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CBS Seeks Dismissal of Trump’s $10 Billion Lawsuit Over Harris Interview
CBS has requested a Texas court dismiss Donald Trump’s lawsuit claiming CBS “doctored” a 60 Minutes interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The network argued the lawsuit lacks standing and fails to substantiate damages or justify the venue. Trump’s attorneys accused CBS of pro-Harris bias and demanded punitive damages, but legal experts have called the case frivolous. CBS maintains the interview edits were standard for broadcast purposes. (Read More) – Washington Examiner Rating
Generational Trends in U.S. Media Spending
A study on U.S. media and entertainment spending revealed consumers aged 35-54 outspend others, averaging $1,610 annually on digital media. Millennials also significantly increased their spending on subscription-based platforms compared to younger and older groups, which leaned toward free services. (Read More) – Statista Rating
Google Searches Dominated by a Few Key Terms, Study Finds
Research by Rand Fishkin and Datos shows that 148 terms accounted for 15% of Google searches from January 2023 to August 2024, emphasizing the dominance of navigational queries like “YouTube,” “Amazon,” and “Google Translate.” Most searches were informational (51%) or navigational (33%), reflecting a shift in how people use Google—primarily as a post-need discovery tool. (Read More) – MediaPost Rating
Fox News Leads Cable Ratings After 2024 Election
Fox News captured 73% of prime-time cable news viewers post-election, with a 16% rise in viewership compared to MSNBC and CNN’s significant declines. MSNBC’s Morning Joe also faced criticism and viewership losses after hosts revealed private meetings with President-elect Donald Trump. Despite setbacks, MSNBC broke its election night viewership record, surpassing CNN but falling behind Fox News. (Read More) – Washington Examiner Rating
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