Residence for the upcoming academic year. The appointments, following a high-profile shake-up at 60 Minutes, will have the pair mentoring students, lecturing and contributing to the Columbia Journalism Review. Dean Jelani Cobb says the move provides students access to decades of investigative reporting.
Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery has been paused amid a flurry of antitrust challenges from U.S. states and industry groups. CEO David Ellison has publicly defended the deal, arguing independence for CNN and CBS News, and detailing commitments to keep production flowing if the deal proceeds.
CBS Evening News has seen ratings improve with a substitute anchor, Matt Gutman, delivering best performance in 17 weeks as Tony Dokoupil recovers from fluctuations in viewership. Independent confirms Gutman’s temporary boost, while The Guardian notes ongoing challenges for Bari Weiss’s leadership and 60 Minutes changes amid a broader network transition.
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Paramount has signalled it may relocate operations if California AG Rob Bonta does not settle his antitrust lawsuit blocking the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Ellison has outlined an October relocation plan, with potential moves to Tennessee, Texas or Georgia. Regulators in the US and UK have been watching closely as litigation and settlements shape the deal.
A string of recent shark attacks near Florida and Australia has left survivors with severe injuries, including amputations. Responders have mobilized quickly, with GoFundMe campaigns supporting recovery and authorities warning beachgoers as investigations continue.
President Donald Trump has said NBCMeet the Press host Kristen Welker will be reported to the Federal Communications Commission for what he called a "purposeful inaccuracy" after she said his endorsements have had "mixed results" this primary season. He named FCC chair Brendan Carr and urged the commission to act; broadcasters and rights groups are litigating alleged FCC pressure.