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DuckDuckGo Pushes EU to Investigate Google’s Digital Markets Act Compliance
Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo has called on the European Commission to launch three new investigations into Google’s adherence to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA requires major tech firms to support fair competition, including sharing anonymized data, enabling choice screens for default search settings, and easing app default adjustments. DuckDuckGo accuses Google of exploiting loopholes, offering ineffective compliance measures, and resisting legal obligations. The search engine argues that more aggressive enforcement is needed to level the playing field. (Read More) MediaPost Rating
Marjorie Taylor Greene Criticizes NPR, Promises Oversight Reforms as DOGE Chair
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), chair of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) oversight subcommittee, vowed to cut “Democrat propaganda” funding for outlets like NPR and eliminate “wasteful” federal programs. Speaking on Sunday Morning Futures, Greene outlined plans to scrutinize Pentagon spending, sanctuary city funding, and questionable grants. Collaborating with figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, Greene emphasized firing inefficient bureaucrats and eliminating redundant programs as top priorities. (Read More) Mediaite Rating
Ratings Drop for MSNBC’s Morning Joe After Trump Meeting Controversy
MSNBC’s Morning Joe has experienced a significant ratings decline following co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski’s disclosure of an in-person meeting with President-elect Donald Trump. The controversial meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence drew criticism and appeared to alienate portions of the show’s audience. The drop reflects broader post-election viewership challenges for cable news but suggests specific dissatisfaction with the show’s approach to Trump. (Read More) Adweek Rating
Apple Ranks The Daily as 2024’s Most Popular Podcast
Apple’s 2024 podcast rankings revealed The Daily from The New York Times as the top global podcast, surpassing Crime Junkie and The Joe Rogan Experience. The rankings, published ahead of Thanksgiving, highlighted trends in true crime, politics, and long-form interviews. Notably, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s new show topped the “most followed” category. Despite slipping to third, Rogan’s October interview with President-elect Donald Trump secured second place for most popular episodes in the U.S., drawing over 50 million views on YouTube. (Read More) Mediaite Rating
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