CNN
The Cable News Network (CNN) is a 24-hour news, information and general entertainment pay TV network operated by the WarnerMedia division of parent company AT&T, which also operates news networks CNN International and HLN. CNN’s main broadcast hub is in Atlanta with ancillary broadcast hubs in New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and major cities around the world.
CNN launches “lifestyle” app for weather forecasts
After registration, the CNN Weather app promises contextual weather forecasts, coupled with expert analysis from a fleet of meteorologists and reporters.
Ted Turner, cable pioneer behind TBS and CNN, dies at 87
The brash media executive who took a local Atlanta TV station national and launched the first 24-hour cable news channel died at his home in Florida.
Warner Bros shareholders approve acquisition by Paramount
The deal still faces potential regulatory hurdles from federal and state officials.
CNN International to encrypt U.K. channel at end of April
CNN International is encrypting the feed available to residents and businesses in the U.K. and Ireland at the end of the month.
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CNN to host California gubernatorial primary debate in May
CNN will host a California gubernatorial primary debate in May, less than a month before state voters choose their candidates for governor.
Arizona attorney general files criminal charges against Kalshi
Several news organizations, including CNBC and CNN, have partnerships with Kalshi to integrate their prediction marketplace into various editorial products.
Researchers: Newsrooms gamble with reputation by partnering with betting platforms
University researchers warned partnerships between prediction markets and news outlets could further erode public trust in journalism.
EXCLUSIVE
Don Lemon’s arrest is a litmus test: Journalist or provocateur?
Federal agents arrested Don Lemon over a Minnesota church protest, pursuing civil rights and religious freedom charges despite prior judicial skepticism.
Viewpoint: The hidden upside of WBD’s linear leftovers
Brian Ring offers his analysis on Netflix’s bid for Warner Bros Discovery — and why “leftover” linear TV assets might be more valuable than Wall Street believes
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Brian L. Ring
GUEST COLUMN
CNN: Minneapolis shootings boosted TV ratings, website views
The network ranked first in cable among adults 25–54 during protest coverage and logged one of its top audience days of 2026.
RATINGS
Nielsen: 20 million watch Trump’s prime-time speech on top networks
Nearly 20 million Americans watched President Donald Trump's prime-time address to the nation on top broadcast and cable networks this week.
RATINGS
Nielsen: Sports dominates on TV in early December; Hallmark pulls strong viewership with holiday films
Sports programming continued to boost traditional linear television networks during Nielsen's most-recent measurement week.