All articles tagged with #news coverage
Tony Dokoupil's first week as CBS Evening News anchor has been marked by strong reporting, social media scrutiny, and internal challenges, including a sudden producer dismissal and mixed reviews on his interviewing style and tour approach, as he aims to revitalize the struggling broadcast amidst a competitive landscape.
TMZ issued an apology after staff members were heard laughing during coverage of the tragic shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, clarifying they were watching a car chase and not reacting to the incident itself. The incident occurred amid widespread reactions to Kirk's death, which has sparked political and public outrage, and the arrest of a suspect.
Newsmax has expanded its partnership with Fubo, continuing distribution of Newsmax and launching Newsmax en Español on Fubo's platform, including its Latino plan, to provide diverse news coverage in English and Spanish.
The article discusses the rapid legislative efforts by Senate Republicans to pass a bill that significantly cuts Medicaid, with limited media coverage and public awareness, amidst protests and opposition from healthcare groups, while highlighting the broader context of Trump's influence on government agencies and policies.
The owner of the Los Angeles Times is planning to introduce a 'bias meter' alongside its news coverage. This initiative aims to provide readers with a tool to assess potential biases in the newspaper's reporting, reflecting a broader trend in media towards transparency and accountability.
NPR suspended senior editor Uri Berliner for publicly criticizing the network's news coverage, leading to internal turmoil and conservative criticism. The network's new CEO, Katherine Maher, faces scrutiny for past social media posts, while Berliner's suspension and public remarks have sparked anger and betrayal within NPR. The network is now grappling with questions over news judgment and confidentiality, with monthly meetings announced to review coverage.
CNN's new chairman, Mark Thompson, has announced a significant programming shift for the network's morning lineup, moving away from the chatty morning TV format to focus on straight news coverage. The decision comes as a response to the lackluster viewership of "CNN This Morning" and high expenses. This marks the first major programming move under Thompson's leadership, signaling a shift towards more news and less banter in the morning show.
The Israeli Army has escorted journalists to a hospital in Gaza as part of efforts to provide news coverage amidst the ongoing conflict.
Several news outlets, including The New York Times, the BBC, Reuters, and The Associated Press, have faced criticism for their initial coverage of a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital. The coverage relied heavily on claims by Hamas government officials, which later proved to be unreliable. The Israeli government denied the Hamas claim and asserted that the blast came from a failed rocket fired by the militant group Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The news organizations have acknowledged their failings and pledged to re-examine their protocols for covering breaking news. The incident highlights the challenges of reporting on the conflict in Gaza, where access for outside reporters is limited, and the need to verify information independently.
CNN CEO Chris Licht apologized to staff for the negative press attention he received over the weekend, acknowledging that it overshadowed the network's work. Licht specifically mentioned a profile published in The Atlantic, in which he was extensively quoted criticizing CNN's coverage of the coronavirus pandemic before his arrival. Licht has been subject to internal and external criticism over several controversies, including the network's handling of last month's town hall event with former President Trump and other staffing shake-ups.