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CBS News will now only broadcast live or unedited interviews following a dispute with Secretary Noem over edited content. The move aims to increase transparency after Noem accused CBS of whitewashing her comments about a migrant case, highlighting ongoing tensions over media editing and political narratives.
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Paramount and other industry leaders have publicly rejected a boycott pledge calling for a ban on Israeli film institutions implicated in Gaza conflict. The pledge, signed by numerous actors and filmmakers, aims to oppose what signatories see as complicity in Israeli actions. Responses highlight tensions over artistic freedom and political activism amid ongoing Gaza violence.
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NFL's Week 1 viewership increased by 5%, reaching over 21 million on average, driven by new measurement methods and streaming innovations. Key games, including the season opener and international broadcast, attracted large audiences, reflecting growing engagement across platforms amid changes in broadcast formats and advertising.
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President Trump announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on movies made outside the U.S., citing industry theft and economic concerns. The move aims to protect domestic film production but raises questions about enforcement, legal authority, and potential retaliation. The announcement follows previous threats and industry warnings.
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Paramount Skydance is reportedly preparing a $71 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, involving sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. Denials have been issued, but reports of meetings with Middle Eastern officials suggest potential regional backing. The deal could reshape media ownership amid regulatory and political considerations.
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Multiple bidders, including Paramount Skydance, Netflix, and Comcast, are competing to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount Skydance is seen as the front-runner due to political ties and financial backing, but regulatory hurdles and political considerations could influence the outcome. The story is current as of Thu, 04 Dec 2025.
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As of December 4, 2025, Gaza remains devastated after two years of war with Israel, with over 70,000 Palestinians killed and much of the territory reduced to rubble. A fragile ceasefire has allowed rare moments of hope, such as a mass wedding of 54 couples. International efforts focus on stabilizing Gaza, but challenges persist over foreign control, Hamas's resilience, and the humanitarian crisis.
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Economists warn of five key risks for 2026, including US growth, global manufacturing, political influence on the Fed, AI bubble burst, and rising debt issuance, amid ongoing economic uncertainty and shifting market dynamics.