Comcast in talks to buy ITV’s media unit as Sky looms large in UK revamp chatter. Tech/TV giant; Philly HQ; longtime cable, media, telecom giant.
Al Jazeera has established a secret backup studio in Doha amid fears of Israeli cyberattacks and missile threats. The network is also preparing contingency plans to shift coverage to London and Washington if its main facilities are compromised, as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, has died at 87. His life spanned philanthropy, conservation, entertainment and sports ownership. His most enduring legacy is creating the 24-hour news cycle through CNN, which transformed journalism and public discourse. His passing prompts questions about CNN’s future under new ownership.
Fidelity Investments has agreed to a $2.5 million class-action settlement for failing to prevent a 2024 data breach that compromised 77,000 customers and others. Eligible claimants may receive about $100, with California residents getting an additional $50, plus two years of identity theft protection. The settlement also covers documented losses and related expenses, with a claim deadline of July 27, 2026.