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Anderson Cooper is leaving CBS News’ 60 Minutes after nearly two decades to spend more time with his young children, as the network undergoes leadership changes under Bari Weiss that aim to broaden its contributor pool and pursue a streaming-focused strategy. Cooper will continue with CNN under his existing cross-network deal.
John Dickerson is leaving CBS News at the end of the year after 16 years, including a recent stint as coanchor of CBS Evening News amid ongoing ratings struggles and a leadership change at CBS. He will continue coanchoring until the holidays before departing, with future plans for the program unconfirmed.
ESPN has made the decision to lay off NBA analyst Jeff Van Gundy, along with several other well-known names, as part of cost-cutting measures. Van Gundy, who has been with ESPN for years and is highly regarded for his basketball analysis and humor, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity but did not see the layoff coming. The move is seen as a big shake-up for NBA media, as Van Gundy is considered one of the best television analysts in the industry. The decision has sparked criticism, and it remains to be seen who will replace him in ESPN's NBA game broadcasts.