Acosta Resigns from CNN, Launches Substack Amidst Network Shakeup
CNN anchor Jim Acosta resigned this week, prompting mixed reactions from colleagues who praised his classy exit despite the unexpectedly fast timeline, while his final broadcast featured strong criticism of Donald Trump, and Acosta subsequently launched his Substack, "The Jim Acosta Show.
Acosta Resigns from CNN, Launches Substack Amidst Network Shakeup
CNN anchor Jim Acosta resigned this week, prompting mixed reactions from colleagues who praised his classy exit despite the unexpectedly fast timeline, while his final broadcast featured strong criticism of Donald Trump, and Acosta subsequently launched his Substack, "The Jim Acosta Show.
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56% Bias Score
CNN Announces 200 Layoffs, New Streaming Service in Restructuring
CNN announced Thursday that it is laying off around 6% of its workforce, or approximately 200 employees, as it overhauls its programming and invests $70 million in a new streaming service and digital strategy to address declining viewership and revenue.
CNN Announces 200 Layoffs, New Streaming Service in Restructuring
CNN announced Thursday that it is laying off around 6% of its workforce, or approximately 200 employees, as it overhauls its programming and invests $70 million in a new streaming service and digital strategy to address declining viewership and revenue.
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40% Bias Score
CNN Defamation Case: $5 Million Verdict Against Network
A Florida jury found CNN liable for defamation against Navy veteran Zachary Young, awarding him $5 million in damages for a 2021 report falsely accusing him of war profiteering in Afghanistan; CNN settled on punitive damages.
CNN Defamation Case: $5 Million Verdict Against Network
A Florida jury found CNN liable for defamation against Navy veteran Zachary Young, awarding him $5 million in damages for a 2021 report falsely accusing him of war profiteering in Afghanistan; CNN settled on punitive damages.
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48% Bias Score
CNN Settles Defamation Lawsuit, Paying \$5 Million to Navy Veteran
A Florida jury awarded U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young \$5 million in compensatory damages after finding CNN defamed him in a 2021 report on the rescue of Afghans. CNN settled before punitive damages were decided, highlighting the legal risks of potentially defamatory reporting in a tense political ...
CNN Settles Defamation Lawsuit, Paying \$5 Million to Navy Veteran
A Florida jury awarded U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young \$5 million in compensatory damages after finding CNN defamed him in a 2021 report on the rescue of Afghans. CNN settled before punitive damages were decided, highlighting the legal risks of potentially defamatory reporting in a tense political ...
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44% Bias Score
CNN Defamation Trial: Veteran Claims \$21 Million in Losses, Mental Health Issues
A Florida defamation trial against CNN is underway, with a Navy veteran claiming a 2021 report falsely linked him to illegal activity in Afghanistan, resulting in over \$21 million in lost income and mental health issues, according to expert testimony.
CNN Defamation Trial: Veteran Claims \$21 Million in Losses, Mental Health Issues
A Florida defamation trial against CNN is underway, with a Navy veteran claiming a 2021 report falsely linked him to illegal activity in Afghanistan, resulting in over \$21 million in lost income and mental health issues, according to expert testimony.
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40% Bias Score
CNN Defamation Trial: General Testifies Report Made Veteran 'Too Risky'
During a defamation trial against CNN, Major General James V. Young testified that he would have hired Navy veteran Zachary Young before a CNN report implying illegal activity during Afghan evacuations, but not after due to reputational risk, supporting the plaintiff's claim of professional harm.
CNN Defamation Trial: General Testifies Report Made Veteran 'Too Risky'
During a defamation trial against CNN, Major General James V. Young testified that he would have hired Navy veteran Zachary Young before a CNN report implying illegal activity during Afghan evacuations, but not after due to reputational risk, supporting the plaintiff's claim of professional harm.
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40% Bias Score
Jim Acosta Resigns from CNN After Primetime Slot Removal
Veteran CNN journalist Jim Acosta announced his resignation on Tuesday after being replaced in his primetime slot and rejecting a different timeslot; his final show featured criticism of Donald Trump and a call for viewers to resist lies and fear.
Jim Acosta Resigns from CNN After Primetime Slot Removal
Veteran CNN journalist Jim Acosta announced his resignation on Tuesday after being replaced in his primetime slot and rejecting a different timeslot; his final show featured criticism of Donald Trump and a call for viewers to resist lies and fear.
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48% Bias Score
CNN Announces Layoffs and Restructuring Amidst Shifting News Consumption
CNN announced Thursday it is laying off approximately 200 employees (6% of its workforce) as part of a $70 million investment in a new streaming service, a redesigned website, and a new weekday lineup, which launches in March, all in response to shifting audience consumption habits.
CNN Announces Layoffs and Restructuring Amidst Shifting News Consumption
CNN announced Thursday it is laying off approximately 200 employees (6% of its workforce) as part of a $70 million investment in a new streaming service, a redesigned website, and a new weekday lineup, which launches in March, all in response to shifting audience consumption habits.
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32% Bias Score
CNN Defamation Verdict: Veteran Awarded $5 Million
A US Navy veteran, Zachary Young, won a $5 million defamation lawsuit against CNN after a 2021 report falsely accused his firm, Nemex Enterprises, of exploiting Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban; the report used the term 'black market' and described 'exorbitant fees'.
CNN Defamation Verdict: Veteran Awarded $5 Million
A US Navy veteran, Zachary Young, won a $5 million defamation lawsuit against CNN after a 2021 report falsely accused his firm, Nemex Enterprises, of exploiting Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban; the report used the term 'black market' and described 'exorbitant fees'.
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40% Bias Score
CNN Defamation Trial: Jury Deliberations Continue
A Florida jury is deciding a defamation lawsuit against CNN, filed by Navy veteran Zachary Young, who alleges that a 2021 CNN report falsely labeled him as illegally profiting from Afghan evacuations, harming his reputation and career; deliberations will continue into Friday.
CNN Defamation Trial: Jury Deliberations Continue
A Florida jury is deciding a defamation lawsuit against CNN, filed by Navy veteran Zachary Young, who alleges that a 2021 CNN report falsely labeled him as illegally profiting from Afghan evacuations, harming his reputation and career; deliberations will continue into Friday.
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56% Bias Score
Roy Wood Jr. on Leaving The Daily Show and His Rise in Comedy
Following his departure from The Daily Show in 2023, comedian Roy Wood Jr. quickly launched a successful new career, selling multiple TV scripts, a book, and an hour-long special, culminating in a CNN comedy show and a Hulu special, "Lonely Flowers," showcasing his distinctive comedic style.
Roy Wood Jr. on Leaving The Daily Show and His Rise in Comedy
Following his departure from The Daily Show in 2023, comedian Roy Wood Jr. quickly launched a successful new career, selling multiple TV scripts, a book, and an hour-long special, culminating in a CNN comedy show and a Hulu special, "Lonely Flowers," showcasing his distinctive comedic style.
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12% Bias Score
CNN Defamation Trial: Journalist Defends Controversial Report Despite Internal Concerns
A defamation trial against CNN centers on a November 2021 report about Zachary Young, a Navy veteran who helped evacuate Afghans; CNN apologized for using the term "black market" inaccurately, but journalist Fuzz Hogan defended the report and his promotion to standards and practices chief, despite i...
CNN Defamation Trial: Journalist Defends Controversial Report Despite Internal Concerns
A defamation trial against CNN centers on a November 2021 report about Zachary Young, a Navy veteran who helped evacuate Afghans; CNN apologized for using the term "black market" inaccurately, but journalist Fuzz Hogan defended the report and his promotion to standards and practices chief, despite i...
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56% Bias Score