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Don Lemon Announces Departure from X Amidst New Terms of Service
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon announced he would no longer post on the social media platform X, citing upcoming terms of service that require legal disputes to be handled in Texas, which he perceives as favoring conservative interests. Lemon, who previously sued X and its owner Elon Musk over a failed online show venture, claimed that X no longer serves as a platform for open discussion. His announcement aligns with a trend among prominent figures and organizations, including The Guardian, reconsidering their engagement with X. (Read More) (Washington Examiner Rating)
MSNBC Suffers Rating Decline Post-Election While Fox News Surges
After leading in election night viewership with 6 million viewers, MSNBC has since seen a 54% post-election drop in total-day audience, including a 51% decrease in the key 25-to-54 demographic. CNN also experienced a decline, while Fox News saw a viewership boost, up 34% from October. Overall, viewership for the 2024 presidential election dropped to 42.3 million, down 25% from 2020. (Read More) (New York Times Rating)
The Guardian to Cease Posting on X, Cites Platform’s “Toxic” Influence
The Guardian announced it would no longer post on X, calling it a “toxic media platform.” While the publication’s accounts, with over 20 million followers, will remain active, they are now marked as “archived.” Guardian staff have been instructed to limit embedding X posts in their articles unless necessary for reporting. The move mirrors decisions by NPR and PBS to halt activity on X after controversy over “state-affiliated media” labels. (Read More) (Nieman Lab Rating)
Ecosia and Qwant Form European Search Engine Partnership
German search engine Ecosia and French engine Qwant are collaborating to launch European Search Perspectives (EUSP), a privacy-focused, AI-supported search platform set to debut in 2025. Based in Paris, EUSP aims to provide an independent search alternative for Europe, emphasizing digital sovereignty and climate impact. The project has ambitious goals but faces a competitive challenge with both Ecosia and Qwant holding limited market share in Europe. (Read More) (MediaPost Rating)
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