The Wall Street Journal launched 'Free Expression,' a new opinion section focusing on culture, politics, and daily life, available for free initially and later as a paid add-on, with plans to expand its multimedia presence and reach a broader audience beyond traditional financial and business coverage.
Netflix is expanding into physical entertainment with the opening of Netflix House in Pennsylvania, a large immersive attraction featuring shows like 'Wednesday' and 'Stranger Things,' with plans for additional locations in Dallas and Las Vegas, aiming to attract both local visitors and tourists, while also offering themed experiences, dining, shopping, and screenings.
Russia is expanding its state-backed media presence globally through RT and Sputnik, especially in regions like Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, despite Western restrictions and bans. This expansion aims to influence public opinion, undermine Western narratives, and bolster Russia's geopolitical position, raising concerns about disinformation and the future of global democracy.
The New York Post is launching a new California-based daily newspaper called the California Post, based in Los Angeles, to provide a conservative perspective and cover local culture, politics, and entertainment, marking a significant expansion of the Murdoch family's media empire.
News Corp plans to launch a California edition of the New York Post in 2026, aiming to provide a right-leaning, tabloid-style newspaper focused on California's major events, politics, and culture, with a digital and print presence, to fill a perceived gap in local journalism and capitalize on the state's political and sporting events.
The New York Post is launching a new sister publication, The California Post, based in Los Angeles, in early 2026, aiming to provide fiery, issue-based journalism with a California focus, including local news, entertainment, and sports, while leveraging its digital reach and addressing the declining news media landscape in California.
The New York Post's media group is launching a new daily newspaper, The California Post, based in Los Angeles, set to debut in 2026, aiming to provide fearless journalism and entertainment coverage from a Californian perspective, with a focus on engaging the West Coast audience.
News Corp is launching The California Post, a new daily newspaper based in Los Angeles, to bring the Post's signature style of journalism, celebrity gossip, and entertainment news to California, aiming to compete with local outlets and provide a fresh, populist perspective. The launch is set for early 2026 and will include both print and digital formats.
The Washington Post is launching a new initiative called Ripple to include opinion articles from external sources like other newspapers, Substack writers, and nonprofessionals, aiming to diversify and broaden its opinion content outside the traditional opinion section and paywall.