Category: News and News Media

The Tumult that Transformed Racquet, the Tennis Magazine

The indie magazine Racquet aims to become a major player in the business of tennis — after a messy dispute between its two founders.
How the Kremlin Might Get Past RT Bans to Spread Its Message

Social media companies may try to ban RT, the Russian state media broadcaster. But the network has proved in the past to be a wily adversary when confronted with efforts to silence it.
Threats Against Haitians Land at the Doorstep of The Haitian Times

Racist emails. Swatting. Intimidated sources. The Haitian Times has been receiving some of the same threats that it has been covering in Springfield, Ohio.
Axel Springer Strikes Deal With KKR to Split Up Publishing Giant

The deal values all of Axel Springer at roughly $15 billion, with the company’s publishing assets worth about $4 billion.
Valarie D’Elia, Travel Reporter on TV and Radio, Dies at 64

She steered vacationers and business travelers to choice destinations, talked about the best deals, and offered up savvy tips on how to avoid vexation.
Harris Campaign Says She Will Meet the Press (on Her Terms)

The vice president, who has granted few interviews as the Democratic nominee, is now ramping things up. But she is likely to focus on local outlets and nontraditional venues where voters get their news.
U.S. Accuses Russian TV Network of Conducting Covert Intelligence Acts

Sanctions announced on Friday are an effort to undercut RT by making it difficult for the network to conduct global business in dollars.
Future of Murdoch Empire Comes Down to a Court in Nevada

Next week, a probate official will hear evidence in a clash between Rupert Murdoch and some of his children over who should control his media companies after he dies.
How Taylor Swift’s Harris Endorsement Was Covered by Partisan Media

Liberal commentators celebrated the megastar’s endorsement of the Democratic ticket. Conservatives either downplayed the impact Taylor Swift might have, or attacked her.
67.1 Million People Watched Harris and Trump, Outdrawing Last Debate

The TV audience for the Harris-Trump matchup was roughly comparable to the second Trump-Clinton debate in 2016.
Mark Zuckerberg Discusses Meta at ‘Acquired’ Podcast Live Taping

In front of a packed house on Tuesday night, Mr. Zuckerberg chatted about his company, Meta, with the hosts of the “Acquired” podcast, as tech titans shift the ways they communicate.
Trump Criticizes ABC Debate Moderation and Fox News Anchors

The former president played media critic during a Wednesday morning interview on “Fox & Friends.”