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Lawyer for Fox News leaker says AI to blame for errors in court filing
Mark Rasch, an attorney representing ex-journalist Timothy Burke, took full responsibility for the issue; earlier, a judge overseeing Burke's case, said his attorneys were "unprofessional."
Ex-Wikipedia worker claims she was fired for reporting harassment
The former worker says the Wikimedia Foundation ended her employment after she complained about her boss' alleged abuse.
Senators probe Redstone, Paramount amid Trump lawsuit
A trio of U.S. Senators have expressed concern that Paramount Global may have violated federal anti-bribery laws with respect to the entertainment giant's ongoing lawsuit involving President Donald Trump.
Voice of America layoffs to result in dozens of deportations
Around 60 workers who are in the U.S. on J-1 visas could be asked to leave the country after being laid off from Voice of America last week.
Wendy McMahon resigns from Paramount’s CBS News and Stations
Wendy McMahon has announced her resignation as President of CBS News and Stations, the local television broadcasting division operated by CBS and owned by Paramount Global.
Judge scolds defense attorneys in Fox News leaks case
The judge said attorneys Michael Maddux and Mark D. Rasch were "unprofessional" when they filed a motion that contained many mistakes.
USAGM fires hundreds of Voice of America contractors
The move affects more than 500 freelance workers, including reporters, photographers and other journalists; many hold work permit visas, and will be asked to leave the country.
X restores once-suspended account linked to Voice of America workers
X has restored an account used by advocates of the Voice of America during legal challenges over the broadcaster's fate.
New York wants per-channel pay TV agreements
State lawmakers have introduced a measure that, if signed into law, would require broadcasters and cable network programmers to negotiate carriage with cable and satellite platforms on a per-channel basis.
X suspends account linked to Voice of America workers
X, formerly Twitter, suspended an activist account used by current and former workers of Voice of America to raise public awareness about funding cuts.
CPB: We don’t have to listen to Trump on NPR, PBS funding matters
Officials at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting said President Donald Trump has no legal authority over their organization.
Trump signs Executive Order to cut NPR, PBS funding
The Executive Order signed on Thursday said funding to NPR and PBS is no longer necessary because alternative sources of news exist.