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LA Times Owner Orders Editorial Board to Halt Trump Commentary
The Los Angeles Times editorial board will cease writing about President-elect Donald Trump following a directive from owner Patrick Soon-Shiong. The billionaire owner, who earlier blocked the paper from endorsing Kamala Harris during the 2024 election, is shifting the outlet toward political neutrality, citing financial sustainability. Soon-Shiong also plans to introduce more conservative voices to the opinion section while avoiding interference in daily news coverage. His decisions have sparked backlash, leading to the resignation of board members and the cancellation of 20,000 subscriptions. (Read More) (Washington Examiner Rating)
Colorado Man Allegedly Assaults Reporter in Bias-Motivated Attack
A Colorado man, Patrick Thomas Egan, is accused of attacking KKCO/KJCT reporter Ja’Ronn Alex in a racially charged incident. The arrest affidavit claims Egan, referencing “Trump’s America,” demanded Alex’s identification and assaulted him, allegedly putting him in a headlock and causing breathing difficulties. Egan has been arrested on suspicion of bias-motivated crimes and other charges, with formal proceedings pending. Surveillance footage captured the attack, which police say appears to have been racially motivated. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)
X Premium+ Subscription Prices Increase by 30%
Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) announced a 30% price increase for its Premium+ subscription tier, raising the monthly cost to $22. The platform cites the move as necessary to support ad-free experiences and the development of its AI systems, including the Grok chatbot. Critics argue the price hike seeks to offset revenue losses from X Premium’s underwhelming subscriber base, which remains far below Musk’s original projections. Despite major AI investments, X Premium’s long-term revenue potential remains uncertain.
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