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Meet David Hoffmann, the Florida Billionaire Who Wants to Preserve Local Newspapers

David Hoffmann has already bought 5 percent of one of America’s largest newspaper companies. Now, he wants to control the whole thing.

TMZ Criticized for Image Said to Be of Liam Payne, One Direction Singer

After a torrent of criticism, TMZ removed the image of a body without explanation.

Washington Post C.E.O. Elevates Deal-Making to a Top Priority

Will Lewis has said that he has a mandate from the paper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, to grow the business, including through acquisitions.

Pitchfork Alumni Launch New Music Publication, Hearing Things

After the popular publication was folded into GQ, a group of them is striking out on its own. One of the first orders of business:…

Crane Collapse From Milton Hits Building Housing The Tampa Bay Times

Reporters at The Tampa Bay Times are covering their second hurricane in a month.

Sony Pictures Names Ravi Ahuja C.E.O.

Mr. Ahuja, president and chief operating officer of Sony Pictures Entertainment, will succeed its current chief executive, Tony Vinciquerra.

DirecTV Strikes Deal to Acquire Dish Network

The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, would create one of the largest pay-TV distributors in the U.S. The companies were blocked in an…

CNN Plans to Launch Paywall In Early October

CNN will begin experimenting in October with a subscription model, in a major initiative from its chief executive, Mark Thompson.

How News Outlets Like Fox and CNN Are Preparing for Election Day

Here’s how they’re preparing to make calls in a very tight race — and ensure that viewers and readers believe them.

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.