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Matthew Rhys has become the first actor to win two lead acting Emmys in a single night, taking honors for Widow’s Bay (comedy) and The Beast in Me (limited series). He also holds a previous lead drama win, making him the first man to win in all three lead acting categories. Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay dominates the night with 14 wins.
Paramount Skydance faces antitrust litigation blocking its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. A California-led legal challenge threatens to push Paramount’s headquarters and thousands of jobs out of California, triggering a potential $10.6–$21.2 billion hit to state output and hundreds of millions in tax losses. The LAEDC warns the move could reshape Hollywood’s economic center.
CBS News has begun a leadership overhaul at 60 Minutes, with Bari Weiss implementing a new editorial direction after a year of internal turmoil. Early reporting shows staffing changes and questions about how the program will adapt to a changing newsroom.
Chinese companies have closed much of the gap with U.S. firms in frontier AI models this year, producing competitive systems such as Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3, DeepSeek’s R1/V4 and Z.ai’s GLM series. U.S. export controls have limited Chinese access to advanced chips, but Chinese research, investment and model engineering have nevertheless produced narrow and fragile parity with U.S. models.
Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and has become chairman emeritus, remaining on the board. His son, Howard Buffett, has become non-executive chairman while Greg Abel continues as chief executive. The move completes a long‑planned succession more than nine months after Buffett handed the CEO role to Abel.
A federal judge has ordered the White House to suspend President Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico while their lawsuit proceeds, after the outlets sued saying their press credentials were revoked without notice. The administration has argued the ban is lawful and raised national security concerns; the court has required a prompt response.
The settlement clears the path for Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to merge, with protections for editorial independence and commitments to film production, while signaling a broader reshaping of Hollywood ownership.
Leaders across tech and policy are pressing for stronger safeguards as AI development accelerates. Industry chiefs warn against over-regulation while regulators push for concrete rules. New warnings about existential risk and recent security incidents are accelerating the debate.
The Guardian reports that Patrick Clancy and his wife Rachel Danis are sharing their experiences from the Massachusetts triple-murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. In excerpts aired by 60 Minutes, Patrick describes his grief and says he did the best he could; Danis defends her husband amid online speculation while the couple discusses mental health concerns and potential retry of a trial.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at a rehab facility in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has not disclosed a cause of death. Presley had publicly discussed mental health and addiction struggles, and his family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.
A federal judge has ordered the White House to reinstate press credentials for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after the administration revoked their access. The networks have returned to the television pool, but the White House has continued to exclude some reporters from specific events and omitted CNN from Air Force One pool listings for a presidential trip to Tennessee.
Paramount has settled a multi-state antitrust suit over its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, agreeing to distribute a set number of films annually and to safeguard CBS News and CNN’s editorial independence. The deal clears a major hurdle but integration and staffing questions remain as regulators, executives, and staff brace for the next phase.
A fiber-optic break and a failed primary circuit at a Philadelphia air-traffic facility have disrupted flights across Newark, LaGuardia, JFK and Philadelphia, causing hundreds of cancellations and delays. Authorities are restoring services while AI tools are tested to improve routing; travel advisories urge passengers to check status."
A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore press credentials for CNN, MS NOW and Politico for 14 days, finding the outlets likely were denied due process. Journalists were briefly barred Thursday despite the order; the administration says it needed time to reinstate badges as Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited Washington.
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A US judge has approved a Sept. 21 consent decree that settles a 12-state antitrust challenge and clears the way for Paramount Skydance’s $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The five-year deal requires at least 30 US theatrical releases per year, separate cable negotiations, and independent editorial panels for CNN and CBS. David Ellison has named Ynon Kreiz co‑CEO.
Iran has outlined a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if its conditions are met, while negotiations with the United States face hurdles. Tehran reiterates its rights and demands a negotiated solution, even as the U.S. signals cautious engagement. The international community watches for mediators to convey concrete positions.
Taylor Swift has received the inaugural Artist Director Honors at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, bringing her total to 31 VMAs and making her the most-awarded artist in the show's history. She has also won video of the year for "The Fate of Ophelia," premiered the music video for "Patient Zero," and dedicated her win to Dolly Parton.
The Vatican's pope has urged world leaders and AI chiefs to seek guardrails and dialogue to prevent AI from harming humanity. He has criticised tech leaders who argue against regulation, and notes Nvidia’s guardrail plan while remaining skeptical. Trump has called AI fears a hoax, while White House talks with tech leaders are planned.
The Cornell fraternity rape case has prompted Gov. Hochul to appoint Attorney General Letitia James to lead the reopened investigation, with lawmakers pressing to close a loophole that allows prosecutions to fail when victims choose voluntary intoxication.
Portnoy confirms Barstool will no longer appear on Fox's Big Noon Kickoff after tensions with Ohio State and coach Ryan Day. Fox Sports has terminated or scaled back Barstool's presence as the Big Ten deal pressures traditional programming; Portnoy says Day complained and threatened to pull access. Barstool's FS1 show remains on air.
David Ellison has closed the $110bn merger that combines Paramount and Warner Bros. into a single company rebranded as Skydance. Ellison will lead creative and long-term strategy; Ynon Kreiz will run day-to-day operations as co‑CEO. The company has pledged theatrical release minimums, editorial safeguards for CNN and CBS, and faces about $80bn in net debt.
Skydance has closed its landmark merger, uniting Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to form a media powerhouse. The deal brings HBO Max, Paramount+, CNN, CBS News, and iconic film titles under one umbrella, with Ellison and Kreiz leading the new group. The integration plan and pricing strategy remain uncertain as the company outlines its faster path to scale.
Prime Video will stream the Emmys worldwide for free starting 2027, ending the rotating broadcast wheel that previously moved the ceremony among ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC. The six-year deal makes Prime Video the ceremony’s permanent home, with no Prime subscription required for viewers in more than 240 countries.
Skydance has completed its $111 billion merger, uniting Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Discovery under one umbrella and creating a media giant that also includes CNN, CBS News, HBO Max and Paramount+. The deal promises a future of unified streaming, cost savings, and potential job impacts across film and news divisions.
60 Minutes has rebounded in viewership this season, reaching about 10.2 million viewers for a recent episode, according to Nielsen data. The numbers follow a weaker season debut and reflect a broader reboot under Nick Bilton and Bari Weiss. The program is navigating leadership changes while pursuing stable ratings and social reach.
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether the White House television press pool violated antitrust laws by halting coverage of President Trump last month; reporters have been restored to access after a court order, and pool coverage has resumed as the DOJ reviews potential antitrust implications.
The plan to publicly livestream the Fort Hood firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan has drawn praise from supporters and sharp condemnation from opponents. Officials say the decision reflects a hardline stance on crime, while critics warn it could boost terrorism recruitment and risk American personnel overseas.
A 42-year-old man has died after being ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon. Police have said the man struck other riders before falling under the ride; detectives from the Cobb County major crimes unit have opened an investigation. Six Flags has closed nine similar rides across its parks while authorities review the incident.