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Satirical paper The Onion wins bid to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars
The satirical news outlet The Onion has won the bankruptcy auction for Alex Jones’ Infowars media company. Infowars, which has hosted controversial content, including Jones’ claims that the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax, was sold after a defamation lawsuit led to a $1.5 billion judgment against Jones. The Onion’s winning bid puts it in… -
Paris deploys thousands of police officers before France-Israel soccer match
Thousands of Paris police officers were deployed on Thursday, Nov. 14, ahead of a soccer game between France and Israel. This comes after last week’s violence in Amsterdam between locals and Israeli fans. The match is expected to spark further protests following the Netherlands incident and anger over Israel’s military actions in Gaza and Lebanon.… -
Meta must face FTC antitrust trial over purchasing Instagram and WhatsApp
After several years of back and forth, Meta will face trial in the antitrust case brought on by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the company’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. A federal judge denied Meta’s request Wednesday, Nov. 13, to drop the FTC’s case, which accuses Meta of buying the two social media platforms… -
The Guardian leaves X citing ‘conspiracies and racism’
Social media platform X is seeing record traffic since the election, but it’s also seeing some high-profile deactivations in a statement against the politics of owner Elon Musk. The Guardian, a left-leaning British newspaper, is no longer posting on X, saying the social media platform is “toxic” and home to “far-right conspiracies and racism.” Its… -
Catholic woman fired over COVID-19 vaccine refusal awarded $13 million
A Michigan court has awarded nearly $13 million to Lisa Domski, a Catholic woman who was fired by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in 2021. She was fired after refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds. Domski sued her former employer after her request for a religious exemption was denied. She had… -
News ratings down after election, MSNBC sees 54% fall, CNN down 36%
It’s been a busy news cycle following the 2024 presidential election, a time of year when news organizations typically bank on high viewership due to public interest in election results and reactions. However, some networks are seeing their post-election audience quickly dissipate. According to Nielsen ratings, MSNBC had a strong election night, drawing 6 million… -
Elon Musk renews push to defund NPR ahead of Trump’s second term
Tens of millions of Americans listen to NPR weekly, but the future of its syndication could be in jeopardy under a potential second Trump administration. Elon Musk is renewing calls to defund the media platform after sharing a controversial video of NPR CEO Katherine Maher, who is less than a year into her tenure. In… -
Trump nominates former Gov. Mike Huckabee for US ambassador to Israel
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has been nominated to serve as U.S. ambassador to Israel, a key diplomatic post that underscores his longstanding support for the country. Huckabee’s nomination is expected to proceed smoothly with strong backing from fellow Republicans. Huckabee, a vocal advocate for Israel throughout his political career, has aligned his support with… -
US National Guard member Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison
In a criminal case prosecutors called “one of the most significant and consequential violations of the Espionage Act in American history,” a Boston judge sentenced Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison. This comes after he pleaded guilty to leaking top secret military documents about Russia’s war in Ukraine. The… -
Media reform post-election: LA Times to create new editorial board
Major changes are coming to the Los Angeles Times as owner Patrick Soon-Shiong announced plans to create a new editorial board. The move follows the results of the 2024 presidential election, with Soon-Shiong stating that the paper needs a more balanced approach to its political coverage and increased accountability. However, the announcement has sparked discontent… -
Yale students will have the chance to take a course dedicated to Beyonce soon
Queen Bey has made it to the Ivy League. As reported on Monday, Nov. 11, Yale University is getting into the groove with a course dedicated to Beyonce. The prestigious university will offer the course, “Beyonce Makes History: Black Radical Tradition, History, Culture, Theory and Politics through Music,” for the upcoming spring semester. The course… -
Controversy after volleyball teams opt out of SJSU matches over trans athlete
San Jose State University’s volleyball team has become the focal point of a national debate over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports. This has sparked a wave of forfeits, a coach suspension, and public statements from high-profile political figures. Several Mountain West Conference (MWC) teams, including Wyoming, Boise State, Utah State and Southern Utah, have… -
NYT tech staff end election week strike, negotiations to continue
The New York Times Tech Guild returned to work on Tuesday Nov. 12 following a weeklong strike that started just before Election Day. The Guild, representing more than 600 employees, says the strike affected the Times’ digital coverage of the election, with workers walking out to protest for better contract terms. In a statement, the…
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