CBS Broadcasting Inc. remains a leading US TV/radio network brand, shaping content and distribution across platforms.
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.
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.
A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore press credentials for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after the administration revoked them, and major US TV networks have resumed pool coverage. The White House has continued to deny entry to some reporters for specific events and omitted CNN from a presidential flight schedule.
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 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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Twelve state attorneys general have reached a settlement with Paramount Skydance that has cleared the way for its merger with Warner Bros. The deal has required independent editorial boards for CNN and CBS, a commitment to release at least 30 theatrical films a year and a $30m penalty if that output target is missed. Critics and media advocates have condemned the concessions.
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 VMA history. The two-hour show has been hosted by Snoop Dogg from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Madonna opening the ceremony and multiple new nominees highlighted.
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 roughly $110 billion merger that combines Paramount and Warner Bros. into a single company rebranded Skydance. The deal has folded HBO Max and Paramount+ together under one owner, brought CBS and CNN into the same corporate roof, and left the new firm carrying heavy debt while promising film release minimums and editorial safeguards.
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 Justice Department has opened an antitrust inquiry into whether the five-network White House TV pool violated the Sherman Act after the pool paused coverage in protest of the administrations temporary ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico. A federal judge has restored the outlets White House credentials, but CNN says the White House is still excluding it from Air Force One and pool duties and has warned it will return to court. (As of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:39:50 +0000)
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.
Netflix has announced significant leadership changes and a major round of layoffs as it grapples with slowing engagement and fierce competition. The company has replaced Bela Bajaria with Peter Rice and is restructuring its film unit, while still pursuing a streaming-first strategy and exploring limited theatrical windows for certain titles.
Christiane Amanpour has announced she will separate from CNN after 43 years. She has said her nightly CNN International programme will be reduced to once a week early next year, end in May, and she will depart the network in June 2027; her PBS show will end this year and she will continue her podcast.
J.J. Watt has been named the permanent lead analyst for CBS Sports’ NFL coverage, replacing Tony Romo. The deal comes after Romo’s departure earlier this month. Watt has been elevated from a temporary role to the top booth alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson, with production teams and players reacting to the change.
Skydance has secured equity injections as Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merge under its banner. Elon Musk’s roughly $1 billion investment deepens ties with Larry Ellison’s family as the new media empire targets at least $6 billion in annual cost savings amid a heavy debt load.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman said to plead guilty to 9 counts of hate-crime offenses, 3 explosives charges in federal court for 2025 firebombing in Colorado; already in prison for murder
The Dolphins visit the Jets at MetLife in a pivotal Week 7 matchup. New York aims to rebound from a 2-4 start as Geno Smith and the Jets host a winless Miami squad; kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET.
President Donald Trump has said the United States will stop providing about $3.8–4 billion a year in military aid to Israel at the end of 2026 and instead sell arms if needed. He has framed the move as a response to political criticism in the US and said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed the change; officials in Washington and Jerusalem have not provided details.
Jacob Morley, serving a life term for murder, has been recaptured in Missouri following his prison escape from Northwest Correctional Complex in Tennessee on Oct. 25. He stole a farm truck and left behind firearms; a manhunt drew on road cameras, a helicopter, and a broad regional search involving multiple agencies. Morley is awaiting charges in Missouri and faces federal counts for unlawful flight and possessing firearms.
Cornell's Faculty Senate has passed a non-binding no-confidence resolution, 75–50 with five abstentions, over the university administration's handling of a 2024 alleged gang rape at a Chi Phi fraternity house. The vote has come as New York state prosecutors have reopened a criminal probe and the university has launched an independent review and suspended fraternity parties.