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Paramount preparing all-cash bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery
Paramount is preparing an offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) in an all-cash transaction, according to a report published on Thursday.
WUPA Atlanta to launch virtual reality set, newscasts
Paramount's local broadcasting unit CBS News and Stations will debut a new augmented-virtual reality news set at its newest CBS station.
Paramount names Kenneth Weinstein as CBS News ombudsman
Kenneth R. Weinstein, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the right-of-center think tank Hudson Institute, has been named the first ombudsman of CBS News.
Suspect in Fox News leaks case accused of hacking FedNet in 2021
The incident took place several years before former Deadspin editor Timothy Burke was accused of stealing footage from Fox News.
CBS News picks Kim Harvey to lead “CBS Evening News”
CBS News has appointed Kim Harvey as the new executive producer of the “CBS Evening News,” the network announced Thursday.
Paramount to lay off thousands following merger with Skydance Media
Paramount is moving forward with plans to lay off thousands of employees following its $8 billion merger with Skydance Media, according to numerous reports on Friday.
Comscore: Fox News Digital tops CNN in July unique visitors
Fox News Digital drew 92.4 million unique visitors in July, surpassing CNN.com for the first time, and led all news brands in views, minutes and social engagement, according to Comscore.
Skydance not involved in CBS decision to cancel Colbert’s Late Show, attorney says
An attorney for Skydance Media says the company was not involved in Paramount's decision to cancel "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" next year.
Paramount posts profitable Q2, streaming business earns $2.2 billion
The company's direct-to-consumer media apps offset declines in its traditional linear broadcast and cable networks business.
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Press advocacy group seeks disbarment of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
The Freedom of Press Foundation says Carr, a licensed lawyer, engaged in "egregious misconduct" against broadcasters.
Gray Media hires Anna Werner from CBS News
Gray Media has hired consumer affairs reporter and investigative journalist Anna Werner to serve in a similar capacity for the broadcaster's Investigate TV program.
TVOT Interview: KPIX GM Scott Warren on CBS AR/VR studios, pursuing local sports rights
KPIX became the first station to develop and deploy a new AR/VR studio for its news broadcasts, creating a new form of local storytelling and influencing other CBS stations to do the same.