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New York Post Criticizes RFK Jr.’s Nomination to Health and Human Services
The New York Post has sharply criticized President-elect Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The editorial board called Kennedy’s health-related views “warped conspiracy theories,” particularly regarding vaccines and chronic illnesses. The Post warned that appointing Kennedy could distract from Trump’s key campaign promises. The editorial labeled Kennedy’s ideas as “nuts” and expressed concerns about managing his controversial public statements. Read More – The Hill Rating
Scientific American Editor-in-Chief Resigns After Controversial Posts
Laura Helmuth, editor-in-chief of Scientific American, has resigned following backlash over expletive-laden comments about Trump voters shared on Bluesky. Helmuth, who later apologized for her remarks, stated the posts did not reflect her beliefs. Her resignation concludes a tenure marked by notable achievements, including digital transformation and high-profile endorsements. Scientific American President Kimberly Lau confirmed the resignation was voluntary. Read More – Washington Examiner Rating
Reporters Without Borders Urges Senate to Pass PRESS Act
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is urging Senate Democrats to pass the bipartisan PRESS Act before Congress ends. The bill, which aims to protect journalists’ sources and guard against federal surveillance, faces uncertain prospects under President-elect Trump. RSF warns that delaying action could erode press freedoms further, particularly given Trump’s history of hostility toward the media. The U.S. recently ranked 55th in RSF’s World Press Freedom Index. Read More – RSF Rating
Meta Fined €797 Million for EU Antitrust Violations
Meta has been fined €797.72 million ($841 million) by the EU for antitrust violations involving Facebook Marketplace. Regulators accused Meta of leveraging its social network dominance to distort competition in online classifieds. The Commission cited Meta’s unfair trading practices and market advantage as justification for the penalty. Meta plans to appeal, arguing the charges are based on unproven impacts and that alternative marketplaces continue to thrive. Read More – Social Media Today Rating
LA Times Owner Calls for Balanced Editorial Perspective
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, spoke on Fox News about his efforts to revamp the paper’s editorial board to reflect a broader spectrum of views. Soon-Shiong emphasized the need to distinguish between news and opinion and to include perspectives from across the political spectrum. This initiative follows criticism of the paper’s perceived bias in coverage. Soon-Shiong acknowledged challenges in rebuilding trust among conservative readers. Read More – Mediaite Rating
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