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President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds over what he called fake news, prompting the outlets to sue. A First Amendment attorney predicted the administration will lose in court, while the White House said it would not back down.
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An exclusive interview with Faraji Hannah-Jones defends his and Nikole Hannah-Jones’s choice to enroll their daughter in struggling Brooklyn public schools and compares his wife to Martin Luther King. The article stresses contradictions, including Nikole’s admitted regret and their daughter’s academic struggles, while using mocking language toward the couple and the 1619 Project.
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Drake Maye has struggled early in the Patriots season, and Bill Simmons suggested Mike Vrabel’s off-field turmoil after the Sedona affair scandal may be affecting his coaching. The article details Maye’s poor play, Vrabel’s terse response, and Patriots injuries and roster issues.
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Kevin Costner, 71, has been linked to lifestyle influencer McKenna Wesley, 39, following his divorce from Christine Baumgartner. Reports say they met in Scottsdale and that she has been a guest at his properties. Representatives for both have not commented further.
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San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow discussed his worsening health, including swallowing difficulty, after longtime booth partner Duane Kuiper was diagnosed with throat cancer. The article clarifies that Krukow's swallowing issue is related to his body myositis, not cancer, while noting the emotional impact on fans.
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The White House is urging the public to use its app for livestreams after major TV networks said they would not provide pool coverage in solidarity with CNN, MS Now, and Politico, whose credentials were revoked. The networks and banned outlets have announced lawsuits, while the administration promotes direct updates via its app.
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Trump unveiled a new $6 million granite White House helipad, but major TV networks did not carry the event after suspending the TV pool over the White House barring CNN. The article frames the episode as an escalation in media-White House tensions and presents the administration's defense of its access changes.
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Paramount reached a settlement with 12 states that sued to block its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal includes concessions on film production, worker protections and cable negotiations, while Paramount says it will now seek federal clearance.
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A Gaza photojournalist said he withheld footage of Israeli hostages being beaten by a Palestinian mob to protect those filmed, and claimed Hamas controls Gaza media through a WhatsApp group. The article also highlights his ties to NYC Mayor Mamdani and his criticism of Hamas.
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement between Paramount Skydance and 12 states over its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News.
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Apple TV's 'The Savant' has been scheduled for a spring 2027 release after it was postponed in September 2025 following the killing of Charlie Kirk. The brief report notes the show's premise about an investigator infiltrating online hate groups and does not evaluate the politics around the postponement.
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British war photographer Don McCullin discusses his final book, Vietnam, revisiting his coverage of the 1968 Battle of Hue and iconic images such as Shell-shocked US Marine. The feature highlights his belief that photography should disturb viewers and his lasting trauma from documenting war.